Starting out cardmaking
OK, now if you're just starting out making cards/stamping (and I will concentrate on that for the moment since that's mostly what we do there), here is a list of what you should get so that you can dive in... this list is a bit more reasonable than my initial list as some things (although I love) I really don't use that regularly. You will of course add to this list as you try things out or branch out into different directions.
Most of these general supplies (except stamps & cleaners, punch and possibly inks) can be found in your local Big W, $2 shop, Officeworks, Spotlight or local newsagent. You may even have some of the supplies in or on your office desk - have a look!
You will find your first creations won't be that adventurous... this card for example was about the 2nd card I ever made....
....but by the 4th, see how much I've improved as I started to experiment and to look at other people's creations on Google, Pinterest and interest group websites.
I joined an interest group with a monthly challenge that has been great for stretching my boundaries and encouraging me to try new techniques and looks.
Here are 2 cards the girls made (age 12) a few cards in and almost a year ago to the day. It's definitely a craft where you can see improvement quickly!
- White or off white cardstock or premade cardbases
- A pad of pretty papers, at least 6x6" size.
- A guillotine or paper trimmer
- A scoring tool and ruler - update this to a scoring board later.
- A craft mat
- A roll of double sided tape or a small double sided tape dispenser
- A small bottle of PVA type glue
- A stamp set of greetings
- A stamp set of flowers or whatever sort of images you think you would use
- If you are using cling mount stamps (not mounted on wood) you will need acrylic blocks for the stamps to cling to when you use them.
- A couple of different coloured ink pads or ink markers that you can use instead
- A punch that will fit most of your greetings.
- A small selection of embellishments
- Cleaning fluid and pad to clean your stamps
Most of these general supplies (except stamps & cleaners, punch and possibly inks) can be found in your local Big W, $2 shop, Officeworks, Spotlight or local newsagent. You may even have some of the supplies in or on your office desk - have a look!
You will find your first creations won't be that adventurous... this card for example was about the 2nd card I ever made....
....but by the 4th, see how much I've improved as I started to experiment and to look at other people's creations on Google, Pinterest and interest group websites.
I joined an interest group with a monthly challenge that has been great for stretching my boundaries and encouraging me to try new techniques and looks.
Here are 2 cards the girls made (age 12) a few cards in and almost a year ago to the day. It's definitely a craft where you can see improvement quickly!
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