I think I've mentioned before that I struggle with making cards. My solution has been to eliminate the notion that it's a card from my mind. Instead, I simply think of it as a piece of art you stick in an envelope. I recently made a birthday card with this notion in mind:
I created a deli paper envelope for the card:
A happy solution to a consistent problem I have! How do you approach card making?
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I struggle really a lot too!
I just did one yesterday, it takes me all the afternoon and….:o(
Nest time I’ll remember your advice!
Thank you Julie!
I struggle really a lot too!
I just did one yesterday, it takes me all the afternoon and….:o(
Nest time I’ll remember your advice!
Thank you Julie!
I struggle really a lot too!
I just did one yesterday, it takes me all the afternoon and….:o(
Nest time I’ll remember your advice!
Thank you Julie!
I struggle really a lot too!
I just did one yesterday, it takes me all the afternoon and….:o(
Nest time I’ll remember your advice!
Thank you Julie!
I struggle really a lot too!
I just did one yesterday, it takes me all the afternoon and….:o(
Nest time I’ll remember your advice!
Thank you Julie!
I love making cards, it’s what I’m known for. Beautiful paper inspires me such as some of the Graphic 45 collections and the Gelli plate prints I make.
I love making cards, it’s what I’m known for. Beautiful paper inspires me such as some of the Graphic 45 collections and the Gelli plate prints I make.
I love making cards, it’s what I’m known for. Beautiful paper inspires me such as some of the Graphic 45 collections and the Gelli plate prints I make.
I love making cards, it’s what I’m known for. Beautiful paper inspires me such as some of the Graphic 45 collections and the Gelli plate prints I make.
I love making cards, it’s what I’m known for. Beautiful paper inspires me such as some of the Graphic 45 collections and the Gelli plate prints I make.
I love making cards because the small space makes me feel more secure somehow. I like to fiddle with the design until it works for me. I like your card. The wording making the hair on the figure is brilliant!
I love making cards because the small space makes me feel more secure somehow. I like to fiddle with the design until it works for me. I like your card. The wording making the hair on the figure is brilliant!
I love making cards because the small space makes me feel more secure somehow. I like to fiddle with the design until it works for me. I like your card. The wording making the hair on the figure is brilliant!
I love making cards because the small space makes me feel more secure somehow. I like to fiddle with the design until it works for me. I like your card. The wording making the hair on the figure is brilliant!
I love making cards because the small space makes me feel more secure somehow. I like to fiddle with the design until it works for me. I like your card. The wording making the hair on the figure is brilliant!
I love your card… a real piece of art!
I love your card… a real piece of art!
I love your card… a real piece of art!
I love your card… a real piece of art!
I love your card… a real piece of art!
Lucky birthday person to get sich a beautiful hand painted card! I would love to get one like that! I would definitely treasure it more than a store bought one that is for sure.
Lucky birthday person to get sich a beautiful hand painted card! I would love to get one like that! I would definitely treasure it more than a store bought one that is for sure.
Lucky birthday person to get sich a beautiful hand painted card! I would love to get one like that! I would definitely treasure it more than a store bought one that is for sure.
Lucky birthday person to get sich a beautiful hand painted card! I would love to get one like that! I would definitely treasure it more than a store bought one that is for sure.
Lucky birthday person to get sich a beautiful hand painted card! I would love to get one like that! I would definitely treasure it more than a store bought one that is for sure.
The way you share your feelings (joy, doubt, etc.) about your work is what is so refreshing to me. Card making is my only artistic endeavor and I just copy what I have seen other people do.
It is my therapy.
The way you share your feelings (joy, doubt, etc.) about your work is what is so refreshing to me. Card making is my only artistic endeavor and I just copy what I have seen other people do.
It is my therapy.
The way you share your feelings (joy, doubt, etc.) about your work is what is so refreshing to me. Card making is my only artistic endeavor and I just copy what I have seen other people do.
It is my therapy.
The way you share your feelings (joy, doubt, etc.) about your work is what is so refreshing to me. Card making is my only artistic endeavor and I just copy what I have seen other people do.
It is my therapy.
The way you share your feelings (joy, doubt, etc.) about your work is what is so refreshing to me. Card making is my only artistic endeavor and I just copy what I have seen other people do.
