What you'll learn

You will be able to create book binding cards from start to finish.

You will be able to create gift card envelopes from start to finish.

You will be able to cut, score and layer cards.

You will be able to stamp and color sentiments.

You will be able to die cut shapes to add embellishments to your cards.

You will learn advanced techniques for creating professional looking cards.

Requirements

No previous crafting experience is necessary.

Card making supplies or the curiosity to learn how to use them.

You will need several types of materials including patterned paper, card stock, stamps, alcohol markers, and dies.

Crafters who are interested in mass producing cards to share or to sell.

Description

In this workshop course, you will learn how to cut, layer, stamp and embellish Book Binding Cards. You will use the Festive & Fun Stamp Set, Stylish Shapes Dies, the Joyful Specialty Designer Series Paper, the Joy of Christmas DSP, coordinating cardstock and ink by Stampin’ Up! You will learn how to create a card which has an area for a message and a place to secure a gift card envelope. The cards will have multiple layers and embellishments. You can substitute any of these supplies with items from your craft stash. You can use the skills you acquire in this course to create other cards because the techniques you learn are broadly applicable.If you are a beginner, you will learn new skills and if you are already an advanced card maker, you will learn how to create cards more efficiently and effectively. You will learn skills, tips & tricks for creating Book Binding Cards. You will start by cutting and scoring the cardstock for your card bases. Then you will add additional layers using Basic White and the Designer Series Paper. Then, you will learn to die cut shapes from the dies using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. You will design cards using several patterns of paper, making each card unique. You will learn to stamp your sentiments and images for your cards. You will learn to color with the alcohol blends markers, making your cards stand out. You will add and layer your embellishments to add finishing touches to your cards, making each design unique. You will learn how to create mini envelopes for holding gift cards so that you can experiment with different designs. The skills you learn in this class can be applied to a variety of card making projects. I hope you will share your projects with your classmates and practice what you learn.