peaboo2
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Post by peaboo2 on Jan 20, 2015 21:15:27 GMT
I'd like to host my first card party for non-cardmaker friends, where I’ll design and prep two or three cards (probably Valentine’s style). I’m going to keep the number of attendees small (max 4) and we’ll use my dining room table rather than my craft space.
If you’ve ever tried this, do you have any hints to share so the event is a success?
I enjoy this hobby of ours and would like to share it with my friends. Who knows, perhaps the papercrafting ‘bug’ might catch one of them and then they’ll be ready to scrap!
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Jan 20, 2015 22:31:41 GMT
Type out a list of needed supplies to make your cards. If you're cutting, tell them the sizes of paper on your supply list. You could star anything that they need to bring so they are prepared.
Make kits for each person. You may want to include a photo of the cards inside of each kit. By using kits no one has to cut anything.
Then, if they understand have a stack of cut paper and supplies ready so they can make another card where they choose the items they want to put on the card. Make sure to keep this card to the same theme or the same type of items to use. Otherwise you may overwhelm them.
Keep it simple so they are successful.
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sharonb
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Post by sharonb on Jan 20, 2015 22:52:01 GMT
Yes, that's good advice - make kits so that you don't spend a lot of time passing things out.
If there are some supplies that are shared (and therefore cannot be put in the kits), put those in a separate basket for each card you are making, so you can quickly switch out the shared supplies as you switch projects.
Sounds like fun!
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Post by scraphappyinjax on Jan 20, 2015 23:38:21 GMT
Keep the design of the cards extremely simple especially if this will be their first time stamping. You don't want your guests to feel overwhelmed and give up before they get a chance to discover how fun this hobby is. Good luck!
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Jan 21, 2015 0:01:26 GMT
Make sure your tools - ALL OF THEM - are labeled with your name. I would also suggest to whomever you are inviting to label their tools. Once everyone gets going scissors are going to be everywhere. This will make things easier when you're all done!
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jan 21, 2015 0:41:22 GMT
Show your guests how to apply ink to their stamp. I've seen people press a stamp to the stamp pad and straight to the paper without checking to see if the image is covered or covered evenly.
Remind people about how to lay down a used stamp. I've seen them lay them on the stamp pad, table and even their project accidentally (or, from one colored stamp pad to another without cleaning it).
Remember that what is common sense, or instinctive, to you may not be to others.
Telling people that you don't expect their project to look exactly like the example helps to relax people.
I think your excitement will be contagious and everyone will have a great time. Have fun and be sure to report back.
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peaboo2
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Post by peaboo2 on Jan 21, 2015 15:54:39 GMT
These are all good ideas. I need to strike the right balance between simplicity and sophistication, so that they are not stressed by the process yet are pleased with the end product! Thanks everyone!
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Post by kikitwo on Jan 22, 2015 3:03:49 GMT
Sounds like fun. I wish I lived in you town :  |
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