Handmade Card Making Supplies

Most of the handmade card making suppliesyou can see the creation of the glue right through the
mentioned here,you probably already have, either onpaper.
hand or around the house. Don't run out to the storeGlue pens
and buy them before looking around...Glue pens are great for precision gluing. It works well
I'm sure you'll find card making supplies that you canwith glitter and for more detailed designs.
use to create your very own creative cards...Glue Dots / Glue Roller
Below are card making supplies I've listed that mostThere are many different sizes of glue dots and many
people use to create cards...varieties of glue rollers. They are really great because
Paperthey are not messy and are really sticky. I don't like to
Discover card making paper supplies.use them because they become very costly. But it's a
Different types of paper you can use to be creative...great expensive glue for your creative card creations!
You can walk into any craft store and see that theyUHU Glue
have big varieties of all sorts of paper, from plain toUHU glue comes in both tube and stick. Many prefer to
glitter to decorative to extra thin rice paper. It's anuse this as their brand of one because it sticks better
endless choice...than others. All access glue can be rubbed off after it
I sometimes can't resist the temptation of buying alldries, using a clean pencil eraser. I've never tried it, but
these different types of paper, but in the end theyI've read very great reviews about it!
intend to be costly! You figure they range from 59Ink and Ink pads
cents to 1.99 per single sheet! That's crazy!Ink and inkpads are mainly used for all rubber stamping
I like to be budget minded and get more for what I amand scrap booking purposes.
spending. It's good to do bargain with different craftNow you can create different techniques just by
stores before making a purchase. But some of us,knowing what type of ink and inkpads work best for
have to go out of our way to do so!...you!
Tip: Use what you have and wait for sales andUse this guide to help you decide what type you
discounts...should use best with your type of projects...
Card making paper supplies can be bought in bulk,When I first started I used basic colors. I suggest for
stocks and kits. Sometimes we see the kits and webeginners, you might just like to use the following colors
only want certain designs or textures. Then we turn toalso:
individual paper and you end up spending $20 for 20* Black
sheets when you can spend $20 and get 200 sheets.* White
I learned that when you buy it by the pack you not* Green
only save, you find the use of all the other creative* Red
designs for future cards!* And Blue
Tip: Always keep your scraps. They come in handyBelow are 6 types of ink I am familiar with using...
for decorative punches, collages and even yourVersa Color Ultimate Pigment Ink is a great cheap
envelopes! Use your scraps to decorate yourchoice. It works really well and I like to use it for many
envelopes...So you'll never waste or throw awayof my creative cards.
paper!Studio G Acid Free Pigment Ink can always be found
After awhile paper can be costly, so try to makeon sale. I bought these for a $1 and it works great with
every use of it, by recycling them and reusing them forlittle design stamps. When times are hard this is the
other projects!way to go for the cheapest inkpads
Purchasing card making paper supplies...Versa Mark Watermark Stamp pad is a must own. I
Card Stocksuse this type of inkpad for all of my rubber stamping
They are more ridged than paper. They can be glossy,creations. With it you can create very cool looking
regular mats or adhesive mats, textured or glittered.watermarks on both cards and envelopes.
You can buy them already cut or as a whole sheet.Brilliance Pigment Inkpad creates a unique look of
They offer card stocks by dark colors, pastel or bystamped images. I hardly use this type of ink. But are
themes, school, baby and so fort and range fromoften used by many card lovers.
different sizesStazon Inkpads are solvent inkpads and will definitely
Card Kitsstain the rubber. It can be used for any surface like
Card kits are pre-folded card stocks. Same as basicstamping on plastic.
blank cards. They come with matching envelopes.Tip: Use baby wipes to clean all your stamps.
Some Craft stores also offer kits with decorativeYou might also like Memories Acid Free Dye Ink pads.
paper and die-cuts for a flat price ranging from 3.99 toThis type of ink pad is made especially for Hero Arts
5.99! These are good for gifts, beginners or even kids!Shadow Stamps. I like to use soft vanilla and soft leaf. I
Card making paper supplies are everywhere...Getdon't recommend the use for gold and silver because
them at any craft stores near you or here online...the finished look, intend to be awful. You can decide!
