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

saveapenny

ZL...its best to try making a waterfall card from a sheet for the first time becuse it already as the marking laid out for you, then progress onto making them from scratch there are a few on my photobucket site
or these
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/brendageneral/WaterfallSheets#
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/dread1967/WaterfallSheets#
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/heljellens/3dWaterfallSheets#

Mumhug..ones lke this are easy to do http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/view?q=exploding+box+&uname=heljellens&psc=G&filter=1#5185887397308944578 you just need 3 sheets of 12x12 card like this http://glitteradventure.blogspot.com/2006/11/exploding-box-class.html
Dawn...I agree your sons a natrual what a lovley card tell him well done from all of us xx and CGcockcraft...whata great selection my favourite is the teddy with the 4 on his belly so cute

ZLS1984

Thanks Guys.

I found an English site with instruction in mm which was easy to follow. I am proud to say that I have made and finished my first waterfall, I have stuck it to the back of my book card. I will post pictures some time 2moz.

Saveapenny thanks for those links, I will use them for ideas. At the moment can not print out as my colour ink has run out :-(

CT19720

Great cards everyone. I've been busy making up some easter cards - some flowers, and some eggs - and am pleased with the way they look, but would like to add a couple of chicks to half eggs - does anyone know where I could get either flat stickers or templates of smallish chicks that I can cut out myself to add behind the egg. Went to Hobbycraft yesterday and had a look but they didn't really have anything that was flat enough. My lovely OH bought me some goodies though - stamps, ink and heat it up glitter etc, so will be having a play when he gives them to me next week for my birthday. I finally got a lightweight trimmer that I was after and although it only cuts straight and scores they had a special offer on a set of 10 paper edger scissors for £5.86 (half price). They are fabby and will make any future cards I make a bit more interesting.

Will post photos of cards tomorrow.

CT19720

ZLS1984 wrote: »

Thanks Guys.

I found an English site with instruction in mm which was easy to follow. I am proud to say that I have made and finished my first waterfall, I have stuck it to the back of my book card. I will post pictures some time 2moz.

Saveapenny thanks for those links, I will use them for ideas. At the moment can not print out as my colour ink has run out :-(

Hi ZLS1984 - what site did you use, as I would like to have a go at a waterfall card. Thanks

saveapenny

update on photobucket
stamped images now on
Art deco + backing all done..stunning stuff in the backing paper section inc new images if your into art deco
Vintage section now on
+ Pink P stuff ( images and backing) sentiments to follow
Thank you to all thats sent me stuff to load up on it so we can all share

JailhouseBabe

saveapenny - I don't blame you for not wanting to go out! No worries It's started snowing here again, I've just taken the dog for a walk in it. Why is it that dogs love the snow?
furry - thanks for the link; my vote has gone in for mel.
zoey and melissa - looking forward to seeing your book cards.
rainmac - your card is perfect; lucky melissa!
Dawn - what a creative son. His cards are lovely - you must be proud. Yours are not too bad either
cgcockcroft - My favourite is the 'secret admirer' one, the paper is just so cute. They're all great.

I've just remembered I've got no lecture in the morning, so tempted to get some cardmaking done now as I have until next week to do the required reading

pinkladymel

Thank you to everybody that took the time out of their night to vote for me.. I am really honoured. I haven't been around MSE lately as I have been trying to catch up with the housework I have been neglecting lately but I will be back soon and I do try to click thanks on all your cards

xx

pinkladymel

Gosh how many times can I say Lately?! LOL

Just to say... ITS SNOWING here!! Does anybody else wish they would move christmas forward a few months

Would it be insane if I started making some christmas cards:rotfl:

rainmac

saveapenny wrote: »

ZL...its best to try making a waterfall card from a sheet for the first time becuse it already as the marking laid out for you, then progress onto making them from scratch there are a few on my photobucket site
or these
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/brendageneral/WaterfallSheets#
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/dread1967/WaterfallSheets#
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/heljellens/3dWaterfallSheets#

Mumhug..ones lke this are easy to do http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/view?q=exploding+box+&uname=heljellens&psc=G&filter=1#5185887397308944578 you just need 3 sheets of 12x12 card like this http://glitteradventure.blogspot.com/2006/11/exploding-box-class.html
Dawn...I agree your sons a natrual what a lovley card tell him well done from all of us xx and CGcockcraft...whata great selection my favourite is the teddy with the 4 on his belly so cute

I love that exploding box saveapenny, going to have to have a go, maybe for my dad's birthday.

RustyFlange

I love the exploding boxes! I keep looking to buy some but OH says he can make me up a template to fit A4 which is cheaper than me paying 50p per sheet of 12x12 cardstock ... (sorry not being tight just have to watch the pennies) I also have some beautiful papers which Melissa kindly sent to me so I can have a proper play if he hurrys up and does me this template! plus if I screw it up then I haven't wasted my money lol ...

Lovely pictures everyone well done to you all.

Just a quickie aswell ... Saveapenny I have been looking on your photobucket, you have some adorable baby papers which I haven't seen before, however can I ask permission if I can use one of your papers for a box design for my nappy cakes and baby things please? PM me if you prefer
Also had a quick look at the stamped images but it was empty for me??

Fantastic cards everyone. Well done