For the Newbie Card-Makers…
Basic 101 Class
When you, our readers, first started making handmade
cards, did you ever say, “I want to make my own greeting cards but I do not
know where to begin. I feel
overwhelmed.” That’s was me about 15
years ago.
In my earliest card-crafting days, I really was dumbfounded.
I was a new amputee trying to see what I could do with just one arm. Can not
tell you how many cards ended up in the waste can. (And some still do today!)
Anyway, after much thought, I decided to do a photo
study, designed to mostly assist the “newbies” in our audience. The stamps used
here are among my very first, and favorites. These offer you the freedom
to create your own designs and/or backgrounds. The stamps are from Rubber Stamp
Tapestry (pegstamps.com). They carry a fantastic variety of themes. When you
have a moment, check them out.
For the most part, it is best to use a good 8.5” x 11” cardstock
for your base card. It is firmer than computer paper or craft paper, offering a
better and stronger quality to your card. Cardstock comes in hundreds of colors
and textures. May I suggest you start with just a bright white.
Most handmade
cards measure 4.25”x 5.5”. Below you will see two different ways to achieve the
standard sized cards.
This is a short material list –· stamp set (Cherry Blossom has just 4 stamps)
· ink colors of choice (I suggest at least 5
· Stencil (heart in this case)
· Blender brush (dauber or sponge)
· Post-It strips
· Scratch paper for under the card
My
work space will be different than yours as I use a magnetic field to help hold
my work in place.
What follows is a photo tutorial showing the process to
make what is called C.A.S. (Clean and Simple card). This one was cut on the 8.5”
side. Then, folding in half lengthwise.
(Exchanged
#55 Umber instead of #69 Bamboo)
When
you are satisfied with the over-all results,
you
may want to add an envelope. Hope you enjoyed this class. Till next time...
May God Bless You, Always.