2 More Tools and 2 More Cards

OK, well I have thought of another 2 'must' have tools.... but they are tools that most of us have around the house.

1. Scissors - probably a good idea to have a smallish pair of craft scissors. They help with intricate work, but remember to move the paper, not the scissors to cut, when cutting small and curvy items. Try to keep a separate pair for cutting material and ribbon, as cutting through paper and card stock dulls the blades.


2. Ruler - Measure, draw lines..... A metal ruler (which are really cheap) is a good investment, especially if you ever need to use it with a craft knife, and they are pretty hard to damage, so you will get nice clean lines for a long time.

See.. I said they were basic, probably didn't think of them before because they are an everyday items.

For my first card I still did the sentiment on the computer (remember, you paid for that computer and the programs on it, it is yours to use!). The rest of the card consists of cutting a square, matting it, and then cutting strips of card stock for fake ribbon. The bow at the top is hand draw with a marker

The next card is more paper piecing to make a 'layered' cake. I put it together on white card stock, and then cut is out with scissors allowing the white to become a mat for it. Mount with foam, hand draw the candle, and then use my ruler to create a border...all done.

These papers are still left overs, they have served me well. 2 sheets of double sided Kaiser paper and I have made 9 cards so far, with still more to go!!!

PS. I will work on my technique for photographing my work as the pictures on my blog certainly don't give the cards any credit. They look soooo much better in real life.