Ideas for card craft beginner

qwiksave

Hiya, hope you had a good birthday and good night out Polly. If you're like me when you come back from being out, you can't wait to come back on this thread and find out what's been added! It's a bit addictive isn't it? Or maybe its just me? ....

I still haven't done my card yet and I've got a hectic weekend coming up - hopefully will get it done but I may have to do a late entry, like others here have done in the past...

In answer to the question about cutting lines straight I use a paper cutter or guillotine - they are worth getting and not that expensive. They usually have good ruler markings on 'em for perfect squares and lines.

Anybody that hasn't got tissue paper, its very cheap to buy - I got some lovely flower patterned tissue paper from Woolworths today for 99p for 4 sheets but I've also seen it in the Works, amongst other places...

Have a good weekend All...:D

polly1976

Morning all shhhhhhhhhhh my head hurts thanks all for the birthday wishes yesterday i had a lovely day and i think i had a good night :rotfl: the phots taken say we did :rotfl: i dont drink very much and only had 4 vodka and tonics omg feel ill even typing im going for a lie down may be back later :rotfl:

rainmac

bunbun2 wrote: »

Hi
I have been reading this thread since it started and find it really interesting - you have all made some wonderful cards. I would like to make my own cards but don't know where to start. I don't feel I am arty enough to make a complicated card and think if I make a simple one it will look boring:rotfl: the other thing is I don't know what sort of things to look for so was wondering if this mag would be useful for a complete beginner and novice:D

Simple cards don't have to be boring - honestly! I used to make loads of cards and sell some too, now I just make for me to send as I don't have time to do any more. You don't have to be arty. I was always terrible at art/design at school and had no interest in it either but love making cards and parts of presents to give to others now. The most important thing I think is to look at what goes with what - colours and tones, textures etc. I think the magazine sounds fab but very £££ but as it contains lots of 'kit' it may be a good place to start as you should be able to get going making cards just with the contents of the mag (and some glue!). Also you may find www.docrafts.co.uk useful, lots of their card ideas are easy and quite simple but effective. Good luck, but let me warn you, card making is a very addictive hobby!!!

rainmac

polly1976 wrote: »

Morning all shhhhhhhhhhh my head hurts thanks all for the birthday wishes yesterday i had a lovely day and i think i had a good night :rotfl: the phots taken say we did :rotfl: i dont drink very much and only had 4 vodka and tonics omg feel ill even typing im going for a lie down may be back later :rotfl:

Sorry Polly, belated birthday wishes!!! Glad you had a good night out. Hope you have a nice quiet day today! :cool:

shaz_mum_of__2

Polly hope you feel better soon

Bunbun2 i would think this mag was a great place for a beginner to start ,i did i have only been making card 3 weeks!

This thread gives great inspiration and advice and the challenges exercise your creativity

I have found some of the big stores daunting as they have so much to choose from buy the mag and a pritt stick and your off i got mine at asda the mag even shows you someways to use the freebies

I also like the do crafts mag its only a pound from craft store


Enjoy it but be warned its addictive!!

Shaz

ilovecompanies

I haven't opened the free gifts in the Lets Make Cards Mag.........It's too pretty!!! I loved some of the ideas in the magazine, i am going to try some of them out. I have finally been able to show you all some pictures of my cards! Here's my entry for this weeks freestyle card challenge. Hope you like it


Here's how i made it:
1. I printed everything from the computer except the 3 embelishments.
2. Put the paper so it is slanting at an angle, then cut to size, making sure the top of the paper is flat, not pointed.
2. Then, i decoupaged the topper and, using foam pads, i affixed a sequin and a gem to the image.
3. I cut out a 'Make A Wish' (printed from the computer) and mounted it onto some patterned printed paper (from the computer), using glue.
4. I then put a green allocant sticker on the top right-hand corner for detail.

Hope you all like it xxx

ilovecompanies

Here's some more of my cards, Please tell me what you all think, thanks ILC x

shaz_mum_of__2

ILC there all lovely i especially like the lady with the umbrella


Is the flowery paper done 3d in some wy it looks like it is wher did you download your papers from

I print my own sentiments too ican't believe how much the little tag thingys cost


Shaz

ilovecompanies

Hi

I download my sentiments and papers from cardmakingandpapercraft.com

Click here!

I too think it is expensive buying embelishments. I also print off decoupage sheets. Oh, and Shaz, which flower paper do you mean? Both papers aren't 3D, they are just flat, applied with glue on to the card. I will strive to put more of my cards on!!! Lol Keep it up guys!

POLLY, you have the say birthday as MSE Martin~!
Oh and by the way-the decoupage sheets have been removed from the site to make more space for new ones.

chickadee

Hello everyone, I'm a bit delayed with this week's challenge card as Ihave been on a course this week and when i got home I have been exhausted. Anyway, here is this week's card. It is made by tea-bag folding, a bit like origami. I saw it being demonstrated at the craft exhibition in Aintree a couple of weeks ago, and like a sheep I bought exactly the same card and paper. I really enjoyed making it though, it is very theraputic folding the little squares into the right shape. I hope you like it. The paper is from the "sei" range and is a double-sided shimmer paper with a pearlescent finish. One side has the darker background and tiny dots, the other has a lighter background and bigger dots.

chickadee



I need to get moving now, it is my mum's birthday today, and guess what? I haven't got a card for her. I'll see what I can rustle up before I head round there.

PS. I love seeing everyone's cards, they are all so different. I think shaz's black and white one is very striking, although it looks quite simple to make, apart from the squares! PAP's purrfect card is very bright and colourful and ilc's singing in the rain is lovely too.

Bye!