It is my therapy.
i used to struggle too but I now do the same as you and it is a real pleasure. I love your card.
i used to struggle too but I now do the same as you and it is a real pleasure. I love your card.
i used to struggle too but I now do the same as you and it is a real pleasure. I love your card.
i used to struggle too but I now do the same as you and it is a real pleasure. I love your card.
i used to struggle too but I now do the same as you and it is a real pleasure. I love your card.
What a lucky person to get such a lovely gift of your beautiful card and envelope. Something to treasure for all ways.
What a lucky person to get such a lovely gift of your beautiful card and envelope. Something to treasure for all ways.
What a lucky person to get such a lovely gift of your beautiful card and envelope. Something to treasure for all ways.
What a lucky person to get such a lovely gift of your beautiful card and envelope. Something to treasure for all ways.
What a lucky person to get such a lovely gift of your beautiful card and envelope. Something to treasure for all ways.
Well, I like making cards and probably make more cards than anything else, so I guess it just comes naturally to me. I love your card. Very unique and totally different than anything I would ever do.
Well, I like making cards and probably make more cards than anything else, so I guess it just comes naturally to me. I love your card. Very unique and totally different than anything I would ever do.
Well, I like making cards and probably make more cards than anything else, so I guess it just comes naturally to me. I love your card. Very unique and totally different than anything I would ever do.
Well, I like making cards and probably make more cards than anything else, so I guess it just comes naturally to me. I love your card. Very unique and totally different than anything I would ever do.
Well, I like making cards and probably make more cards than anything else, so I guess it just comes naturally to me. I love your card. Very unique and totally different than anything I would ever do.
I love that envelope Julie and I approach card making by going to Hallmark. LOL
Seriously, I might give a mini-album for a gift/card but otherwise I’m just not into making cards.
I love that envelope Julie and I approach card making by going to Hallmark. LOL
Seriously, I might give a mini-album for a gift/card but otherwise I’m just not into making cards.
I love that envelope Julie and I approach card making by going to Hallmark. LOL
Seriously, I might give a mini-album for a gift/card but otherwise I’m just not into making cards.
I love that envelope Julie and I approach card making by going to Hallmark. LOL
Seriously, I might give a mini-album for a gift/card but otherwise I’m just not into making cards.
I love that envelope Julie and I approach card making by going to Hallmark. LOL
Seriously, I might give a mini-album for a gift/card but otherwise I’m just not into making cards.
I loved your card too – just made one from recycled flyers for 20% off from Bed Bath & Beyond. found paper to be a good weight. then made envelope from large ads that come in the mail all the time. I put them on my work table and use for wiping off paint brushes, etc. and in short time you have a wonderful piece of painted paper that is large enough to make an envelope
I loved your card too – just made one from recycled flyers for 20% off from Bed Bath & Beyond. found paper to be a good weight. then made envelope from large ads that come in the mail all the time. I put them on my work table and use for wiping off paint brushes, etc. and in short time you have a wonderful piece of painted paper that is large enough to make an envelope
I loved your card too – just made one from recycled flyers for 20% off from Bed Bath & Beyond. found paper to be a good weight. then made envelope from large ads that come in the mail all the time. I put them on my work table and use for wiping off paint brushes, etc. and in short time you have a wonderful piece of painted paper that is large enough to make an envelope
I loved your card too – just made one from recycled flyers for 20% off from Bed Bath & Beyond. found paper to be a good weight. then made envelope from large ads that come in the mail all the time. I put them on my work table and use for wiping off paint brushes, etc. and in short time you have a wonderful piece of painted paper that is large enough to make an envelope
I loved your card too – just made one from recycled flyers for 20% off from Bed Bath & Beyond. found paper to be a good weight. then made envelope from large ads that come in the mail all the time. I put them on my work table and use for wiping off paint brushes, etc. and in short time you have a wonderful piece of painted paper that is large enough to make an envelope
I kinda think about the person I’m giving it to so that really helps me focus on what kind of card to make! I love your card!
I kinda think about the person I’m giving it to so that really helps me focus on what kind of card to make! I love your card!
I kinda think about the person I’m giving it to so that really helps me focus on what kind of card to make! I love your card!
I kinda think about the person I’m giving it to so that really helps me focus on what kind of card to make! I love your card!
