# DIY Punch-Hole Greeting Cards A Few Hanging Chads Are All That Separate X-Mas From V-Day By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-breeding-ground-card-diy-greeting References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/01/13/hon-make-me-a-card-please/) & [the-breeding-ground](http://www.the-breeding-ground.com/index2.html) These [DIY all-purpose punch-hole cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpress) by The Breeding Ground are called 'The _____ Cards.' They come in several different colors and feature perforated holes at the front. To create a card, just punch out the appropriate holes for your design. They're [perfect for any occasion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anything-roots-post), since it's your designs that ultimately make the card. For ideas and suggestions on how to [customize 'The _____ Cards'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moimoi) and to snag your set, head to The Breeding Ground's website below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Greeting Cards:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in personalized and customizable cards with multi-purpose utility. - **Punch-hole Cards:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creative card-making tools and accessories. - **Perforated Cards:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in versatile stationery products that can be customized for any occasion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Arts and Crafts:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the creation of unique materials, tools, and supplies for DIY card-making. - **Stationery:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in versatile, customizable cards, and stationery products for various events and occasions. - **E-commerce:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in online marketplaces for customized and personalized card-making products, services, and toolkits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Valentine Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-disingenuous-romance-day-valentine-card.md) - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Personalized Video Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-greeting-cards.md) - [Convenient Online Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-tree-cards.md) - [Greeting Card Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greeting-card-kiosk.md) - [Quirky eCard Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happiepages.md) - [Ranch-Filled Holiday Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-holiday-card.md) - [Date-Enhancing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-dates.md) - [Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-venmo-cards.md)