I took a stroll through my old posts with the "card" label and am featuring a few of them on my blog today to accompany some thoughts and questions on card making.
I enjoy making cards with ephemera and collage sheets. Julie Kirk of Notes on Paper also makes ephemera based cards.
I like to stamp and embellish. Karen of Random Reflections makes lots of wonderful cards using stamps (and recently lots of dies).
Sometimes I stamp and color. The second card is definitely inspired by the amazing Jacky of Scrappy Jacky (the Queen of paper layering).
I also like making Christmas cards.
When I look at these cards, they feel very much like me. I think I will play with these styles this month,and I'm wondering:
Do you have a favorite among these various styles?
Also, I would like to try some new things. And, I'm looking for ideas.
Can you suggest any good blogs for cards (other than the three wonderful card makers I mentioned here)? Also, do you know of any good sketch sites or challenge sites for cards?
And I have one more big question:
What do you do with the cards you make?
Sometimes I send out cards, but, to be honest, not as often as I could. And I tend to make cards in advance and have a big supply (I probably have about 50 in my stash right now), rather than make cards as I need them (although I do that occasionally).
Sometimes I make cards simply to learn or practice a technique. And I am happy to hold on to these as samples.
I used to sell cards at craft fairs, but I haven't done that in quite a while. I occasionally think about opening an etsy shop or trying to sell things on EBay, but I think that might be more trouble than it is worth.
I have sent cards to Operation Write Home.
Sometimes I bundle up cards and give them as gifts.
I'll be off line for a few days, as Clara and I take a trip to check out Eastern Kentucky University. So, I'll leave this post up for a few days in hopes of getting your answers to these questions before I jump into some serious card making.
IMHO the emphemera based cards seem most like YOU to me. I love all the others, but it is in the emphemera ones that I can definitely identify it as YOUR style. I tend to go in spurts with card making and tend to send out every single one I make then have none for awhile until I get inspired again. I think for me it has to be simple. And Karen is my best source for inspiration, so can't really help you there!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think the ephemera ones capture your style nicely - I guess I associate them with your lovely art journalling. I know that some of the scrapbookers I read use 'CAS(E)this sketch' as a source of card making ideas. Hoping you enjoy that university trip, both of you!
ReplyDeleteI agree the ephemera ones definitely have your signature on them. I follow a group of card makers. You might enjoy following the Simon Says blog because they feature a wide variety of card styles. Most of the others I follow are pretty CAS--much more my style than yours. (Thanks for the compliment!) Jennifer McGuire also has a great blog that focuses more on techniques. I give away 98% of the cards I make. I have a birthday/anniversary calendar that hangs over my desk and make sure everyone on that list gets a handmade card. I do have a few cards in a file that I made for a challenge. Eventually they'll probably go in the mail as well.
ReplyDeleteI like the stamped cards and of course the ones with your photos. Unfortunately I cannot recommend a blog to you just for card making, but I do like to look at Artistic Outpost every now and then. http://www.artisticoutpost.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI sell my cards on Etsy and fairs, give them away and sometimes send them to someone. Sometimes I use my photographs and make "mixed media cards" or "scrapbook cards" but I really have to be in the mood for that. Etsy is quite a lot of work by the way, but I enjoy doing that.
I'm not much help because I love any and all cards made by my friends, in any style, any way! I don't make enough cards to follow a lot of cardmaking blogs, though I too have a little pile of ones I've made, just waiting for the right opportunity to send.
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip!
I like all your cards in all the different styles. I dip my toe into carding making every now and again but do enjoy it when I do. A couple of years ago, over the year I made lots of different 7 x 5 cards and at Christmas made wallets and gave them as small gifts to the Great Aunts and God mothers. They were delighted with them.
ReplyDeleteI like the variety of styles....but the ephemera ones definately say 'Rinda' to me!!
ReplyDeleteI tend to have periods when I make a lot of cards....and then don't do any for ages...though my favourite are christmas cards.
I give most of my cards to people....especially christmas ones...but do sell a few to family and friends.
Looking forward to meeting up next week.
I have little spurts of card making, I tend to get an idea and make a few. I do send my cards out and I have a stash of about 50. I like making postcards at the moment. I love your stamped and watercolour cards best.
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of cards & styles Rinda! Hope you enjoy your month of cardmaking. I typically make cards as I need them, but also a few to have on hand. I send out all the cards I make eventually. I've also made card sets to give as gifts. When I get a batch of projects back from the LSS store where I'm on the Design Team, I'll have quite a few cards . . . so it'll be time to send some Happy Mail! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to pick a favourite card style - these all look terrific. I have a friend who makes cards and her blog is basically just that but I like yours better.
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