Card Making Kits: A Quick Supplies Guide Before You Buy

Whether you're a beginner or a long-time card maker, card making kits will always be something to look forward to. And if you're really green in the crafting world, then allow us to introduce you to what these fantastic card making kits are!


Card making kits are basically a box of crafty happiness! There are kits for every kind of card you could ever wish to create, like Christmas, Birthday, Holiday, Floral, and even Business-themed cards! These boxes are curated in a way that everything you need to create a card is included in the box.


While the card making supplies in every box will vary according to what kind of kit you purchase, we have a list for you of the must-have items in a card making kit!

#1: Cards and Envelopes

Get started on your card making using the cards and envelop set with your kit.

I personally love kits that include cards and envelopes. This works well for those who want to try card making for the first time and save time on cutting and creating your own cards and envelopes.


Plain ones are always the best kind because it's like your blank canvas, you can play around and have it personalized the way you want to.

Side note: Check out our article about cardstock and discover the best cardstock for greeting cards!

#2: Printed Paper

Make your own unique embellishments for your cards out of printed papers.

While you can easily buy printed paper pads or recycle old crafts paper you have at home, your card making kit will always include some for your project!


These paper pads will add a lot of colors and help you achieve the card project kit you chose.

 

You can use them in various ways like front card cover design, photo mat, or create your own embellishments with them by using decorative paper punches or your die cutter.

Another type of paper you may find in your kit is vellum paper. These are such fun specialty papers that will give your cards a more elevated look. Foiled vellum papers are the best!

#3: Craft Pens

Look for Archival Ink Pens for better writing quality.

This card's humor is centered on the fact that the giver of the birthday card is not getting the recipient a present. Perfect sibling card if you ask me!


This funny handmade birthday card was particularly simple. The words ''treat yourself," were handwritten with a fine tip marker, and the words, "Because I didn't get you anything," were a DIY printable that was cut out and mounted onto a piece of red cardstock.


The presents and cupcake were cut from a patterned piece of scrap paper and adhered using both a glue stick and double-sided foam squares.

#4: Stickers and Die Cuts

Did you know there are kits specifically for sticker lovers? No? Well now you know, you're welcome!


Stickers are such a fun way to add design to your cards so you'll always get them in your kit. You have glossy ones, matte, glitter, holographic, puffy, and so on! If you have some journaling stickers, they work too!

You don't have to use all the materials in your kit. Save the others for future card projects.

Like stickers, die cut embellishments are also a card making kit must-have! If you don't have a die cut machine yet, these are the best crafts savers!

 

Imagine a Christmas kit filled with poinsettia, mistletoe, snowman, and reindeer die cuts, now that's a card that I'll be happy to create all year round!

#5: Inkpad

Get even more creative by combining two or three ink colors on your card!

There are lots of ways on how to do your cards. And depending on the kit you bought, if there's a need for some stamping then you can expect a stamp pad or two in your card making kit.

 

Like pens, there are also different types of ink pads and it would save your project the disaster by doing the sample test on your cardstock or envelope.

#6: Stamps and Stencils

Buy acrylic blocks bigger than your stamps for easy stamping!

There are premium kits that you can purchase and those ones will most likely have stencils and or stamps for card making.

 

Those kit includes either a starter stamp set from their own brand or from other crafts company. Remember to purchase or add on an acrylic stamp block if your card making kit comes with silicone or acrylic stamps.

With stencils for card making, you could expect a few sheets that are on theme with the kit you bought.

 

Distress inks work best with stencils to get those lovely design details transferred on your card. You'll also need a blending tool to use with your stencils.

#7: Washi Tape

Need a card border idea? Get your best washi tape

and go around the tips of your card - instant border!

Most card making kit will include exclusive washi tape designs created for their limited edition kits.

 

If you are a washi tape collector, then search for particular kits that includes one or a set. The price may be a bit higher but you can definitely invest in washi tapes because they are such versatile crafting tools!

#8: Adhesives

Funny birthday cards using printables is something you can try too!

Another card making must-have are adhesives. As these kits aim to have everything you need in a box, adhesives are not to be missed.

 

Though you may expect that they will include quality ones, be sure to read and check that they are acid-free and photo-safe if you're working with photos on your card.

 

And last but not least...

#9: Card Making Kit Instruction Booklet

Save your booklets for future card project reference!

Of course, every kit includes an instructional booklet about your card project. This makes sure that you can recreate the kit on your own easily.

 

For example, if you bought a Christmas-themed kit, your booklet may include instructions on how to make a snowman embellishment for your card!


If it's a beach holiday project, then you may get a step-by-step process on how to do a sandy background for your card. It's so fun!

Final Thoughts...

Do you like making humorous cards? We would love to see your take on some of these cards or some of your own fun ideas for birthday cards.


Happy Card Making!

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