Making Cards - Ideas for a card craft beginner (Part 3)

helping_hubby

furrypig wrote: »

Hiya! I live in Guildford so not so far from you! Do you have a good craft shop near you?? Might be worth me takina a wee trip if there is one not much really in Guildford and Hobbycraft in Woking so I generally shop online. I went to tne NEC in MArch and I'm going this time so you would have people going from your 'neck of the woods' if you can ever join us!!

I went to Surrey Uni, and lived in Guildford for about 6 years. I started crafting while living in Godalming and I used to go to Notcutts in Cranleigh: http://www.notcutts.co.uk/Cranleigh/

Doesn't look like there's anything about the craft shop on there anymore though. Might be worth a call to see if it's still there.

There's a tiny one in Farnborough now, but not worth going out of your way for.

There's one in North Camp but not been inside, from driving past it looks chocca block full of stuff.

I will definitely consider the next NEC trip...be nice to travel up with someone else.

I can't get over how fast this thread moves I need to catch up on everyones blogs already!

melissa75_2

Flourgirl - great idea for the challenge!!!!

Marg - welcome back!!! I'm your swappee for the "friendship" card swap - I haven't posted it yet but I promise I will do next week!

Alyssa_liss - welcome to the thread!

pretzelnut

It helps to have a little idea of what you will be needing stuff for, as its easier to buy stuff knowing its for a project rather than buying stuff then sitting there saying right what can i make with this lot especially as a newbie.

I would be lost without my hot glue gun. I use it with almost everything i make.

Scour ebay for auctions that have loads of different bits and bobs in for not a lot of money. That way you geta nice little variety of loads of different things.

Rummage through the sale or reductions sections in local craft shops, and have a look in the £ shop they sometimes have some nice bits in.

I spent a fortune on stamps, ink and embossing stuff but really dont like using them. I tend to just print stuff of the computer instead.

I only have an A4 sized cutting mat which is big enough for me so far, but i use a spare piece of conti board (the same stuff kichen cupboards are made out of) to put on the desk / table to protect it cos i get glue, paint etc everywhere.

I really really really want a score-pal though. (hint hint father christmas)

whoopidoo

CT19720 wrote: »

Whoopidoo this is mine, will try and update it late tonight. Have you got one and if so have you got a link to it?

Thanks CT19720 Mine is here

eta: I'm working my way through you all - if you see a mini Alice Cooper on your followers you'll know I've found you

fuzzymoneymonster

I made this card for my friend's Birthday yesterday.

I don't actually have any sentiments stamps, so I think it looks a bit plain but she seemed pleased with it.

helping_hubby

I've gone through and made a list of the blogs, although I'm sure I've missed some out...let me know I'll edit it. Maybe this could go on the front page of when a new thread is made?

http://whoopidooings.blogspot.com/ - woopidoo
http://ct19720.blogspot.com/ - CT19720
http://leialegweak.blogspot.com/ - lei_armstrong
http://sh3ri3-mybubble.blogspot.com/ - sh3ri3
http://www.mrstidge.blogspot.com/ - MrsTidge
http://craftywife.blogspot.com/ - THE-WIFE
http://craftygrannyscraftycorner.blogspot.com/ - craftygranny
http://melissa75-melsmess.blogspot.com/ - melissa75
http://dropletsinarustybucket.blogspot.com - RustyFlange
http://flourgirlcrafts.blogspot.com - flourgirl
http://mycraftydesk.blogspot.com/ - ali.b.123
http://handmadebygemma.blogspot.com - gemm85
http://rainmacsplace.blogspot.com - rainmac
http://itsnotterrysitschoccys.blogspot.com/ - chocolate.orange
http://libertycottage.blogspot.com/ - jamtart
http://cardsbyjones.blogspot.com/ - helping_hubby
http://mariellslittlecorner.blogspot.com/ - BabyKat
http://dragonllew.blogspot.com/ - dragonllew

sh3ri3

fuzzymoneymonster - hello, wow i LOVE that card!

Alyssa_liss - they are already on your list but, foam pads and double sided tape i keep stocked - great things!

Skiergirl - Thank you. Your more than welcome.

At the mo i have my craft stuff all over my bed - trying to make a box of cards for part of my nans xmas pressie, she always moans she dosnt have any cards. Im sure i saw this idea on an earlier thread. Have any of you done this before, if so how many cards did you put in the box? and was it recieved well?

I love handmade stuff, but sometimes feel that people -cant think of the word im looking for- :mad:. dont want her to think im being cheap i suppose but she always comments on the cards i have shown her in a great way.

Any way back to it, will check in tomorrow and try update blog somemore, im getting into now:rotfl:

sh3ri3

helping hubby -- thank you, just what i wanted!

helping_hubby

sh3ri3 wrote: »

fuzzymoneymonster - hello, wow i LOVE that card!

Alyssa_liss - they are already on your list but, foam pads and double sided tape i keep stocked - great things!

Skiergirl - Thank you. Your more than welcome.

At the mo i have my craft stuff all over my bed - trying to make a box of cards for part of my nans xmas pressie, she always moans she dosnt have any cards. Im sure i saw this idea on an earlier thread. Have any of you done this before, if so how many cards did you put in the box? and was it recieved well?

I love handmade stuff, but sometimes feel that people -cant think of the word im looking for- :mad:. dont want her to think im being cheap i suppose but she always comments on the cards i have shown her in a great way.

Any way back to it, will check in tomorrow and try update blog somemore, im getting into now:rotfl:

I was going to make a box of cards for my MIL...still haven't got round to it, but thanks for reminding me I was going to put a book of stamps in it, maybe a "birthday book" or a planner inside the box lid to write the names of everyones birthdays etc, and maybe some stickers with her address on to stick on the envelopes.

//Edit - imo the box idea is for those times when you forget to buy a card and need one last minute, so I was planning on making at least 1 card for each occassion I could think of, eg wedding, female birthday, male birthday, kids birthday, anniversary, thank you, etc etc

mary-op

helping hubby - brilliant idea the blog list.........maybe it won't take me so long to catch up with what everyones doing now............:j