Ideas for card craft beginner

rainmac

Sorry to repeat myself but I've posted some of my card making efforts over on the Crafty Xmas thread and as this is the Card Making thread I thought I'd post here too. I've made cards to go into 2 pretty boxes to give as Xmas gifts (nicked the idea from melissa75! ). The cards are mainly traditional, some modern and for different occasions. I've made a set for my mum and a set for a friend.

Each box contains 20 cards & envelopes...

rainmac

melissa75 wrote: »

Sorry Cazarol, I had a look but I couldn't find it, so I assume its sold out, I tried checking for it with the item number - but nothing!
LJM - the only trouble with sending stuff to mu mums is she lives far away, so I only see her about once a month, so I have to wait for my stuff. I think I need to have a clear out so that he doesn't moan!
Rainmac - I knew you couldn't resist. It did seem a bargain though when I found it elsewhere for £45. Are the card blanks actually blank or decorated I wonder. It looks so pretty though.
Craftgranny, I'm glad you managed to get it too. Can't wait until mine arrives, I'm hoping I catch the postman and not the OH, I don't think I'll be able to hide it though! That ribbon does sound like a bargain, I'll have to check it out. I haven't seen the storage cabinet before, I hope it lives up to expectations. I don't think QVC is as cheap as it makes out either, especially with the postage added on.

You're right about QVC not being cheap. I tune in occasionally if I get the chance and watch for ideas but never buy anything as think it's way overpriced. I see things I like and then try and find it elsewhere for less £ So looking forward to the K&Co box arriving, thanks so much for the info!!!

melissa75_2

Yeah, QVC are always going on that they are so cheap because they buy in bulk, but I think they are a rip off. I'm like you, when I watch its just for inspiration, I never buy anything. Thanks for crediting me for the card box idea!!!!
There really is a lovely selection of cards in your boxes. I must start!

toniwoty2009

wow rainmac they're gorgeous! well done you!

polly1976

Hi everyone just wanted to thank everyone for all the lovely getwell cards you have made they are all Fantastic :j and also for all your well wishes thankyou you all really cheered me up :A.

polly1976

Its me again :rotfl: Rainmac Wow all your cards look fantastic well done :j Toniwoty Your wedding invites are great i love silver and white togeather for a wedding invite :T . Now for next weeks Challenge Ribbon and or thread any type of card using ribbon / thread Hope thats ok??

bunbun2

I am looking to print some backing papers for my cards. I know lots of sites have been mentioned which I have looked at - thank you to everyone who has posted these.
However I am a bit confused (doesn't take much :rotfl: ) can you print these for free or do you have to buy them.
TIA

polly1976

Hi bunbun2 most of the sites that are on this thread are free to print i know that the cannon one is defenatly free http://cp.c-ij.com/english/scrapbook/pattern/01.html

mumoftwo

That is a great idea Rainmac, give boxes of handmade cards.. already thinking of what I can do and for whom, was thinking of a box of notelets, just finished a commission of 24 notelets for someone, it gets a bit boring doing the same card again and again, so could vary them slightly. Do you think they would go down well?

Thanks for the new challenge Polly, ribbon/thread, love that!

polly1976

mumoftwo wrote: »

Thanks for the new challenge Polly, ribbon/thread, love that!

:rotfl: your idea ive god brain dead at the moment think its all them drugs i was on at the hospital :rotfl: if it wasnt for you we would have been doing xmas cards this week :eek: :rotfl: