Saturday, November 8, 2008
GC029 - Xmas Card 021
Supplies Used:
I used two different Christmas patterned paper from mini deco christmas scrapbook paper pack.
Then I cut out 3 circles in different colours green, red and white.
I use Christmas ribbon that look ok with my card. I attached the ribbon with glue dots
Then I put a little bit of glue around the edge of the circles, then I sprinkled a little bit of silver glitter. Once the glitter is dried, I stamped different Christmas images on them. I attached the circles to the card with glue dots.
Stamps I used: Fiskars Christmas Collection
Inside Greeting Card: Happy Holidays
I used two different Christmas patterned paper from mini deco christmas scrapbook paper pack.
Then I cut out 3 circles in different colours green, red and white.
I use Christmas ribbon that look ok with my card. I attached the ribbon with glue dots
Then I put a little bit of glue around the edge of the circles, then I sprinkled a little bit of silver glitter. Once the glitter is dried, I stamped different Christmas images on them. I attached the circles to the card with glue dots.
Stamps I used: Fiskars Christmas Collection
Inside Greeting Card: Happy Holidays
Card Sketch 1
1. Use 2 different patterned paper.2. Ribbon - use any ribbon that you have.
3. Cut circles out.
3 - A. Stamped images on circles doesn't have
to be the same can be different. Circles need to be in centre
of page.
Card size: 20cm x 23cm
Here is the link to the sample card that I did for this challenge:
http://ozziesgreetingcardsbytanja.blogspot.com/2008/11/card-sketch-1-christmas_08.html
Friday, November 7, 2008
Card Making Glossary
Acid Free
Products free of acid at the time of manufacture. Acid weakens the cellulose in paper over time, causing deterioration and discolouration.
Anti-static pad
Swipe or dab over your card to eliminate static, and those annoying stray bits of embossing powder that should be carefully brushed awy. Recommended for dark coloured card.
Archival Ink
Acid free, fade resistant, quick drying, waterproof ink. won't bleed, won't damage paper or photographs. Ideal for archival projects.
Art wire
Permanent coloured copper wire, available in a variety of colours and gauges (thickness). Great for embellishments and bindings.
Brayer
A soft rubber roller, used for producing backgrounds.
Craft knife
A sharp knife with pinted replaceable blades, used for precision cutting.
Crafty stickers
Foil or plastic stickers, usually available on a sheet or roll. Simply peel off and stick on your project. Available in different colours and themes.
Cutting mat
A self healing cutting mat, used to protect your work surface when using a craft knife.
Double sided mounting tape / 3D tape
Double sided adhesive foam tape. Apply to the back of a cut out image to raise it above the main imae, creating a three dimensional effect.
Dove blender pen
A fibre nibbed pen with clear, blending ink. Great for blending colours together to give your colouring in a professional look. Replacement nibs and ink available. The ink can also be embossed.
Dye ink
Quck drying, water based ink.
Embossing powder
A fine plastic powder that will adhere to wet inks and tacky surfaces. The powder melts on heating to form a raised, glossy finish.
Foil
A foil attached to a plastic film. When rubbed over a tacky surface (eg Sailor glue pen, embossing tape, jac paper) the foil adheres to the sticky surface leaving a shiny, foil finish to your projects.
Glitter
Shiny ornamental metal fragments, available in a huge range of colours and different grades.
Glitter Glue
Glitter suspended in glue. Available in a variety of colours and brands, in pen form or in a fine nozzled applicator bottle.
Gold leaf
Gold flakes that adhere to tacky glues, tape, sheets and transfers.
Heat gun
A tool that produces hot air (without the wind!), allowing projects to be heated as required (used for melting embossing powder).
Jac paper
A double sided glued paper. Heat resistant
Layer
To place card or paper of increasing sizes around an image, creating a frame around it.
Liquid applique
A paint that expands and 'puffs up' on heating, available in a number of colours in an applicator pen.
Liquid pearls
A pearlescent three dimensional paint. Available in a variety of colours in a fine nozzled application bottle. You can also add water and use as a pearlescent paint.
Lumieres
A permanent opaque pigment paint, availale in a range of colours including some great metallics.
Mask
A paper cut out of a stamped image. Cut out slightly inside the outer line.
