 |  | | From Kate Pullen, your About Arts & Crafts Editor | | | A handmade card is a lovely way to tell someone you are thinking of them over the holiday period. This week we've got some ideas and tutorials to get you started making cards which will be much appreciated. Happy crafting! Kate | |  | | | | Thinking about making handmade cards for the holidays? Learn what supplies and equipment you require to get started. When you are ready, learn how to make 50 cards in less than an hour! READ NOW | |  | | If you are stuck for an idea to decorate a card then check out this fun way to make a rose pattern from a bok choy base. READ NOW | |  | | Here's a lovely way to make a postcard using odds and ends of fabric. These will make great holiday cards for family and friends. READ NOW | |  | | Give your handmade cards and invitations a luxurious feel by pairing them with a handmade lined envelope. This photo tutorial shows how to use a used envelope as a template to create your own custom envelope. READ NOW | |  | | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | |  | | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Arts & Crafts newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 Privacy Policy © 2014 About.com | |  |  | |