Good Morning:

Though I am new to the 'Blog' scene, I am not new to the craft world. Please bear with me as I learn the ins and outs of how to get things done.

 I am into paper, beautiful, beautiful paper. I do not need the most expensive nor do I need the most popular. I need what jumps out at me. I have learned if you take two different color schemes and do the same set up on each card you will have a totally distinctive look. Also, what I make probably will not look like what you make, Because no two people see things exactly alike.

Basically, all you need to get started in card-making, folios or albums is about the same. For card and folios, you need a base of card-stock, or for cards you can buy card blanks. These are usually just white. If you want to make different colored card bases buy colored card stock. To make an A2 or 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inch size card if you take an 8 ½ x 11 card stock put it in your trimmer with the 8 ½ at the top and cut at 4 ¼ this will make two card bases.  turn it with 11 at the top and cut at 5 ½ and you have two card bases. Therefore, getting two card bases from one piece of card-stock.

I work with two card sizes I use the 4 ¼ x 5 ½, also 5 x 6 ½. For the 5 x 6 ½, these I buy the blanks. I find it more cost efficient than trying to cut up my card-stock. I also buy my envelopes, unless I need a special size or box.

After card-stock, you will need some design paper, or you can make your own with paint, pen, ink, colored pencils the sky is the limit. Now play!!!

Basic tool:
    Ruler
    Trimmer
    Bone folder
    Adhesive
    Scissors

There are several more items but those you can add as you go along. Use what you have make it fun.

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