Card Making Tips and Hints
Creating and making your own cards is fun, relaxing and enjoyable all at the same time.
From sourcing materials, to creating one off unique and individual cards.
There is honestly nothing more rewarding or satisfying than giving a loved one a card that truly shows off your card making skills.
Card making can be expensive, especially if you get carried away early on, so on this note let's first discuss budget.
Even if you are on a tight budget you can still make personal, unique and individual cards that scream with personality and thought.
Although each card will be different, individual and unique there will be items and materials which you will be able to buy in bulk, such as card, gems, designs, transfers and so on.
After getting together your kit and setting budgets is now time to get to work.
When making cards I always give myself a set limit for each card, this way I don't spend more time than I have.
When it comes to making and designing each card let your creative juices flow.
If you are still stuck for ideas the internet has lots of card crafting websites that a packed full with designs and ideas that will suit cards for all occasions.
All that's left to say is enjoy card making and have fun with it, let your ideas and inspiration run wild, and express yourself.
Now we have covered the basics here are some top tips for successful card making Never do the same design twice.
Be inspired and make each card different Take and do online tutorials and classes, these will help build your confidence and your card making abilities.
Get together your own scrapbook of ideas and jot down ideas throughout the day.
Set aside some time to make your cards.
Don't rush designing them, planning them or creating them as its all part of the fun and experience.
Keep your eyes out for new trends in the card making marketplace.
New products are always hitting the shelves so keep your eyes peeled for products that could save you time yet give you the same affect.
Don't forget the envelope.
All too often people spend hours making a card, then put little effort into the envelope.
The envelope is half of the card and so time and effort should be put into making this as special as the card itself.
From sourcing materials, to creating one off unique and individual cards.
There is honestly nothing more rewarding or satisfying than giving a loved one a card that truly shows off your card making skills.
Card making can be expensive, especially if you get carried away early on, so on this note let's first discuss budget.
Even if you are on a tight budget you can still make personal, unique and individual cards that scream with personality and thought.
Although each card will be different, individual and unique there will be items and materials which you will be able to buy in bulk, such as card, gems, designs, transfers and so on.
After getting together your kit and setting budgets is now time to get to work.
When making cards I always give myself a set limit for each card, this way I don't spend more time than I have.
When it comes to making and designing each card let your creative juices flow.
If you are still stuck for ideas the internet has lots of card crafting websites that a packed full with designs and ideas that will suit cards for all occasions.
All that's left to say is enjoy card making and have fun with it, let your ideas and inspiration run wild, and express yourself.
Now we have covered the basics here are some top tips for successful card making Never do the same design twice.
Be inspired and make each card different Take and do online tutorials and classes, these will help build your confidence and your card making abilities.
Get together your own scrapbook of ideas and jot down ideas throughout the day.
Set aside some time to make your cards.
Don't rush designing them, planning them or creating them as its all part of the fun and experience.
Keep your eyes out for new trends in the card making marketplace.
New products are always hitting the shelves so keep your eyes peeled for products that could save you time yet give you the same affect.
Don't forget the envelope.
All too often people spend hours making a card, then put little effort into the envelope.
The envelope is half of the card and so time and effort should be put into making this as special as the card itself.
