I am quite behind when it comes to the tools most advanced crafters use for their handmade cards. For one, I have no budget to buy those die-cutting machines. Second, I have very limited space to do my craft. Third, the country where I reside at the moment has only 2 scrapbooking supplies store and that leaves me with very little option.
I am resourceful so what I can find being thrown and lying just about anywhere in my home and somewhere else which can be used for my cards, I use!
So, to start with the card-making process, one should have at least the basic:
I mentioned earlier about die-cutting machines. Well, I am dreaming to have a Cricut Expression machine but I cannot afford it so I am doing the shape-cutting the old fashioned way.
Anyone can make cards. Try it!
I am resourceful so what I can find being thrown and lying just about anywhere in my home and somewhere else which can be used for my cards, I use!
So, to start with the card-making process, one should have at least the basic:
- Crafter's scissor (This is a small but sharp and pointy scissor. So if you need to snip of intricate patterns, you should have this)
- Big scissor
- Card stocks
- Glue Stick
- Transparent Glue
- Tape glue
- Foam adhesives
- Some patterned papers
- Embellishments (I normally use the ones meant for scrapbooking!) - beads, glitter, stickers, chipboards, ready-made stickers, ribbons, brads, sequins, flat-back gemstones, florettes, etc.
- Felt pens
- Gel pens
- Pencil
- Cutting mat
- Paper cutter
- Crafter's knife
- ...and lastly, tons and tons of creative ideas!
I mentioned earlier about die-cutting machines. Well, I am dreaming to have a Cricut Expression machine but I cannot afford it so I am doing the shape-cutting the old fashioned way.
Anyone can make cards. Try it!
