Embellishments and Stickers for Card Making

Embellishments are any bits that you want to use to decorate cards. They might be bought, found items or recycled items. When walking into a craft shop for the first time you might be dazzled by the array and huge choice. But don’t go mad – select a few embellishments that you like and know you will use. Some, like eyelets, require tools to set them and these cost extra money. So build up a stock over time. You can also divide a packet of embellishments with a friend and share costs. This way you get even more choice.
Stickers

Eyelets

Brads

Ribbons

Wire
Thin metallic wire comes in many colours and can be used to thread beads on for an interesting feature.Beads

Other Items
Embellishments don’t have to be shop-bought for cards. For a personal touch, why not do it 'scrapbooking-style' and add some personal touches such as wedding confetti, photographs, buttons, cinema tickets, a music score or glitter. You can add natural elements such as leaves, bark, pebbles, or attach something that you have crocheted or knitted. A pair of bootees would make a fabulous idea for a new arrival card for example.
Attaching Embellishments
For light stickers, ribbon and paper die-cuts you should be able to attach them to your card using double-sided tape, a glue-stick or sticky fixers. You may need more heavy duty adhesive to attach some embellishments such as wire or heavier beads. For these purposes a hot or cool glue gun might be needed, but be very careful when using them.Posting Cards with Embellishments On
You will need to use a padded envelope or small box if posting cards that have a lot of embellishments on. Make sure they are safely secured, wrapped in lots of padding and marked with ‘fragile’ and ‘do not bend’ on the outside.You might also like...
Can I use photos of peel off stickers from Zazzle as illustration on my personalised poem framed keepsakes that I would like to sell on Etsy.What is the copyright issue?
Granny P - 14-Jan-19 @ 10:29 PM