I kinda think about the person I’m giving it to so that really helps me focus on what kind of card to make! I love your card!
I am so bad at cards.. I am bad at receiving them too – I never know what to do with them! I usually solve the problem by never making them. 😉
I am so bad at cards.. I am bad at receiving them too – I never know what to do with them! I usually solve the problem by never making them. 😉
I am so bad at cards.. I am bad at receiving them too – I never know what to do with them! I usually solve the problem by never making them. 😉
I am so bad at cards.. I am bad at receiving them too – I never know what to do with them! I usually solve the problem by never making them. 😉
I am so bad at cards.. I am bad at receiving them too – I never know what to do with them! I usually solve the problem by never making them. 😉
Your card is wonderful! It is thoughtful, beautiful and unique.
Your card is wonderful! It is thoughtful, beautiful and unique.
Your card is wonderful! It is thoughtful, beautiful and unique.
Your card is wonderful! It is thoughtful, beautiful and unique.
Your card is wonderful! It is thoughtful, beautiful and unique.
I use my painted/stenciled papers as abstract cards lately…I haven’t done handmade Christmas cards in a few years but when I used to I did it assembly-line style – glue down/paint/cut each piece on all fifty cards then do the next part on all 50, and so on…I would come up with the same design for the cards, but each one would end up different in the end of course, since each was individually made. Also, in the past I have created a piece of art and then photocopied it multiple times & attached to a blank card — not the same as the original of course, but handy when you want to give a small gift of art in multiples & are pressed for time.
I use my painted/stenciled papers as abstract cards lately…I haven’t done handmade Christmas cards in a few years but when I used to I did it assembly-line style – glue down/paint/cut each piece on all fifty cards then do the next part on all 50, and so on…I would come up with the same design for the cards, but each one would end up different in the end of course, since each was individually made. Also, in the past I have created a piece of art and then photocopied it multiple times & attached to a blank card — not the same as the original of course, but handy when you want to give a small gift of art in multiples & are pressed for time.
I use my painted/stenciled papers as abstract cards lately…I haven’t done handmade Christmas cards in a few years but when I used to I did it assembly-line style – glue down/paint/cut each piece on all fifty cards then do the next part on all 50, and so on…I would come up with the same design for the cards, but each one would end up different in the end of course, since each was individually made. Also, in the past I have created a piece of art and then photocopied it multiple times & attached to a blank card — not the same as the original of course, but handy when you want to give a small gift of art in multiples & are pressed for time.
I use my painted/stenciled papers as abstract cards lately…I haven’t done handmade Christmas cards in a few years but when I used to I did it assembly-line style – glue down/paint/cut each piece on all fifty cards then do the next part on all 50, and so on…I would come up with the same design for the cards, but each one would end up different in the end of course, since each was individually made. Also, in the past I have created a piece of art and then photocopied it multiple times & attached to a blank card — not the same as the original of course, but handy when you want to give a small gift of art in multiples & are pressed for time.
I use my painted/stenciled papers as abstract cards lately…I haven’t done handmade Christmas cards in a few years but when I used to I did it assembly-line style – glue down/paint/cut each piece on all fifty cards then do the next part on all 50, and so on…I would come up with the same design for the cards, but each one would end up different in the end of course, since each was individually made. Also, in the past I have created a piece of art and then photocopied it multiple times & attached to a blank card — not the same as the original of course, but handy when you want to give a small gift of art in multiples & are pressed for time.
I’ve been making cards for 15 years now, some for sale, some for personal use. I like to think of making a card as sending a bit of love, a bit of myself, to that person. I’ve always loved the process. Even the cards I make for sale, I try to imagine who would buy the card, and who they might buy it for. This goes even for sympathy cards (which I sell a LOT of). If you just try to do your best, and incorporate a bit of your own humanity into the work, it won’t be a struggle any longer. Think of making the ultimate recipient’s day a better one, just for getting your card. Good luck, Julie!
I’ve been making cards for 15 years now, some for sale, some for personal use. I like to think of making a card as sending a bit of love, a bit of myself, to that person. I’ve always loved the process. Even the cards I make for sale, I try to imagine who would buy the card, and who they might buy it for. This goes even for sympathy cards (which I sell a LOT of). If you just try to do your best, and incorporate a bit of your own humanity into the work, it won’t be a struggle any longer. Think of making the ultimate recipient’s day a better one, just for getting your card. Good luck, Julie!
