Making cards - Ideas for a card craft beginner (part 2)

hels102

Lovely card Saveapenny!
Well I think this is going to have to be my challenge card I know it's quite basic but I'm lacking inspiration, I think that's my problem when I come to card making I can follow step by step instructions I just can't seem to come up with the ideas myself!


This is another one I did just following instructions! So if anyone has any good step by step instructions for cards....!

rainmac

hels, your cards are lovely, very elegant - well done! :T

minimacka

Hels102 - they look pretty good to me.

Im a bit like you, I sometimes cant find any inspiration but if I have an idea or I see a card i like I sketch down the basics of the card so that I can replicate it using my own papers, ribbons embelishments and bits. I have lots of bits of scrap paper with sketches of cards and notes on them. I find that this helps me get the basics. I also do a lot of blog hopping for inspiration.
MM

minimacka

Evening All just wanted to say that ive made one of these and it works whooo hoo http://www.timeforcrafting.co.uk/surprise%20waterfall%20card.html :j i havent decorated it yet but im going to make 2 for mothers day. I will post piccys when ive decorated them. Ive also nearly done my book card so i will be posting that soon too.

melissa75_2

Minimacka - can't wait to see your waterfall cards and your book card.

Hels - great cards again, I love the pink glittery hearts that you've used.

cgcockcroft

hi i seem to remember reading about someones page/ blog where there is downloadable things- and there is a password to access it- can anyone enlighten me about this please?
on another note is it worth subscribing to let's make cards? it would last for 12 months

ZLS1984

wow minimacker is there anything that you can not do lol, cnt wait to see it.

I have not finished my book card yet, just got to find 2 more pics to go in it and have to finish the last section. Only problem is I am so sleepy all the time and fall asleep at any given moment. Doctor has told me that I am bored and need to get out more, yeah right I just want to sleep lol.

lilly-rose_2

Hi,

am new to this side of the site but her goes, been making cards for a few weeks now, i have some lovely pictures what my kids have drawed, and i wanted to make them into cards, does anyone know how you make backing paper ? its the overlaying i seem to be having problems with so any info would be appreciated thanks.

melissa75_2

Hi lilly-rose and welcome, saveapenny is an expert on these things - I'm sure she'll be able to help you.

Marg

Hels102 & Saveapenney - fabulous cards!

I'm a disgrace today I spent all afternoon trying to do my challenge card with my first attempt @ decoupage & it all went horribly wrong, then OH went & demonstrated where I'd gone wrong which made me feel worse........ just now I don't want to make another card EVER!:eek: But I've got all this kit now so I'll have to plod on........Watch this space!