Ideas for card craft beginner

rainmac

polly1976 wrote: »

Forgotto say my hubby caved in last week and bought me my xmas present early :rotfl: the ultimate crafters companion its fantastic the board is usually £39.99 on its own but there was a offer on the crafters compaion site i got the board the dvd 100 sheets of pearlesent enveloper paper and a pack of silver box making card all for £39.99 which i thought was fantastic value.

Fab pressie Polly, enjoy it

mary43

melissa - brilliant cards (aren't they always ?) :T
and polly - lucky you......what a brilliant pressie to have:j

hels102

Hello everyone,
Well with this thread and the other craft thread I think I've found a new side to me!!! I'm addicted and I've started making cards already after reading this thread this morning!
We have a fab shop near by which sell lots of craft items,cards etc really cheap!
I've started a card for my dad's 50th bday and I'm wanting to put some writing at the top, but my writing isn't the best, can anyone offer advice I know I could type it and print it but I'm not sure it will have the same touch!
I promise to post a pic of the finished card!

lilian1977

From another new starter, I find that just buying an embellishment with words you want on it and sticking it on works a treat! The others will probably have much better ideas though

polly1976

hels102 wrote: »

Hello everyone,
Well with this thread and the other craft thread I think I've found a new side to me!!! I'm addicted and I've started making cards already after reading this thread this morning!
We have a fab shop near by which sell lots of craft items,cards etc really cheap!
I've started a card for my dad's 50th bday and I'm wanting to put some writing at the top, but my writing isn't the best, can anyone offer advice I know I could type it and print it but I'm not sure it will have the same touch!
I promise to post a pic of the finished card!

Hi hels welcome to our thread and of course you can join us :j :j alot of us card makers use peel off sentiments Happy birthday merry christmas etc etc you can get them for every event and can get them from all craft shops try ebay thats a good place to get started cant wait to see a pic of your dads card :j :j

saveapenny

polly1976 wrote: »

Forgotto say my hubby caved in last week and bought me my xmas present early :rotfl: the ultimate crafters companion its fantastic the board is usually £39.99 on its own but there was a offer on the crafters compaion site i got the board the dvd 100 sheets of pearlesent enveloper paper and a pack of silver box making card all for £39.99 which i thought was fantastic value.

Polly can you link to the offer I cant seem to find it

saveapenny

hels102 wrote: »

Hello everyone,
Well with this thread and the other craft thread I think I've found a new side to me!!! I'm addicted and I've started making cards already after reading this thread this morning!
We have a fab shop near by which sell lots of craft items,cards etc really cheap!
I've started a card for my dad's 50th bday and I'm wanting to put some writing at the top, but my writing isn't the best, can anyone offer advice I know I could type it and print it but I'm not sure it will have the same touch!
I promise to post a pic of the finished card!

I print out personal greeting on card then cut them to size ink or embose the edges and mount them on contrasting board to match the card. It looks a bit nicer than peel offs and its cheaper...lol
Depending on what software you have you can even do them in graduated colours, curvy
Test the font size/style on a piece of paper first to make sure you have the right size for the card

polly1976

Hi the website is www.crafterscompanion.co.uk but ive just had a look and its back up to £70 sorry i should have told people earlier but with me being in hospital i forgot all about it when it comes on offer again i will let you know

polly1976

This is a good offer its the multi board and enveloper pro with enveloper paper and card for £25 which is also a good deal

http://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=53&cat=Bumper+Kits

saveapenny

thanks Polly...I have a score board but like the look of that one as its all in one so saves room
Although now I have a craft room all to myself room isnt something I need MONEY is...lol
I have just finished my 4th wedding and earn £85 so craft supply hunting is top of the list I have just order the monagram stamp of CC which is 1/2 price and great for making seals for envolopes and Order of service