--- title: "card making — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (57/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/card-making" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:28:56.736Z" locale: en meta: description: "card making shows low returns (1.1%), but a small market ($72K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "card making shows low returns (1.1%), but a small market ($72K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "card making — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (57/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **card making** **Worth a look****57/100 ** card making shows low returns (1.1%), but a small market ($72K/yr) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$72K** **Growth (1y)** **+308.9%** **Products** **66** **Brands** **55** was 81 a year ago **Sellers** **122** **Price range** **$2.20–$34.41** **Returns** **1.1%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Worth a look** Scored 57/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **4** ×0.30 Growth **86** ×0.30 Competition **87** ×0.20 Quality gap **38** ×0.10 Returns **91** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +308.9% year over year. 7K3KPrime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2× ## **Competition** - Glue Dots28% - hinana4% - Mr. Pen3% - Weenkilly3% - Scotch3% - Outus3% - Other (49 brands)57% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (28% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 55 brands and 122 sellers compete here. **Brands** **55 **▼falling was 81 a year ago **Sellers** **122** **Top 5 brand share** **41%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Glue Dots Mini Dots Value Pack Double-Sided 3/16 600 Dots DIY Craft Glue Tape Sticky Adhesive Glue Points Liquid Hot Glue Alternative Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-pJ56bGdL.jpg) [**Glue Dots Mini Dots Value Pack Double-Sided 3/16 600 Dots DIY Craft Glue Tape Sticky Adhesive Glue Points Liquid Hot Glue Alternative Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042SWOSW) Glue Dots$12.314.7★2,02310%▼falling 2 ![Glue Dots Mini Dots Double-Sided 3/16 300 Dots DIY Craft Glue Tape Sticky Adhesive Glue Points Liquid Hot Glue Alternative Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4179F9f2CTL.jpg) [**Glue Dots Mini Dots Double-Sided 3/16 300 Dots DIY Craft Glue Tape Sticky Adhesive Glue Points Liquid Hot Glue Alternative Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WWK5L0) Glue Dots$6.844.6★6,2449%▲rising 3 ![Glue Dots Micro Dots Double-Sided Permanent 1/8 325 Dots Diamond Painting Pen Glue DIY Craft Glue Tape Sticky Adhesive Glue Points Liquid Hot Glue Alternative Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Vy+W8Dk7L.jpg) [**Glue Dots Micro Dots Double-Sided Permanent 1/8 325 Dots Diamond Painting Pen Glue DIY Craft Glue Tape Sticky Adhesive Glue Points Liquid Hot Glue Alternative Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OY1E6LA) Glue Dots$5.754.6★6,2443%▼falling 4 ![160Pcs Natural Flower Stickers for Scrapbooking Self-Adhesive Transparent Flower Stickers Scrapbook Supplies Journaling Supplies for Adult Card Making Letters DIY Water Bottle Cards Decoration (160)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qrlZ8nBwL.jpg) [**160Pcs Natural Flower Stickers for Scrapbooking Self-Adhesive Transparent Flower Stickers Scrapbook Supplies Journaling Supplies for Adult Card Making Letters DIY Water Bottle Cards Decoration (160)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1FZKZ8K) Weenkilly$5.994.4★9913%▲rising 5 ![Scotch Adhesive Dots Medium 0.3 inches 300 Dots/Pack Easy Dispensing Permanent Photo-Safe 1-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yvwN8JCtL.jpg) [**Scotch Adhesive Dots Medium 0.3 inches 300 Dots/Pack Easy Dispensing Permanent Photo-Safe 1-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058FCFOG) Scotch$4.834.4★7,8153%—flat 6 ![Outus 4 Pcs Stamps for Crafting Words Clear Blessing Sentiment Words Silicone Stamps for Card Making Crafting Pattern Christian DIY Scrapbooking Photo Album Decoration(Classic)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vePu8KOLL.jpg) [**Outus 4 Pcs Stamps for Crafting Words Clear Blessing Sentiment Words Silicone Stamps for Card Making Crafting Pattern Christian DIY Scrapbooking Photo Album Decoration(Classic)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0892K9KWP) Outus$7.394.6★2,8913%▲rising 7 ![Thermoweb Zots Clear Adhesive Dots Small 3/16-Inch-by-1/64-Inch