Card Making Workshop - Creating Easel Cards from Udemy

In this workshop course, you will learn how to cut, layer, stamp and embellish Easel Fold Cards. You will use the Nature’s Prints Stamp Set, Natural Prints Dies, Layering Circles Dies, Sun Prints Designer Series Paper, and coordinating foil and cardstock by Stampin’ Up. You will learn how to create A2 Easel Fold cards in a vertical format which have multiple layers. You can substitute any of these supplies with items from your craft stash. You can use the skills you acquire in this course to create other cards because the techniques you learn are broadly applicable.

In this course, you will learn skills, tips & tricks for creating Easel Cards. You will start by cutting and scoring Night of Navy and Gray Granite cardstock for your card bases. Then you will add additional layers using Basic White and other coordinating cardstock colors and the Sun Prints Designer Series Paper. Then, you will learn to die cut shapes from the Natural Prints dies using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. You will design cards using the shapes in several ways, making each card unique. You will learn to stamp and sponge color your sentiments for your cards. You will add and layer your embellishments to add finishing touches to your cards, making each design unique. The skills you learn in this class can be applied to a variety of card making projects. I hope you will share your projects with your classmates and practice what you learn.

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Learning objectives

You will be able to create easel fold cards from start to finish.
You will be able to cut, score and layer cards.
You will be able to stamp and sponge color sentiments.

You will be able to die cut shapes to add embellishments to your cards.
You will learn advanced techniques for creating professional looking cards.

You will be able to create easel fold cards from start to finish.
You will be able to cut, score and layer cards.
You will be able to stamp and sponge color sentiments.
You will be able to die cut shapes to add embellishments to your cards.
You will learn advanced techniques for creating professional looking cards.

Syllabus

Introduction & Ingredients

Instructor Introduction & Course Overview

Card Making Supplies - Easel Fold Ingredients

Creating Card Bases & Layers

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Teaches techniques applicable to a variety of card-making projects, allowing learners to expand their creative skills beyond the specific easel fold card style

Explores die-cutting techniques using the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, which is a popular tool among paper crafters and card-making enthusiasts

Emphasizes the use of specific Stampin' Up products, which may require learners to purchase these items if they want to replicate the projects exactly

Develops skills in cutting, scoring, layering, stamping, and embellishing, which are fundamental techniques in card making and paper crafting

Offers tips and tricks for creating easel cards, which can help learners create professional-looking cards and improve their overall card-making skills

Requires learners to have access to specific tools like the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, which may be an additional cost for those new to card making

Reviews summary

Creating professional easel fold cards

According to learners, this Card Making Workshop is a fantastic course for anyone wanting to learn how to make easel cards. Students consistently praise the instructor for being clear, patient, and easy to follow, making the process simple even for beginners. The step-by-step instructions on cutting, scoring, and assembling are particularly highlighted as easy to understand. Learners appreciate that they can use their own crafting supplies and that the techniques learned can be applied to other projects. While the course is great for beginners and provides professional-looking finished cards, some experienced crafters found certain sections, like stamping and embellishing, a little basic or long.

Easy to substitute recommended materials

"encouraged using what you already have."

"I used my own supplies, which was easy."

"meant I didn't have to buy the exact Stampin' Up items."

"I used my own supplies and it worked perfectly."

Well-paced and not overwhelming for new crafters

"I'm a beginner card maker and this didn't feel overwhelming at all."

"The pacing is great for beginners."

"Some parts felt a little basic if you've been crafting a while..."

"...some of the stamping/embellishing parts felt a bit long, maybe catering more to absolute beginners."

"A truly excellent course for card makers of all levels."

Master cutting, scoring, stamping for professional cards

"My finished cards look professional, and I learned techniques I can use on other projects."

"It definitely delivers on the promise of teaching you how to make this specific card type."

"Learned so much about making easel cards... My cards turned out great."

"My cards look professional. Highly recommended!"

"The finished cards are lovely. Highly satisfied!"

Instructions are clear, simple, and detailed

"the step-by-step instructions made it simple."

"The instructions were perfect, breaking down the cutting and scoring so it wasn't confusing at all."

"her instructions are super clear. I'm a beginner... and this didn't feel overwhelming at all."

"everything was explained clearly. Making the card stand up seemed tricky but the demo made it easy."

"explains everything step by step. I used my own supplies and it worked perfectly."

Guidance is easy to follow and encouraging

"The instructor was clear, concise, and easy to follow."

"The instructor is so encouraging and her instructions are super clear."

