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Making the perfect card might sound a little intimidating but with a few hints, the right tools and a bit of practice you'll be able to create a masterpiece in no time. the tools Adhesive | I recommend having double-sided tape and a paste stick on hand. Both work nicely on paper without causing wrinkling and bubbling. The good old-fashioned white stuff you used in kindergarten might come into play depending on your materials, but you'll want to use it very sparingly and never to secure paper. Decorative paper | Get your hands on some pretty paper. The scrapbooking aisle of a Target or craft store will offer a good selection; in bigger cities, you might also have access to specialty paper stores, which stock an even more exciting range of options (like Paper Source, which has shops scattered around the country). For those operating on a shoestring budget, scour for scraps of cool paper in old magazines that you have lying around, or make use of leftover gift-wrap. Wherever you snag your materials, as you choose papers, think about what patterns and colors might look nice together as well as the overall style you are trying to achieve. Is this card going to your boyfriend? If so, you'll probably want to skip the frills and pastels in favor of simple patterns in more traditionally masculine colors, like reds and maroons. If you're making something for your mom, on the other hand, peach and pink shades might be perfectly appropriate. ---------------------------> lounge . nourish . host . laze . home . |