mardi 9 juin 2015

Crafting Artistic Greeting Cards With Class And Identity

By Elaine Guthrie


When we talk about celebrating something, we start thinking about all those awesome things that we can enjoy alongside the people who are close to us. Usually, its associated with foods and fun activities. But aside from these, the giving of presents and other mementos is also important. Giving one has been considered as a show of appreciation, congratulations and thanksgiving.

Choosing a material that you want to give as a present can be difficult. This is true especially if you are not that familiar with the interests of the recipient. But material possessions are not always the best items. Even artistic greeting cards can mean a lot if you make it well.

Creating a personally designed card can be detailed. But if you put your heart into it, its not at all difficult. In fact, its less of a hassle if you consider the time and money you will save since there is no need for any wrappers and deliveries. Its fully yours to create. And here are some of the things that you will have to think about.

Think of a good concept. This is where it all starts. Its here when you think about what would be the general appeal of the card. How will it look like. What are the specific designs that you want to include. Without a concept, you will not have a direction about the thing that you are thinking.

Materials. This should come in easy as soon as you have created a concept. Now that you have an idea on how it looks, you can already start listing down the specifics of the things that you will use to bring that design to life. You do not even have to buy everything. If you have things in your possession that can be used, then use it.

Add identity but consider the nature of the event. One thing thats great about cards is the personality that you can add on it. Its your craft. But of course, as you go on applying your creativity, do not forget to think of the occasion. Surely, you will have a different idea when you give something for a graduate or for a birthday celebrant.

Check samples online. Not all of us are born creatives. There are times when we need to see something first in order to get our minds stimulated to create our own. The online arena is a very good avenue for this. You can check out photos of creative cards online and see if any idea comes to mind. You do not have to copy everything. But you can incorporate bits of some interesting picks.

Consider other inclusions. When we say cards, we often associate it to heartfelt messages to the person who we want to give it to. The thing is, you do not have to focus on text alone. You can include photos, stickers and all other inclusions that you think is relevant to what you are trying to convey.

But while buying a ready made item can be considered as easy, since you do not have to spend time making something, it can also be less personal. If you want a good looking gift with a sense of personality, then a greeting card will do. Of course, you have the choice to pair it up with an item.




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