Making cards using digi-scrap supplies

I thought this might be of interest to some other readers, so I'll post the information here.  Someone recently left this question in the comments:

Just a question - Is it OK to make a card with a kit? I love the computerscrapbook website (with the e-cuts cards) and have wondered about taking that idea and using various kits I like to make cards to send to friends, etc - through the regular USPS. Not for any commercial venture - just to send a much cuter card than I otherwise could come up with.

BTW, I so appreciate this blog that answers any questions we might have. Thanks!

And here is my reply:

oh, it's TOTALLY ok to make a card -- great question!

I actually have an entry at jenstrange.com about this very thing!: Cards: an easy project -- and here is another that might be helpful: All about cards/Holiday Cards

interesting that you mentioned commercial/professional use -- if you WERE to do make cards to make money, you would need permission from the designer of the elements you use -- many are perfectly willing to talk about such things.  You can find the policies of many designers at the Professional Use policy list, also at jenstrange.com .

thanks for the question!!!  glad the blog is helpful!

Sometimes I take a while, but I DO try to answer all questions I get like this.  When you leave a comment, I get an e-mail in my inbox.  If it's mean, I just delete it and don't approve it for posting.  If it's something not spammy and not trollish, I approve it for posting.  If it's a sincere question, I try to answer as soon as I can (remember to leave an e-mail addy!)