Making Crafting Accessible to All Abilities

At Be Tactile, our mission is simple: to make paper greeting card crafting accessible to all abilities. Braille plays a crucial role in this mission. For the blind community and those who cherish loved ones who use braille daily, including it adds a meaningful dimension to every card.

Braille is more than just a communication tool. It is a bridge to accessibility in a world not originally designed with everyone in mind. By incorporating braille into our cards, we honor that bridge and invite everyone to experience the joy of giving and creating tactile art.

Exploring Textures That Delight the Fingertips

Our founder has always been passionate about texture. It is this love of tactile richness that defines Be Tactile. Each card includes layers of carefully selected materials — up to five different types of paper, various adhesives, folds, and embellishments like ribbons and sequins — all designed to engage the sense of touch.

This layered approach not only makes crafting enjoyable but transforms every card into a tactile treasure.

How Our July Box Celebrates Tactile Artistry

July’s box is a celebration of tactile artistry. We include specially designed papers that complement the card themes, along with tactile sequins featuring pre-attached adhesive backing — an essential embellishment in our view.

This quarter’s collection features embossed paper with a charming turtle motif, carefully chosen to match the theme of one of our card sets. Of course, our signature pre-cut adhesive character pieces and greetings complete the experience.

You may wonder why we emphasize visual design when our focus is the blind community. Many subscribers enjoy crafting alongside sighted grandchildren or gifting cards to sighted friends, teachers, or loved ones. Our cards bridge the visual and tactile worlds, making them perfect for everyone.

Tips for Enjoying Crafting Through Touch

Before you begin, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the card pieces laid out before you. Consider how to arrange them so they are easy to access while assembling.

Have you reviewed the instructions? Whether you prefer the written guide, audio, or video, a quick skim helps you understand the steps. If you feel confident to craft independently, that’s wonderful too.

Be sure to identify the braille markers — usually indicating the top middle of each piece — and note the adhesive backing on the opposite side.

Finally, check the packing list that came with your subscription or one-time purchase to ensure you have all the components needed.

Join Us for the Upcoming Launch

If you’re excited to create with us, don’t wait. Secure your spot for the next box now to avoid missing out. Subscribe here.

We look forward to welcoming you to another season of tactile creativity.