What Cards do you hate making ? [Archive]

faeryscrapper

30-09-2006, 03:49 PM

Its gotta be mens cards for me - I'm sick of making male cards with either footballs, golf clubs or beer mugs on em !!

I also get stuck making sympathy cards, so I tend to make them quite simple.

What do you either hate making, or struggle making ?

Mens cards for me too! Most of my stash seems to be female orientated so i normally give up and buy cards for male occasions.

mysticclare

30-09-2006, 03:53 PM

Sounds like our first card-making challenge, ladies!
My gents cards tend to have vehicles on.....

Amanda H

30-09-2006, 03:55 PM

SNAP its mem for me as well and even boys. I seem to have stuck to iris folding ones lately because I can't think of anything else interesting

Tigs

30-09-2006, 03:56 PM

Again, definately male cards, although boys can be easier then men.

I use a lot of blank CD's on male cards with stamps/ stickers on that have been coloured with stardust pens (love them!!) - although the images I use tend to be 'classic male' like trains and footballs.

Helen

scrapmad

30-09-2006, 03:57 PM

I hate making birthday cards. I can never seem to make them! Something always goes wrong with them!!!!!

Hysteri-CAL

30-09-2006, 04:03 PM

LINK to new Card Making Swap HERE (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=131321)

DawnS

30-09-2006, 04:04 PM

I dont mind mens cards I usually theme it around the name
This was my sons 16th birthday card
Something I never use is peel offs I absolutely hate them with a passion.

nikkimitch

30-09-2006, 04:07 PM

that is gorgeous Dawn
I am not a card maker - yet - just came over for a nose at what you get up to - dont think I could ever achieve something like Dawn's example and if I did I wouldnt want to give it away:lol:
will watch with interest at other cards you produce - may get the bug??

Amanda H

30-09-2006, 04:09 PM

Dawn that is a georgous card, very masculine and not a sporting theme which I like as most of the mem I have to send cards to, do not do sports.

charl

30-09-2006, 04:11 PM

i never made my dh a card so ive got to do one for crimbo. lol

Hysteri-CAL

30-09-2006, 04:15 PM

Dawn thats a lovely card - I hope you're going to join the card swap ???

faeryscrapper

30-09-2006, 04:19 PM

That's a fabulous card Dawn! Gives me hope that one day i may actually get making male cards!

DawnS

30-09-2006, 04:21 PM

Yes I will sign up for the swap.
Iam in a team swap at the moment for Christmas cards we are making QVC Lisa Bearnson style cards.
So all the recipient does is stick.
Here is a great mag for ideas the most lush Christmas cards in here.
Available at willow tree crafts.

scrapcat

30-09-2006, 04:37 PM

Men's cards are always tricky for me as the men in my family aren't into the 'typical' male themes such as sport and beer.....

For the last year though everyone, male or female, has had cards with their initial on - women with ribbon and flowery paper and the men with male paper and rugged brads - saved a lot of brainache !! :D

Hysteri-CAL

30-09-2006, 04:41 PM

Now thats a great idea Scrapcat !!

I've done a few of the male ones by just stamping h a p p y b i r t h d a y with MM alpha stamps onto card, embossing in different colours, then cutting up each letter, inking them, and sticking them onto the card with 3d spongey-doo-dah things.

jantyannie

30-09-2006, 04:42 PM

I dont make many mens cards but did this one for my dads birthday in october

DawnS

30-09-2006, 04:49 PM

I think thats lovely Joanne.
I do think men are slightly more difficult.

The card I made was easy enough to make.
All it is was bazill mono green card as the main card.
A strip of basic grey vagabond & corners rounded,a basic grey tag,
BG Monogram,cut sizzix primitive Hearts,inked everthing & used bg stickers & organza ribbon.
I think that card would be easy to make.

Hysteri-CAL

30-09-2006, 04:59 PM

Joanne that card is lovely - I love the stamp you've used.

I think you're right Dawn, sometimes cards can LOOK much harder to make than what they actually are - I think its signs of a good cardmaker !!!

lislescrapper

30-09-2006, 05:07 PM

I hate making wedding invitations, especially when there's loads. I just find it too repetative and boring. I have to start some soon for a wedding. The bride to be wants something unique and modern. (oh dear)

Hysteri-CAL

30-09-2006, 05:10 PM

Don't envy you that one Gillian !!!

cindersmcphee

30-09-2006, 05:14 PM

I had to do a pigeon card for a pigeon fancier, that was a hard one. I like girly stuff.

maffie

30-09-2006, 05:29 PM

I dont mind makign any cards really, I get bored making all girly ones so enjoy men ones...here's (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=59423&cat=500&ppuser=11825)my christmas card for OH last year

CraftyPrincess

30-09-2006, 05:36 PM

I had to do a pigeon card for a pigeon fancier, that was a hard one. I like girly stuff.

