Creative Handmade Cards - Layout Essentials

Did you know that manufactures and sent cards to friends and family is a tradition that is over 200 years? Yes, it is true. They say that the oldest map of existence was made in 1400 is a Valentine's card, and the British Museum. See Valentine 's cards were very popular in England, especially if they are handmade.

Why should I buy a card, instead of one? Well, if you see a map to the beneficiaries that ensures that you are making sincereAbout share their opportunities. It makes the card very special to them, because you are creating a unique card for them.

I know now you're saying that your probably not creative and you could not draw a stick figure, let alone a card. Everyone can be creative with stamps, paper, embellishments, glue and paint! Once the first card, you will be addicted!

You need some basic tools to make your cards. These include paper, oftencalled cardboard, glue (glue), ink, stamps, a bone folder, cutting and sealing as buttons, ribbons and / or brads.

Most cards are handmade using the standard 8-1/2 "x 11" sheet of paper as you can get two cards from a sheet of paper. After cutting the paper in half, then fold that would fold the paper in half with a bone folder to create a map, 4-1/4 "x 5-1/2" is. This fits into a standard envelope A-2 (ad).

Aimportant component of the production of a Creative card is the layout. This can be a bit 'technical, but bear with me. In art there is the composition of the rule of thirds. Here you can split the paper into three parts horizontally and vertically, has nine cells equidistant. You should focus your card along or through the intersections of these lines. What this means is your opinion of the placement of fire in the middle of your layout. For example, if you have a stampOcean with a sunset, the horizon is not meant to divide the card perfectly in half. After the third rule creates energy and interest. The energy and creates interest is done unconsciously, never knowing.

Also, consider the colors of your choice. Choosing the right colors for your card should be at the beneficiary and / or personal preferences. For example, bold, bright colors would be good for a birthday or greeting card.

Select your images andFeelings. Again, this depends on personal preference.

Choose the paint colors. Remember, we discussed additional, secondary and tertiary colors in elementary schools? Now you can use this knowledge! Opposite pairs of color contrast.

Stamp mount to embellish. I often find myself scratching a good idea to practice first on a piece of paper before the paper today.

Remember, the handmade paper is not too hard! You must consider not last long.With a little 'planning and a few colored cardboard, inks and stamps, you will be on your way!