Masking
Stick the mask over an original stamped image on card, using a temporary glue. Stamp the second image partially over the masked image. When the mask is removed the second image will appear to be behind the first one.
Metallic rub ons
A metallic paint that can be rubbed onto your projects, for metallic highlighting. Available in packs in various colour combinations.
Metal shim
A thin sheet of metal, pliable enough to shape with a shaping tool. Can be cut easily with scissors and also stamped and embossed. Available in a variety of colours.
Pearl Ex
A non toxic pearlescent pigment powder. Can be mixed with other mediums or rubbed over your stamped projects. Available in many colours.
Pigment ink
Acid free, non toxic, fade resistant, archival, water based ink. Thick and slow drying to allow embossing powder to adhere to it. Won't dry on gloss paper.
Quick Laminate
A thick plastic sheet with one adhesive surface. Items can be placed between two sheets with the adhesive surface together for quick laminating. Different brands available.
Scoring
To break the surface fibres of card / paper to allow neat, precise folding of the card without creases or buckling.
Scoring tool
Tool used to score card, some mad from bone, others plastic.
Shrink plastic
A plastic sheet that shrinks and thickens on heating. Can be cut easily with scissors and stamped on prior to shrinking.
Stamp positioner
A T or L shaped tool used to enable the stamper to place the stamped image in the e xact position desired.
Stipple
To apply a light layer of ink using a large stipple brush. Apply ink to the brush by gently tapping it onto the ink pad. Apply ink to paper by repeating the same movement.
Tombows
A brand o double ended water based art markers, huge range of colours available.
UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing enamel)
A large grain embossing powder. When melted the powder 'beads up' creating a bumpy texture. Further layers smooth out once heated to create the appearance of a glazed tile.
VersaMark ink
Acid free, oil based, non toxic, clear ink. Creates a translucent 'watermark' on card and paper. Also great as an embossing ink or resist ink. A very versatile pad.
Products free of acid at the time of manufacture. Acid weakens the cellulose in paper over time, causing deterioration and discolouration.
Anti-static pad
Swipe or dab over your card to eliminate static, and those annoying stray bits of embossing powder that should be carefully brushed awy. Recommended for dark coloured card.
Archival Ink
Acid free, fade resistant, quick drying, waterproof ink. won't bleed, won't damage paper or photographs. Ideal for archival projects.
Art wire
Permanent coloured copper wire, available in a variety of colours and gauges (thickness). Great for embellishments and bindings.
Brayer
A soft rubber roller, used for producing backgrounds.
Craft knife
A sharp knife with pinted replaceable blades, used for precision cutting.
Crafty stickers
Foil or plastic stickers, usually available on a sheet or roll. Simply peel off and stick on your project. Available in different colours and themes.
Cutting mat
A self healing cutting mat, used to protect your work surface when using a craft knife.
Double sided mounting tape / 3D tape
Double sided adhesive foam tape. Apply to the back of a cut out image to raise it above the main imae, creating a three dimensional effect.
Dove blender pen
A fibre nibbed pen with clear, blending ink. Great for blending colours together to give your colouring in a professional look. Replacement nibs and ink available. The ink can also be embossed.
Dye ink
Quck drying, water based ink.
Embossing powder
A fine plastic powder that will adhere to wet inks and tacky surfaces. The powder melts on heating to form a raised, glossy finish.
Foil
A foil attached to a plastic film. When rubbed over a tacky surface (eg Sailor glue pen, embossing tape, jac paper) the foil adheres to the sticky surface leaving a shiny, foil finish to your projects.
Glitter
Shiny ornamental metal fragments, available in a huge range of colours and different grades.
Glitter Glue
Glitter suspended in glue. Available in a variety of colours and brands, in pen form or in a fine nozzled applicator bottle.
Gold leaf
Gold flakes that adhere to tacky glues, tape, sheets and transfers.
Heat gun
A tool that produces hot air (without the wind!), allowing projects to be heated as required (used for melting embossing powder).
Jac paper
A double sided glued paper. Heat resistant
Layer
To place card or paper of increasing sizes around an image, creating a frame around it.
Liquid applique
A paint that expands and 'puffs up' on heating, available in a number of colours in an applicator pen.
