A Simple Guide on Making Handmade Cards

Making a nice handmade card isn’t difficult; you only need to plan on what you want to create, put your supplies together, and then get crafting. Before you start working on the piece however, you need to think about a number of things.

 

1. Your craft skills- Even if you have never done a handmade card before, you may be good at knitting, quilting, quilling, or making origami hearts and flowers. Such skills can be very useful when it comes to card making as you can create different objects separately, and then use those items as decorations for your card.

2. The interests of the recipient-When you are making someone a card, you need to think about their tastes and what they like rather than what you want. For instance, if the person loves the colour pink, you can go ahead and make them a pink card with matching embellishments. A girl who loves ribbon and bows will also appreciate if they receive a handmade card with such features.

If you are not sure about what the recipient may want ,you can think about something nice they may have mentioned  to you about a particular outfit, furniture, curtains or an art object and then borrow a pattern or colour from those and use it in your card.

3. Available supplies-Availability of materials is yet another issue that you have to take into account before you make your card. If you have a design in mind, or have seen an idea that you would want to incorporate, you must get supplies to be able to create it. If you have been crafting handmade cards already, you may only need to look through your existing supplies and you will find items that will go well together.

4. Time-once you have gathered all you need, the last thing you want is to make your card in a hurry, ruin it, and then be forced to redo it. You need to start on the project only when you can work without interruptions. You also need to do things at your pace. Keep in mind, making a handmade card is art; it is the little things you put together that will determine how well or not your card comes out.

After you have created your card, you can add a personalised message using a printer, or with coloured pens. Just make sure that whatever you apply blends with the theme. With the message included, your card is now ready, and you can pass it on to that special person.

The Beauty of Gift Giving

Everyone has their own idea about what should or shouldn’t be given as a gift.Even though these rules are unwritten, there are particular reservations that always impact gift giving during formal events and occasions such as weddings and birthdays. Thus, before you think of getting a gift, it’s good to think about these unrecorded rules. A personalized mug with a cheesy message may be great for a close friend, but very inappropriate for a workmate or a retiring boss. In the same way, a little child may appreciate a packet of cookies; but not so much for a couple who’s just wedded.

Ideas on gifting friends and family 

Family is the one thing that we ever hold so close to our hearts and the reason for this is obvious: they are the only people who you can rely on regardless of the situation you are in, and they are always so ready to help . If this is how you feel about your family, then it’s good to show your appreciation every now and then by  getting them special gifts.

Unlike most people tend to believe. You don’t have to spend a lot to make the gesture worthwhile; you can work within your means and still find a good way to express yourself. For instance, something as simple as a handmade card can go a long way. All you need to do in this case is to find one that has an appropriate message and design -a personalised card for a 5 year old should  be more colourful than one meant for a father for example.

Some of the other meaningful items you can chose from and send alongside your card include flower vases, picture frames, candle holders and wine glasses. Keep in mind,these items don't have to cost a lot because ultimately, it’s not how much you spend, but the thought that counts.

When should you give gifts?

Most people wait for weddings, graduations, and similar one-off occasions before they can think of buying gifts. This doesn’t have to be the case though; you can choose to make any day a special day. In reference to this, there are so many thank you gifts and cards you can get including those in this beautiful flowered card variety we have in stock.

When you are dealing with children, getting a present becomes even easier as the little ones are less likely to be selective or judgmental about what you give them. In this case, other than cards,you can get dolls, chocolates, play sets and even stuffed toys.

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Still, even though giving gifts is a good thing, you need to have limits. Just because you have a neighbour who bakes cake and lets you have a piece each time shouldn’t make you feel like you have to give something in return each time.