My workshops may last 1.5 hours on average, but the preparation takes another 1 to 2 hours as does the sorting up of the tools and materials post workshop. Workshop Preparation 1. I select a number of card designs to make during the workshop. 2. I make Sample Cards to use as illustration at the workshop. 3. I prepare an ingredient pack for each customer with the exact ingredients to make the sample cards. 4. I pack excess materials for customers to use to create their own designs based on their experience of making the sample card/s. 5. I pack a selection of punches, labels, stickers, paper strips and squares and my guillotines. 6. Basically, less is more in Card Making- I try to trim down what I bring for the customer's to use, as otherwise it becomes overwhelming and the resulting cards are just a haphazard collection of pretty toppings without any design. 7. Post workshop everything gets dumped on my bags for sorting later on when I get home! Sample Card...
Make Your Own Handmade Cards - Now enrolling for Workshops in South Dublin, Ireland. This blog provides details about my card making Workshops and events. I am passionate about experimenting and using everyday items to adorn cards. A good card maker should be able to make a card using what you have in your kitchen drawer.
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