Birthday cards using scrapbooking technique: original ideas and subtleties of manufacturing

Scrapbooking is a type of creativity, the purpose of which is to create various items (cards, boxes, notebooks, books) with your own hands. The term "scrapbooking" comes from a combination of the British words scrab (cutting) and book (book).

The very first collection in a similar style was created in 1598. Around this period in the UK it became fashionable to save poems. And in Russia at the same time began to publish handwritten albums and books. Today, this creative process began to get the appearance in the XIX century, and the term began to be used in the 1830s. Later, homemade photos began to be added to cuts from magazines, poems, and curls. The pages of the album lined up a complete chronicle of the family with all the bright moments captured in the pictures, supplemented by memoirs.

One of the earliest things in scrapbooking was greeting cards. In a sense, the postcards created then were the impetus for the release of this art outside the album. And the motifs and look that postcards had when this style was just in its infancy became an inspiration for the craftswomen today. Besides, using the scrapbooking technique, many of the most common little things are created: a notebook (it will be a great birthday present), a photo album, an album for drawing, boxes or a tea house.

It is worth noting some features of this technique.

• It can not be attributed to inexpensive hobbies. Both materials and devices cost quite a lot.
• There are specialized materials, the use of which can ensure safety for a long time.They do not crumble over time, preserve the brightness of colors, and do not deteriorate when interacting with chemical compositions (for example, in the case of photographs).
• Passion for this type of creativity will require a separate workplace and place for storing materials.
• Creating items in this technique is quite painstaking and takes a lot of time.

So, what can be required to create such a small pleasant trifle as a greeting card?

1. Cardboard. Strong enough not to get wet from glue.
2. Stationery knife and scissors.
3. Soft sandpaper. To begin with, it can be changed to a nail file.
4. Ruler.
5. Stencils.
6. Curly scissors.
7. Glue stick, hot glue or superglue.
8. Something with which you can make holes (stick, needle).
9. Gel pens, colorful pencils.
10. Wire.
11. Sparkles.
12. Thin ribbons, beads, pearls, flowers, bows, stamps, fabric, straws, fabric, tree bark, iron details.

In childhood, we often made postcards as a gift to our families. It was interesting to us and valuable to the person to whom it was intended. In adulthood, few people devote their time to this. Creating scrap cards is a great opportunity to renew the tradition of homemade gifts. Such a postcard will look decent and will please a person.

Variability is another indisputable plus of this idea. Postcards can be round, square, triangular and so on. You will not be limited in ideas: a postcard in the form of a book, photo album, postage stamp, costume or doll.

Here is a general principle for creating such a card.

1. We determine the shape, color and material for decoration. If necessary, then we prescribe the whole process on a separate sheet.
2. We cut out the base for the postcard and all the additional details that we need.
3. We assemble in a single design, let it dry.
4. We give it, we enjoy it.

Well, now more. As an example, for analysis, we take a neutral card with lacing.

The necessary tools are as follows.

1. Very thick cardboard.
2. Scissors, office knife and hole punch.
3. Nail file or sandpaper.
4. Brown or dark green tissue paper.
5. Decorative stamps, metal gears, vintage stylized photograph of a car, image of a balloon and a clock, a small photograph of who it is intended for.
6. The same stamp, the image of the letter, straw, a black square bead, decorative flowers, newspaper clippings with text, canvas, a small image of a compass, an old film, a pen or a print of the seal, 1-2 feathers. And we also need a pre-prepared and cut-to-size sheet of office paper.
7. Thin rope.
8. Lighter.
9. Glue stick.

First of all, let's determine the scale of the postcard. For example, we take the dimensions of 18x14 cm. We measure 2 rectangles with these sizes on thick cardboard and 4 on tissue paper. Cut out. Next, we prepare newspaper clippings, an image of an envelope, stamps, a photograph and “letters”. You need to dilute instant coffee in a cup in a mild concentration. With a brush we “paint” the clippings and put on the battery to dry. Then we process the edges of the cardboard parts with sandpaper.

Glue the details with tissue paper. Glue stick is best for this. Carefully glue the edges, let everything dry. Let's walk along the dried edges with sandpaper again. Next, we use a hole punch. From the side that serves as the height of the postcard, 6 holes need to be made on each part. At the top and bottom of the part you need to indent 1 centimeter. We will arrange the card horizontally.

