5 Great Reasons for Making Your Own Holiday Cards

I found this post on the HSN Insider's blog and needed to share it with all of you, immediately!!!  They feature card kits from companies, they carry on their site, BUT as you MAY OR MAY NOT KNOW,
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Posted by HSNInsider, Nov. 11, 2010

The holidays will be here before you know it, and nothing says Christmas like a handmade card. So grab your crafting supplies and order your holiday kits, because now more than ever a handmade card really shows you care. Here are 5 great reasons for making your own holiday cards this year:

1. Longevity – With its’ simple charm, a  handmade card can make someone’s day. It is those handmade cards from the  special people in our lives that we all keep and cherish for a lifetime!
2. It  Distinguishes You – In an age of emails and  template e-cards, a handmade card can show off your personality and  creativity. Whether you are traditional, modern or something in between, no  two handmade cards are made alike!
3. It’s  fun – For those of us that love our papers, holiday cards are just  another excuse to craft to our hearts content.
4. ‘Tis the  Season – For a  card maker, the holiday season is the Oscars of card making. So, roll out the red carpet and  show off all of the techniques you have been working on all year!
5. Tradition – This holiday season,  embrace tradition in the most sincere way by giving a gift from the heart.  Whether you are carrying on a tradition or starting a new one, handmade cards  make holiday greetings personal and memorable!Now that you have all the reasons you need to start creating beautiful holiday cards, here are some must-have kits to get you started!