Ideas for card craft beginner

saveapenny

Krystaltips wrote: »

I don't think the writing not flowing is not that important because it is supposed to look concertina'd (I think?) For me it is the teddy at the botton, He looks like he needs to be straight... But that could be my minor ocd tendancies...

Do love the design though saveapenny... I think I might have to splash out on an eyelet setter.... Just bought my first packet of brads yesterday... Will have to do something with them tomorrow!

Thanks Krystaltips

You could use brads and get a smilar affect
If you line then up as you would the holes then wrap the either thick thread or thin ribbon around them workign up the card it should be teh same sort of look

Gangstabird

I haven't had a chance to do last weeks challenge, but would love to take part this week.

What is the challenge??????

RustyFlange

saveapenny wrote: »

Hi not sure if your completely new to card making or already have some bits and bobs but here goes.
Copy the picture and print it onto good card then get a pricking tool ( or needle) and follow the lines to give it the same look

You can print your own inserts using word you can even print your own backing papers and greetings for the front of the card and mount then onto card. A few pages back I posted a long list of sites to get free paper

Then all you need is cards and envolpes ..if you have a Works by you they were selling 100 cards for £8 which are decent quality then you just need glue and double sided tape/foam tape and foam pads all for a £1 all you can get from £land or works really cheaply

You will also need a ruler(metal ones best),craft knife, cutting mat and scissors but once you have these they last forever (well almost)

Hi thankyou for your reply. I have never made cards in my life apart from the ones I make with my son which usually include lots of mess etc I know what I want to do for christmas cards this year but a couple of replys back on ebay and it just works out so expensive. Thanks for your tips I will see what I can come up with and hopefully hide it from OH as he will kill me lol

rainmac

Well I am now a self-employed wedding stationery maker! :eek: The work will be slow to start and only a few hours a week but that's fine with me as I need to learn the ropes, how to make the designs etc. The stationery is beautifully simple so I will love making it. I've now got some kit at home to have a practice making two of the invitation in the range so that's the plan for this evening

Thank you for all your kind comments, it means a lot

rainmac

Gangstabird wrote: »

I haven't had a chance to do last weeks challenge, but would love to take part this week.

What is the challenge??????

Please correct me someone if I'm wrong but the challenge this week you are "free to do what you like".

bunbun2

rainmac wrote: »

Well I am now a self-employed wedding stationery maker! :eek: The work will be slow to start and only a few hours a week but that's fine with me as I need to learn the ropes, how to make the designs etc. The stationery is beautifully simple so I will love making it. I've now got some kit at home to have a practice making two of the invitation in the range so that's the plan for this evening

Thank you for all your kind comments, it means a lot

well done :T enjoy your new job:D

polly1976

rainmac wrote: »

Well I am now a self-employed wedding stationery maker! :eek: The work will be slow to start and only a few hours a week but that's fine with me as I need to learn the ropes, how to make the designs etc. The stationery is beautifully simple so I will love making it. I've now got some kit at home to have a practice making two of the invitation in the range so that's the plan for this evening

Thank you for all your kind comments, it means a lot

well done rainmac congratulations hun :j :j really pleased for you :j :j

toniwoty2009

well done rainmac!!! hope you enjoy it. x

saveapenny

well done rainmac

Maggie_Bob

Congratulations rainmac!