DIY Card Making Ideas and Guides

A bridal shower is not only lots of fun for the bride and her entourage (and sometimes the groom too!), but it’s also a great way to practice organising an event that can be just as busy as the wedding itself. Make no mistake — there are a lot of details to consider when planning a bridal shower, beginning with your invitations. Like wedding invites and save-the-dates, bridal shower invitations have rules and etiquette guidelines. For example, a...

Thank-you messages have taken on a whole new meaning in these strange times. While it seems easier to send a quick email, text or WhatsApp message to your loved ones and the people you wish to thank, a handwritten thank-you note just says a lot more. Taking the time to write a thoughtful and personalised message showing your gratitude may not seem much, but you’d be surprised how it can make someone’s day. Admittedly, finding the right words...

In celebration of Recycle Week 2020, we're sharing our top recycled paper and card picks at The Paperbox. At a time when climate change has emerged as one of the biggest existential threats to humanity, it’s never been more important to be mindful about reducing and reusing everyday resources. Fortunately, paper is a relatively easy material to recycle, so much so that the UK recycles about 80% of its paper. If you’re plannin...

Even if you have to nix this year’s Easter egg hunt due to social distancing guidelines, don’t let that dampen your egg-citement. You can still send your happy thoughts to your loved ones with personalised, handmade Easter greeting cards. With a little over a month to order your cardstock and prepare your arts and crafts supplies, you have plenty of time to put on your creative hat and get to work. To help you get started, we’ve rounded u...

Envelope liners have become a trendy way to add accents to wedding stationery and greeting cards. A liner is simply an additional piece of paper or cardstock that lines the inside of an envelope, adding a pop of colour and personality to your invitation or card while increasing its weight and feel. A liner can be made with something as simple as a piece of blank A4 paper.Why Buy Envelope Liners? Make Them with Blank A4 Paper! When a person...