"The instructor is fantastic - very patient and thorough."

"The instructor is clear and provides excellent guidance."

"The instructor is easy to follow and explains everything step by step."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Card Making Workshop - Creating Easel Cards with these activities:

Practice Basic Card Cutting and Scoring

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Reinforce fundamental cutting and scoring skills to ensure accurate card bases and layers, which are essential for creating professional-looking easel cards.

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Gather cardstock, a paper trimmer, a scoring board, and a bone folder.
Practice cutting various sizes of cardstock with the paper trimmer.
Score cardstock at different intervals using the scoring board and bone folder.
Assemble simple card bases to check for accuracy and clean folds.

Read 'The Complete Book of Cardmaking'

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Expand your knowledge of cardmaking techniques and designs to inspire creativity and improve your easel card creations.

View Card Makers' and Scrapbookers' Pattern Book on Amazon

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Obtain a copy of 'The Complete Book of Cardmaking'.
Read the sections on basic cardmaking techniques and design principles.
Browse the project ideas for inspiration.
Experiment with different techniques and designs to create your own unique easel cards.

Follow Online Tutorials for Advanced Die Cutting

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Refine die-cutting skills by exploring advanced techniques and tips from online tutorials, enhancing the precision and complexity of embellishments.

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Search for online tutorials on advanced die-cutting techniques.
Watch tutorials focusing on intricate designs and layering.
Practice the techniques demonstrated in the tutorials.
Incorporate the new skills into your easel card designs.

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Create a Cardmaking Blog Post

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Solidify your understanding of easel card creation by documenting your process and sharing tips and tricks in a blog post.

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Choose a specific aspect of easel card making to focus on.
Document your process with photos or videos.
Write a detailed blog post explaining the steps and techniques.
Share your blog post on social media and cardmaking forums.

Design a Series of Easel Cards with a Theme

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Apply the skills learned in the course to create a cohesive series of easel cards based on a specific theme, showcasing your creativity and mastery of techniques.

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Choose a theme for your easel card series (e.g., holidays, seasons, birthdays).
Sketch out designs for each card in the series.
Gather the necessary supplies and materials.
Create each card, paying attention to detail and consistency.
Present your finished series as a collection.

Explore 'Paper Art: The Complete Guide to Papercraft Techniques'

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Broaden your understanding of papercraft techniques to enhance the artistry and uniqueness of your easel card designs.

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Acquire a copy of 'Paper Art: The Complete Guide to Papercraft Techniques'.
Browse the book to identify techniques that can be applied to cardmaking.
Experiment with different papercraft techniques to create unique embellishments.
Incorporate the new embellishments into your easel card designs.

Career center

Learners who complete Card Making Workshop - Creating Easel Cards will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Custom Stationery Designer

Custom stationery designers create personalized paper products. This course gives the designer the background to create Easel Fold Cards from beginning to end. The course teaches how to cut, score, and layer cards, as well as how to stamp and sponge color sentiments. The skills learned in this class apply to stationery products. This course is also valuable for learning how to die cut shapes to add embellishments, which can be applied to stationery design.

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Greeting Card Designer

A greeting card designer develops original concepts and designs for greeting cards, often specializing in particular styles or themes. This course equips you to excel as a greeting card designer by developing your skills in cutting, layering, stamping, and embellishing. You will also learn how to create A2 Easel Fold cards in a vertical format which have multiple layers. This course, with its focus on creating Easel Fold Cards from start to finish, helps you stand out in a competitive field. The course also teaches about stamping sentiments and blending, giving a designer the breadth of skills which translates to value.

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Hobby Blogger

A hobby blogger creates content about their crafting interests, often including tutorials and project ideas. This course helps hobby bloggers who specialize in card making or paper crafts. You can learn advanced techniques for creating professional looking cards. The course covers how to cut, score, and layer cards. It also discusses how to stamp and sponge color sentiments and die cut shapes to add embellishments, providing the blogger with valuable content to share. The blogger who takes this course can produce tutorials with confidence.

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Paper Craft Artist

A paper craft artist creates art using paper as the primary medium. This course allows you to learn advanced techniques for creating professional looking cards. This would be particularly helpful if a paper craft artist wished to create cards to sell at craft fairs or online shops. The course provides the tools and techniques for cutting and scoring cardstock, stamping color sentiments, and die cutting shapes to add embellishments. These are all essential skills for any paper craft artist looking to create unique and eye-catching pieces.

