Designing your own greeting cards is a lot of fun. Here are
some tips for making your own greeting cards.

1. There are many different types of greeting cards you can
design including: wedding, anniversary, cards for kids,
sympathy, holiday and get well cards. Choose one you need and
get started.

2. The first thing you will need is good paper. You can
purchase pre-folded paper or simply buy some card stock and
fold it yourself. Using a bone folder will ensure a nice clean
fold. Make sure you have envelopes to fit your choice of card.

3. You will need an image on the front of your card design.
Choose a sticker or a rubber stamp. Experiment with different
colors and designs until you have the image you are looking
for. You can layer the image on other paper, or even a
combination of paper such as plain and matching patterned
paper, to create an interesting design.

4. Also try using an embellishment for an extra touch and for a
unique design instead of a sticker or stamp. These often add a
three dimensional effect.

5. Choosing the proper glue is important in making your own
cards. You can use a glue gun which works well but can wrinkle
many lighter papers. A standard glue stick is probably the best
all around option. It dries smooth and clear and can be used
with nearly any paper weight.

6. The next step is to design the text. What will your card
say? A decision also needs to be made about whether to put the
text on the inside or on the cover or both. The text can be
applied using rubber stamps, stickers or computer printed
letters.

7. Once you have your overall design it is best to lay
everything out on the card before you glue it all together.

8. Now that the front is finished it is time to begin on the
inside of the card. Try using layering techniques with paper
that matches the front of the card.

9. Your card is almost finished. Are you pleased with your
design? Are any finishing touches needed such as: colored brads
or buttons? If you used a stamp would the design look good
colored in?

10. No card is complete without fiber. Take several strands of
coordinating ribbon, yarn, or thread and tie into a knot. Then
attach the fiber with your glue gun. You can trim the ends so
your needs.

11. The Envelope. Now that you have designed this beautiful
card there it is not acceptable to put it in a plain or
ordinary envelope. Using the same materials you used to design
your card, decorate the envelope.

It does not take very much time to design a personalized
greeting card that your friends and family will love.


Grabbed from : Text mates

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