I’ve been making cards for 15 years now, some for sale, some for personal use. I like to think of making a card as sending a bit of love, a bit of myself, to that person. I’ve always loved the process. Even the cards I make for sale, I try to imagine who would buy the card, and who they might buy it for. This goes even for sympathy cards (which I sell a LOT of). If you just try to do your best, and incorporate a bit of your own humanity into the work, it won’t be a struggle any longer. Think of making the ultimate recipient’s day a better one, just for getting your card. Good luck, Julie!
I’ve been making cards for 15 years now, some for sale, some for personal use. I like to think of making a card as sending a bit of love, a bit of myself, to that person. I’ve always loved the process. Even the cards I make for sale, I try to imagine who would buy the card, and who they might buy it for. This goes even for sympathy cards (which I sell a LOT of). If you just try to do your best, and incorporate a bit of your own humanity into the work, it won’t be a struggle any longer. Think of making the ultimate recipient’s day a better one, just for getting your card. Good luck, Julie!
I’ve been making cards for 15 years now, some for sale, some for personal use. I like to think of making a card as sending a bit of love, a bit of myself, to that person. I’ve always loved the process. Even the cards I make for sale, I try to imagine who would buy the card, and who they might buy it for. This goes even for sympathy cards (which I sell a LOT of). If you just try to do your best, and incorporate a bit of your own humanity into the work, it won’t be a struggle any longer. Think of making the ultimate recipient’s day a better one, just for getting your card. Good luck, Julie!
Whoa! This has got to be the best birthday card ever!! LOVE it.
Whoa! This has got to be the best birthday card ever!! LOVE it.
Whoa! This has got to be the best birthday card ever!! LOVE it.
Whoa! This has got to be the best birthday card ever!! LOVE it.
Whoa! This has got to be the best birthday card ever!! LOVE it.
Loveand I’m sure the recipient will be over the moon to get. A present in itself. I agree, when I think of *making a card* I think of somethink cutesy snd clever. You have reversed this thought process perfectly and now you have a card, a present and a new concept. Triple play! And it’s cool and beautiful! A good day;
Loveand I’m sure the recipient will be over the moon to get. A present in itself. I agree, when I think of *making a card* I think of somethink cutesy snd clever. You have reversed this thought process perfectly and now you have a card, a present and a new concept. Triple play! And it’s cool and beautiful! A good day;
Loveand I’m sure the recipient will be over the moon to get. A present in itself. I agree, when I think of *making a card* I think of somethink cutesy snd clever. You have reversed this thought process perfectly and now you have a card, a present and a new concept. Triple play! And it’s cool and beautiful! A good day;
Loveand I’m sure the recipient will be over the moon to get. A present in itself. I agree, when I think of *making a card* I think of somethink cutesy snd clever. You have reversed this thought process perfectly and now you have a card, a present and a new concept. Triple play! And it’s cool and beautiful! A good day;
Loveand I’m sure the recipient will be over the moon to get. A present in itself. I agree, when I think of *making a card* I think of somethink cutesy snd clever. You have reversed this thought process perfectly and now you have a card, a present and a new concept. Triple play! And it’s cool and beautiful! A good day;
PS: Is the card painted, stencil or ???
PS: Is the card painted, stencil or ???
PS: Is the card painted, stencil or ???
PS: Is the card painted, stencil or ???
PS: Is the card painted, stencil or ???
I made almost 3,000 cards to donate to Operation Write Home while my sons were deployed. Once I moved from that to mixed media I have only made those that I need for personal use. Got burned out a bit LOL. A little piece of art is exactly what they are. I love yours and would keep it. I tend to throw away commercial cards that I receive but have sewn little journals into handmade ones I particularly like.
I made almost 3,000 cards to donate to Operation Write Home while my sons were deployed. Once I moved from that to mixed media I have only made those that I need for personal use. Got burned out a bit LOL. A little piece of art is exactly what they are. I love yours and would keep it. I tend to throw away commercial cards that I receive but have sewn little journals into handmade ones I particularly like.
