Gae Watson, Assistant Art Director at Southern Living, shows you how to fashion cards that anyone can make. You don't need a computer to create these designs, but if you do have access to a computer that's equipped with a design program, creating cards is a breeze.
"Sketch out your design using careful measurements before you start," Gae says. "Gather your materials, and have a few extras of everything on hand in case you make a mistake."
Card Tricks- First, choose the envelope size. Measure your envelope, and then make the cards 1/8 to 1/4 inch smaller overall so the card will slide in and out of the envelope easily. Odd-shaped envelopes or heavier cards may require additional postage. For paper and envelope sources, visit www.apec-usa.com or www.envelopemall.com.
- Scrapbooking and cardstock papers come in a variety of colors and patterns. Look for these at local crafts or office-supply stores. Achieve a heavier feel by attaching patterned scrapbooking paper to solid-color cardstock.
- If you're using a computer design program, remember to cut the paper to 8 1/2- x 11-inch or 12-inch-square sheets to fit through the printer. If designing a folded card, the finished card when unfolded needs to be no larger than 11 inches wide (to fit on a standard 8 1/2- x 11-inch piece of paper).
- Cutting designs with a razor or craft knife gives you a cleaner finish than using a paper cutter or scissors.
- Layer papers with a double-stick adhesive or photo-mounting squares. Glue tends to make the paper wrinkle.
- www.impressrubberstamps.com (embellishments, paper, ribbon)
- www.twopeasinabucket.com (paper, embellishments, tools)
- www.scrappinfools.com (paper, embellishments)
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