The article will tell you in as much detail as possible about scrapbooking and the technique of making greeting cards.

Everyone made cards with their own hands as a child. They were cut out of cardboard, decorated with colored paper, ribbons and painted with felt-tip pens. With age, due to lack of time and inspiration, many left this activity. However, you will agree that it is much more pleasant to give something that is made with love. The person to whom the gift is addressed will also highly appreciate such a postcard.

• Creativity develops in all directions. And one of the most common areas is scrapbooking. This direction includes making crafts from paper, cardboard and wood, and decorating them
• For example, the results of creativity in this direction are handmade photo albums, notebooks and postcards. For those who are just getting acquainted with scrapbooking, you should start with postcards. Firstly, they do not require a lot of material. Secondly, they will allow you to experiment and look for new approaches
• Also, I would like to note that scarpuking is not only a hobby for thousands of people. For some it has turned into quite successful business. After all, goods self made always at the peak of popularity

Making scrapbooking cards

• The first thing you need to do is come up with an idea for a postcard. What holiday is it dedicated to? What kind of person is it made for?
• If nothing comes to mind, look for inspiration in the work of others. You can find thousands of ideas and master classes on the Internet.
• Consider what materials you might need
• From standard materials it is colored paper, cardboard and PVA glue. You can also use ribbons and lace, artificial flowers, beads
• Prepare the base of the card. It shouldn't be soft. Visit a craft store in your city. There is soft colored double-sided cardboard. Sometimes it comes with patterns. This cardboard would be an excellent base for a postcard.
• If you choose a dark color base, think about how you will write the inscriptions. A blue or black pen will be difficult to see against a dark background. For the area where the wish will be written, cut off a piece of light-colored paper. It doesn't have to be rectangular
• Use templates to cut out clear shapes. This will make it much neater
• Don't be afraid to experiment. Perhaps your postcard will become a masterpiece

Set for scrapbooking cards

For those new to scrapbooking, it is convenient to use a card making kit. It is sold in craft stores and, sometimes, in office supply stores. The sets are themed. For example, dedicated to the New Year, Birthday or March 8th. This set includes:

• Cardboard base. It can be bilateral or unilateral. Usually, a set contains several options for the basics
• Colored paper. It is slightly softer than cardboard and may have patterns or themed designs on it.
• Ribbons and lace
• Half beads that are easy to attach to paper
• Additional elements: wooden figures, flowers, three-dimensional figures, frames and much more

The kit contains everything you need to make your own card. All you need is inspiration, glue and scissors.

Types of postcards scrapbooking

There is no clear classification of postcards, because each artist uses his own imagination and mixes many elements. However, you can divide scrapbooking postcards into several varieties:

• Depending on the shape: square, round, oval, rectangular and curly.
• Flat and voluminous
• Textile (types where fabric is used as much as possible)
• Holiday cards
• Postcards “just because”
• Postcards-books
• Postcards-photo albums

Scrapbooking style templates for cards

If your creative ideas go far beyond the standard scrapbooking kit, use templates.

• Templates for cutting out individual parts

• Background templates

Unusual cards in scrapbooking style

Below are some ideas for inspiration. Absolutely anyone can make such unusual cards with their own hands.

How to make a wedding card in scrapbooking style?

• Browse wedding card ideas online
• A wedding card should be light in color. The background may be slightly darker than the decor. Ideal base colors: pink, peach or coral
• The decor should be airy and delicate, use pearls, beads, lace, fabrics of different factors
• Prepare wedding templates: doves, hearts, rings and figurines of the newlyweds.
• Consider an element of surprise in your card. For example, so that it opens unusually. Or to have some special surprise inside?
• Choose or come up with a touching wish yourself. Write it inside using a beautiful font. You can also print your wish
• Place the card in beautiful envelope. It will preserve small details on the postcard and prevent it from being damaged.

Wedding card ideas:

Video: Wedding card. Master Class

DIY scrapbooking happy birthday card

One of the most joyful holidays is Birthday. If you are tired of giving purchased postcards, show your imagination and make a gift yourself.

