Difference between revisions of "AY Honors/Card Making/Answer Key"
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''The main types of rubber stamps: mounted stamps (on wood or plastic blocks), unmounted (or clings), clears (acrylic), foam stamps & digital stamps. All stamps have unique designs in them that can be imprinted on to a card with the use of colored ink (on inkpads). You may choose to color in the stamped imprint.'' | ''The main types of rubber stamps: mounted stamps (on wood or plastic blocks), unmounted (or clings), clears (acrylic), foam stamps & digital stamps. All stamps have unique designs in them that can be imprinted on to a card with the use of colored ink (on inkpads). You may choose to color in the stamped imprint.'' | ||
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Revision as of 13:07, 24 January 2014
1. List at least five reasons for making cards.
There are many reasons for making a card, these are only a few: Holidays, Birthday, Thank you, Get Well, Congratulations, New Baby, Wedding, I'm Sorry, Thinking of you, and Just Because.
2. How are the following supplies used in card making?
a) card stock
A sturdy kind of paper that is used as the main part (base) of the card. Usually you use A5 or A4 size and fold the cardstock into the desired size/shape.
b) felt pens
Colored pens/markers used to decorate cards. For long-lasting cards/colors try looking for archival quality pens that don't smudge or bleed through. Use can used them to outline drawings, color in drawings/stamps, write in captions/messages, etc.
c) scissors (regular and decorative)
Your card making essential: a good pair of scissors! You need a sharp pair to cut your cardstock and other embellishments. You may also want to use decorative scissors for fancy edges/corners or for creating your own embellishments (decorations).
d) embellishments
These are all the different decorative things you can add to your card. Embellishments come is all sorts of shapes and sizes: stickers, foam shapes, ribbons, different shaped or textured paper, beads, sequins, glitter, etc. etc. etc. Some embellishments come with a sticky back which makes them easy to add to your cards, others you will need to attach yourself. You can use glue, tape, string/ribbon or cut the card to hold the embellishments.
e) rubber stamps
The main types of rubber stamps: mounted stamps (on wood or plastic blocks), unmounted (or clings), clears (acrylic), foam stamps & digital stamps. All stamps have unique designs in them that can be imprinted on to a card with the use of colored ink (on inkpads). You may choose to color in the stamped imprint.
f) water color, colored pencils & crayons
Much like felt markers, these are different ways to add color and decorate your card.
