/r/cardmaking
Here on CardMaking we discuss everything to do with creating handmade greeting cards.
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I wanted to make a set of cards to give to my mom. Made these using a paper pad and cardstock. Was so easy to reproduce several. Iโm kind of hooked now.
I won these machines in a giveaway and wanted to know people's experiences with them. Any tips, opinions, etc would be welcome. Thanks!
I have four die cut machines (Cuddlebug, Anna Griffin, Platinum Six and Altenew mini). I also have a Brother Scan N Cut that Ive never used and am intimidated by) really donโt want to buy another one BUT I just got a set of Bat dies that I love and got them because of the biggest one mostly . Also, I think I would love to start accumulating more larger dies. All that to ask, what is the simplest or cheapest die cutting machine that has a large platform? Thank you!
I know the word Happy is messed up but I donโt want to throw it out ๐
I started today making some card toppers, tomorrow continue... Watercolors on Fabriano paper 200.
Hi Iโve used the machine for paper and shrink plastic . I was told it works with balsa wood as well. Can anyone please suggest how to set up the plates for successfully cutting ? I am getting an impression, not a cut. The thickness of the balsa is: approx.2mm / 0.08 inches Using regular dies. Thanks!
Hi! Iโm new to card making as itโs a craft Iโve done before and only recently come back to. I really like it, but I keep running into the issue where I feel like I donโt have enough events/reasons to actually use the cards I make, and then it feels kind of sad to be making a card that wonโt ever be used.
Does anyone else have this problem? Or any advice on ways to use them more than I do now? I love to make cards but I just feel like Iโm making a collection Iโm never going to use.
I'm fairly new to stamping and have been loving the process so far. However, I noticed that sometimes my stamped images don't come out as crisp as I'd like them to be. I've tried a couple of different ink pads, but I'm still not getting the sharp lines and colors I see in others' projects, like this one that I saw online:
Do you have any recommendations that give really crisp and clean impressions? I'm looking for something that's easy to use and gives professional-looking results. TIA
Just finished this for my friends wedding in October, but Iโm not sure what itโs missingโฆ. Thoughts???
Still new to this, but loving all the inspiration! Here's a recent one I made for a friend's 50th using my Cricut, some stamp and die action, and pretty papers. :)
Made this using Altenew Wildflower Bouquet: Dynamic Dou. Kinda like how it turned out.