• For your birthday, use original card ideas. You can make a card that will hint at the hobby or profession of the birthday person. For example, if a person is interested in sewing, a postcard in the shape of a sewing machine would be appropriate.
• For a birthday party, use bright colors in the decor: red, green, pink and blue
• Think about the age of the birthday person. If it's an anniversary, it's appropriate to decorate it in the form of numbers.
• When making a card, you need to consider who the gift is being given to. For a child, husband or mother, the card can be more personal. But for a boss or colleague, it’s better to make a card with a neutral meaning
• Don't forget about your sincere wishes

Birthday Card Ideas:

Scrapbooking postcard jacket, master class

Postcard in the form of a jacket - original idea for a gift. This could be a postcard for a man on his birthday, February 23rd, or simply as a reminder of some event. Making such a postcard is easy, even a beginner can do it.

Examples of postcards:

Required parts:

Video: Jacket postcard master class

Children's cards in scrapbooking style, master class

Children's cards have their own characteristics in production:

• If you are giving a card for the birth of a baby, be sure to find out his gender
• Accordingly, for a girly card, use pink, beige, cream colors. A card for a boy can be made in blue, blue or light green
• Add decor that symbolizes the birth of a child: a stork, cradle or stroller
• If the card is made for an older child, you can focus on the baby’s hobbies

Examples of postcards:

Video: Children's postcard master class

Scrapbooking: Valentine cards using scrapbooking techniques

Valentine's Day is a holiday on which you want to give a special gift to your loved one. A DIY postcard is the best option.

• Valentine's Day colors: red and deep pink. Even for men on this day it is recommended to make cards in these colors
• Remember the symbol of the holiday - the heart. You can make a card in the shape of a heart, or use appropriate decor
• Write a sincere, or even frank, wish that your soulmate will remember.

Examples of Valentine's cards:

How to make an interesting postcard using scrapbooking technique for March 8

• March 8 is a holiday of spring, International Women's Day. Therefore, the card should be bright and tender at the same time.
• The most optimal colors for a postcard for March 8: red, pink, light green and white
• Make the most of floral decor and floral motifs
• You can make a postcard in an original shape, for example in the form of a basket of flowers

How to make a simple card using scrapbooking technique. Tips and reviews.

• Try not to copy other people's postcards. You can take the idea, but add something of your own
• Start making your card with careful preparation. Accuracy in work is the key to a quality product
• Before gluing decorative elements, lay them out on the surface of the card. Evaluate whether they look harmonious
• Don't make the card too cluttered. Many details will only worsen the overall picture.
• For your first cards, do not use expensive materials. You will need practice to master scrapbooking.
• Combine techniques and learn new things. To make original and unique cards, learn new techniques for working with paper. For example. quilling and origami

Postcards for March 8th DIY scrapbooking

In a few videos below you can see step by step how to make a postcard for March 8th for your loved ones and dear ones.

Video: Delicate postcard for March 8th with your own hands. Scrapbooking

Video: DIY postcard for March 8th – Scrapbooking

Autumn is rich in bright colors. But we don’t always perceive them with joy, because, despite all this autumn beauty, sometimes it can be very cold, especially if the heating has not yet been turned on. And also slush and torrential rains... This is why in the fall the feeling of fatigue, bad mood and, as a result, depression are so exacerbated.

But my Aunt Alla found an excellent cure for autumn blues. These are bright. The source of inspiration for her was autumn leaves, with the help of which she so deftly and skillfully creates unusual cards. Plus, this idea is just what you need for spending time with your kids on cold autumn evenings.

Try it, it’s not difficult at all, but it’s very exciting!

DIY autumn cards

Editorial "So simple!" I have prepared for you 28 amazing ideas for creating homemade postcards with autumn mood. Here's how you can create a festive mood for your loved ones even on the cloudiest day.

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3. To create this card you will need felt blanks in the form of leaves and wood. You can make them yourself or purchase special scrapbooking kits at one of the craft stores.
   
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5. Pumpkin is probably one of the most recognizable and common subjects for autumn illustrations. They are especially relevant before Halloween.

   

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7. Another interesting idea with autumn leaves. You can make these from felt, fabric or colored cardboard.

   

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11. To make such cute pumpkins, you will need designer cardboard and half an hour of free time.

    

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13. Did you know that the art of making cards is handmade called cardmaking? In the West, cardmaking is profitable business, which many small companies specialize in.

    Many of them sell their work via the Internet and online auctions. Other companies sell their products at handmade goods fairs and various holidays.

    

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15. Volumetric elements make the postcard more realistic and interesting. And all you need is some thick double-sided tape to secure all the details of the future gift.
    
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17. I really love watercolor illustrations for their lightness and airiness. To create such a card, you will need a sheet watercolor paper and a set of paints.

