DIY Card Making Ideas and Guides

Being a mum is a 24/7 job that calls for something special on an occasion like Mother’s Day. So rather than buy a generic card from your nearest convenience store, do something extra with your craft supplies, printer and high-quality blank greeting cards with envelopes from The Paperbox. While you’re figuring out what gifts to get for your mum, granny, mother-in-law, or the other motherly figures in your life, we’ve put together a list of DI...

In these strange times, it’s not a bad idea to spread some love this Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt message. And what better way to pass thoughtful and loving sentiments to your friends and family than with homemade Valentine’s Day greeting cards? Of course, you can always dash to your nearest supermarket or convenience store to get a batch of greeting cards in one go. But with many of us spending more time at home due to lockdown, why not...

The Paperbox is your one-stop online shop for all your card and paper supplies, from our popular A4 card and paper sheets to card blanks and envelopes — all sourced from our partner paper mills and merchants in the UK and Europe. When choosing paper and card supplies for your DIY cards or event invitations, we know it can be difficult to decide what size of paper to get. With so many size options available, we thought we’d make things easi...

Let’s face it, weddings can get expensive fast. Between the cost of booking your venue and hiring a caterer, there’s often not much room to splurge on things like save-the-dates and wedding invitations. Fortunately, there are many ways to create lovely wedding invites without breaking the bank. By making cheap DIY wedding invitations, you can take full control of your cards’ design and not have to worry about scrimping on quality. Here are s...

You’ve finally settled on a wedding date and might have a venue booked for your Big Day. Now you’ll need to tell your guests the big news. Sending out save-the-date cards is a time-honoured tradition that’s part of the fun of organising a wedding. Save-the-dates give your guests a preview of what to expect from your special day — so it’s important to get things right. If you’re planning your save-the-date cards but you’re not sure how to g...