Today we are
going to go back and assume you are a beginning paper crafter.
Okay the first thing
you will need is paper, naturally. By this I mean a base for your card. The
best thing I have found for me is either a double-sided design paper or a
medium weight card stock like a 65# or 80# I use the 65#, for the simple reason
I like to layer or use dimensional focals or accents. I very seldom make a flat
card. I want it to be special. This will
keep the cost down if you are going to mail instead of hand deliver your
special creation. I also make either a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 or a 5 x 6 1/2-inch card.
Simple reason is here in the USA, regular mail is considered rectangle from 3
1/2 x 5 in to 6 1/8 x 11 1/2. You also must figure in the weight. In my opinion
the lighter weight to start with the better. Again, this is your decision. Your
creation.
If you are making
your own card base I would make the 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 because this is half of an 8
1/2 x 11 piece of card stock no matter which way you decide to cut it, you get
two bases. Any other size I normally use pre-made bases.
Next, I decide what type card I want to make. Birthday, Get
Well, etc.
Layout, this is deciding on your color scheme, your focal,
your sentiment how and where you want each on your card base.
Now dig out all that pretty paper and start coming up with
color combinations and designs.
Wal-la a beautiful creative one of a kind for that special
someone.
Some of the most important tools in my craft room are;
my trimmer
score board
sharp scissors
adhesive
Then there are the toys to make all those oh! so pretty
accents.
dies and die cutting machine
embossing folders (there are many uses for these)
stamps (many uses for these)
inks (many different kinds and many different uses)
oh, the list goes on.
Here is where it can get expensive. Especially if you have
no self-control when it comes to pretty items that you might just use some day.
But they are just so pretty!
Enjoy
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