Cardmaking Basics: A Free Course for Beginners
If you're looking to start card making but not really sure what you need to begin, you're in the right place. By the end of this mini-course, you'll know all that's required to make your first 3 cards. And the best part? You'll do it all from home in your best stretchy pants!
About Me
I'm Simone and I'd been cardmaking for almost 20 years when I realised that not only was it was my 'happy place', but it was also instrumental in creating a life I loved. At a time when I was feeling a little 'lost' and looking for direction, I felt myself drawn to taking my cardmaking more seriously. I did this crazy thing and opened an Etsy Store to sell my handmade cards and joined Stampin' Up! to share my craft. After attempting to balance these with a 5 day/week job, I quit my 'paid' job to follow my passion for cardmaking and I welcome you to join me!
About You
- You miss being creative and are ready to start a new hobby. Card making looks like fun. (Congrats, this is the first step.)
- You'd be happy to join a group of others, but getting out of the house to get there just doesn't work for you. (I've got you covered with a Private Facebook group of supportive and passionate card-makers.)
- You would love to be creative, but somewhere along the way you started to believe you aren't 'arty'. (Yep, that's exactly how I felt right before I opened my Etsy shop that has since made 360 sales and received 95 five star reviews so far!)
- Getting out to the craft shop can be challenging and even if you could, you wouldn't know where to start.
- You'd really love to be doing something that is 'just for you' and you would love to be creative. Besides, snail mail is awesome, right?
Your Invitation
Join me on a journey into the world of cardmaking where creativity knows no limits! This course is designed especially for you, the beginner card-maker. I keep things super simple to start with and if you'd like to continue, join me for more lessons where you will transform your cards from simple to stunning. My goal is to inspire you, boost your creativity, and provide a relaxing and enjoyable crafting experience. Not only will you learn a new skill, but you’ll also experience the mental health benefits that come with engaging in creative crafts.
What You'll Learn
- Basic Techniques: Discover the foundational skills of cardmaking, including cutting, folding, and layering.
- Tools and Materials: Get familiar with the essential tools and materials used in cardmaking, such as cardstock, stamps, inks and adhesives.
- Option to continue learning with me to explore advanced techniques such as heat embossing, dry embossing, die-cutting, colouring techniques and so much more!
FAQs
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I have designed this course to start at the very beginning so you don't need anything yet. I'll give you a list of basic tools and supplies that you will need to make your first 3 cards. You might find you have some of the items already. Once you've watched the videos you'll know exactly what to buy if you don't already have them.
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They say 'The best things in life are free' right? I have a passion for all things cardmaking and want to share it with you. I always thought I'd be a teacher, now I can be!
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Yes, absolutely! But once you have taken this course, you may find that you have lots of what you need already. If you are needing more items you can purchase them through my online store, just contact me if you are having trouble and I can help you with that too.
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Yes! You will have a range of ways to keep in touch with me and I'll be covering these at the end of the course.
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I'm an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator so I use only Stampin' Up! tools and materials. I discovered Stampin' Up! by chance early in my card making career and was so amazed by the quality that I haven't used anything else since.
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Absolutely not! You are welcome to take what you learn from me and purchase and use any supplies that you want to use. No hard feelings, I promise.
Cardmaking for Mental Health
Cardmaking is more than just a hobby; it’s also an effective tool in relieving stress, boosting creativity, improving focus and patience, allowing mindfulness and relaxation all whilst enjoying a sense of achievement. Why not get started now?
Contact Me
I'd love to hear from you! Please contact me using this form for any questions or comments.
Disclaimer
The contents of this website are the sole responsibility of myself, Simone Collins, as an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and is not endorsed by the Stampin' Up! ® Company.
Since I use only Stampin' Up! Products, all photos containing stamped images on this page are copyright Stampin' Up! ®