What kit do i need to make cards etc

Welsh_Poppy

I have just started making my own cards and i really enjoy making them and sold 5 already:j but have some money what would be on my list of things to buy
I thought Glue gun but unsure of anything else ?????

artydoll

Hi,you need to check out the card making thread,plenty of ideas how to spend your money on ther,lol.

julie03

there is literally hundreds of things you could buy
a die cutting machine plus dies and embossing folders
inks
promarkers
stamps
glittermist
ribbons
buttons
glitter
other embellishments
card
paper packs

i am in a similar situation to you and i could literally spend hundreds of pounds, i have just been to the craft show at olympia and i am going to the one at alexander palace on the 10th
if you can go to one of these events it would give you loads of ideas and you can see all the different techniques and see what you want first.

i want it all unfortunatley my budget says otherwise:(

craftygranny

as artydoll said the girls on he cardmaking thread will help you spend your money. They find all the great bargains.

Basic kit includes steel ruler and a scalpel for cutting straight lines , a large craft mat, lots of double sided tape , good quality card or blanks ,i have a glue gun had it 2 years never used it. use dst or silicone glue for most things and foam pads.

LJM

you really dont need too much when you start off just in case you find you dont get on with it or dont like it, places to look if you can are the works and wilkos they often have little sets of cardmaking and scrapbooking kits plus the bits and bobs you may need to start off. but for cards i would recommened not using a glue gun, silicone glue,foam squares or a normal glue stick should suffice

Welsh_Poppy

julie03 wrote: »

there is literally hundreds of things you could buy
a die cutting machine plus dies and embossing folders
inks
promarkers
stamps
glittermist
ribbons
buttons
glitter
other embellishments
card
paper packs

i am in a similar situation to you and i could literally spend hundreds of pounds, i have just been to the craft show at olympia and i am going to the one at alexander palace on the 10th
if you can go to one of these events it would give you loads of ideas and you can see all the different techniques and see what you want first.

i want it all unfortunatley my budget says otherwise:(

Great thanks for list and advice sadly I am on a budget aswell:( will look out for craft shows in my neck of woods.

Welsh_Poppy

Thanks Ladies for advice and help.

Crafty Granny......will pop to the cards thread and thanks for advice wish I read before buying glue gun and hate the thing messed up 2 of my cards it is already in bag to go back for refund.
Will work my way through list.

Welsh_Poppy

LJM wrote: »

you really dont need too much when you start off just in case you find you dont get on with it or dont like it, places to look if you can are the works and wilkos they often have little sets of cardmaking and scrapbooking kits plus the bits and bobs you may need to start off. but for cards i would recommened not using a glue gun, silicone glue,foam squares or a normal glue stick should suffice

Thanks never thought of works have bought bits in wilkos....will look for silicone glue been using my hubbies anita tacky pva glue.
I went to Dunelm and bought bits today very good selection.

Thanks again:T

LJM

welsh poppy did you ever get anything to start making your cards

Welsh_Poppy

Yes LJM:)

Lots of card blanks,embellisments, fabric,foam squares silicone glue steel ruler the list goes on .
Will wait till birthday for bigger items
Going to make wedding invitations for catholic wedding so trying to source good quality embossed cream card blanks....my hubby a retired printer and we both have a thing about nice quality card and paper...hehehe

Have you made any cards lately?:)

LJM

sounds like you got a lot lol, i havent made any lately but i have got all my bits to start my xmas cards never too early lol i know qvc and create and craft sell the cards you are after usually from what i have seen in sets of 100 at a time if you wanted to look on the sites