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  • 23-11-2009 12:14am
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    KatieEgg
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭


    Just wondering if anyone else out there makes handmade cards?
    I started to do it to fill my days when I couldn't find a job, then got to the stage where I sold to friends & family & now I have my cards sold at three different shops :)
    I buy alot of my bits on ebay for cheapness sake, but often pop into the Art&Hobby shop too if they have something I simply MUST have!
    I thought it might be fun to discuss card ideas, shapes, themes, etc here, maybe post a couple pics of your work?

    ~Katie
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    Lollie22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭Lollie22


    Hi Katie,

    Cardmaking & Scrapbooking is HUGE in Ireland. There are many online stores that are fab www.craftyangels.ie is one of them.

    There is also a Craft Weekend Event being held in Co Laios on the 5th & 6th of February.

    Check www.crafts4u-event.blogspot.com for more details

    Hugs
    Laura


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    behere3
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭behere3


    I would love to talk to you about making cards. I sell to my family and friends as well. I go to the art and hobby shop and inspring ideas. I have got stuff and ebay as well as belfast


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    Lollie22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭Lollie22


    You can mail me anytime, its (take to pm - no private emails in posts please!)


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    KatieEgg
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭KatieEgg


    Thanks guys :)
    Anyone got any pics of their cards? :)


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    Lollie22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭Lollie22


    Hi Katie,

    If you have a look here there is pictures.

    Hugs
    Laura


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    Crafty-Chel
    Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭Crafty-Chel


    easycraft.com its a thiland company but i just to buy from them all the time, very cheap and good quaility... i used to spend a fortune crafting, its soo addictive, lost all my stuff in a fire and dont have the space to do it now (in a mobile home) cant wait to get stuck into it again, sold lots to friends and family, i used to peronalise the cards with names ect... its the most relaxing and rewarding hobby ever...


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    boxercreations
    Registered Users Posts: 192 ✭✭boxercreations


    I love making cards - just don't get enough time to them as much as I would like - you can see some HERE http://www.boxercreations.blogspot.com
    do you have a gallery?:)


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    KatieEgg
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭KatieEgg


    Eeep, feeling inadequate all of a sudden here! My stuff isn't haf as nice as some!
    *Hides in shame*

    ~Katie


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    Reef
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭Reef


    Hi Katie, Cork art supplies have an online card making and scrapbooking stop: www.cardznscrapz.com - wide range of products at very good prices. Good luck with it all :D


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    KatieEgg
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭KatieEgg


    Thanks, will add t the list :)


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    #12
    Cadyboo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,302 ✭✭✭Cadyboo


    boxercreations wrote: »
    I love making cards - just don't get enough time to them as much as I would like - you can see some HERE http://www.boxercreations.blogspot.com
    do you have a gallery?:)

    Hi having just looked at your blog I must say your cards are fantastic. I make a few myself nothing in your league though. I was wondering if you tell me where you got the ' card craft folding board' from, Id really like to get one, thanks.


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    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    KatieEgg I've just popped in here and saw what you started!! I find it terrifying when I see what gorgeous things other crafters make.

    I buy most stuff on Ebay but if I can pick something up quickly in Inspiring Ideas, or Art n Hobby then I use them. I also buy from An Siopa Bui in Galway. Very helpful crafters there. If you buy anything heavy from Easycraft the postage from Thailand is high but might be worth it for the cheap prices.

    Also, www.madaboutcards.co.uk have lots of special offers so check them out. Or just Google whatever it is you want and you will find tons of sites that way. My best advice.....start, or join a cardmaking group. Good luck.


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    snorlax
    Registered Users Posts: 4,381 ✭✭✭snorlax


    I make some formy friends/ family at christmas.. the main problem is finding the time to do it when I work fulltime :( i do mainly wildlife themed cards.


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    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    Hi snorlax. I'm curious, how do you make your cards, are they painted, or photographed?


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    irishcailin
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭irishcailin


    Hi Katie

    Yeah, I've started making cards recently although for years I loved doing things like that.

    I do head for the art & hobby shop in drogheda myself, some really nice things although you can go over board.

    So, if you'd like to natter about card making send me a reply

    Sinead


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    Annierose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭Annierose


    Hi Sinead/Katie,

    I'm also in Drogheda and love cardmaking and scrapbooking. If you're interested in getting a crafting/cardmaking group together send me a pm. There's nowhere locally to get together with crafters so it'd be great to get something up and runnng.

    Annamarie


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    Lillylilly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 446 ✭✭Lillylilly


    Hiya ladies,

    I'm in Balbriggan and would be interested in attending a card making group if one was to be organised in Drogheda. I've recently gotten into it and am pretty much obsessed at this point- looking for inspiration anywhere I can get it :)


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    KatieEgg
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭KatieEgg


    Absolutely! I think a group in the area would be a fantastic idea!
    Maybe we ought to make an announcement on the Louth forum? See if we can't find a few more crafters?

