Tuesday 9 June 2015

How To Make Artistic Greeting Cards For Gift Giving

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.

Choosing a material that you want to give as a present can be difficult. This is true especially if you are not that familiar with the interests of the recipient. But material possessions are not always the best items. Even artistic greeting cards can mean a lot if you make it well.

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.

Make a list of the needed things. As soon as you finished conceptualizing, this should come in easy. From the smallest thing you will use up to those major items, you will need to have a list of them for easier purchasing. If you can find some of them at home, then no need to buy an entirely new item.

Type of event. The kind of celebration that you are attending will make a big difference. It can also affect the general appeal of the card that you are making. Are you attending a birthday or a wedding, a graduation or a congratulatory party. Consider the celebration and incorporate something relevant on the card.

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.

Consider other inclusions. When we say cards, we often associate it to heartfelt messages to the person who we want to give it to. The thing is, you do not have to focus on text alone. You can include photos, stickers and all other inclusions that you think is relevant to what you are trying to convey.

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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