Thick 300-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410Km2ccIfL.jpg) [**Thermoweb Zots Clear Adhesive Dots Small 3/16-Inch-by-1/64-Inch Thick 300-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00161QK5Q) iCraft$5.794.6★1,8393%▲rising 8 ![28 PCS Precision Craft Tools Set Vinyl Weeding Tools Kit for Weeding Vinyl DIY Art Work Cutting Hobby Scrapbook](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gbe7sb12L.jpg) [**28 PCS Precision Craft Tools Set Vinyl Weeding Tools Kit for Weeding Vinyl DIY Art Work Cutting Hobby Scrapbook**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K41X4PQ) NEOACT$9.804.7★2,9422%—flat 9 ![QIQQIKIN Paper Corner Rounder 3 in 1 R4mm+R7mm+R10mm Punches for Crafts Cutter Envelope Punch Board Hole Puncher Laminate DIY Projects Photo Cutter Card Making Scrapbooking and Journaling](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UvXlbVq7L.jpg) [**QIQQIKIN Paper Corner Rounder 3 in 1 R4mm+R7mm+R10mm Punches for Crafts Cutter Envelope Punch Board Hole Puncher Laminate DIY Projects Photo Cutter Card Making Scrapbooking and Journaling**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VHGLBPT) QIQQIKIN$7.694.4★11,5892%—flat 10 ![hinana 7pcs/Set Rectangle Frame Metal Die Cuts Scallops Stitched Nesting Tag Background Cutting Dies for DIY Scrapbooking Album Decorative Embossing Paper Card Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eO4o8JykL.jpg) [**hinana 7pcs/Set Rectangle Frame Metal Die Cuts Scallops Stitched Nesting Tag Background Cutting Dies for DIY Scrapbooking Album Decorative Embossing Paper Card Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WLVMNLF) hinana$4.884.6★5712%▲rising 11 ![50 Pieces Natural Flower Themed Transparent Stickers for Scrapbooking Self-Adhesive Scrapbooking Stickers Supplies Journal Stuffers for Adult Card Making Letters DIY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51j4E2hlAhL.jpg) [**50 Pieces Natural Flower Themed Transparent Stickers for Scrapbooking Self-Adhesive Scrapbooking Stickers Supplies Journal Stuffers for Adult Card Making Letters DIY**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGTKM5B7) WASHBO$3.944.5★4422%▲rising 12 ![Secopad Scrapbook Tape 4 Pack Double Sided Tape Roller for Crafts Adhesive Glue Runner Scrapbooking Supplies Journaling School Office Teacher Supplies 0.3IN x 26FT Clear Light-Colored Shell](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ya2jLyXTL.jpg) [**Secopad Scrapbook Tape 4 Pack Double Sided Tape Roller for Crafts Adhesive Glue Runner Scrapbooking Supplies Journaling School Office Teacher Supplies 0.3IN x 26FT Clear Light-Colored Shell**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHTZD63Q) Secopad$7.464.5★8,9062%▼falling 13 ![Zonon 1000 Pcs Double Sided Adhesive Dots Clear Glue Point Tape Stickers Balloon Glue Round Mini No Traces Adhesive Sticker Dot Sticker for Classroom Decor Craft DIY Office (0.24 Inch/ 6 mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tAW9dISIL.jpg) [**Zonon 1000 Pcs Double Sided Adhesive Dots Clear Glue Point Tape Stickers Balloon Glue Round Mini No Traces Adhesive Sticker Dot Sticker for Classroom Decor Craft DIY Office (0.24 Inch/ 6 mm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XKDB27H) Zonon$8.014.3★2,5282%▼falling 14 ![Arvakr Scrapbooking Tools Scrapbook Supplies with Sticker Tweezers Glue Pen for Crafting Card Making Sticker Cutter Paper Craft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JV0LGbwQL.jpg) [**Arvakr Scrapbooking Tools Scrapbook Supplies with Sticker Tweezers Glue Pen for Crafting Card Making Sticker Cutter Paper Craft**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D235LGC9) Arvakr$8.974.8★2012%▼falling 15 ![FAWENUCY Scrapbooking Die-Cuts Layer Frame Net Set Metal Cutting Dies for Card Making Paper Craft Template Background Embossing Stencils DIY Album Dcor (Banner Combination-10.3x9cm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VFitoo-wL.jpg) [**FAWENUCY Scrapbooking Die-Cuts Layer Frame Net Set Metal Cutting Dies for Card Making Paper Craft Template Background Embossing Stencils DIY Album Dcor (Banner Combination-10.3x9cm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ5RS6K5) FAWENUCY$7.534.1★1762%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 66 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 66 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Glue Dots Mini Dots Value Pack Double-Sided 3/16 600 Dots DIY Craft Glue Tape Sticky Adhesive Glue Points Liquid Hot Glue Alternative Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-pJ56bGdL.jpg)**Glue