Ideas for card craft beginner

melissa75_2

Hi Lilian1977 glad that you have joined us. I have never bought the magazine before but I'm sure its monthly - about £8. A lot of people on this thread buy this magazine and swear by it because you get so many products in it, I'm sure they will be able to advise you.

bunbun2

lilian1977 wrote: »

So sorry if this has been asked before, I'm at work and haven't got much time to lookaround on the net or this thread...I'm thinking about getting a subscription to this: http://www.crafts-beautiful.com/site/letsmakecards/ - but where do you get the envelopes from?! Are they included? If not, are the card blanks a fairly standard size?

And also, is it a monthly magazine, and if not how often does it come?

Thanks everyone - looking forward to starting card making as a hobby xx

I have bought the last three issues of let's make cards and think it is a good thing to start with. I like the fact that everything is included so if you see a card you like in the mag you know you will have all the bits and pieces to complete it. I have only just started making cards so haven't yet built up cards, embelishments, papers etc. It is quite expensive but you get alot in it.

It is a monthly magazine. I think I will subscribe to it as it does work out cheaper.

The envelopes are included in the pack.

HTH

Krystaltips

Does anyone know if there's any freebies up for grabs for subscribing?

I did subscribe to the papercraft inspirations for £1 (still waiting for my free gift, they said it could take up to 48 days) but just cancelled the direct debit, lets make cards looks a lot better value for money really...

craftygranny

Hi krystaltips it says on the web page you get a free ultimate cardmaker book with your subscription . Don't know what that is though but someone on here might .

regards trisha x

saveapenny

I thought this might be an idea for one of the nights a "crafty chat"
Its easy to set up http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=12241299&postcount=8

craftygranny

Don't know if it's of use to anyone but at the moment there's a great subs gift if you subscribe to papercraft essentials it's a crafters companion ultimate great for scoring cards , making envelopes box folder , and a built in paper trimmer etc and sells for 40 quid. I already subscribe but am tempted to sign my sister up just to get one lol http://www.practicalpublishing.co.uk/subscribetopapercraftessentials.php

love trisha x

polly1976

Hi everyone ive been so excited this week and havnt been able to tell anyone why but now i can Mumoftwo has come to visit me today for the weekend from scotland so were having a mini meet :rotfl: all because of me starting this thread :j so were busy making lots of cards and theres craft stuff all over my house :rotfl: we will post pics sometime over the weekend :j

mary43

That's brilliant polly................hope you have a great time (well I know you will)..............have fun..........we expect some good results.........:j

rainmac

Bet you come up with loads of great cards Polly and Mumoftwo, can't wait to see some of them! :j

Hope you have a great weekend and make cards to your hearts content!

qwiksave

I think that's great news Polly! Have you been learning new techniques? Heat embossing? , Tissue Paper Eyelets?...

Speaking of eyelets, I got my Crop-a-dile "Big Bite" yesterday from QVC, it certainly looks the part but the instructions look a bit baffling. Need to check out the online instructions I think...