There are many creative projects you can createDecorative Punches
using different types of paper...I hardly use any decorative card punches, but I know
I hope you found this site helpful for your creative cardmany creative card lovers that do and they love it!
ideas!Some have such intricate designs that many just love
Remember, Many trees are being cut down to help usto use it to create handmade cards.
create our creations! Please Recycle!When you first begin making homemade cards, you
Envelopeswill just have to get a few. I personally have never
Create homemade envelopes that match yourbought any because they just cost too expensive.
creative cards... Instead of giving standard sizeBut these decorative designs can last you a lifetime
envelopes that are plain. Why not use your left overand once you start to use them you'll notice their so
scraps to decorate it... Turn your envelopes into aeasy to use and fun to create designable cards with!
work of art!Here are some of the basic patterns you might like:
Tip: If you are mailing your creative cards, be sure not* Corner punches or corner rounder. There great to
to decorate over the places where we would writeuse if you like to round off your corners. I like to use
the address to and from and where the postal stampthem with photos.
goes. Be sure to weigh it before mailing it out as the* Basic Shape punches. Squares, diamonds, circles,
postage may vary!triangles, rectangles, hearts etc... They also vary in size.
One day I had left over scraps from creating a* Long reach punches. Allows youto punch deeper into
birthday card. I said to myself, I don't want the card tothe inside of a card or any craft project.
be very nice and the envelope will look very plain. So I* Leaves and flowers: If you love floral designs. They
decided to take all the scraps I had left over from thathave a great selection on leaves and flowers that you
one birthday card and created my very own uniquecan use for any garden or floral card ideas you have
envelope!in mind
You can do almost anything with your envelope, by* Punch Aid. This is a great tool especially for those
using multiple handmade card making supplies.that love to punch a lot. I have a friend who owns one
Cutting Mat / Craft Knifes / Scissors / Trimmersand she loves this tool. It's one of her favorites.
When creating cards, good cutting tools are important.Card Making Embellishments
Here are some basic card making tools you'll need toUse this guide below to see some of the many
get a neat professional look.creative card making embellishments you can use on
Cutting - Matyour creative cards...
Cutting Mats come in various sizes and are availableThere are many things we would like to consider using
at any craft stores. Choose one that is big enough foron our cards. Here are some card making
cutting big sized paper. I have a 23inches x 23inchesembellishments that you can use to add glamor, and
blue mat with measurement squares that I have3-d effects to your card creations.
placed on my work table. It's a perfect size!Many of these embellishments are like stickers,
Tip: You might consider purchasing a smaller one foreyelets, tassels, glitter, and many more.
travel or smaller pieces of paperCreative Card Making Embellishments:
Craft Knife / Scissors* Eyelets: There are many ways you can use eyelets.
Craft knifes and scissors is a must for card cuttingIt is great for attaching clear plastic, vellum, and tags to
tools. Many crafters like myself like to use X-Actoany homemade card. You can use it for your hole
craft knifes. It is great for detailed paper cutting or topunches in your card and weave wire through it.
cut big sheets of paper* Brads: They are similar to eyelets but brads don't
For those who have difficulty handling sharp knifes, Ihave a hole through them. There also great for
would advise that you use an X-Acto knife that isattachments and tags. Some come in decorated
safer than a surgical scalpel.designs like flowers, buttons and snowflakes. They
Tip: I found out that many crafters go to local medicalalso come in color coordinate with seasons.
suppliers and purchase KAI no. 3 surgical knife and* Buttons: Before throwing out any loose buttons.
blades, that intend to last quite some timeKeep them. They make great card embellishments for
Scissors is another type of cutting tool that vary inany card. I used them in a creative Christmas card
fancy designs. It is use for basically all cutting purposes.idea, and strung them on the tree as ornaments. So
Use a big pair for cutting big sheets and use a smalldon't throw them out.
sharp one for cutting small, detailed pieces of work...* Alphabet Beads: You can string names, words or
Important: Please keep all sharp objects away fromsayings for example... "L-O-V-E" or "B-A-B-Y", birthday,
children!wedding or even personal names.
