Card Making Know How Academy
Make cards you’re proud to send.
Short, step-by-step video lessons that fit into the time you’ve got, whether that’s an hour a week or a whole afternoon. Plus live craft-alongs and a friendly community, and you use the stash you already have.
- ✓ Learn at your own pace
- ✓ 14-day money-back guarantee
- ✓ Cancel any time
- ✓ Any brand of supplies
£19 a month, or less when you pay ahead.
Say hello to Pip (1 minute)
Does this sound like you?
You’re not alone, and you don’t need more stuff or more hours in the day. You need a clear path, someone to show you how, and friends to craft with. That’s exactly what the Academy gives you.
One simple path: Begin → Construct → Explore → Confident
Start at the beginning or jump in where you are. Each step has short Masterclasses, searchable videos, PDF workbooks and progress bars, so even if you only have half an hour, you’ll know exactly what to do next.
STEP 1
Begin
Quick, easy cards you’re proud of
Cardstock · Tools & adhesives · Embellishments · Design your first card
STEP 2
Construct
Great results, every time
Stamping · Cutting & layering · Inks · Die cutting · Design foundations
STEP 3
Explore
Eye-catching, advanced design
Colouring · Embossing · Masking, blending & stencilling
STEP 4
Confident
Design anything, from scratch
Complex folds · Moving cards · Mixed media · Scene building
40Masterclasses
30+ hoursof step-by-step lessons
140+ hoursof live classes, tips & Q&A
120+workbooks, guides & tutorials
Peek inside
Why join when I’m on YouTube for free?
On YouTube you get one card at a time. In the Academy you get the whole path, in the right order: the jargon explained, a clear “start here”, and lessons that build on each other so you can design your own cards.
Watch a real lesson from Stage 1: How to Make a Card Base. And that’s just the first lesson!
What you get every month
Monthly focus
One element or technique to master each month, from die cutting to fun folds.
Stamp & Chat (live on Zoom)
Craft along with me and the community, with a video and PDF tutorial. Replay always available.
A searchable library
Four years of lessons and replays, searchable right to the moment a topic comes up.
A friendly community
Our own Community Hub inside the Academy. No Facebook needed. Share, ask and cheer each other on.
Hi, I’m Pip
I’ll show you how, step by step
My mum was an artist and taught me the foundations of card making as a child. I’ve been teaching card makers for around 15 years, and I built the Academy so you can learn those same foundations wherever you are, whenever suits you.
Since going independent from Stampin’ Up!, I’m not tied to any manufacturer. No gimmicks and no pressure to buy more stuff. Just clear, friendly teaching that helps you design your own cards.
What members say
MEMBER STORY
Lea: from brand-new beginner to designing her own cards
Lea joined in May 2024, very new to card making. She worked through Begin, joined her first Stamp & Chat in June, moved on to Construct and is now in Explore, designing her own cards, using her stash and spending less.
“You have no idea how much I have learned from you. I look forward to continued learning.” Lea S, USA
“Queen Pip’s videos are entertaining, informative and great fun, as well as teaching new card techniques, which she now describes to me as I am blind. Thoroughly recommend joining the Academy!”
Donna D, Australia
“Great hints and tips for all, from the beginner to beyond. The programme is divided into small chunks which you can build on step by step. There is also a great community who are very friendly. The only question you have to ask yourself is: why not join?”
Anne P, Northern Ireland
“I really enjoyed Stamp & Chat. I managed to make all four cards using cardstock and stamps that I already had. Pip is always so helpful and encouraging.”
Jayne H, UK
Choose your plan
Every plan includes everything. The further ahead you pay, the less it costs. All plans renew automatically, and you can cancel any time from the My Subscription button in your Academy Hub.
Monthly
£19 / month
The easy way to start. Paid on the same day each month. Renews monthly.
Quarterly
£52 / 3 months
Just £17.33 a month. Save £5 every quarter. Renews every 3 months.
AnnualBEST VALUE
£190 / year
Just £15.83 a month. 12 months for the price of 10, so that’s two months free! Renews yearly.
14-day money-back guarantee
Give the Academy a proper go. If it’s not for you, email me within 14 days of joining and I’ll refund you in full.
Secure payment by card or PayPal via Stripe. You pay in your local currency. Payments renew automatically. Terms of Service
Questions
Who is the Academy for?
Any card maker who is comfortable learning in English: complete beginners, crafters stuck in a rut, and experienced makers who want fresh ideas and friends to craft with.
Can I join from outside the UK?
Yes! You pay in your local currency by card or PayPal. Cardstock lessons work for both A4 and Letter, with metric and imperial measurements. Everything is on replay, so time zones don’t matter.
What do I need to start?
A phone, tablet or computer to watch videos and download PDFs, and somewhere to craft (the dining table is fine!) If you’re just starting, don’t buy anything until you’ve done the first few Begin lessons. You need less than you think. Then book some “me time” in your calendar to put the lessons into practice.
Do I have to buy supplies from you?
Not at all. Buy your supplies from anywhere. I’d just steer clear of sites that sell copied designs for pennies, and support the many independent designers and companies instead.
Is it all video?
Mostly. Video lessons plus PDF workbooks and tutorials. If you know you don’t learn by watching, it may not suit you.
What if it’s not for me?
Email me within 14 days of joining and I’ll give you a full refund. I’d love to hear what didn’t work for you, so I can keep improving the Academy. After 14 days you can cancel any time using the My Subscription button in your Academy Hub, and you keep access until the end of the period you’ve paid for. Refunds are only given in the first 14 days.
I’m a total beginner. Should I start with the Foundation Course?
The Foundation Course is included in the Academy. If you’d rather just do the basics on their own, you can buy the Foundation Course separately.
Ready to make cards you’re proud of?
Join today and you could be making your very first card base in the next ten minutes.
Questions? Email support@cardmakingknowhow.com
Not quite ready? Come and say hello at my free YouTube Lives, twice a month at 12:30pm UK. Subscribe on YouTube