A little about Card Making
My fathers birthday is coming up and usually i wish him on the phone and send him a greeting by mail. I still remember when i was young i would always get him a greeting card. He would always feel happy to read the sentiment inside and would display it in the showcase. So for this year i decided to make a card for him. I want it to be special and look good, use the right kind of paper, embellishments, sentiments and tools. So i went on the internet to do a little research and there are so many people into this card making business. I decided to try making one after going through one of the tutorials. If you are a beginner go for a simple one first. When i finally finished my card i realized that its just not the kind of paper that you use that needs to be right but you also need the right kind of tools to make a pretty card. So after doing quite a bit of research i have come up with a list of things or tools you must have or at least have if you are going to turn this into a business or a serious hobby.
1. Paper
Making a card involves a lot of paper. Use the right kind.To make a proper card you need to use Cardstock paper. It is more durable than normal print paper. There are different patterns to it from which you can choose. You can also use Embossed paper, textured paper, etc.
2. Die Cutting Machine
Go to any tutorial for card making and they always use the Die Cutting Machine. A Die Cutting Machine is used to cut out shapes and designs out of paper. Here in India it costs about 8000/- so it is a big investment. You need to buy dies along with it. Invest in it if you are going to turn the card making into a business or will make lots and lots of cards.
3. Cutting Mat
A cutting mat will protect your work area while you are making a card. Since you might be cutting the card a lot it is a good idea to have one.
4. Clear Stamps and inks
Stamps and inks are needed to make a design or put a sentiment on the card. There are lots of varieties and brands that you can choose from.
5. Embellishements
These can be any kind such as glitters, crystals, sequins and even in 3D.They are used to make your card look pretty.
6. Craft Knife
For any small cuts, designs that you can make in hand you can use a craft knife. It can come in handy while cutting shapes out of templates.
So these are some of the basic tools that you need for a successful card making venture.
But what about someone who does not make cards regularly? Is investing in a machine that is hardly going to be used worth it?
This is what i thought while thinking about whether or not i should invest in a die cutting machine. At this moment i will not be making a whole bunch of cards and certainly not looking into this as a business. So how do i make a card without it?
To replace the designs i chose stencils of various kinds. Cut the design using stencils and a craft knife. You could invest in a shape cutter too. Lots of die cut sentiments are available. All you have to do is glue them on your card. So you can make a card without all the expensive tools. I am going to try mine and let you know how it goes.
Till then happy crafting.
My fathers birthday is coming up and usually i wish him on the phone and send him a greeting by mail. I still remember when i was young i would always get him a greeting card. He would always feel happy to read the sentiment inside and would display it in the showcase. So for this year i decided to make a card for him. I want it to be special and look good, use the right kind of paper, embellishments, sentiments and tools. So i went on the internet to do a little research and there are so many people into this card making business. I decided to try making one after going through one of the tutorials. If you are a beginner go for a simple one first. When i finally finished my card i realized that its just not the kind of paper that you use that needs to be right but you also need the right kind of tools to make a pretty card. So after doing quite a bit of research i have come up with a list of things or tools you must have or at least have if you are going to turn this into a business or a serious hobby.
1. Paper
Making a card involves a lot of paper. Use the right kind.To make a proper card you need to use Cardstock paper. It is more durable than normal print paper. There are different patterns to it from which you can choose. You can also use Embossed paper, textured paper, etc.
2. Die Cutting Machine
Go to any tutorial for card making and they always use the Die Cutting Machine. A Die Cutting Machine is used to cut out shapes and designs out of paper. Here in India it costs about 8000/- so it is a big investment. You need to buy dies along with it. Invest in it if you are going to turn the card making into a business or will make lots and lots of cards.
3. Cutting Mat
A cutting mat will protect your work area while you are making a card. Since you might be cutting the card a lot it is a good idea to have one.
4. Clear Stamps and inks
Stamps and inks are needed to make a design or put a sentiment on the card. There are lots of varieties and brands that you can choose from.
5. Embellishements
These can be any kind such as glitters, crystals, sequins and even in 3D.They are used to make your card look pretty.
6. Craft Knife
For any small cuts, designs that you can make in hand you can use a craft knife. It can come in handy while cutting shapes out of templates.
So these are some of the basic tools that you need for a successful card making venture.
But what about someone who does not make cards regularly? Is investing in a machine that is hardly going to be used worth it?
This is what i thought while thinking about whether or not i should invest in a die cutting machine. At this moment i will not be making a whole bunch of cards and certainly not looking into this as a business. So how do i make a card without it?
To replace the designs i chose stencils of various kinds. Cut the design using stencils and a craft knife. You could invest in a shape cutter too. Lots of die cut sentiments are available. All you have to do is glue them on your card. So you can make a card without all the expensive tools. I am going to try mine and let you know how it goes.
Till then happy crafting.
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