Create GREETING CARDS from ribbons, labels, gift wrap & more

Name: Create GREETING CARDS from ribbons, labels, gift wrap & more
Rating: 4.5 (16 reviews)

No artistic talent is required for this course, just the ability to match colours & themes to make personalised cards.

Created byNicola A Blakemore

Last updated 6/2024

English

What you'll learn

Students will learn how to create fabulous 'bespoke' greeting cards.
Students will gain the knowledge to create their own themes.
You will learn how to use up all those saved ribbons.
Cut and repurpose greetings cards and wrapping paper.

Course content

4 sections • 21 lectures • 1h 22m total length

Where to find your downloads, ask questions etc4:06
Please do this lecture, it could save you a lot of time and frustration.

PLEASE NOTE.

1 Each lecture will have a description ( please read ) and either a video or an article as content.

2 After the content there will be a 'resource' such as a PDF or picture where appropriate.

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A few words form Nicola about this course.0:04
Here I tell you a bit more about what you will be doing.

Blank Cards.0:21
Blank Cards.
You don't have to, but you can buy cards with matching envelopes from many on line suppliers such as 'craft creations,' 'Hobbycraft' and ebay and amazon. You may also have a good discount/craft supplier you can visit.
Alternatively, you can make your own with card and even discarded boxes, if you are resourceful you will find plenty of ways. It doesn't even have to be a folding card, make it in a postcard style, though an envelope would be helpful to protect your work.
If you are planning to sell them on, the cellophane packets will keep them clean and make them look very presentable. And don't forget a label so that people know how to get in touch with you.
Fixings2:01
Putting it all together.

A short video to show you some fixings.
Cutting tools.2:12
Cut and tear

Apart from scissors and knifes can buy scissors which will give you a decorative edge, these can be fun for deckle or zigzag. Also tearing paper can give you an interesting edge.

NB Never use fabric shears

Let's look at a few examples.5:58
Let's look at a few examples.
In this video I show you a few examples of the cards I have made before we go and look at some particular themes.
The themes which follow are subjects which I and the people I send cards to are interested in. I have not included sport ( which is a good subject as a card for a man) but one you have done the lectures you will have plenty of ideas to create your own themes.
RESOURCE

Photo of the cards.
Gardening and nature.7:29
Gardening.

This is a popular pastime so will please a lot of people. You can also include any nature subjects such as butterflies or even pressed flowers if you wish.
My source materials come from received cards, calendars, wrapping paper, magazine cuttings, and anything else which firs in with the theme.

RESOURCES

Photo of the finished card.
Food and drink.7:29
Food and drink.

A great subject which you can have a bit of fun with.
Be imaginative and personalise it for the person you are giving it to. Maybe they are a wine connoisseur, or are into organic food, a 'chocoholic' or are mad about cheese, you'll be surprised at what you can use. Labels from packages, sweet wrappers and magazine cuttings.

RESOURCES

Photo of the finished card.
Trains, planes and travel.6:34
Trains, planes and travel.
Another variable subject and also one which you can fine tune for a man.

RESOURCES

Photo of the finished card.
Music.7:24
Music.

Whether this be listening to it or participating in it, this will please many people and when you have gathered your resources you can create a wide range of cards with different twists.
In this lecture I also suggest how you can add more interest my having an embellishment which hangs from a piece of ribbon.

RESOURCES

Photo of the finished card.
Sewing and crafting.3:37
Sewing and crafting.

Mainly one for the ladies, but you never know. Look at magazines and online for an inspiration, If you are sewer or crafter yourself, you may even have labels or bits of fabric or yarn that you can include.

RESOURCES

Photo of the finished card.
Cats or any other creatures7:07
Cats.
Maybe you prefer dogs, rabbits or horses, it doesn't matter as this lecture will give you a few ideas which you can use for the subject of your choice.
RESOURCES

Photo of the finished card.
Christmas snowflake with stencil and glitter.4:54
Just an ideas for something a bit glittery. Copy this or use it as inspiration for another design.
Use sealing wax.5:13
Add another dimension to your cards with sealing wax.
The box of assorted waxes and the burner cam from Amazon.
Making mini envelopes, pockets tags and more.2:17
Make a folded pocket by using the torn pages from an old book.
Ink and tool used from Amazon.
Lining Envelopes and labels2:18
Selling you cards.

If you start selling your cards, lining the inside of the envelope can really raise the overall standard and enable you to charge more. It isn't difficult and can use up a variety of scraps and unwanted wrapping paper.
Using old print, maps, stamps and more.3:43
You might be amazed at the things you already have which you can use as inspiration and as a materials source.
Quotations and jokes0:12
Puns - a play on words.
Think about searching out your own jokes of phrases that you can use , especially if it is liked to the pictorial subject.
RESOURCE
I have found this site very useful if I am looking for a quotation
http://www.quotegarden.com/

TAKE OWNERSHIP of you creations3:24
Some suggestions to give your creations all the credit they deserve.

You may now that you can cut up some less successful paintings, recycles wrapping paper, ribbons and stamps and added bought bits of card and embellishments.

BUT the recipient doesn't know that and will only be super impressed by your creativity, so always sign you work in some way.

Here are some suggestions to help you.
NEW Bonus lecture - put yourmarker on my world map of students.1:01
Extra resources from me to you as advised by the clever people at Udemy.

Enjoy your painting, thanks Nicola
Take what you have learnt to another level and create a junk journal.5:28
Take what you have learnt in this course and start creating your own journals.

Requirements

Students will need a selection of paper and other items as listed below.
Some used or new wrapping paper, used stamps, old books, magazines, sheet music and maps
Embellishments such as feathers, thin buttons, gift labels and ribbons
packing paper can often be interesting textures.

Description

UPDATED June 2024

An extra lecture added June 2023 - Junk journals you next step.

ALSO

NEW bonus lecture added August 2023

Here are some brilliant ideas to help you see how you can up-cycle, rather than throw away, your cache of used wrapping, greeting cards, paper, stamps, envelopes, feathers, old books, sheet music, magazine cuttings and even some of your watercolor experiments and turn them into fabulous personalised greeting cards for family and friends.

Just for fun, this is a great little course to help you not only recycle paper and other pretty paper products but to encourage you to be creative, to help you occupy your hands and flex your brain by sourcing and arranging cuttings, shapes and colours.

You will be amazed at what you can up-cycle when you start making your own cards, to save money, feed your soul and smile as you see your beautiful creations ready to share.

The course takes you through a creative process of making your cards as you work in themes, colours and look at how to assemble your treasures. See how to use different cutting tools and fixings. Learn how to fold paper to make miniature envelopes and pockets. How to line an envelope with decorative paper and create interesting tags and use stamps for special messages.

Make yourself happy, you know you are worth it. Love Nicola

Who this course is for:

This is for those who want to make personalised greeting cards.
For those who want to up-cycle used wrapping paper, and other paper items.
It is for those who want to be creative with out much outlay.
It is for those who want to find happiness through being creative on a budget.

Create GREETING CARDS from ribbons, labels, gift wrap & more

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 4min

Materials and equipment.3 lectures • 5min

Suggested themes that will get you started.13 lectures • 1hr 4min

Conclusion and finishing touches3 lectures • 10min

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