Are You New To Card Making?
Are you new to card making? This website page will give you some good information to help you get started. It can be overwhelmeing at first, so take your time scrolling down this page to help you figure out which products are the best to start with. In addition, I have some easy to make card ideas with the suggested products.
The Kits Collection – Creativity Made Easy
If you are new to card making, Stampin’ Up!’ kits are a great way to get started. Each kit contains everything you need to start crafting the moment you receive and open the box. Everything is pre-cut and ready to go, all at very affordable prices. Kits also include colourful easy to follow directions.
The collection of kits is always changing. To see what kits are currently available, CLICK HERE.
How To Ink and Stamp An Image
Check out this short video from Stampin’ Up! showing a stamp set in a kit and how to easily ink and get a great image.
Getting Started
Getting started making cards can be a bit overwhelming at first. As you look through the catalogue I am sure you are saying, “There is so much stuff! Where do I even start?”
The answer is simple, start with SIP: STAMPS, INK & PAPER! With the right products you will be able to begin creating without being overwhelmed. Let’s take a look at these basics, along with a few other essentials you will need to get started.
Stamps
Ink
Stamp Set + Black
Paper
A great recommendation for starting out is a package of Note Cards & Envelopes.
These cards are 3 1/2″ x 5″ and perfect for getting started. You get 20 in a package and they include the envelopes.
Or start with the paper basics…
Basic Tools & Supplies
Besides Stamps, Ink and Paper, you need a few basic tools and supplies to get started.
Make sure you at least have the recommended size blocks for the stamp set you select. Best value is to purchase the block bundle–then you will always have everything you need!
Simply Shammy makes cleaning your stamps easy.
A good paper cutter and scissors are a must, along with adhesive. My favourite “go to” adhesives are the Multipurpose Glue & Dimensionals.
Create Your Own Getting Started Bundle
Feel free to click on the button below, it will show you everything I have recommended above in the Stampin’ Up! Online Store.
You can “un-click” what you don’t want and then easily add the other items to your cart.
Dont’ Get Overwhelemed
The biggest mistake that many people make is becoming overwhelmed with too much stuff. Start with a SIP, get the essentials and start making cards. We all start someplace.
Once you have gotten the basics and began to stamp you will soon fall in love with your new hobby and be ready to expand your stamp collection and supplies.
At the very beginning of this page, we started with “Stamps”. If none of those stamp sets interest you, that’s quite okay. They are just a few of my favourites. Browse through the catalogue and pick a stamp set that you like.
After you have picked out a stamp set, if you would like assistance picking INK and PAPER, send me an email and I would be happy to make a few suggestions for you. Remember, everything is built around picking out your stamp set first!
