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How to Make Handmade Cards For Special Occasions
By
Michelle Stevenson
On those special days, a card is a wonderful way to remind someone that
you're thinking of them. Whether you're interested in learning how to
create handmade birthday cards, hand-made Christmas cards, or even hand
made birthday cards, this article will tell you everything you need to
know to make handmade cards for every occasion. We will highlight card
making techniques such as cross stitching, rubber stamping, quilling,
paper folding and more. If you're ready to get started, let's dive in
and learn how to make your own cards.
If you're new to crafting in general, and cards handmade in particular,
you'll need to spend some time and effort assembling the necessary
supplies and equipment required for a project such as this. You will
need a selection of paper and card stock, in addition to the following:
a pair of scissors, a paper trimmer, a craft knife, a cutting mat, a
bone folder, an embossing tool, a pair of tweezers, a paper punch, in
addition to various pencils, markers, paints, and glue.
When you are learning how to make handmade cards, it's important to have
a good selection of paper and card stock to choose from. Put some
thought into things such as color, texture, thickness and texture when
choosing your papers. A lot of people like to use recycled paper in
their card making adventures, which can be found pretty much anywhere.
Others re-use the gift paper from holiday celebrations, and even the
packaging that is used in various consumer products.
Card stock can come in countless shapes, colors, textures and sizes.
Pre-folded card stock is really nice to work with, but plain sheets of
quality A4 are not to be ignored. A single sheet of A4 card stock can be
used to produce one A5 card and two C6 cards. If handmade card making
becomes a serious hobby for you, you'll definitely want to learn how to
conserve your cardmaking materials as much as possible.
Glues and adhesives are another important consideration for the crafty
craftmaker. Tacky glue, white glue, and the good old glue stick are
trusted tools for the avid home-made card making enthusiast.
Additionally, you might consider using double-sided tape, sticky foam
pads and glue dots. Double-sided tape is simple to apply, and holds
incredibly well. Sticky foam pads adhere very well too, and can be cut
into various shapes and sizes. Glue dots are great for use when
experimenting with the positioning of elements on the card during the
design stage.
It's also important to consider the finishing touches, when you are
learning how to make handmade cards. A decorative box or a handmade card
envelope are especially nice touches, and often become keepsakes in
their own right. They can be decorated with quilled flowers, rubber
stamps, and more. So next time you're thinking about making some
handmade greetings cards, consider some of the tips above. Ciao for now!
About the Author:
Michelle Stevenson is crazy about making
handmade greetings cards for her friends
and loved ones. When she is not doing crafts, she can be found at the
her local arts and craft store shopping for the latest craft making
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