Tip: If you don't have any caps for your knifes useMore creative card making embellishments...
bottle corks. It will prevent any type of incident* Fibers: Look for any fibers you might have laying
Paper Trimmers / paper Cuttersaround or just so happen to come across. They are
A paper cutter is another one of my daily cutting tools.great for hanging tags, lining envelopes, stringing letters
It is good for cutting photos, precision cutting andlike your alphabet beads and creating bows.
different sizes of paper. I use it to pre-cut big sheets* Metallic Threads: They come in many different colors
of paper to direct sizes for all my card making.and are great for creating creative tassels. You can
I hope you find the right cutting tools you need to makealso use them to create embroidery cards.
neat professional cuts for all your creative cards!* Ribbons: I love to use ribbons to line my envelopes
Adhesives / Tapes / Glue stickswith or make bows. You can attach ribbons to any of
Adhesives, tape and glue sticks are basic handmadeyour creative homemade cards.
card making supplies needed for most creative cardTip: You can find many card embellishments to use,
projects. Whether you do a collage or just a simplelike in your closets, drawers, storage bins. Remember
creative photo card...More Infoto look before you throw away everything. Even tell
Finding the right card making glue and adhesives isfriends and family they might have some things you
important. You want your creative cards to last ascould recycle and use for your card making
long as possible and with the right glue and adhesives,embellishments.
you will help ensure that!Rubber Stamping
Here is a guide to help you choose the right cardAll about rubber stamping supplies.
making glue and adhesives that you can find in anyBelow are some of the most common creative rubber
craft store.stamping supplies and tools we've either used or are
Understand the differences between types of glues,going to use when creating creative cards.
tapes and spray adhesives...I did not list any particularRubber stamps comes in many variety ways: Clear
brand to use as everyone prefer different types.stamps, wood stamps, felt stamps and even eraser
Use this guide to experiment your own brand of onepads that you can create stamps out of.
and use it to your budget needs and one that fits yourI personally don't like to use stamps as much. I feel that
type of project!stamps can only be used in so many ways and they
Let's begin...only have so many designs before many will be using
Double-sided Adhesive Tapethe same stamps.
When we here tape most of us think Scotch tape.Although rubber stamping can become addictive when
Double sided adhesive tape is great for photos andyou start creating creative cards. You'll want to own
sticking paper to paper.every design out there and every image for every
Many scrap bookers and myself like to use this typeoccasion.
of tape. It can be costly. I prefer not to use to manyCreative rubber stamping supplies come in shapes,
double sided tape for card making. Only when creatingimages, alphabets and can be worked with for many
creative photo cards.different creative card ideas.
Tip: Scotch tape can be used for all creative cardHere are techniques you can use with all your rubber
making, if you prefer to use single sided tape!stamps:
Glue SticksYou can do:
Glue sticks are CHEAP and easy to use. It various in* Embossing
size that range from glue stick pens to wide dispenser* Wrapping paper
type of glue sticks. There are also colored glue sticks* Water Marking
that help, especially when working with kids.* Simple stamping
I personally don't like to use glues sticks when creating* Decorating envelopes
cards because it's not permanent. It does not stick as* Backgrounds
well, neither does It bond very securely. I prefer, you* And many more!
use other types of card making glues and adhesives.Here are some of the basic creative rubber stamping
But this is Great for kids!supplies that will do with any card making.
Hot GlueRemember, you do not need all of them some can
Hot glue comes in the form of solid sticks of glue thateven be substitute with items around the house.
are put through a glue gun to be heated and used. I* Clear Stamps: Clear stamps can in deed be costly.
use hot glue guns for all my card making crafts. It isMost of them don't even come with clear blocks for
great for embellishments ( like buttons & flowers,you to put your stamp on and create clear images. So
etc...) and I save money comparing to buying tape...before buying clear stamps think of its costly price.
