Sharp Scissors for Ribbons and Fabric

Nothing dulls scissors more than paper. Keep a separate pair of scissors just for cutting ribbon and fabric scraps. You may need to find a hiding place for your fabric scissors to keep them away from family members. 

Attaching Ribbons to Cards

Use double-sided adhesive tape that is thinner than the ribbon. If the tape wider, cut it or make sure it is covered by something else. What you want to avoid is having an uncovered sticky surface or messy glue marks. As an example, I used double-sided tape to adhere the ribbon on this handmade baby shower card:

To make sure you keep the ribbon straight, lightly make a pencil mark with a ruler as a guide. Cover the pencil line with the ribbon.

If you don't already have a stockpile of ribbon and can go shopping, the perfect thing is adhesive ribbon especially made for scrap booking and cards.

Card Making Tip - Using Glue Dots

Use a non-permanent adhesive when assembling and designing your card. Once you get the placement just right and the card is perfect, use your tape runner or your favorite adhesive. It is discouraging to make a card and then realize that something is not right. I get the best result if I lay my card out with embellishments lightly attached and come back and look at it later. I almost always change something.

Glue dots are perfect for temporarily attaching things and are among my favorite card making tools and supplies. Check them out at Amazon.com: Glue Dots 3/8-Inch Memory Dot Roll, 300-Clear Dots When you are satisfied with your work, gently peel them off and use a more permanent adhesive.

Mother's Day Card

Mother's Day Card Design

This Mother's day card can be made in 15 minutes with floral paper, card stock and stickers. See free Mother's Day card layout and design.

Check out our new Mother's Day Quote and Poem section. We have selected some of the best websites featuring unique and original quotes and poems for mother's day.

St. Patrick's Day Card Design and Free Printable Verse

Hand Made St. Patrick's Day Card

St. Patrick's Day is March 17th. Mark the day by making this quick and easy card for someone. This simple layout uses shamrock scrapbook paper, card stock, stickers and brads. Find Fee instructions on our site at: http://www.freecardmakingideas.com/St-Patricks-Day-Card.htm  Also included with the instructions you will find a free printable Irish Blessing Verse for the inside of the card.