Card Making Know How Academy

Not good enough?, Overwhelmed?, In a Rut? Confused?, Wish you knew how?, Stuck for Mojo?

If you feel like this about making your own greetings cards, then the Card Making Know How Academy is for YOU.

From Beginner to Confident Card Makers

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your card making journey – whether you’re a beginner overwhelmed by where to start or an experienced creator looking for fresh inspiration – you’re not alone. I’ve been there myself, staring at a blank card base or feeling as though every design looks the same. That’s why I created the Card Making Know How Academy: a welcoming space where card makers at every level can grow, create, and thrive. I help you make all the fabulous birthday cards, thank you cards, Christmas, wedding, any occasion cards that you long to make!

If you’re struggling with confusion around all the jargon, materials, elements, and techniques you’re probably stuck and not making many cards. Or you’re thinking your cards are not as good as others you see. They seem to know all the things you don’t. All of this has you feeling overwhelmed and lacking in confidence.

But there is hope.

Because there are people just like you, who struggled to even start making cards let alone cards they were happy with.

Before:

Confused where to start
Not making cards
Feeling overwhelmed by all the choices
No crafting friends
Having stash you don’t know how to use
Scared to experiment
Buying everything you see on a video to make 1 card

After:

Making cards you are proud to send
Being happy to share your creations online
Understanding where to start
Experienced with new techniques and skills
Creating cards from scratch
Tyring new things and being confident
Using your own stash

What Makes My Academy Different?

This isn’t just another crafting group. I’ve designed the Academy to guide you step by step through the creative process, whether you’re mastering the basics or exploring advanced techniques.

94% of members feel more confident after joining.

Learning how to stamp, joining in online sessions, finding out about new products or techniques – all in the Card Making Know How Academy.

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Online learning is continuing to evolve and I’ve created a way for you to feel part of a community while learning in the comfort of your own home! All with my proven Beginner to Confident Card Maker path inside our Academy Hub.

Beginner to Confident Card Maker Journey

Start at the very beginning – it’s a very good place to start! Ok, who’s singing along with me now?

In all seriousness, you can start on the path at any point.

Beginners: Learn the basics and build confidence in your card making skills.
Intermediate Crafters: Break out of creative ruts with fresh ideas and techniques to elevate your designs.
Advanced Makers: Join a vibrant community where you can share ideas, refine your skills, and stay inspired.

Just follow the steps of my path.

BEGIN – CONSTRUCT – EXPLORE – CONFIDENT!

cards you are proud of

Make cards you are happy to send to family & friends.

Are you struggling to make your cards look great? Do you feel frustrated by all the jargon and different advice you get? Do you feel like you’re not good enough or not as good as those you see posting around you?
Do you spend hours scrolling on Pinterest or watching YouTube but never make a card?
Maybe you don’t know where to start or how to use half the stuff you have at home.
Are you fed up with spending money on more and more stuff without actually using it because you don’t know how to design your own cards from scratch?

I hear you.

I know so many people struggle with the huge mass of information out on the internet. How do you break all that down? How do you work out what you need and when? Can you jump into technical cards if your normal cards come out a little bit wonky? Or will that lead to more frustration? How do you stop them from being wonky in the first place?

Or you are stuck, making the same kind of cards over and over again. You want to try new ideas, products and techniques – but how do you start? What should you buy and what is a waste of money?

It can be a worry joining something and not knowing if it’s right for you. I’m so confident it is, that if you join and don’t learn anything in the first 14 days you can claim your money back. All I ask is you give it a chance!

This Academy is all video and tutorial based, if you KNOW you don’t learn by watching then maybe it isn’t right for you. But if you learn watching videos on YouTube but can’t keep track of it all – then I believe the Academy can help you.

I created the Card Making Know How Academy Membership nearly 4 years ago to enable me to reach more people worldwide and make it available for everyone, anywhere, anytime!!

