Fun Cards to Make

I really don't like the expense and generic look of store bought cards.  I keep card making stuff in a cupboard and pull down this and that at random to see what "suits".  My favorite is making wedding gift cards from the wedding invitation.  I pull off the pictures and go to town.  Here is the formula:


Prep: Take card stock, cut out dimension of card, score it with something sharp, fold and re cut edge if necessary to even out  the card.

First step:  Texturizing.  Using bubble wrap and stamp pad or a background stamp, stamp ground  on card.

Second Step:  Start laying:  Frame pictures partically or fully with cardstock, fabric, tissue, ribbon, anything fun.  I have this fibrous scrap booking stuff I use. Then glue on.

Third Step: Embellish.  Stickers, cutouts, trinkets, etc.  I like less rather than more. Glue or Stick.

Fourth:  Sometimes I will put a little saying on the front also like "Forever in Love" or something sweet.

For the inside, I write a message from me to the couple and put it into an envelope and done.

The next example is an invitation.  I used fabric and paper and fleece.  I love to texturize so I combine materials.  Instead of only gluing, I sewed most of it on for more interest.  I hope they liked it!  I had fun designing it.  I lay on my bed at night, trying to visualize my next thing I'll do until it comes to me. The fun part is trying out all the materials, playing around, seeing what looks good.  It is only worth doing it if it is fun.!.!