Dots Mini Dots Value Pack Double-Sided 3/16 600 Dots DIY Craft Glue Tape Sticky Adhesive Glue Points Liquid Hot Glue Alternative Clear** Glue Dots**$12.31**4.7★2,023 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042SWOSW) [![Glue Dots Mini Dots Double-Sided 3/16 300 Dots DIY Craft Glue Tape Sticky Adhesive Glue Points Liquid Hot Glue Alternative Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4179F9f2CTL.jpg)**Glue Dots Mini Dots Double-Sided 3/16 300 Dots DIY Craft Glue Tape Sticky Adhesive Glue Points Liquid Hot Glue Alternative Clear** Glue Dots**$6.84**4.6★6,244 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WWK5L0) [![Glue Dots Micro Dots Double-Sided Permanent 1/8 325 Dots Diamond Painting Pen Glue DIY Craft Glue Tape Sticky Adhesive Glue Points Liquid Hot Glue Alternative Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Vy+W8Dk7L.jpg)**Glue Dots Micro Dots Double-Sided Permanent 1/8 325 Dots Diamond Painting Pen Glue DIY Craft Glue Tape Sticky Adhesive Glue Points Liquid Hot Glue Alternative Clear** Glue Dots**$5.75**4.6★6,244 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OY1E6LA) [![160Pcs Natural Flower Stickers for Scrapbooking Self-Adhesive Transparent Flower Stickers Scrapbook Supplies Journaling Supplies for Adult Card Making Letters DIY Water Bottle Cards Decoration (160)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qrlZ8nBwL.jpg)**160Pcs Natural Flower Stickers for Scrapbooking Self-Adhesive Transparent Flower Stickers Scrapbook Supplies Journaling Supplies for Adult Card Making Letters DIY Water Bottle Cards Decoration (160)** Weenkilly**$5.99**4.4★991 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1FZKZ8K) [![Scotch Adhesive Dots Medium 0.3 inches 300 Dots/Pack Easy Dispensing Permanent Photo-Safe 1-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yvwN8JCtL.jpg)**Scotch Adhesive Dots Medium 0.3 inches 300 Dots/Pack Easy Dispensing Permanent Photo-Safe 1-Pack** Scotch**$4.83**4.4★7,815 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058FCFOG) [![Outus 4 Pcs Stamps for Crafting Words Clear Blessing Sentiment Words Silicone Stamps for Card Making Crafting Pattern Christian DIY Scrapbooking Photo Album Decoration(Classic)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vePu8KOLL.jpg)**Outus 4 Pcs Stamps for Crafting Words Clear Blessing Sentiment Words Silicone Stamps for Card Making Crafting Pattern Christian DIY Scrapbooking Photo Album Decoration(Classic)** Outus**$7.39**4.6★2,891 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0892K9KWP) [![Thermoweb Zots Clear Adhesive Dots Small 3/16-Inch-by-1/64-Inch Thick 300-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410Km2ccIfL.jpg)**Thermoweb Zots Clear Adhesive Dots Small 3/16-Inch-by-1/64-Inch Thick 300-Pack** iCraft**$5.79**4.6★1,839 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00161QK5Q) [![28 PCS Precision Craft Tools Set Vinyl Weeding Tools Kit for Weeding Vinyl DIY Art Work Cutting Hobby Scrapbook](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gbe7sb12L.jpg)**28 PCS Precision Craft Tools Set Vinyl Weeding Tools Kit for Weeding Vinyl DIY Art Work Cutting Hobby Scrapbook** NEOACT**$9.80**4.7★2,942 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K41X4PQ) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Ease Of Use**13% *“easy to control”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**13% *“Sticks great”* **Quality-Overall**12% *“Decent quality”* **Value For Money**10% *“Great Buy for the Money”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**7% *“As described”* **Color**5% *“Awesome colors”* **Efficiency**4% *“Very efficient”* **Paper Quality**3% *“Great thick paper for making cards”* **Size-Overall**2% *“perfect size”* **Durability**2% *“hasnt broke”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**22% *“Bad adhesive”* **Quality-Overall**7% *“Poor quality control”* **Functionality-Overall**7% *“Nonfunctional”* **Durability**7% *“Break Easily”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“Hard to peel”* **Size-Overall**5% *“So small”* **Value For Money**4% *“Not enough product for the price”* **Paper Quality**3% *“it ALWAYS messes the paper up”* **Cutting/Trimming**3% *“Terrible cuts”* **Strength**2% *“Kinda flimsy”* #### **Top return reasons**- Adhesion/Stickiness27% - Size-Overall16% - Functionality-Overall11% - Cutting/Trimming7% - Value For Money6% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Sharpness4% - Paper Quality3% - Quality-Overall2%