Hi, I’m Queen Pip (Todman)

And I can help you

From an early age, I was lucky enough to have a mother who was an artist. She taught me the basic foundations that I share with you!

But there were still elements I had to learn for myself. I took courses and followed other people’s instructions. Some were confusing and didn’t fit what I knew to be right. Other tutorials were just wrong & didn’t have all the steps!

So I decided to teach card making MY way, and my customers started to see improvements in how they designed outside my classes. They were no longer just following what I did – they were doing it for themselves!

Now it’s my passion to show others all the skills and know how of card making in the same straightforward way. No gimmicks, no alliance with one manufacturer, no making money from selling you more stuff.

Taking card makers on a journey of discovery from the very beginning into new techniques and ideas. Building confidence one step at a time.

Now all that knowledge is on tap for you.

Beginners: Learn the basics and build confidence in your card making skills.
Intermediate Crafters: Break out of creative ruts with fresh ideas and techniques to elevate your designs.
Advanced Makers: Join a vibrant community where you can share ideas, refine your skills, and stay inspired.

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what people have achieved

I want people to get success quickly and easily. Feeling more confident with every step. But don’t just take my word for it:

It is the best decision I ever made was to join the membership as I didn’t have a clue where to start with card making. It is great to be able to work through all the different stages at your own pace and Pip explains things so well in her classes. Everyone in the membership is really supportive and friendly.

June B

I am a card maker but have never been confident in myself. I love learning new techniques. Using the Academy in my own pace is a huge bonus for me. it’s always there 24/7. It is a Crafting Encyclopaedia or a Crafting Library. Pip has covered it all.

Pamela L

I’ve come a long way but still so much to learn I go back to previous lessons to bring my confidence back when I feel I’m slipping🤣🤣😂😂You are an amazing instructor and put me at ease

Roberta G

Member Spotlight

The community is great. I finally have learned I can design any type of card with what I already have in my stash. I made the mistake (prior to joining the academy) of every time I looked at a card I liked I purchased more supplies. Then I had tons of supplies and forgot what card it was for. I have so many supplies I have not even used. I am slowly going through my supplies and sorting them for I will use them.

Let me tell you about Lea.

Lea joined the Membership in May 2024. She was very new to card making but wanted to learn everything!

She joined the Academy and began to work her way through from the Begin stage. By June she was attending classes:

What a wonderful morning of Stamp & Chat. I learned so much information . I am a beginner card maker. I had a delightful time with everyone in the class.

Lea went from strength to strength moving through Construct and starting to work out how to design cards herself. All the time working at a pace that suits her:

Best of all I learn on my own schedule. I have learned innumerable techniques for making cards I did not even realize were utilized. I enjoy the community provided within the membership.

She is now in Explore, having fun, joining in with the community and reducing her spending.

I’m so pleased Lea took the plunge to join the Academy.

The academy has exceeded my expectations. I have learned so much and continue to learn. Pip is a great instructor!!! The community is supportive. However, I still am shy about posting my cards🤣🤣

Thankfully she’s getting better at the last point! Especially during our online sessions when she knows she’s with her trusted friends.

So What Is the Card Making Know How Academy?

A simple guided path to follow!

The Card Making Know How Academy Membership is a guided path from Beginner to Confident Card Maker. Within each step, mini courses (Masterclasses) in various subjects align with your skills at that stage.
Video lessons are searchable to the moment a topic is discussed. With downloadable PDF workbooks and tutorials, Progress Bars, Awards and more – you’ll know where you are up to and what you’ve learned so far.

BEGIN

Make quick & easy cards you are proud of
Cardstock Course
Essential Tools & Adhesives 101
Embellishments & more
Design Your First Card
Make quick progress

CONSTRUCT

Get great results with your stamping
Perfect Cutting & Layering every time
Inks Masterclass
Die Cutting Masterclass
Design Foundations
Learn all the foundations you need forever!