    (PS, I know I'm awful at answering threads here, I ahven't internet in my gaff anymore so just nip down to the internet cafe when I can)

    ~Katie


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    Tiriel
    Registered Users Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭Tiriel


    Just a suggestion - create a blog where you can upload pics of what you have done - the Dublin Sketchers is run that way and it's great as everyone can contribute their work and people can comment/discuss. Also, gumtree is great for letting people know about a group! Check out the DublinSketchers blog if you like for ideas!


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    sabrina bowden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭sabrina bowden


    hi i also began card making as a hobby to fill my days but now am trying to turn it into a business would love to hear from you

    SNIP


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    Tiriel
    Registered Users Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭Tiriel


    Contact via PM - no email or personal contact details in thread please!


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    briscotti
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭briscotti


    Aw yay! Some deadly work up here!! Nice seeing other peoples stuff :)

    I print some cards with various methods, have so far tried silkscreening, stamping,cutting and lino print so far, and I was fairly happy with the results! I find it really enjoyable.. I did find it hard to buy small sized cards and envelopes in Ireland though so I had to go to Ebay. Just saw the link to a supplier on this thread so am going to check that out now! Thanks.

    Ps. Snorlax, would love to see some of yours!


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    #24
    cardartkilcoole
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭cardartkilcoole


    Hi Everyone
    There is a Card Making all day workshop coming up on Saturday the 12th of March 2011 in the Parkview Hotel Newtown Mount Kennedy Co Wicklow. You can find full details Here http://cardarteventskilcoole.blogspot.com/


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    #25
    John Mason
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    i make all my own cards - was wondering about selling them at craft markets but is there much demand?

    also i havent got a clue about where to start selling them?


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    #26
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    Hi Irishbird. I've tried selling cards and calendars at boot sales, craft fairs, fundraisers etc, and although people and friends really wanted them they kept trying to beat me down on price. I was charging €2.50 - €3.00 which although didn't pay me for my time, would have covered the materials. All the embellishments, ribbons, etc., were bought new, nothing was recycled from old cards, but they still wanted bargain basement prices. I hope your experience is better than mine, I was disappointed that so many don't value handmade items. Even friends who knit or crochet said the same - the UK and USA do value handmade and some folk here on boards.ie have suggested Ebay or Etsy type sites to sell your crafts. Hope you do well.


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    TreasureBin
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭TreasureBin


    Yep, like JellyBaby says, it's hard to get a good price for the cards. I think part of the problem is that so many people now make cards themselves, and a lot of them sell for charity and only ask for 1 or 2 Euro per card as they're not concerned about making a profit.
    Even getting enough to cover the cost of materials is difficult!
    You might be able to charge more for special occasions such as Christening, weddings, etc. where the card is likely to be kept as a memento of the day.
    But above all, you need to love what you're doing. :D

    Best of luck.


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    #28
    bubso14
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭bubso14


    Hi all,

    I would love to start up card making as a hobby but I havent a clue where to start. I know there are loads of cool things available on craft websites, ebay etc.
    I was just wondering, can anyone give me the basics i need to kick off this hobby, what are the essential things i would need?

    Thx!


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    TreasureBin
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭TreasureBin


    bubso14 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I would love to start up card making as a hobby but I havent a clue where to start. I know there are loads of cool things available on craft websites, ebay etc.
    I was just wondering, can anyone give me the basics i need to kick off this hobby, what are the essential things i would need?

    Thx!

    Hi bubso

    The absolute essentials would be something to cut your card and something to stick it! So that could be scissors or craft knife or paper trimmer (guillotine). Double-sided tape is the best overall adhesive because liquid glue would soak into your card and wrinkle it (unless you use a very thick glue) and Pritt stick doesn't always work on very glossy or glittery card. But you will probably need a couple of different kinds of glue for different jobs. For example, a glue pen is great for adding a delicate hint of glitter around the edges of things.

    After that, it really depends on your taste (simple, embellished, etc) and how much time you want to spend on your cards. Are you interested in rubber stamping, for example, or would you like to use CDs to print out designs? Do you want to do 3d effects, in which case you'll need silicone glue or foam pads.

    There are various tools for helping score your card evenly (makes the folds neater) and you might need a good ruler and pencil for marking out more intricate shapes. If you're using a craft knife to cut, get a ruler with a metal edge so that the knife doesn't cut through the ruler! You can also get the score tools and cutting tools that do wavy lines or different shapes.
    There's all kinds of pens and markers, ready-made embellishments or paper punches to make your own, and on and on!

    You might like to start with a kit that includes cards & envelopes, embellishments and instructions, as that will give you a feel for different techniques.

    Best of luck
    TB


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    #30
    bubso14
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭bubso14


    Thanks a mill TB! Ordered a load of things on ebay! Cant wait to get started!


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    #31
    looksee
    Registered Users Posts: 28,106 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    If you are in Tramore in County Waterford any time, Cahills (halfway up the Main Street hill) do a good range of embellishments and trims at very good prices.


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