Techniques & Ideas

Will It Survive the Post? A Handmade Card’s Journey from Craft Desk to Doormat

There’s nothing sadder than a beautiful handmade card arriving bent, lumpy or carrying a surcharge. This friendly guide walks through envelope sizes, Royal Mail’s large-letter rules, weight checks and simple at-home tests so your cards arrive looking every bit as good as they did on your desk.

Nov 8, 2026

Less Glue, More Glory: The Quiet Case for the One-Layer Card

Bulky, layered cards have had a good run - but there is a reason so many experienced makers quietly go back to a single sheet of card. An honest look at one-layer design, six projects to try this weekend and a fix for every common mistake.

Nov 8, 2026