EXPLORE

How to create perfect eye-catching cards – advanced design
Colouring in multiple mediums
Advanced Die Cutting & Embossing
Masking, Blending & Stencilling
And so much more…

CONFIDENT

Complex Folds
Moving Cards
Mixed Media
Scene Building Card Designs
Inspiration is what you want
Creative Support & Idea sharing

Imagine if you had easy to follow video lessons on how to use ink or create perfect mats and layers. How about ones on how to create scene designs, how to use mica powers, and so many more. Learn in the time you have with bite sized chunks of information.

Every step provides Masterclasses for you to work through – short mini courses on topics suited to your skill level. Jump up to the next step once you’ve finished the previous one.

Imagine a helpful community of people all working in the same way you are. People to bounce ideas off and ask for advice from. People ahead of you on the path and those walking it with you. A community of card makers who are just like you!

All these and more are available in the Card Making Know How Academy membership!

Monthly Focused Learning

I pick an element of card making (Cutting Card, Die Cutting, Embellishments, Mica Powders, Gel Press plates) OR a Technique (Fun Folds, Heat Embossing) etc.

Master something new every month!

Stamp & Chat Live & Replay

Join the community for a Live Zoom craft along. Bring your own project or make the one via the Video & PDF Tutorial.
Friendly atmosphere & great crafty chats!

Craft with Queen Pip & friends.

Guided Lessons & Masterclasses

Each month we add new or recap & review a Masterclass in one of the Stages of the path. Including exclusive videos, designs, PDFs and workbooks.

Inspiration & Learning at your fingertips.

Ask Queen Pip Hotseat

Monthly Q&A with me in the hotseat answering your questions. Submit in advance or anonymously. Join me Live or watch the replay! All searchable in the Hub!

Get your Questions answered!

AMAZING VALUE TO HELP EVERYONE

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Guided path to build your skills
Masterclasses in card making foundations & techniques
Videos and tutorials in all card sizes
A fun & supportive community
Live Crafting & Q&A with Pip every month

A simple monthly subscription of just £19 gives you access to everything! Comes out the same day each month.

Commit to a quarterly subscription and save £5 every 3 months! All the same content and resources but for a discount for paying quarterly!

Commit to an Annual subscription and get 12 months for the price of 10! All the same content and resources for an entire year!

Choose Your Preferred Subscription HERE

Worried about any small print? Check out my Terms of Service HERE. I believe in being open and honest about how this membership works and what you are signing up for.

So Let’s Recap . . .

Here’s What You Get With The Card Making Know How

All 4 steps on the Beginner to Confident Card Maker Path

Easy to follow Masterclasses and inspirational project tutorials for you geared to your current skill level. Choose your own speed, but enjoy a monthly focus that will ensure you learn at least 1 new way to have fun a month!

£1164 VALUE

Exclusive Community Group

Our Community Hub (embedded in the Academy – no need for other social media platforms) is the best community around! Join card makers (just like you) who are making HUGE steps in their confidence journey. Regardless of where you are now, you’ll find amazing people to connect, learn, and craft with.

£365 VALUE

Ask Queen Pip Sessions

Every month you get to ask me questions live in a Zoom chat. Can’t make it live, don’t worry it is available in the Hub forever! Use the fantastic search capabilities to get to the exact moment your question is answered!

£600 VALUE

Monthly Live Classes

Join me on Zoom once a month for free and follow along with our monthly Stamp & Chat card class!! You can ask me anything and craft along with the community. These classes are designed to work alongside the Masterclasses, sometimes it’s a Bring Your Own Project to help you with your stash, othertimes I teach a new technique or simply great card designs.

£300 VALUE

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Total Value £2,429

You pay £19 per month,
£52 per quarter or £190 a year!

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If you have any questions or concerns about the membership, just email me I’m happy to help.

Email : support@cardmakingknowhow.com

Read my Terms of Service HERE.

You will pay in your local currency based on the exchange rate your payment provider uses on the day you subscribe. Your local amount may be different from the GBP amount shown here.

