Ideas for card craft beginner

melissa75_2

Mary - That's why I thought a box of cards would be a good idea for xmas presents for OH's older relatives, as they don't get out much. In fact his Nan was moaning to his Mum that everytime they need a card (and its a big family) they have to send a relative out to the shops to get one for her, so I thought she would really appreciate the gift. Even though teenagers don't need as much "looking after", I would have thought they can be really difficult. I really admire you for making such a difference in young people's lives.
Rainmac - I don't have a printer so I'll have to settle for some stickers from ebay I think. I've got to order some more inserts as well. I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much!, after all I've only sold a few cards so far. My Mum lives in the Midlands and I think there's more of a market for handmade stuff there.

polly1976

Hi all hope you are all well ? Thanks to everyone who took part in last weeks Freestyle challenge all your cards as usual were fantastic . This weeks challenge may scare you :rotfl: :rotfl: Have you heard of ATC'S Artist Trading Cards ???? Basicly they are a mini card that dosnt open They have to be 3 1/2 by 2 1/2 ins in size ive never made one before but i thought what a great challenge it would be???? if you need help or have questions just let me know hope its ok by you all ????

mary43

melissa - might be worth posting a few off to your Mum if you think theres a market for them there. You don't need to send a lot off just to start with.
Good luck

polly -Artists Trading Card ?????:eek: Don;t know what one looks like !!!! Eeeek!!!!!! Any ideas please ??

polly1976

Just googled this http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/atcnov03.html just think of a mini card mary

melissa75_2

I have never made an ATC either. Basically you decorate the card with whatever you like, (I think its like showing off what you can do), and then on the back you write all your details and then you are meant to swap them. Its like a business card for crafters. They always have them on QVC and create and craft.

mary43

polly - thanks for the link. I could drool over that site for hours............lol I think I get the idea.............just a teeny weeny card really -am I right ?

melissa - never watched QVC..........don't think we can get it on our tele.

Well, I'l have a go at one of these little tiny cards................lol (I think..............!)

polly1976

Is doing a ATC for this weeks challenge ok by everyone ???? i just thought it would be nice to do somthing different but if you just want to do normal cards just let me know please

mary43

I'll give it a go polly - if everyone else is ok with it. Something different.

Looking at that site again, so many piccys that would be ideal to print out and cover one of my shoe boxes with.

Maggie_Bob

ATC sounds good to me. If a couple of us were very organised, we could even arrange a swap :eek:

abusybee

sorry its late but this is my enrty for the peel off challenge