How to make a DIY scrapbook card?

A postcard is an indispensable complement to any gift. In childhood, each person created special crafts for his family and friends, using the most common material. At the same time, the congratulatory applique seemed a real masterpiece. Today, once exclusively children's art has become widely used by artists and needlewomen. Volumetric greeting cards made up of several elements will be an ideal component of even a small souvenir. The recipient of the gift will appreciate the decorative component of the application, realizing that it is not purchased in the store, but is made independently.

Scrapbooking is a type of needlework that allows you to design books, cards, photo albums and many other items. The literal translation of the word means "scrapbook."

The main task of scrapbooking is to provide information through a visual picture. In simple words, the author of the application can tell in a small sheet format about the highlights of the whole day and even a week.

Initially, the scrapbooking technique was used to decorate photo albums.

To create three-dimensional cards, especially for a novice master, you need to get a small list of materials.

• Mat for cutting. As an alternative, a piece of thick linoleum is used.
• Glue. It will require several types - PVA, clerical, glue stick, "Moment".
• Cardboard or paper.
• Color set pens.
• Satin tapes.
• Decorative accessories.
• Stamps, brads, chipboards.

The list should be clarified with respect to some materials. Cardboard is purchased in specialized boutiques. For some works, sheets with a special pattern are selected. A distinctive feature of such cardboard is strength and elasticity, as well as long-term preservation of appearance. If you can’t find the right color for the cardboard, you will have to resort to computer technology. In the program you need to select the necessary shade and print it on a snow-white sheet.

Scrapbooking paper is sold in sets. It can be monophonic or with overflows of different tones. This variety allows you to create an unusual decor of any composition.

Beginners in scrapbooking will probably be interested in what brads, chipboards and dies are.. Brads is a special element of decor, reminiscent of carnations in shape. With it, images made of paper, as well as fabric parts, are fixed. Chipboards are voluminous forms of decor used to convey the meaning and mood of a decorated page. Stamps are decoration elements with an ink effect used in creating images, inscriptions and portraits.

To work in the scrapbooking technique, a huge variety of tools is used, from hole punching machines to sewing machines. Novice masters are invited to acquire a standard set of stationery, gradually supplementing it with various elements.

• Scissors. It is best to purchase curly in several variations.
• Double sided tape. Used for fixing photographs or decorative elements of large sizes.
• Hole puncher. Border models of small sizes are used much more often.
• Stationery knife. Having adapted to the work, it is replaced by specialized cutters.
• Rubber stamps. Alternatively, you can use a silicone element with a stamp insert. Novice masters do not want to purchase them in large quantities.
• Rulers. To create compositions using the scrapbooking technique, exclusively metal samples should be used.

Each person has an individual creative style. It can be traced in any decorating work, from the paper chosen for the job to the decoration. Over time, addictions and tastes of a person change, the same applies to creative directions. But no matter what changes occur, each individual style will reflect the individual traits of the master.

A novice specialist needs to become familiar with the basic styles of scrapbooking techniques.

Style speaks of old-fashioned things and scenery. Each individual piece of jewelry should have an imprint of the past. As a decoration, things that belonged to great-grandmothers are used, for example, shabby lace, an outdated musical notebook, antique paper for letters, envelopes, newspaper clippings and much more. When making a vintage composition, the hobbies and interests of the gift recipient are specified. For example, musical themes are selected for musical nature, postcards for artists are decorated with an easel, brushes and pencils. The color palette of the vintage style is very muted, does not differ in bright shades. Most often, crafts are performed in pastel colors, beige or coffee.

In the name of the style, there is a direct allusion to family values ​​and ancestors.The difference between vintage and heritage is the special preparation of photographs. For vintage, modern photographs are aged by computer processing, and heritage style requires the use of original images from the past. Not every master can get the most out of a heritage-style postcard with old images. The way out of the situation is the use of computer technology. The color palette is quite restrained.

