| When venturing into card making, either as a hobby | | | | Cutting Mat |
| or business, it is necessary to have the right tools | | | | This is a thick mat, usually made of sturdy rubber |
| needed so you can produce good, nice-looking cards | | | | and it is where materials are placed on when cutting. |
| that will surely be a joy to anyone who will receive it. | | | | This protects the surface of the table or the floor |
| Business-wise, it will create more demand for your | | | | where you are cutting papers or other materials. |
| product if your cards are beautifully designed and | | | | Craft knife/Scissors |
| carefully handcrafted. | | | | Scissors can be used for general cutting purposes. |
| Although most of the materials needed can be found | | | | However for detailed cutting, especially for small |
| around the house, it is beneficial to visit a local | | | | pieces, a sharp blade or knife is need if you want the |
| bookstore or craft shop for more choices. | | | | piece to come out clean and nicely shaped. |
| Here are the tools and materials needed for card | | | | Adhesives and Tapes |
| making: | | | | These are one of the essentials in card making. In |
| Paper | | | | one way or another, you will need something to put |
| There is a wide variety of paper that can be used. | | | | and hold things together. Using the right kind of |
| There is the extra thin Japanese paper and thick | | | | adhesive will guarantee that the cards are |
| stock cards that hold up well. Vellum is another type | | | | well-assembled and any part will not fall off when |
| that is widely used in card making. You just need to | | | | opened. This ensures that the recipient will get the |
| visit a craft shop to know and amaze at the wide | | | | card in one piece and not receive small bits and |
| assortment of colors and textures. | | | | pieces. On the other hand, foam tapes and |
| Don' forget to keep all paper scraps as they would | | | | double-sided tapes are used in creating a layered |
| come in handy for small pieces or fillers that you will | | | | effect or 3d effect on the cards. |
| need in some cases. | | | | Colored pencils, markers, highlighters |
| Envelopes | | | | These are used often to write the text on the card |
| Just like paper, envelopes come in varied colors and | | | | or make distinguishing marks and designs. |
| sizes. You can buy them ready-made or you can | | | | Embellishments |
| make your own if you wish. If you opt to buy them, | | | | Embellishments are the cute stuff used to add |
| they normally come plain, so you can use your | | | | sparkle and more color to the design. This includes |
| creativity by giving your personal touch in designing | | | | beads, stones, eyelets, tassels, ribbons, glitters and |
| the envelope. | | | | stickers. |