Top 5 Supplies Required for Card-Making

I am an artist and apart from making paintings I also like to make hand made cards for my loved ones. As a card maker, I find the process of creating cards from scratch very exciting, challenging, fun and therapeutic. Another benefit of making handmade cards is people get to know about your talent and you get appreciated for it. One of the challenges faced by beginners in card making is to evaluate attentively which supplies you need for card making.

Apart from the basic supplies such as colored card stock, pencil, eraser, colored markers and pens, and a pair of scissors, you are going to need the below-discussed items to make amazing cards.

1. Adhesives

While making a card, you will require a variety of adhesives such as transparent tapes, washi tapes, glue and more. You can find different types for different purposes online at great deals. Choose between a super sticky adhesive roller and liquid adhesive as per your need. 

2. Stamps 

Stamping makes card making easy and time-saving. You can make highly personalized cards in a matter of few minutes by stamping over and over using different sizes, designs, and styles of stamps. Purchase these acrylic or rubber stamps for card making online from stamps and die sets section of the websites and also check out exciting offers related to different art supplies.

3. Acrylic Blocks

Since clear stamps and rubber cling stamps do not have wooden blocks attached to them for the support, you need to buy an acrylic block. It helps you have a smooth stamping experience. These blocks come in a variety of sizes and can be easily used by sticking stamps on its surface. 

4. Stamping Ink

Another necessary addition apart from stamps and die sets in your scrapbooking or card making kit is stamping ink. The most used color in stamping inks is black, so when you purchase it make sure that it is waterproof. 

4. Craft Dies

You must be wondering why stamps and dies sets are the most crucial part of your card making process. They not only make your task easy but also harmonize with each other easily. When you have to make a lot of handmade cards, dies and stamps for card making come in handy. 

5. Embossing Powder

This is another important and most popular supply used by professional card makers. You can easily create 3-D or textured effects using this powder. Use this powder to create a subtle matte background pattern, shimmery or sheen, or metallic effect. 

Ready to Make a Card?

If you love art and craft, then you must buy these supplies as soon as possible and start showing your talent to loved ones. Add these supplies in your kit to make beautiful, attractive and meaningful handmade cards without investing much time.