Pretty sensual, gentle, naive style. Like vintage, it is distinguished by pseudo-antique, although scuff is applied only along the edges of the composition and decorative elements. The primary colors of the style are muted and smoky. As a basis, paper with floral print is used. Beads, small ornaments with platinum elements, and old lace are used for decoration.

According to its performance, it is considered classic and is most often used by novice scrapers. Its main feature is a huge number of decorative ornaments.

When creating it, a lot of images and a minimum number of decorations are used. Plain paper for the background, not distinguished by brightness and color. The image chosen for the decoration should be decorated with a curly frame.

To create such crafts, you need to familiarize yourself with fashion and design decisions of the 60-70s. Particular attention should be paid to polka dot patterns and a cage. When decorating, the emphasis is on the significant things of those years, for example, on sketches of dresses, headbands with bows, hats. If you want to use a photograph, you should choose an image captured on a polaroid. In general, retrostyle requires the use of any elements that have survived to this day. By the way, to create Easter cards and decorations, most often masters resort to this style.

This style implies maximum creativity and complete freedom of imagination of the master. Quite often, hand-drawn images are used in creating applications. The basics of crafts often have unusual shapes. The creativity of free style is expressed in every single detail of the craft. It is important to note that the freestyle style has no color restrictions and involves the use of any variety of palettes.

The literal translation is “mixed media”. This style is most often used by professionals, as it is considered the most difficult to perform. Most often, such crafts resemble voluminous masterpieces of famous artists. A distinctive feature of the style is freedom of expression. There are no restrictions in materials and color palette. The basis of crafts often uses thick paper or cardboard.

Vintage differs from all the familiar style in brightness, multicolor and saturation. At the same time, scraps and the presence of aged elements are present in the crafts.

Before you start creating crafts in scrapbooking techniques, each person needs to familiarize themselves with the simple tips of experienced craftsmen to create unusually beautiful composition and not to make mistakes.

• In each craft, you need to identify and highlight the main emphasis, which is the meaning of the composition. Sketches of three elements are allowed on one sheet. For postcards, this is text, frame and decor.
• Do not overload the craft a huge number of decorative elements. It is best to use a few large and a couple of small beads, correctly placing them in the form of the composition.
• Care must be taken when selecting material. and make harmonious combinations of colors and decor sizes that resonate with each other.
• All elements of the composition, laid out on the sides of the crafts, must be balanced. Otherwise, the card will be unstable.
• For beginners, it’s best to create a pencil sketch. and starting from it, place prepared elements of the composition.

Cards made by yourself can be made in the classic version or using a non-standard approach. The main form of execution of the craft is a square or rectangle. Making round and diamond-shaped bases is not always convenient, and the composition itself then turns out to be crumpled.

Greeting card design depends on the holiday and gift. For wedding greetings, the classic version with a square or rectangular base is suitable. The composition of the card is step by step decorated with lace and a light cloth so as not to clutter up the craft.

Postcards for children use cartoon characters and characters from famous fairy tales. For little girls, it is appropriate to supplement the gift arrangement with bows, flowers or a bright pattern.

If the card is intended for a man in years, you should resort to the use of strict elements and a muted color palette. It is important to exclude lace and flowers. The congratulatory composition made in the form of a jacket or tie will look very original.

Vintage handmade postcards are most often presented to colleagues and boss.

There are a lot of ideas for creating a postcard using the scrapbooking technique, the main thing is to connect imagination and turn the idea into reality. But it may seem that making the composition is rather difficult, in fact this work is quite simple.

A wedding is a celebration for two people who are starting to build a life together. Therefore, most gifts have a household purpose. And how pleasant it will be for the newlyweds to receive an exclusive postcard made at home! After decades, looking at the composition, the couple will return on the day of the wedding celebration.

When creating a wedding card, you can use the minimum amount of material and decor.