Payments automatically renew.

“You’re Fully Covered” Guarantee:

Try The Card Making Know How membership for a Full 14 Days, 100% Risk Free

If you’ve tried the video tutorials and haven’t made improvement or progress in your first 14 days, and I’ll give you your money back.

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FAQs

Here are the main Frequently Asked Questions I get about the Membership. I hope they will help you with any questions you may have. Click each question to read the answers.

Who Is the Membership for?

Anyone! If you are fluent in English then you will be able to understand the tutorials, videos, and join in the live zooms.

The membership is designed to help you no matter where you are starting from.

Beginners: Learn the basics and build confidence in your card making skills.
Intermediate Crafters: Break out of creative ruts with fresh ideas and techniques to elevate your designs.
Advanced Makers: Join a vibrant community where you can share ideas, refine your skills, and stay inspired.

Can I Join in Worldwide?

YES!!

You’re welcome to join in with us! You can live anywhere in the world and become a member today! You will pay in your local currency & need Paypal, a credit or debit card to set up your subscription.

All the Masterclasses related to card stock, sizing, cutting etc are designed to work for both Letter & A4 cardstock. With measurements in both Metric & Imperial. The majority of historic project tutorials in the Library also have both measurements provided.

You may notice I use UK spelling and grammar – that’s because I live in the UK. I generally work UK hours for my zoom sessions, but include an evening and daytime which covers most continents. And everything is available on replay too.

You’ll also find me hanging out in the Community hub at all hours, so I can answer your questions then if I’m around.

What do I need to join?

You will need a tablet, pc, phone or any device you can use to watch videos and download PDF files.

If you’re just starting out, don’t buy any craft products until you’ve run through the first few lessons in BEGIN stage – you need less than you think!

You need somewhere to craft – might be your dining room table or you may have a full blown craft studio. But you need to put the lessons into practice. This isn’t about just watching someone make pretty cards. This is getting on and making your own.

Make sure you get the value for your investment – schedule time in your family calendar and let people know you will be busy during this time. Use these slots to watch a lesson or join in a live session.

This “me time” is so important for our wellbeing – don’t put yourself last all the time. Make time for YOU and enjoy being creative with your hobby. You will notice the difference when you do.

Do I have to Purchase from you?

No, not at all. You can buy card making supplies from anywhere, but I do recommend you stay away from certain sites that use stolen designs and sell things for pennies (they are killing the card making industry).

There are plenty of home grown designers and companies in all areas of the world you can use to enjoy your card making. They are safer to buy through and support your local economy.

What if I find it's not for me?

Per distance selling laws you have a 14 day money back guarantee.

After that, you can cancel at any time and only pay for the subscription you’re on (monthly, quarterly or annually). You can leave at any time by cancelling your subscription via the Hub (choose My Subscription menu item). You will have access to the content until your subscription end date (even if you’ve cancelled).

Due to the immediate access to all the digital products available in the Membership, no refunds are given on any part of subscription periods after the 14 days period has expired.

Hear From Our Founding Members

Don’t take my word for it! See what our Members think of the Academy, Hub, Community, and Classes!

“If you want to get into card making but not sure where to start, you would really get a lot out of this group. you can start to learn so many different ways to make stunning cards. It takes you from beginner to expert, go at your on pace, do as much it as little as you can. For a monthly fee you get a huge amount of tutorials for you to access. Loads of videos on techniques and PDF files with fabulous ideas. I love this group.”

Bev T

Founding Member

“Ever since I became a founder and looked around the site I knew I made the best choice. I have learnt so much in so little time and know there’s more to come.

It also helps when you have lost your craft mojo as there is always a PDF you can do and changeup. The Q&A is helpful as people ask things you’d never think of at the time and there is no silly question at all to ask.

This group and site are perfect for beginners to experienced crafters.

I would so recommend signing up and telling everyone about it.”

Hannah R