I made almost 3,000 cards to donate to Operation Write Home while my sons were deployed. Once I moved from that to mixed media I have only made those that I need for personal use. Got burned out a bit LOL. A little piece of art is exactly what they are. I love yours and would keep it. I tend to throw away commercial cards that I receive but have sewn little journals into handmade ones I particularly like.
I made almost 3,000 cards to donate to Operation Write Home while my sons were deployed. Once I moved from that to mixed media I have only made those that I need for personal use. Got burned out a bit LOL. A little piece of art is exactly what they are. I love yours and would keep it. I tend to throw away commercial cards that I receive but have sewn little journals into handmade ones I particularly like.
I made almost 3,000 cards to donate to Operation Write Home while my sons were deployed. Once I moved from that to mixed media I have only made those that I need for personal use. Got burned out a bit LOL. A little piece of art is exactly what they are. I love yours and would keep it. I tend to throw away commercial cards that I receive but have sewn little journals into handmade ones I particularly like.
How about a tutorial on your deli paper envelope? Can you write directly on it and it go through the mail fine?
How about a tutorial on your deli paper envelope? Can you write directly on it and it go through the mail fine?
How about a tutorial on your deli paper envelope? Can you write directly on it and it go through the mail fine?
How about a tutorial on your deli paper envelope? Can you write directly on it and it go through the mail fine?
How about a tutorial on your deli paper envelope? Can you write directly on it and it go through the mail fine?
Julie – LOVE your card!! I have NO problem making cards as that’s what I do any time I have spare time. I also like the small area & I don’t feel as overwhelmed as with a large sheet of watercolor paper or art journal page. I try to find time to paint each & every card (b’days, Christmas, etc) & that takes a LONG time. Finding the time to send them is then my problem. Aww well. I enjoy painting so I’m a happy camper!
Thanks for sharing your card,
Grandma Nancy
Julie – LOVE your card!! I have NO problem making cards as that’s what I do any time I have spare time. I also like the small area & I don’t feel as overwhelmed as with a large sheet of watercolor paper or art journal page. I try to find time to paint each & every card (b’days, Christmas, etc) & that takes a LONG time. Finding the time to send them is then my problem. Aww well. I enjoy painting so I’m a happy camper!
Thanks for sharing your card,
Grandma Nancy
Julie – LOVE your card!! I have NO problem making cards as that’s what I do any time I have spare time. I also like the small area & I don’t feel as overwhelmed as with a large sheet of watercolor paper or art journal page. I try to find time to paint each & every card (b’days, Christmas, etc) & that takes a LONG time. Finding the time to send them is then my problem. Aww well. I enjoy painting so I’m a happy camper!
Thanks for sharing your card,
Grandma Nancy
Julie – LOVE your card!! I have NO problem making cards as that’s what I do any time I have spare time. I also like the small area & I don’t feel as overwhelmed as with a large sheet of watercolor paper or art journal page. I try to find time to paint each & every card (b’days, Christmas, etc) & that takes a LONG time. Finding the time to send them is then my problem. Aww well. I enjoy painting so I’m a happy camper!
Thanks for sharing your card,
Grandma Nancy
Julie – LOVE your card!! I have NO problem making cards as that’s what I do any time I have spare time. I also like the small area & I don’t feel as overwhelmed as with a large sheet of watercolor paper or art journal page. I try to find time to paint each & every card (b’days, Christmas, etc) & that takes a LONG time. Finding the time to send them is then my problem. Aww well. I enjoy painting so I’m a happy camper!
Thanks for sharing your card,
Grandma Nancy
Fabulous – Not just a card, a piece of art to treasure. Did I tell you when my birthday is?? xxx
Fabulous – Not just a card, a piece of art to treasure. Did I tell you when my birthday is?? xxx
Fabulous – Not just a card, a piece of art to treasure. Did I tell you when my birthday is?? xxx
Fabulous – Not just a card, a piece of art to treasure. Did I tell you when my birthday is?? xxx
Fabulous – Not just a card, a piece of art to treasure. Did I tell you when my birthday is?? xxx
This is a great card – handmade greetings are the way to go!
This is a great card – handmade greetings are the way to go!
This is a great card – handmade greetings are the way to go!
This is a great card – handmade greetings are the way to go!
This is a great card – handmade greetings are the way to go!