Paper craft supplies are absolutely paramount to card making projects success. You will require all the basics which include the following:
- Lots of card in a variety of colors
- Textured paper in various colors
- Lots of card making embellishments
- A pair of sharp scissors
- Craft glue
- Optional – hot adhesive applicator
These are the basics, you will no doubt get a lot more bits and pieces to add to your collection. When you find a paper craft supplies store or an online store that you like, there will be no stopping you. You will be like a child in a sweet shop and want to buy so many different items. Card making embellishments are very addictive as you can picture them in the various card designs. You can never have too many paper craft supplies as it simply encourages you to get started on your card making project
There are a variety of well known and reputable online stores that specialise in paper craft supplies. My favourite are S&S Worldwide and Create For Less. I find both stores easy to navigate and the prices are very reasonable. I never have to worry about the store being closed as I can place my order any time of day and night. I also find that the delivery is very quick so my items are with me in no time at all and I am then ready to begin my Christmas card making or making birthday cards – whichever project I’m working on at the time.
My one tip is to regularly check your paper craft supplies website and see when they have special offers on. You could also join their mailing list and this way you should be told in advance of any sales they may have. You can save yourself some serious money by bulk buying at sale time. I find that this can help you have guilt free shopping!
Are you ready to start your card making projects now? Have you sourced all your paper craft supplies? As soon as your ‘tools of the trade’ arrive, just get that extra sharp scissors working on the card and start your Christmas card making! Like me, you will no doubt find that making your own cards is a very worthwhile and consuming hobby to have.