Liquid pearls
A pearlescent three dimensional paint. Available in a variety of colours in a fine nozzled application bottle. You can also add water and use as a pearlescent paint.
Lumieres
A permanent opaque pigment paint, availale in a range of colours including some great metallics.
Mask
A paper cut out of a stamped image. Cut out slightly inside the outer line.
Masking
Stick the mask over an original stamped image on card, using a temporary glue. Stamp the second image partially over the masked image. When the mask is removed the second image will appear to be behind the first one.
Metallic rub ons
A metallic paint that can be rubbed onto your projects, for metallic highlighting. Available in packs in various colour combinations.
Metal shim
A thin sheet of metal, pliable enough to shape with a shaping tool. Can be cut easily with scissors and also stamped and embossed. Available in a variety of colours.
Pearl Ex
A non toxic pearlescent pigment powder. Can be mixed with other mediums or rubbed over your stamped projects. Available in many colours.
Pigment ink
Acid free, non toxic, fade resistant, archival, water based ink. Thick and slow drying to allow embossing powder to adhere to it. Won't dry on gloss paper.
Quick Laminate
A thick plastic sheet with one adhesive surface. Items can be placed between two sheets with the adhesive surface together for quick laminating. Different brands available.
Scoring
To break the surface fibres of card / paper to allow neat, precise folding of the card without creases or buckling.
Scoring tool
Tool used to score card, some mad from bone, others plastic.
Shrink plastic
A plastic sheet that shrinks and thickens on heating. Can be cut easily with scissors and stamped on prior to shrinking.
Stamp positioner
A T or L shaped tool used to enable the stamper to place the stamped image in the e xact position desired.
Stipple
To apply a light layer of ink using a large stipple brush. Apply ink to the brush by gently tapping it onto the ink pad. Apply ink to paper by repeating the same movement.
Tombows
A brand o double ended water based art markers, huge range of colours available.
UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing enamel)
A large grain embossing powder. When melted the powder 'beads up' creating a bumpy texture. Further layers smooth out once heated to create the appearance of a glazed tile.
VersaMark ink
Acid free, oil based, non toxic, clear ink. Creates a translucent 'watermark' on card and paper. Also great as an embossing ink or resist ink. A very versatile pad.
Pom Pom Snowman Card
What you need:
Card blanks
Pom poms - various sizes
3mm ribbon - assorted colours
Wobbly eyes
Seed beads
Snowflakes
PVA glue
Scissors
How to make:
Glue a small pom pom onto a medium sized pom pom to make the snowman and leave to dry.
Tie a piece of thin ribbon around the snowman's neck and glue in place.
Stick the snowman onto the centre of the card and glue three seed beads down it's tummy. Glue two eyes to it's head.
Finish off by sticking snowflakes around the snowman
Basic Card Making Information
Basic Materials:
Paper
Card
Card blanks
Basic Tools:
Metal ruler
Craft knife
Scissors
Paper trimmer
Self healing cutting mat
Glues / adhesive tapes
If you are intersted in getting into cardmaking.
Basic Materials:
Paper - available in handmade, patterned, vellum, metallic and more. Paper is perfect for buildin up layers on handcrafted cards. Special papers can also be used as card inserts.
Card - this is thicker and stiffer than paper and is an ideal surface for making cards. It comes in a huge range of colours and finishes and can be bought in a variety of sizes as a single sheet or in packets.
Card Blanks - pre-folded card that has no design on it. These are available in a variety of shapes, colours and finishes and are available with matching envelopes.
Optional Extras:
Outline stickers
Embellishments
Card toppers
Pens and Markers
Handmade paper
Cellophane bags
Basic Tools:
Metal ruler and craft knife
Scissors
Paper trimmer
Self healing cutting mat
Glues / adhesive tapes
Optional Extras:
Craft box
Craft punches
Rubber stamps, ink pads, embossing powders and heat tool
Light box, dry embossing templates and tools
Card Making Techniques
Card toppers
These are pre-made decorations, often with a self adhesive backing. They give an interesting
3-D effect and are a good option for beginners. No glue is required and a simple card need only consist of a card topper placed on a card blank.
