Welcome to another Mixed Media Monday here at Scrap Orchard. One of the great ways to use your digital scrapbooking supplies is for card making. I think there's nothing nicer than giving or receiving a card that's been handmade with thought and care. If you have never tried hybrid scrapbooking, or if you think you're not so great at working with scissors and paste, then I challenge you to start with a card. It's fun and it really is easy!

You can start as simple as creating a design for your card in your computer program and then just printing it out, or you can add embellishments. There's some great card making inspiration in the hybrid gallery, take a look at these...

I love how Milmomma has combined her digital scrapbooking supplies with other commercial scrapbooking products to create this adorable Valentine's card

scrappycath made this card to be used to ask hubby out for a date night. It was designed in Photoshop, then print and cut on her Silhouette.

This card by knlchevys is created completely on the computer and then printed out, but the shadow work still gives it depth and a 3D feel.

There are some great card making products in the market, from templates to printables and loads of gorgeous digi kits to get you started.

So go on, give it a try. Our hybrid challenge for February is focussed on card making so you can even earn plum perks for your efforts!

Finally, Meredith has created the sweetest printable free'bee for you - just click the image below to download