Then we connect 2 pieces of cardboard with each other using twine. To do this, measure 35 cm from the skein and cut it off.We attach parts to each other so that the holes coincide. We stretch the string through the top hole and cross the method through all the others. Weaken it so that the card opens without difficulty. We tie a knot, thread the ends into a square bead, make a double knot. We trim the ends and slightly burn them so that they do not open.

Now it’s time for decoration. Let's start with the inside. Our billets should have already dried. Do not glue wet parts. On one side of our postcard we will place a place for congratulations. By the background we make the image of the mail envelope.

We give a good stick. We place our “letter” on top (a place for a text of congratulations). It is necessary to place it so that it does not occupy the entire space. It should look like part of the composition, as if it were seen by chance. You can place the sheet obliquely.

On the other side we will place a photo, and as a background we will take newspaper clippings. So, let's start with the background. Estimate where the photo will be placed (it can be with the edge, in the center or in the corner). Place 2-3 newspaper clippings under it so that they create a backdrop.

Before gluing clippings, lightly scorch the edges of the paper. If you placed the photo on the side or in the corner, then the remaining space can be filled with clippings of a compass, films or feathers, diluting it with clippings. Or, with the help of these decor items, you can highlight another place for writing congratulations. To glue for this extra paper is not worth it.

We carefully review our work for poorly glued corners or “caked out” glue. If any are found, then finish the work inside and go to the cover. The main emphasis in the cover will be on the front of the card. To do this, we prepared a vintage postcard with a machine, an image of a balloon, a clock, a compass, straw, canvas, gears. In addition, we can use everything that was not useful to us on the interior decoration.

As a background we use canvas. We prepared a piece with dimensions of 12x9 cm. We place it horizontally in the upper left corner. On top of the fabric in the lower right corner, we fix the vintage image of the machine. We fill the rest of the space (including fabric) with the remaining details of the decor to our taste. For example, you can place a place for initiation there.

Our postcard is ready. This is not the only way to create cards using the scrapbooking technique.

Use the advice of skilled craftsmen.

1. For wedding cards and invitations, you can use lace in delicate shades.
2. If the card is intended for the child, then it will be appropriate to make it in the form of a beast or a fairy-tale character. It is worth using bright colors.
3. A card for a man is best designed in strict, neutral colors using masculine paraphernalia.
4. Do not forget about the sense of humor. For example, a postcard may be in the form of a bottle of wine.
5. If you are making a two-part postcard but not enough space, add another half in the middle.
6. A card for a girl can be decorated with flowers and ribbons. Inside, you can make a pocket for notes so that the card can be used to store them.

• Round postcard in the form of door leaves. The base is solid, made of thick cardboard. Ribbons, ropes, a button stylized for printing, flowers made of felt and paper were used as decor.Place for congratulation text inside a postcard.

• A postcard consists of 2 main parts and one auxiliary, which (as an option) can be an integral continuation of the lower part. Buttons, ribbons, flowers and lace were used as decor. The base is completely cardboard. The card is designed for girls (girls, women, girlfriends). It will be a great gift for a newborn baby.

• Postcard of a classic rectangular shape. The decor is made in the form of a window. The basis is a solid piece of cardboard. The decor used fabric, beads, ribbons, leaves and grass blades. The card is made in a neutral style and can be a gift for a friend, grandmother or mother.

• Postcard stylized as a vintage envelope. Made from solid cardboard. As a decor, ribbons, bow, gears were used. Great for a gift to your husband, father or grandfather.

• An interesting postcard with a rather complicated design. Made from a single piece of cardboard. The effect of elation is achieved by a different arrangement of folds. The main emphasis is on the "facade" of the postcard. The back only supports the entire structure. As a decor, flowers, ribbons, decorative branches and vintage cards were used.

• Awesome postcard in the style of minimalism. The basis is solid cardboard. The place of inflection falls on the upper part. To create a special cardboard was taken for scrapbooking. A postcard has only 2 decor elements: a “chain” of mail envelopes and a signature below. A completely neutral postcard, the creation of which does not take much time. You can give it to anyone. A great solution if you need to give something to a stranger.

• Unusual winter card made in the shape of a Christmas tree toy. The basis is solid cardboard. The place of inflection at the postcard from above. As decoration used: colored paper, braid, lace, beads, felt snowflake and ribbon bow. Creating such a card will not take much time, so it will help in the mission "congratulate, invite or thank a large number of people."

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