    

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19. And this is one of those works that Aunt Alla did. Now this card is kept in my home, creating a cozy place on my desk.

    

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21. Why not get carried away with cardmaking and create a whole collection of postcards! For example, you can use the idea of ​​seasons.

    

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23. And here is one of the stages of creating a handmade postcard. The point is to attach it to white cardboard autumn leaf, and then carefully go over it with a pencil.

    After you remove the leaf itself, an imprint of the leaf will remain on the cardboard, which will look interesting on an autumn card.

    

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27. Here is a delicate and very simple card, decorated with multi-colored glitter leaves. You definitely can’t buy one like this in a store, so it will be especially expensive.

    

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It often happens that you want to do something with your own hands, but you don’t know where to start. That's why I collected these interesting ideas so that you can make the one and only a unique card for a loved one or a distant person who will cheer him up.

Nastya does yoga and loves traveling. Fashion, architecture and everything beautiful - that’s what a girl’s heart strives for! Anastasia is an interior designer and also makes unique floral-themed jewelry. She dreams of living in France, is learning the language and is keenly interested in the culture of this country. He believes that a person needs to learn something new all his life. Anastasia's favorite book is “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert.

Ends last month autumn, everyone has already started preparing for the new year, and I want to show you a master class on creating a postcard without scrap paper. I was inspired to create this card by the autumn maple leaves that my son and I collected back in September.

You are ready? Then let's begin!

To create a postcard we will need:

• watercolor paper
• mask (stencil)
• texture paste
• palette knife
• sprays
• stamp
• ink
• acrylic paint
• raffia
• paper flowers and leaves
• chipboard
• twig with stamens
• acrylic droplets
• blank for postcard

We remove everything that might get dirty from the work surface and place a mat. To prevent droplets of the spray from scattering, place a sheet of A3 paper folded in half on the side of the mat (put it at an angle), and we will spray the spray in this corner. Instead of paper and a mat, you can use a box.

Place a sheet of watercolor paper and start splattering. I took 3 colors: red, orange and yellow.

Let's start creating a three-dimensional background and to do this, use a mask and a palette knife to apply texture paste.

We wait for the texture paste to dry completely and use a stamp and ink to make background prints. To ensure that the print on the paper is not bright, first we stamp once on the draft (do not press on the stamp), and a second time with the same stamp with the remaining ink we stamp on the background paper. The print is slightly noticeable.

Let's start painting the chipboard. I painted mine with white acrylic paint.

After the chipboard has completely dried, glue it to the background paper.

Let's start decorating the card. First we try everything on and then glue it on.

Now we glue our beauty to the base and the card is ready!

Inspiration and happy creativity to everyone!

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Autumn, the most beautiful time of the year! Despite the fact that it is cool and rainy outside, autumn warms us with its colors. Personally, I like to admire this riot of colors of nature: yellow, red, burgundy, brown... they seem to compensate for the lack of sun and warm you mentally...
Standing by the window and looking at all the beauty, I decided to make a warm and colorful card. I hope you enjoy the scrapbooking master class of autumn cards.

To create a scrapbooking master class postcard I used:
- paper;
- breadboard knife;
- self-healing mat;
- ruler;
- glue;
- decorative cutting “twig”;
- decorative leaves of different sizes and different colors;
- decorative flowers of different sizes and different colors;
- hole-punching “butterfly”;
- silicone stamp;
- stamp pads of different colors.

1. I chose the paper for a very long time and carefully, I wanted it to correspond to autumn. After I selected the paper, I cut out the blanks to the sizes I needed.

2. Then I tinted the edges of the paper: on the yellow paper I tinted the edges with white, and on the colored background I tinted the edges with orange. I left it to dry so that the paint wouldn’t smudge when gluing it on.

3. When the paint had dried, I carefully glued the paper on top of each other and began to design the card. First I glued on a decorative twig, then I started gluing on the leaves.

4. Then I started gluing the flowers. The legs (wire) need to be cut so that the flower sticks well to the paper and then does not fall off.

5. The postcard is almost ready! All that remains is to put the inscription with a silicone stamp and glue the butterfly. I colored the “butterfly” cutout with brown and orange paint, folded the wings a little - our butterfly is ready!
Here is the result:

6. I hope that I managed to convey all the warmth and beauty of autumn! My scrapbooking master class of postcards “Autumn” is inspired by golden autumn.

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