DESIGNS TO INSPIRE AND HELP YOU CREATE BEAUTIFUL CARDS

There is something special about creating your own personal message, whether it is a birthday card, family announcement, invitation to a social event or a simple thank you gift such as handmade bookmark.  In a world of mass produced items, a hand crafted card is often treasured, sometimes framed and nearly always admired.

Anyone can enjoy card making and make beautifully designed cards and invitations.  It's even easier with Japanese paper which offers the card maker an extensive array of colours, delicate patterns and textures to choose from.  While the technique of card making is relatively simple, the finished effect can appear elaborate and detailed.  Such is the nature of Japanese paper - they do most of the work for you.

This website features a host of card making designs created by Japan Crafts, some available as do it yourself kits and others pictured in Gallery of Designs.  A variety of techniques are covered from the traditional art of Japanese paper folding or origami to cut and paste methods, even children can do.  Many of the projects have been published in Australian magazines including Creative Cardmaking & Papercraft, Better Homes & Gardens, Family Circle, Handmade, Australian Paper Crafts and Stamping & Papercraft.

We hope you enjoy our designs and range of products as we share with you our love of Japanese paper.

Card making can be fun with quick and easy origami folding techniques. Create lovely greeting cards such as the sailing swan, bouquet of roses, geisha girl and even a folding fan card.

Second in our series of do-it-yourself card making kits, this kit will have you creating fabulous cards for all occasions such as the pair of mice, garland chain, Christmas tree and Japanese love knot cards.