Embellishments
These can be used to add that special finishin touch to your card making projects. Embellishments are basically anything you can stick onto your cards to compliment the design and include stickers, card toppers, wooden shapes, skelton leaves, wire, beads, ribbons, eyelets, brads, foam shapes, pom poms, faceted stones, petite flowers, mirror tiles and much much more.
Embossing
Dry embossing - this technque uses either a ligh source, for example a light box, metal templates and an embossing tool or specialist embossing systems to create raised designs and textures on card, vellum paper and metal foil. For added effect, the raised surface can be coloured with a pen or pencil.
Heat embossing - this technique uses embossing powder, pigment or specialist clear embossing ink and a heat tool to create raised designs on card, paper and craft foam. This technique is most often used to add an extra dimension to rubber stamped images.
Glass painting
This involves the use of specialist water or solvent based glass paints and glass paint outliner or peel off stickers to create designs on glass or acetate.
Iris folding
This simple technique involves folded strips of coloured or patterned paper, that are layered, according to a template, into a spiral pattern behind an aperture in a card blank. The name originates from the folded paper designs resembling the iris of a camera
Lace / Coluzzle
This technique involves the use of specialist lace and coluzzle templates to make an intricate pattern of cuts and folds into paper and card. The end result is a distinctive interlacing effect, which can be enhanced by using duo paper or card, which has a different colour on each side.
Outline stickers
These are self adhesive coloured greetings, letters and shapes that offer an easy and stylish way to personalise your cards. They can be used on a variety of surfaces including card, gift boxes, wedding stationery and photo albums. A wide range of messages from Good Luck and Best Wishes to Congratulations and Happy Birthday are available in a variety of colours.
Parchment craft
This technique involves the embossing and piercing of vellum paper with a needle to give it a raised appearance that ofen looks like lace.
Punching and cutting
Hole punches and decorative scissors can be used to create a variety of different patterned edges and shaped holes on paper and light weight card. The 'punched' shapes can also be used to add layers and interest to your cards. Always practice on a piece of scrap paper first.
Quilling
This is the ancient art of rolling thin strips of paper into different shapes and using the shapes to form designs on cards, boxes and pictures.
Rubber stamping
This is a quick and effective method of producing repeat patterns. Stamps are used with an ink pad and can be embellished with embossing powder to create a raised finish. Once dry, stamps can be coloured in with felt pen or watercolour pencils.
Shaker Cards
Shaker cards are made using an aperture card blank and confetti which can be made from sequins or beads or shapes produced from punching. The aperture is sealed with acetate by surrounding it with self-adhesive foam strips, making a cavity which is filled with the 'confetti'.
Teabag folding
This folding technique originated in Holland and was first created by folding the paper envelopes that t-bags were packaged in - hence its name. It is a paper art form used to create 3-D greetings cards and invitations by folding paper. Designs can be created using any paper, although a range of specialist papers are also available.
Using Papercraft Tools
Border punches
Create a continuous border on paper or light weight card by using the white pattern printed onto the border punch. Begin by punching once anywhere along the border, then slide the punched section over to the left or right until it lines up dire ctly with the white printed section on the tool. Continue in both directions until the entire border is punched. Use markings on the punch as a guide to centre or turn corners.
Decorative hold punches
If your punch won't press, the material you're punching could be too thick so use a lighter weight paper or card. To re-sharpen your punch, punch through aluminium foil or sandpaper.
Paper edgers or decorative edges scissors
To cut a straight line with your paper edgers, use a ruler and pencil to draw a straight line on the backside of the paper to be cut. As you cut with the paper edger, make sure the edge of a pattern touches the line exactly the same each time the pattern is cut.
ShapeBoss
Use a ShapeBoss to create crisply embossed designs on almost any thin material from vellum and card through to metallic papers, foil and even metal. Assemble your material and stencil on the ShapeBoss following manufacturers instructions. Use the stylus to outline the stencil design for an instand embossed effect. To make your embossing go more smoothly, place wax paper between the top stencil and the material to emboss.
ShapeCutter
Use a ShapeCutter to crop and cut shapes easily and accurately. Adjust the blade up or down until you are happy with the finished cut. Always practice on scrap paper of different thickness before starting a project to help you get a feel for how firmly you need to press.
