The article will tell you in as much detail as possible about scrapbooking and the technique of making greeting cards.
Everyone made cards with their own hands as a child. They were cut out of cardboard, decorated with colored paper, ribbons and painted with felt-tip pens. With age, due to lack of time and inspiration, many left this activity. However, you will agree that it is much more pleasant to give something that is made with love. The person to whom the gift is addressed will also highly appreciate such a postcard.
- Creativity develops in all directions. And one of the most common areas is scrapbooking. This direction includes making crafts from paper, cardboard and wood, and decorating them
- For example, the results of creativity in this direction are handmade photo albums, notebooks and postcards. For those who are just getting acquainted with scrapbooking, you should start with postcards. Firstly, they do not require a lot of material. Secondly, they will allow you to experiment and look for new approaches
- Also, I would like to note that scarpuking is not only a hobby for thousands of people. For some, it has turned into quite a successful business. After all, handmade goods are always at the peak of popularity
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Making scrapbooking cards
- The first thing you need to do is come up with an idea for a postcard. What holiday is it dedicated to? What kind of person is it made for?
- If nothing comes to mind, look for inspiration in the work of others. You can find thousands of ideas and master classes on the Internet.
- Consider what materials you might need
- Standard materials include colored paper, cardboard and PVA glue. You can also use ribbons and lace, artificial flowers, beads
- Prepare the base of the card. It shouldn't be soft. Visit a craft store in your city. There is soft colored double-sided cardboard. Sometimes it comes with patterns. This cardboard would be an excellent base for a postcard.
- If you choose a dark color base, think about how you will write the inscriptions. A blue or black pen will be difficult to see against a dark background. For the area where the wish will be written, cut off a piece of light-colored paper. It doesn't have to be rectangular
- Use templates to cut out clear shapes. This will make it much neater
- Don't be afraid to experiment. Perhaps your postcard will become a masterpiece
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Preparing to work in scrapbooking
Before you start creating scrap work, you must:
- Think about what kind of work you want to create - a postcard, a box, an envelope, a mini, etc.
- Choose 1-3 master classes you like online. I advise you to pay attention to lightweight and affordable materials. Perhaps based on two or three of them you will get your own work, for example, in one you took a composition, in another a postcard template, and in the third you liked the materials. Look through similar works on the Internet, maybe they will inspire you to create something of your own. Study the composition in the works you like. Be sure to record the entire plan on paper.
- Prepare a list of materials and tools. You will have some of the tools at home, for example, you will always have scissors, a pencil and a ruler. It is advisable to go to a handicraft store with a list. Without a list, you often end up buying much more than planned. Arriving at the store, we go straight to the paper department. There we choose a paper design, select the base for a box, postcard or mini-album - this is watercolor cardboard, cardstock or designer cardboard. We go to the jewelry department and here, based on the master class and paper, we select decorations - flowers, chipboard, lace, die-cuts, stickers, etc. If you buy on the Internet, then it is advisable to buy with a fresh mind and the next day, this way you will avoid unnecessary shopping. Based on the list of materials for the master class, put everything in the basket, and in the morning review everything again and click the buy button