• First you need to prepare the foundation. In this case, it is proposed to use a square shape.
• On a cardboard of a darker color, a square is cut out with a smaller size of the main part of the card. Lace is cut out at the corners, after which it is glued over the base so that the openwork corners stand out against the general background.
• On thicker paper of a darker color, a heart with a border is cut out. Edges can be made with patterns. An image of the bride and groom is created on the right side of the heart. You can use a pen or a gold marker. The workpiece is glued to the surface of the openwork square using double-sided tape.
• A form for an inscription decorated with an original pattern is cut out of cardboard. A congratulatory text is immediately applied. After the ink has dried, the inscription is fixed on the surface of the postcard with adhesive tape.
• After placing the basic elements, you can proceed to the scenery. In this case, the use of a flower made of several petals decorated with golden veins is proposed. The inner border of the heart is decorated with rhinestones.

Christmas is a family holiday.And who, if not relatives and friends, will appreciate crafts made by yourself? In this case, we consider the simplest way to create a Christmas card, in which Feels modern and warm holiday.

• For the main background is used white cardboard.
• Adhesive over the base red colored paper with drawn cells and a pre-made figured pattern on the side.
• Will serve as a decor images with symbols of winter and christmas. In this case, it is proposed to use a picture cut from a gift bag. The decor is fixed in the center of the card with double-sided tape.
• In the center of the main image is laid holiday ribbon.
• Over the tape glued tree.
• Additional decorative elements will be circles with different images glued on the curly side of a red background.

Preparation for Valentine's Day most often begins a few weeks before the holiday. Lovers, wanting to give their soulmate a special gift, think about making a greeting card with their own hands. The presented option most vividly combines the tenderness and beauty of the senses.

• Cardboard is used as the main background.imitating a lined cell.
• Textured paper with visible pimples is glued to its surface. For additional fixation and beauty of the craft, it is proposed to flash paper and cardboard with an ordinary thread and a needle. So the card will get a soft frame.
• Closer to the left side of the composition, the thread sticks, one half of which will be short, and the other half will be long. After the glue dries, they are tied into a bow. A short string hangs chaotically down, and the second is wavedly laid to the right side of the card.
• The right side of the composition is decorated with a heart on a stick. A toothpick will work for a wand, and the heart itself is proposed to be cut out of paper with a checkered pattern. At the junction of the toothpicks and the heart, stick a tape or rhinestones.
• Flags are glued on a double-sided tape along a long lace Carved from thick cardboard. It is not necessary to make them smooth, even slightly distorted. Colored flags of the conceived word, cut from the magazine, are glued on top of the flags. It is important to note that the number of flags should correspond to the number of letters and characters.

Mom is a person who deserves constant attention. To give her a gift, do not look for a reason. They love to receive gifts made by the hands of their children, even if the child is over 30 years old. In this case, a composition resembling a children's illustration is considered.

• Decorative cardboard is taken as a basis with a pastel color pattern.
• The main element of the decor is the image of a bunny, which sticks closer to the right side of the composition.
• On the left side is a bouquet of flowers. Initially, it is fixed with glue on cardboard. On top is the assembled openwork napkin, attached with an adhesive composition. The bouquet is decorated with a ribbon bow.
• An oval elongated inscription is prepared with the name of the recipient. In this case, a clipping from the magazine is used. As an edging, an additional oval of a larger size is used, which is glued below the inscription. The finished plate is fixed on the card using double-sided tape.

Scrapbooking is a work of extraordinary beauty. The first compositions of a novice scraper are not difficult, but having gained creative experience, they begin to create masterpieces.

In this case, a postcard option using natural materials is proposed. The flowers are dried correctly, so that they feel life. A kind of brickwork made of wood.

On the example of the presented composition, you can come up with an individual sketch of artificial flowers. Beads of different sizes, white mesh and paper butterflies were used as decorative elements. Such a design can be used in postcards for a woman’s birthday and for mother’s day.

The proposed card options are considered highly relevant for congratulating young parents. Having spent a minimum of material and a little time for work, you will get a gorgeous postcard that resembles a magical day of the birth of a new life.

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