Texture plates
Place card or paper over the texture plate, secure with low tack tape and rub with a stylus, coloured pencil or crayon. This gives a great effect for die cuts and backgrounds.
Useful Hints and Tips
When tearing mulberry paper, use a ruler, paintbrush and water. Lightly score the paper along the line you want to tear then brush water onto the line. Use your fingers to tear along the wet line. This will give a fluffy, feathered effect edge.
Use sticky fixers or glue dots to give a raised image to embellishments.
To avoid unslightly glue when using vellum, use spray adhesive or glue intermittently and cover the glue areas with embellshments. Alternatively secure vellum in position by using outline stickers.
Use a cocktail stick or a pair of tweezers to peel outline stickers off their backing sheets.
When making wedding invitations use an inexpensive technique and a design that is quick to replicate and relatively light and flat for posting.
Using an outline sticker the same colour as your card will give an embossed effect.
Outline stickers can be coloured in with felt pens or glass paints.
Paper
Card
Card blanks
Basic Tools:
Metal ruler
Craft knife
Scissors
Paper trimmer
Self healing cutting mat
Glues / adhesive tapes
If you are intersted in getting into cardmaking.
Basic Materials:
Paper - available in handmade, patterned, vellum, metallic and more. Paper is perfect for buildin up layers on handcrafted cards. Special papers can also be used as card inserts.
Card - this is thicker and stiffer than paper and is an ideal surface for making cards. It comes in a huge range of colours and finishes and can be bought in a variety of sizes as a single sheet or in packets.
Card Blanks - pre-folded card that has no design on it. These are available in a variety of shapes, colours and finishes and are available with matching envelopes.
Optional Extras:
Outline stickers
Embellishments
Card toppers
Pens and Markers
Handmade paper
Cellophane bags
Basic Tools:
Metal ruler and craft knife
Scissors
Paper trimmer
Self healing cutting mat
Glues / adhesive tapes
Optional Extras:
Craft box
Craft punches
Rubber stamps, ink pads, embossing powders and heat tool
Light box, dry embossing templates and tools
Card Making Techniques
Card toppers
These are pre-made decorations, often with a self adhesive backing. They give an interesting
3-D effect and are a good option for beginners. No glue is required and a simple card need only consist of a card topper placed on a card blank.
Embellishments
These can be used to add that special finishin touch to your card making projects. Embellishments are basically anything you can stick onto your cards to compliment the design and include stickers, card toppers, wooden shapes, skelton leaves, wire, beads, ribbons, eyelets, brads, foam shapes, pom poms, faceted stones, petite flowers, mirror tiles and much much more.
Embossing
Dry embossing - this technque uses either a ligh source, for example a light box, metal templates and an embossing tool or specialist embossing systems to create raised designs and textures on card, vellum paper and metal foil. For added effect, the raised surface can be coloured with a pen or pencil.
Heat embossing - this technique uses embossing powder, pigment or specialist clear embossing ink and a heat tool to create raised designs on card, paper and craft foam. This technique is most often used to add an extra dimension to rubber stamped images.
Glass painting
This involves the use of specialist water or solvent based glass paints and glass paint outliner or peel off stickers to create designs on glass or acetate.
Iris folding
This simple technique involves folded strips of coloured or patterned paper, that are layered, according to a template, into a spiral pattern behind an aperture in a card blank. The name originates from the folded paper designs resembling the iris of a camera
Lace / Coluzzle
This technique involves the use of specialist lace and coluzzle templates to make an intricate pattern of cuts and folds into paper and card. The end result is a distinctive interlacing effect, which can be enhanced by using duo paper or card, which has a different colour on each side.
Outline stickers
These are self adhesive coloured greetings, letters and shapes that offer an easy and stylish way to personalise your cards. They can be used on a variety of surfaces including card, gift boxes, wedding stationery and photo albums. A wide range of messages from Good Luck and Best Wishes to Congratulations and Happy Birthday are available in a variety of colours.
Parchment craft
This technique involves the embossing and piercing of vellum paper with a needle to give it a raised appearance that ofen looks like lace.
Punching and cutting
Hole punches and decorative scissors can be used to create a variety of different patterned edges and shaped holes on paper and light weight card. The 'punched' shapes can also be used to add layers and interest to your cards. Always practice on a piece of scrap paper first.
