People looking to craft the perfect gift from card making supplies should try and get the best kit possible. There is a huge variety out there
on the market but even the newest person to the world of card craft can create
great offerings from the most basic piece of kit - card blanks.
Card blanks
One of the true essentials for those looking to enter the world of card craft,
card blanks are very literally the canvas on which everything is built. On sale
loose or in bulk, they are available in numerous sizes and colours - perfect
for whatever project you have planned. The main sizes include A6, DL, small
square and A5 but there are also 7" by 5" card blanks that can be
bought without envelopes.
The majority of these card blanks come pre-creased and ready to
fold - although it is worth checking this before buying. While all of the card
blanks are inkjet printer friendly, it is also worth casting your eye over the
printer handbook to make sure it is okay using cards of a particular weight.
After choosing a design to print and include on the card blank,
the next step is for owners to become creative and begin investigating what
additions they want to make the finished product that bit more unique. This
is where card making embellishments come into play.
Card making embellishments
Once a design for a card blank has been chosen, there are numerous options for
creators to stamp their personality onto the gift. Whether through the addition
of cut-outs, ribbons or glitter, there are card making embellishments that suit
every sender and recipient.
Considering buttons and miniatures are a great place to start,
which include themed objects such as mini Christmas wreaths, baskets suitable
for use on Easter cards and tiny holly berries. For more general designs, there
are plastic miniature beer cans, decorative mini shopping bags and even miniature
garden tools - perfect for those looking to create a card that matches the receiver's
interests.
Once any final card making embellishments have been added, it
is time to work out how best to transport these to their receivers. One of the
best ways to create a polished and attractive product is to choose a fancy card
making envelope.
Card making envelopes
A huge variety of card making envelopes are available for those looking at cheap
card making supplies. Whether for a loose note or a fancy wedding invitation,
there is a design, material and price right for you. Card craft fans could invest
in good quality 100gsm paper, which is a good multi-purpose make.
There is as wide a range of card making envelope sizes as there
are card blanks, with A6, DL, square, A5 and 7" by 5" varieties available
for those looking to send their creation to someone special.
Poly bags
Those looking to sell the products of their labour commercially will also want
to pick up protective card poly bags. These can keep the results of your card
craft in the perfect condition prior to sale and can be a professional way of
showing off the designs.
