AY Honors/Card Making/Answer Key

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.

g) ink pads

Used with rubber stamps to imprint the stamp designs on to your cards. They come is various colors, types and sizes.

h) punches

Simple die-cutters that can cut out specific shapes. Small hand-held punchers are best for younger card-makers or simple projects. There are also sophisticated systems & industrial sized die-cutters that come with all sorts of patterns and punch out the shapes for larger scaled projects or for more advanced card-makers.

3. Describe how at least three of the following kinds of paper are used in card making:

a) glossy card stock

b) corrugated paper

c) mulberry paper

d) vellum

e) gift wrap

4. Name four different types of ink pads and describe how they are used. Demonstrate proficiency in using at least two of them in a practice project.

5. Describe four methods of coloring in a stamped image and demonstrate at least two of them.

6. What is meant by the term monochromatic?

7. What is sponging, and how do you use it in card making?

8. What is dry embossing and what tools do you need for this technique?

9. Demonstrate proper care and cleaning of rubber stamps and storing of ink pads.

10. Describe and demonstrate how to use at least two of the following in a practice project.

a) foam dots (also squares, hexagons, etc.)

b) foam tape

c) double sided tape

d) tape runners

e) zots

11. Make cards to fulfill three of the reasons discovered in requirement 1. During your card creation, demonstrate at least three of the following techniques:

a) Monochromatic style

b) sponging

c) two types of coloring in a stamped image

d) a card using at least two types of paper

e) a card using embellishments, foam tape/dots, or other supplies mentioned in requirement 10.

f) A card using a method of your choice

12. Do the following:

a) Display your cards at a Pathfinder, AY, youth group, or similar event.

b) Give at least one of your cards to someone else as part of a missions, share your faith, or similar outreach/caring event

13. Read the following passages (preferably with a group/unit) and discuss the similarities / differences between these letter greetings and modern day greeting cards: