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Here are the 7 Things you SHOULD be doing as a cardmaker
1. Make a Design Book
2. Make multiple cards at one time
3. Don’t over over complicate it
4. Use your papers, even the hard ones
5. Take a photo of your cards
6. Store cards
7. Mail your cards
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+How this works I don’t know, but it ALWAYS works! Make the most of your difficult papers! ~~https://bit.ly/47KB4Cs
+Sympathy Cards as Promised Mystery Cards ~~ https://bit.ly/3U84tU0
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Pattern Cardstock Section https://bit.ly/3hzBCnP
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My worst problem I like to batch cards. I tending to do a lot of 1 step. Stencils and paste since I have it out I make a lot then have to let it dry. By the time that’s done my crafty time is over.
I’m also trying to mail cards. I’ve always been horrible at mailing things which shocked me that I got into cards about a year and half ago.
U could print that pic of the card and put it in the frist idea of the book that way u could send both cards out and still have a reference to make that card again
Putting a logo or identifier, signature on the back. All my cards have a small bunny stamped on the back
Dedicate part of a card making session to pick 2 – 3 stamps or dies that you've never used (brand new or older) and use them. Cut a bunch of something in white and/or colored card. Stamp some card panels with some floral stamps you forgot you had. Maybe color some or heat emboss some and make a card or 2 with whatever you cut or stamped or just put them away for the next time you sit down to make a card.
I started making a book to keep track of all the projects I’ve learned how to make from watching you plus small sewing items so I don’t have to go back and find the videos and get the measurements.
Thank you fot your vudeo.❤❤
A You-Tuber asked about regrets we had about making cards, and I admitted that my biggest regret is the cards I never made and never sent because I had the thought but not the time or the energy to make. So I regret that I haven't made two cards each time, or haven't just sat down and batch-made cards. I'm going to do better!
Thank you, Maymay, for sharing so many great and practical ideas! The extra strips of paper would be perfect, also, for a coordinating piece for the inside of the card. On everyone of my cards, I add at least one Bible verse. It's a great way to encourage someone and get the Word of God out to others. I've had many people thank me for the encouragement or for caring about them in that way.
Since I've been making cards (started watching Maymay in 2018), I make two A2 almost every time. Probably heard the idea from here, too. You cut 2 bases & have all the supplies out anyway. Love a 2fer 🧡
I cut my A2 cards ahead of time so they are ready to fold and design. I also like to make 2 cards, 1 to send and 1 to keep in my example stash, usually in the pocket with the stamp set
My mom would make up to ten of the same cards and she would put a sticky note in the first of the cards. When she sent the card to someone she would note who it was so she never sent that person a duplicate card. She was active at her church with the outreach group and would send birthday, get well, sympathy cards, etc to parishioners regularly. Thought you might be able to pass this tip on to others.
Make breakgrounds, make sentiment strips, make black layers for the background strips anf they are easy to put together or even last minute as occasion comes up.
Yay! Cards! Love these ideas. 🙂
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I’ve made a couple of mystery cards and they have turned out amazing! Another thing I do is score a BIG stack of 8.5×11 paper for bases and take them to an office supply store and have them cut the paper. It costs around $2.00 and so worth the money and the time saved cutting them myself. I appreciate your last tip. During 2020, I started sending cards to everyone in my address book. It was just a way to let them know I was thinking about them and a way for them to get some happy mail. I am still doing this 4 years later! It also helped me by sharing my God given creativity. Thanks for these ideas and for all you and your team do. God bless you 😊
I have a binder with all the card instructions and an example card in a page protector so I can always go back and make the card again.
When I cut down 12×12 to use for "Mystery" cards, I cut from each side – that eliminates the middle section, which is usually more open and blank. Those pages are created for scrapbooking and the center of the page is allowing for a photograph.
Fantastic ideas! I think every card maker should have a Card Making Project Manager tray. I have a sectioned tray where I keep my most used card making tools and supplies and my current project papers and embellishments. When I want to make a card, I move the tray to my craft table. When I have to stop for the day, I put everything back in the tray until the next time I can craft. LOVE your videos! ❤
Thank u MayMay for your Ah-mazing suggestions. I especially love the mystery cut. U are a genius
I’ve been using my scraps to make clusters for the front of the card. My problem is I need to mail out cards. I have two bins full of made cards!
I scan my cards, 4 at a time. Store the page in a binder. It's interesting to look back when I need ideas. Especially when I have an element (butterfly) I want to use and need background ideas.
Love the mystery cards. I need to do more of this. Such simple cards.
I appreciate you reminding us of this. I always forget. Thank you!
cut and fold card bases/fronts ahead of time.
Cut out a bunch of sentiment strips and a bunch basic hello, thank you, happy etc in black and white and keep them ready to just stick down
Every card maker should check their supplies & make 4 cards with never used supplies
All great ideas! I love the card storage container! I need to take more pictures of my cards and store them somewhere!! Now to find where to store that's easy to retrieve!
❤❤ Great tips. As always
Similar to your idea with taking a photo of your project, I then upload them to a private board on Pinterest organized by project type, that way I can always reference it for future projects.
A couple of times a year I bring a box of cards to church and leave them out in the foyer with a sign that says "free cards"! By the end of the day my box is mostly empty and I've helped someone bless someone else! Win-win!
What do you do with cards when you truly have no one to send a card to?
Great ideas. I have never heard of the mystery cards so that sounds like a good stash buster, too. Thanks!
Great ideas/reminders! I definitely don't need more stress. 😊
Great advice MayMay! It’s just shocking to me how many card makers do not send out their cards!!! I mean, what is the point??? I started seriously making cards in 2020 and I do a fairly large mail out each month: distant family and friends, students and neighbors. I also grow my birthday list each year. I’ve collected important birthdays and try to stay a month ahead on those. If I have ones I don’t need or don’t fit who I’m making for, I send those to nursing home residents. I have found people LOVE getting my cards. They save them, display them, show everyone they know! It helps me encourage others and stay connected to people I care about.
Regarding multiples…I literally cannot make just one!! LOL I might change colors or something, but I’d hate for all my cousins to miss out on a beautiful design! 🤷♀️
I know some have really fancy ways of tracking their makes. Here’s what I do: I opened a private Pinterest board where I upload each card. In the comments, I state who I sent it to and the occasion and year. (I.e. Erin’s birthday 2023). It’s easy, convenient and free. It keeps a log of what I’ve done and a picture so I can revisit it anytime.
Great ideas! Wonderful. One of the things I do to make sure I actually send cards out is add birthdays to my calendar on my phone and put in an alert for ONE WEEK prior to the birthday. That gives me enough time to pick just the right card and make sure the recipient receives the card on time. I'm going to try the Mystery method today! Thank you so much.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing, but I NEED to know about your stamp press thingy! Was that a crystal dog/bear you were using to press your stamp?!?!?!? And where can I get one?!?!?!? Been loving your videos for a long time now.
I always add some of out front card stock to the inside of the card, and/or the outside of the envelope. So many demos, don't show ideas for what to put on the inside. All that blank space for writing isn't always the best.
I keep a calendar posted in my office, which is my card making area. It is only for cards. I have a set of labels that I print up each year and place them on the date that a card is needed for birthday or anniversary. Then I can see ahead of time what is coming. I can indicate on the Calendar a dot when I have made that particular card and a checkmark when it is mailed. Of course, there are occasions that come up in between, and I can jot those down such as having sent a thinking of you card for someone who I periodically do that for. That helps keep me on track. Loved your 7 suggestions MayMay!!
Thank you! This is a great and super helpful video!
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I like the Color My Life app.. you could store card pics in it as well! Not just craft items! Love these tips!
I keep track of all of the cards I make with photos on Pinterest. You can have a board be private and can have sections for each person that you send cards to with the date sent. This way, I always know what I have sent someone in the past.
Thank you so much for these tips!! I learned a few new things to try and I’m happy to get to it! Thank you!
I've started making multiples and it is so helpful. I store all my cards in a box that fits up to 5×7 and have them arranged by sentiment. I also have a card for every month in the year with all the birthdays and anniversaries listed and I get a month's worth all filled out and ready to mail at the first of each month. Everyone loves to get the cards, even the ones I didn't particularly love. (they don't know that of course) Personal correspondence is so rare and you just never know when it'll make someone's day. Thank you for all the great tips and tricks. Mystery cards are my new favorite!
I agree Great ideas and I am loving that ink den – where is it from
I absolutely love this idea! And I binged watched all of your other mystery card videos! Thanks so much for sharing Maymay!