Card-making materials... ... to get the magic rolling!
There are essential card-making materials to purchase when you first start thinking about making your own cards.
Each of the underlined words will lead you to another page of information
Once you have gathered your basic
Equipment
then the next thing you need is the
Card,
which forms the base of your creation, and the
Paper,
which will adorn it and turn the plain card into something special.
There are many outlets to purchase them from. And many qualities of both.
So shop around and compare prices. Card can be bought from mill shops in boxes and is usually a good deal. You may get 60/70 sheets for less than a fiver.
At that price it doesn't cost the earth if you make a mistake .....and you will!
Try experimenting with different folds in the
Card Blanks,
Some of the prettiest shapes can be achieved quite easily.
Take a look at the
Easy Projects
and then try some of the
More Adventurous
pages for other ideas for your cardmaking.
Remember that the card-making materials you add will make all the difference to your finished design.
And just as important is the glue you use to make it all come together.
There are many to choose from but these are some of the most widely used
Adhesives.
Adding some sparkly
Glitter
will transform the plain into the wonderful, in one little shake of the pot.
Don't be afraid to try other colours of glitter or embossing powders.
Mix some together for your own individual shade, the results can be stunning, and nobody else will have it!!
You can also utilise
Glitter Glue
to make some lovely effects.
Try using
Eyelets
and threading them with
Ribbons
for yet another idea. There are some fabulous ones around in all shapes and sizes.
And cutting spirals, flowers, stars and other shapes from
Die Cuts
to add a new image to the card.
And don't forget your growing collection of
Rubber Stamps
Collect other useful
Embellishments
and add them to your "stash".
Start you own button jar and save them from clothes you no longer wear.
Or what about the spare
Buttons
and beads that come with new garments, do you throw them away?
Start saving them in your jar and use them on your card making projects....waste not, want not....!
Didn't I tell you that your stash would expand quickly!...
All adding to the magic!
And if your hand writing isn't the neatest then don't forget the humble, but very useful
Peel Off.
to decorate the corners, or add borders and the sentiments you need to finish the card.
There are links at the bottom of the page, to other products.
They may not be essential card-making materials, but they are some you may want to try out for yourself.
