Creation of brilliant card designs can only be achieved if the artist has a complete set of tools that enables her to construct and deconstruct things fast and smoothly. In any form of art, tools are as necessary as talents. The following materials are essential card craft supplies required by most craft instructional guides .
Paper, of course is on top of the list, as this is the craftsman’s canvass so to speak. Color and texture of papers vary, and must be matched with the mood and theme of the occasion. Art and neon paper should always be included, as well rice paper from China and washi of Japan. Many people also prefer the use of cardboard instead of paper because of the former’s strength and durability, and therefore should be included in the set. Papers can be turned into envelopes, but it is also convenient to buy and keep different kinds of ready-made envelopes.
Card crafting generally depends on the process of creation and destruction. You destroy things to create new and beautiful ones out of them. In this craft, it is important that things are cut according to how the artist’s hands want them to be. Scissors, cutters, knives, shears, and a cutting mat are always needed. Conversely, to facilitate creation, paste, glue, glue gun, tapes, and other forms of adhesives are essentially required. While the design of your card depends on your card craft ideas, it is recommended that you have ready embellishments like glitters, buttons, tassels, sequins, stickers, and the like.