8. Get busy. Once you're ready just dive in and have fun. If you had a plan, now's the time to work through it, or if you're more impulsive just create! Sometimes the best cards come from happy accidents and remember that we all work in different ways. What's most important is that you enjoy making it.

9. Greeting. Don't forget to add a personal message to make the most of your creation. You could cut down a piece of copy paper with a printed message. Use paper and pens that aren't too absorbent. Try them out first if you aren't sure.

10. Do you want a box or an envelope? Special handmade cards deserve careful packaging and a handmade box might just set it off with a zing. Make one to size from medium card using a craft knife and cutting mat. Tie with ribbon and add a message to the front for extra pizazz.

Perhaps you could add matching ribbons and bows to tie in with your card. If you don't want to go to that effort, make an envelope to size. Open up an existing envelope and use it as a template.

11. Finally, give your creation with love and pride and share the process of its creation.

Just follow these simple tips and you'll have created a special handmade card in no time – and enjoyed the process.

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