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Arts and Crafts Store Owner

Arts and crafts store owners manage the business, often providing workshops or demonstrations to attract customers. This course helps arts and crafts store owners enhance their knowledge of card-making techniques. This allows them to provide more informed advice to customers and offer engaging workshops. The course provides experience in creating Easel Fold Cards from scratch, including cutting, scoring, layering, stamping, and adding embellishments. Arts and crafts store owners should consider taking this course.

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Art teacher

An art teacher instructs students in various art forms, including paper crafts and card making. This course gives art teachers valuable skills and knowledge. By taking this course, art teachers can demonstrate advanced techniques for creating professional looking cards. The course covers essential elements like cutting, scoring, and layering cards. It also discusses how to stamp and sponge color sentiments and die cut shapes to add embellishments. This course is also accessible to students of all ages.

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Online Craft Retailer

Online craft retailers sell handmade or craft-related products through online platforms. This course teaches skills that can be applied to a variety of card making projects. You learn how to create Easel Fold Cards from beginning to end. The course teaches how to cut, score, and layer cards, as well as how to stamp and sponge color sentiments. You can use the course material to expand your product line or improve product quality.

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Hobby Shop Demonstrator

Hobby shop demonstrators educate customers on products and techniques for various crafts. This course helps hobby shop demonstrators looking to expand their knowledge and skills in card making and other forms of papercraft. The course helps you gain practical knowledge of creating Easel Fold Cards from start to finish. This includes learning how to cut, score, and layer cards, as well as how to stamp and sponge color sentiments. Mastering these techniques can help you better demonstrate products and inspire customers.

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Scrapbook Artist

A scrapbook artist creates visually appealing and narrative layouts in scrapbooks. This course may be useful for scrapbook artists who want to incorporate card-making techniques into their scrapbook designs. The course teaches how to cut, score, and layer cards, as well as how to stamp sentiments, which could be creatively applied to scrapbook pages. Learning about die cutting shapes and adding embellishments can also add a unique touch to scrapbook layouts, making this course a beneficial addition to a scrapbook artist's skill set.

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Gift Basket Designer

Gift basket designers create and assemble themed gift baskets, often including handmade cards or personalized items. This course may be helpful for a gift basket designer. You can use these skills to add a personal touch to their creations. The course teaches how to create Easel Fold Cards from start to finish, including cutting, scoring, layering, and embellishing. Incorporating handmade cards into gift baskets can enhance their appeal and perceived value.

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Event Planner

An event planner coordinates and executes events, often including personalized elements like handmade invitations or thank-you cards. This course may be helpful, as it provides hands-on experience in creating Easel Fold Cards, teaching how to cut, score, and layer cards, as well as stamp and sponge color sentiments. These techniques can be directly applied to creating custom invitations, place cards, or thank-you notes for events, adding a personalized and professional touch.

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Set Designer

Set designers create and oversee the construction of sets for theater, film, and television productions. The set may require background elements that look like greeting cards. This course, including techniques for die cutting shapes, may be useful. This course discusses ways to add embellishments to artwork. The course may be useful for a set designer that wishes to learn techniques and create unique and eye-catching pieces.

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Graphic Designer

Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. Though this work is typically digital, some graphic designers may want to expand their backgrounds. Therefore, this card making course may be useful. Learning about die cutting shapes and adding embellishments can add a fine touch to artwork, especially digital art. The course may be beneficial to a graphic designer's broader skill set.

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Calligrapher

Calligraphers create decorative handwriting or lettering using pens or brushes. This course may be useful by teaching how to step up finishing touches. The course focuses on giving cards a finished, professional look. A calligrapher may take this course to add other skills to their artistic repertoire.

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Floral Designer

Floral designers arrange flowers and other decorative items for various occasions, sometimes including handmade cards or tags. Floral designers may want to explore new skills. Therefore, this card making course may be helpful. Learning about die cutting shapes and adding embellishments can add a fine touch to flower arrangements. The course may be beneficial to a floral designer's broader skill set.

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Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Card Making Workshop - Creating Easel Cards.

Card Makers' and Scrapbookers' Pattern Book

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Provides a comprehensive overview of cardmaking techniques, including cutting, scoring, layering, stamping, and embellishing. It serves as a valuable reference for beginners and experienced cardmakers alike. The book offers a wide range of card designs and project ideas, which can inspire creativity and help students develop their own unique styles. It useful resource for expanding knowledge beyond the specific techniques taught in the course.

Card Makers' and Scrapbookers' Pattern Book

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