Glue guns are relatively cheap, you could get a glue* Wooded Stamps: They are the most common
gun and glue sticks at most craft stores from $3 - $10.stamps that has been around for many years. Their
Glue sticks usually comes in packages of 25 -100 for acheap and some come with out wooded blocks, but
few more dollars.that is okay because some don't need them. They
The glue will create spider like strings, but don't worry ithave a wide range of variety selections to choose
can be easily rubbed off. They also offer glitter gluefrom. This is where you would like to start. Here is a
sticks that can be used with your hot glue gun,guide on recommended ink and ink pads.
otherwise it's clear...* Roller Stamps: I like to call them roller stamps,
Rubber Cementbecause they roll out beautiful borders on your cards.
Rubber cement is thick and creamy glue that driesThey are great for creating borders on tags, cards
clear. It can form either a permanent or temporaryand envelopes.
bond depending on how it is appliedTip: Use baby wipes to clean all your rubber stamps.
It comes in a dark brown jar and a cap with aRinse them and leave it to dry. Don't buy expensive
attached brush applicator. It can be messy and is idealrubber stamp cleaners as they do not work as good
for all paper crafting. I personally don't use it for anyas baby wipes. It gets it clean!
creative cards as I've always been unlucky with itCreative Rubber stamping Tools...
sticking permanently. Also the smell can be* Heat Gun: The Milwaukee heat gun is one of the
overwhelming after an extended period of timemost favorable heat gun used for embossing. It is
Self Adhesive Foam Mounting Squares or Circlesinexpensive and it does the job well. I've known of
Self adhesive foam are usually made of thick foampeople who actually use hot plates which can be
and are sticky on both sides. They come in varioussufficient, but I wouldn't want to take the chance of
sizes. I don't use any of these!burning any cards.
TIP:* Brayer: They brayer is very useful when creating
For budget minded people: I buy regular foamies thatcreative cards. It is create for creating background on
are 2mm thick and cost me only .49 cents! For aany card or envelope or any creative project you
sheet sized at 9 x 12. I cut them to however size orhave in mind. Roll it on any multicolor ink pad, get it
shape I need it, then I add some glue from my glue gunevenly on the rubber and roll away! You probably
and it's good to go! I buy 2 sheets of white or blackwould want to include this tool on your creative rubber
and it lasts me for est. 30 cardsstamping supplies list if you do not own one yet.
It's great for 3-d effects and to make anything you* Embossing Markers: You can apply them directly to
want to pop! You can stack it on top of each otheryour rubber stamps using different colors for the
for additional height. Also great for lettering.image. Let them dry and then add your embossing
Spray Adhesivepowder on them. Then use them and apply them to
Spray adhesive can be used for paper, photos evenyour cards. I've learned that clear embossing powder
fabric. I've never used spray adhesive for any of myworks best!
creative cards because I feel it is better to use it forTip: Be sure to store your markers in a cool place to
larger projects such as posters, large photos, oravoid drying out.
creative boxes.Today there are many rubber stamping companies
I have seen it done by other card lovers! And it turnedwith their own in house artist that design such images.
out just fine. Hopefully I'll get to feature a card usingCheck out all the different companies and see which
spray adhesive. So check back for that link and I cantype of rubber stamps will work best for you.
share all about it with you!Once you make an investment in stamps there are
Tacky gluemany enjoyable projects you can do with them and
Tacky glue is one of many card making glue used tothey will last you a very long time.
create cards. It is durable then regular Elmer's glue. ItI hope all these handmade card making tools were
dries clear and creates a long lasting bond. Make surehelpful to you!. Don't think you have to go out of your
to read the label to see what type of materials it isway to purchase all of this. Start small and once you
best used with.get into doing your very own favorite hobby rather it is
Tip: If you are in a rush or hurry to get a card done. Docard making or scrapbooking, slowly you'll start to
not use tacky glue. It takes a long process to dry andcollect many of these supplies. And before you know
recommend it dry over night.it you'll have quite a collection! Have fun and enjoy
I don't like to use it on my cards because when it dries,creating creative crafts.