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

flourgirl

bunbun Yes, there are all sorts of pens on the market for colouring in and glitter pens (Sakura pens). It's just what you prefer really, I like delicate and simple (like me) images so just use pencils then sometimes a bit of glue and glitter on the top. You could even leave them as black & white if you want. Then you can go to town on the background, matting and layering etc. There are a couple on my blog and saveapenny has one on hers too.

flourgirl

bunbun look at page 126 post 2511 some more PP. Have emailed you.

flourgirl

I have made these today, they are quick and simple. Using patterned papers, scraps of card and peel offs. I find these a quick standby when you have little inspiration but need a card. You can also use up your bits and bobs, so very mse :-)

saveapenny

BunBun...have you got access to my photobucket?
If you download the image off PP and open it in Paint and tehn open what paper your using in paint as well...Then cut a small piece of paper and paste it the the top of the image like this http://s333.photobucket.com/albums/m373/SaveaPenny/Misc/?action=view&current=blog_candy_flower.jpg
You can then pick up the colours to match perfectly with your image and no pens needed (only works with orginal TIFF images not JPEGS)
I pick a paper with lots of different colours on and then you can alter them by making them softer

I will delete the image in awhile because of copyright...Just put it up to show what I mean

JailhouseBabe

Nice cards flourgirl - it's a good idea to have some cards like this to hand for 'emergencies'. I might try to do some with the papers that I know I'll never use otherwise.

bunbun2

thanks flourgirl and saveapenny for your help and replies. can you tell i am the least crafty person ever!

I just used coloured pencils and printed it on white paper - I hope it looks OK! I will post the pic on here but it may be next week as I have to send it to someone first!

flourgirl thanks for your email - the backing paper is very pretty and I will use it next time. I had already made my card before I saw the e mail. your cards are lovely - you definately have a good eye for putting colours together:T

saveapenny I will try and use paint but not only am I not crafty I am not technical either:rotfl:

s_michaels

flourgirl they are lovely. Think I might have a go at making some cards or something tonight x

rainmac

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you all know that mary43 has been poorly and had been in hospital. She is now home but still feeling below par so will be out of action on here until she's better.

Mary, think I'm safe in speaking for everyone in wishing you a very speedy recovery and we are missing you and welcome your return in the near future. Take care and please get lots of rest x

flourgirl

Thinking of you Mary, sorry to hear you haven't been very well, you must look after yourself and take things easy. We will all be here for you when you are better. x


Thank-you Rainmac.

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rainmac wrote: »

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you all know that mary43 has been poorly and had been in hospital. She is now home but still feeling below par so will be out of action on here until she's better.

Mary, think I'm safe in speaking for everyone in wishing you a very speedy recovery and we are missing you and welcome your return in the near future. Take care and please get lots of rest x

Thanks for letting us know rainmac - it's funny but I only thought the other day that I hadn't seen her posting for a while.

Wishing you a speedy recovery Mary - take care of yourself and get plenty of rest. Hope to see you back on here soon. xxxx