Ideas for card craft beginner

polly1976
polly1976 Posts: 845 Forumite
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Hi everyone im new to this so bare with me .Can anyone give me some ideas on how to use tissue paper in my card making?? most of what i have is bright pink but i have some white and some patterned. I have been card making for about 5 months now and love it and have just finished making my first ever paid order of 9 cards and pretty pleased with my self but any tips in card making would be fantastic thanks :rotfl:
Here is a list of online craft shops we all use and also some free download sites http://www.sticknmix.com/
http://www.madaboutcards.com/?gclid=CPCzpY2uiZUCFRuD1Qod2Xhnqw
http://www.cardcraft-uk.co.uk/
http://www.cardmakingcrafts.co.uk/html/wire_embellishments.html
http://www.helix.co.uk/section.php?xSec=20
www.artandcraftworld.com
www.craftyaddicts.co.uk
www.artymiss.co.uk
www.onestopcardcraft.co.uk
Here is a list of free downloads
http://cp.c-ij.com/english/3D-papercraft/
http://www.cardmakingandpapercraft.com/
http://www.imag-e-nation.com/free_printables.htm
http://www.irisfolding.circleofcrafters.com/irisfoldingheart.html
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/AngiesHot/Decoupage/
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/AngiesHot/Backing%20Papers/
http://www.karlum.com/templates.htm
http://www.3dsheets.tripod.com/index.html
Hope that helps you all xxxx
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Comments

  • mary43
    mary43 Posts: 5,845 Forumite
    I've been doing mine for a year now polly..............but sounds like you can give me some tips. I've never used tissue paper beforeand never sold any. Just do them for card making group and family and friends.
    Mary

    I'm creative -you can't expect me to be neat too !
    (Good Enough Member No.48)
  • polly1976
    polly1976 Posts: 845 Forumite
    mary thank you for your reply i started showing my friends family and neighbours my cards and thats how i got my first sale i got some stickers saying hand crafted by Paula cross and my email addy they only cost £2.99 for 200 including p&p from ebay i also found if you have a good look you can find some cheap lots from people who are getting rid of there crafting stuff etc .
  • princesspoppypop
    princesspoppypop Posts: 1,201 Forumite
    Those stickers are great... I got some from Ebay and they really do add a professional touch to your crafts.
  • tracy2008_2
    tracy2008_2 Posts: 13 Forumite
    you cold do layering and matting
    could use it under parts of peel offs if your clever
    could do like we did at school scrunch little bits up as flowers theres any number off possibilities have fun
  • qwiksave
    qwiksave Posts: 4,456 Forumite
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    There is another lovely abstract effect that you can use to make cards with tissue paper, although it would probably work best with a selection of different coloured tissue papers.

    I found this out in a kiddie craft book and what you need are:
    Thick Silver foil, pva glue, paint brush, Water and sequins, glitter and metallic threads.

    Mix the pva with water 50:50. Spread the foil out (shiny side up), tear your tissue paper into strips and pieces and brush the foil with glue. Also brush the tissue paper pieces and stick onto the foil overlapping your pieces to make a design. The tissue paper soaks into the foil and colours the silver foil. You can also add sequins, metallic threads and glitter for a shimmery effect. Let dry overnight - the results can be pleasantly surprising!
    exampleofabstractcardformse.jpg
    I don't want to make money, I just want to be wonderful
    Marilyn Monroe
  • polly1976
    polly1976 Posts: 845 Forumite
    thank you qwicksave i am going to try that out tomorrow i have all the stuff so fingers crossed thanks again :rotfl:
  • mumoftwo
    mumoftwo Posts: 1,903 Forumite
    First Anniversary Combo Breaker
    Isn't card making wonderful? I love it and have sold mine. I would use the tissue paper for layering like Tracy2008 said. Don't cut it, just tear it roughly into a square/rectangle and scrunch it up a little, straighten out again and stick down only in the middle with some double sided tape/gluedots. Then you can put matching card/paper over that with a topper. If you want me to post a picture just say.. have fun, it is a great hobby and it gives you such a boost if people want to buy your cards because they think they are great.
  • qwiksave
    qwiksave Posts: 4,456 Forumite
    First Anniversary
    I forgot to add that you use a square or rectangle aperture card, and stick your coloured silver foil design behind it.

    This type of thing:
    2foldsqcards.jpg
    which you can make yourself or buy.
    I don't want to make money, I just want to be wonderful
    Marilyn Monroe
  • mary43
    mary43 Posts: 5,845 Forumite
    You do all sound very clever at this.............I'm still at the 'pritt stick/card/pictures and ribbon' stage.........................lol
    Very basic really but I do enjoy doing it and giving a personal touch to cards for family and friends adapting the card to suit them.
    Looking forward to seeing what other tips I can pick up:j
    Mary

    I'm creative -you can't expect me to be neat too !
    (Good Enough Member No.48)
  • polly1976
    polly1976 Posts: 845 Forumite
    Thank you mumoftwo please could you post a pic that would be very helpful and thank you all for your advice xx
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