Wednesday, 10 June 2015

Crafting Artistic Greeting Cards With Class And Identity

By Elaine Guthrie


When we talk about celebrating something, we start thinking about all those awesome things that we can enjoy alongside the people who are close to us. Usually, its associated with foods and fun activities. But aside from these, the giving of presents and other mementos is also important. Giving one has been considered as a show of appreciation, congratulations and thanksgiving.

Giving of gifts can be considered as a tradition. And if you are the one who is giving something, then finding an item that will fit the preference of the person is only appropriate. Easier said than done. Its never easy to find the best gift especially if you do not know the likes and dislikes of the receiver. This kind of situation is where artistic greeting cards are called for.

Creating a personally designed card can be detailed. But if you put your heart into it, its not at all difficult. In fact, its less of a hassle if you consider the time and money you will save since there is no need for any wrappers and deliveries. Its fully yours to create. And here are some of the things that you will have to think about.

Conceptualize about the design. Since your creativitys the driving force in making this, its important that you get things into perspective. You can write or draw your ideas, whichever is more convenient. Ideas not written down can be lost. Plus, you will never know when a good one comes your way so you better be ready to write them down. Think of how you would like the card to appear. Be as specific as you want.

Materials. This should come in easy as soon as you have created a concept. Now that you have an idea on how it looks, you can already start listing down the specifics of the things that you will use to bring that design to life. You do not even have to buy everything. If you have things in your possession that can be used, then use it.

Think about the event. When you start designing, its a safe choice to always think about what the event is all about. Designing your card that will fit the celebration will be most appropriate. Also, it opens more opportunities to add more design that is directly relevant to the occasion.

Check samples online. Not all of us are born creatives. There are times when we need to see something first in order to get our minds stimulated to create our own. The online arena is a very good avenue for this. You can check out photos of creative cards online and see if any idea comes to mind. You do not have to copy everything. But you can incorporate bits of some interesting picks.

Other items to include. Aside from the message that you will be writing on the page, you might also be interested to include photos, stickers and all other items that will prove to be relevant to the celebrant. Take time to make a list of this as well.

But while buying a ready made item can be considered as easy, since you do not have to spend time making something, it can also be less personal. If you want a good looking gift with a sense of personality, then a greeting card will do. Of course, you have the choice to pair it up with an item.




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