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7 Ways To Give Your Handmade Cards The Wow Factor
It doesn’t matter how old you are – there’s no getting away from the fact that making unique handmade cards for other people is both fun and therapeutic. Receiving such a card from a loved one like a family member or close friend will always put a smile on your face and make you feel happy. Whether you’re new to cardmaking or have experience doing so in the past, one thing’s for sure: you want to create some unique and impressive cards that your recipients will treasure.
With that in mind, take a look at the following tips and tricks to help you achieve that objective, whether you’re making a greetings card, a birthday card, or anything else:
Don’t Be Afraid To Experiment
Cardmaking is a creative activity, which means there shouldn’t be anything that limits what you do with your cardmaking other than your imagination. One of the problems with cardmaking is that some people let their low self-confidence limit their creativity and, subsequently, their cardmaking abilities.
Cardmaking isn’t just about being creative; it’s about experimenting. Break free from what you perceive as “normal” and come up with interesting and exciting designs and concepts for your cards. You could experiment with using different materials, colors, and design patterns to name just a few examples.
Use A Fountain Pen
When it comes to writing notes inside your cards, you likely have a few different ways of achieving that objective. For example, you might use stencils or print out notes on a color inkjet printer, especially if you like using calligraphy in your cards. But have you ever considered using a fountain pen to write stylish notes to your loved ones in the cards you make? Believe it or not, it won’t take you long to learn how to use a fountain pen if you’ve never done so before.
You already know how to use a pen, of course, but it’s more about the angle and pressure you use with a fountain pen. It’s a skill you can pick up pretty quickly, and you’ll enjoy using one to write stylish handwritten notes to your relatives and friends.
Consider Unconventional Paper Sources
You likely purchase your paper and card stock from a few select suppliers, either locally or online. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that, as you doubtless have some specific go-to choices for your cardmaking projects. One way to enhance what you use in your cards is by considering unconventional paper sources. For example, you could use gift wrapping paper glued onto a heavy-weight card or as part of each card’s embellishments.
As mentioned earlier, you should experiment with your cardmaking – and choosing unconventional paper sources is one way to do that.
Use Foam Tape Squares and Dots
If you’ve decided that you wish to experiment with your cardmaking by creating a more three-dimensional look for your cards, one easy way to do that is by using foam tape squares and dots.
They are simple to apply, don’t cause any mess to your card-making projects, and they allow you to use all kinds of materials for your cards. Moreover, you can get squares and dots in various sizes to suit your individual cardmaking needs.
Dress Up The Interior Of Your Cards
If you like to keep things simple with your cards, now might be the time to try something new by experimenting with dressing up each card’s interior. For instance, you could add a selection of different materials like color threads instead of just using paint or pencils to add color and variety to your cards.
String art is something you might want to consider for your future cardmaking projects and it has fast become a popular way of dressing up the interior of any card.
Create A Pop-Up Effect
Have you ever wanted to make cards that seemed unassuming on the outside yet gave the recipients a big surprise when they opened them? One way to achieve that is by creating a pop-up effect inside your cards. You might think that it’s something beyond your capabilities, but creating pop-up effects in cards is pretty straightforward and is something you will master very quickly – especially if you follow an online tutorial.
Make Some Customized Envelopes
Last but not least, why not extend your cardmaking creativity beyond your card? Envelopes are typically the least creative things you can give to someone, yet they give you further opportunities to make your cards more unique and memorable!
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