Quilling
This is the ancient art of rolling thin strips of paper into different shapes and using the shapes to form designs on cards, boxes and pictures.
Rubber stamping
This is a quick and effective method of producing repeat patterns. Stamps are used with an ink pad and can be embellished with embossing powder to create a raised finish. Once dry, stamps can be coloured in with felt pen or watercolour pencils.
Shaker Cards
Shaker cards are made using an aperture card blank and confetti which can be made from sequins or beads or shapes produced from punching. The aperture is sealed with acetate by surrounding it with self-adhesive foam strips, making a cavity which is filled with the 'confetti'.
Teabag folding
This folding technique originated in Holland and was first created by folding the paper envelopes that t-bags were packaged in - hence its name. It is a paper art form used to create 3-D greetings cards and invitations by folding paper. Designs can be created using any paper, although a range of specialist papers are also available.
Using Papercraft Tools
Border punches
Create a continuous border on paper or light weight card by using the white pattern printed onto the border punch. Begin by punching once anywhere along the border, then slide the punched section over to the left or right until it lines up dire ctly with the white printed section on the tool. Continue in both directions until the entire border is punched. Use markings on the punch as a guide to centre or turn corners.
Decorative hold punches
If your punch won't press, the material you're punching could be too thick so use a lighter weight paper or card. To re-sharpen your punch, punch through aluminium foil or sandpaper.
Paper edgers or decorative edges scissors
To cut a straight line with your paper edgers, use a ruler and pencil to draw a straight line on the backside of the paper to be cut. As you cut with the paper edger, make sure the edge of a pattern touches the line exactly the same each time the pattern is cut.
ShapeBoss
Use a ShapeBoss to create crisply embossed designs on almost any thin material from vellum and card through to metallic papers, foil and even metal. Assemble your material and stencil on the ShapeBoss following manufacturers instructions. Use the stylus to outline the stencil design for an instand embossed effect. To make your embossing go more smoothly, place wax paper between the top stencil and the material to emboss.
ShapeCutter
Use a ShapeCutter to crop and cut shapes easily and accurately. Adjust the blade up or down until you are happy with the finished cut. Always practice on scrap paper of different thickness before starting a project to help you get a feel for how firmly you need to press.
Texture plates
Place card or paper over the texture plate, secure with low tack tape and rub with a stylus, coloured pencil or crayon. This gives a great effect for die cuts and backgrounds.
Useful Hints and Tips
When tearing mulberry paper, use a ruler, paintbrush and water. Lightly score the paper along the line you want to tear then brush water onto the line. Use your fingers to tear along the wet line. This will give a fluffy, feathered effect edge.
Use sticky fixers or glue dots to give a raised image to embellishments.
To avoid unslightly glue when using vellum, use spray adhesive or glue intermittently and cover the glue areas with embellshments. Alternatively secure vellum in position by using outline stickers.
Use a cocktail stick or a pair of tweezers to peel outline stickers off their backing sheets.
When making wedding invitations use an inexpensive technique and a design that is quick to replicate and relatively light and flat for posting.
Using an outline sticker the same colour as your card will give an embossed effect.
Outline stickers can be coloured in with felt pens or glass paints.
Blogger # 2 Challenge # 1
This is for our very first challenge on SCS Bloggers Group 2 which was organised by Sara and we had to use Polka Dot paper and ribbon.
I thought that I do a pink theme with this one as the polka dot paper has pink dots in it.
I put white ribbon on the bottom of the card and I added a flower die cut on it. Then I added a 3D butterfly sticker to the flower.
Inside the card will say Happy Birthday
I thought that I do a pink theme with this one as the polka dot paper has pink dots in it.
I put white ribbon on the bottom of the card and I added a flower die cut on it. Then I added a 3D butterfly sticker to the flower.
Inside the card will say Happy Birthday
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Card Sketches Designs
I have decided to put some Card Sketches on here that I am working on one at the moment and when I have finished with the designes and the card to match them. I will upload them to the blog.
Can't wait to start sharing with my SCS friends
Tanja
Can't wait to start sharing with my SCS friends
Tanja
Sunday, November 2, 2008
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