:lol: I'd love to have seen that, what did you do?

I make cardmaking templates, have to make 10 per month and I try to make them 50/50 male/female themes so I know how difficult it can be to think of mens cards! :D What you have to do is think of something really boring like maybe a garden shed or a TV remote, those always go down really well for mens cards, thinking about it though those would work for some lady's cards too! :lol:

I hate making wedding invitation cards the most because then you're making them for someone else they always want something boring like white/cream with a heart in silver/gold :P

JenniF

30-09-2006, 05:41 PM

I'm another one who finds making cards for men difficult. I make all my female friends birthday cards but more often than not buy funny ones for male friends! Although sticking a beer mug on the front of a card is probably enough for some of them!

Hysteri-CAL

30-09-2006, 05:49 PM

Sam - thats a lovely card !!

PML @ making a pigeon card - I would have loved to have seen that one too !

Sharon Betts

30-09-2006, 06:14 PM

Yep - male cards here too - I've tended to stamp abstract images and just mount them.
Fab card Dawn.
Sharon.

doodlexyz

30-09-2006, 06:19 PM

I'm another one who finds male cards the most difficult!! And I've got two that need making, like today :lol:

Josieanne

30-09-2006, 07:40 PM

Mens cards! I don't think anything else needs to be said!

yetanotherhelen

30-09-2006, 08:09 PM

Sympathy cards for me. They are the only ones I buy now. Somehow seems to me like you are 'showing off' at an inappropriate time, IYKWIM.

Sharon Betts

30-09-2006, 08:55 PM

Sympathy cards I just do a very simple stamp of a flower, or bottom 2/3 of card in descrete patterned paper, with a bit of ribbon across the join, and a prima flower at the end, and a 'with sympathy' stamp.
When fil died earlier this year, my dh wanted me to do a small card for the flowers - he said it would mean more than the one the florest provided - again just kept it very simple, and dh was v pleased - it was more personal he felt.
Sharon.

Hysteri-CAL

30-09-2006, 09:02 PM

Awww Sharon, they sound lovely cards albeit sympathy cards. I might go for that approach next time myself if you don't mind ?

scrapjax

30-09-2006, 11:35 PM

Hate mens cards - I'm always drawn to girlie things in shops so don't really have much in the way of mens stuff. And seeing as DD is the star of most of my scrapping thats another reason I'm drawn to girlie papers and embellishments. DH and my dad are both hard to make cards for - neither of them is into stereotypical 'mans stuff' like sports or DIY.

peechy

01-10-2006, 03:02 AM

sympathy cards are hard for me too, always feel sad when making them.

cw18

01-10-2006, 10:05 AM

Sympathy cards for me. They are the only ones I buy now. Somehow seems to me like you are 'showing off' at an inappropriate time, IYKWIM.
I know where you're coming from, but have to say I've not found this to be the case........

I made one for a neighbour, which was certainly the first card I made to send to anyone outside the immediate family.

I knew the neighbour to speak to, and knew which house (5 doors up) & car were hers, but can't say we ever did more than exchange greetings on passing. Didn't really know her partner at all though! But heard through a mutual friend that her partner had died suddenly while they were away visiting family one weekend :(

Had a quick look in our local shops, but couldn't find anything appropriate. The cards were either very religious (which I was pretty sure they weren't, and was confirmed by mutual friend) or implied a close friendship with the people -- so I made a very simple one using a shadow cutting template.

Heard back through mutual friend (a few days before being thanked in person) that she'd burst into tears on opening it. Apparently the fact it was handmade came over to her as being much more personal and caring, as I hadn't just 'bought the first one I saw'. Mutual friend also told me that it had pride of place amongst the cards from outside immediate family!!! (not really the expression either of us would want to use, but can't think of anything else to explain it!)

scoobiesue

02-10-2006, 11:19 AM

Sympathy cards for me. They are the only ones I buy now. Somehow seems to me like you are 'showing off' at an inappropriate time, IYKWIM.

Yes, same here.

snipper

02-10-2006, 11:44 AM

I dont mind mens cards I usually theme it around the name
This was my sons 16th birthday card
Something I never use is peel offs I absolutely hate them with a passion.

Dawn that is just perfect. May I do something similar please?

It's my eldest's 18th birthday today and I haven't made his card yet, so that would be just the job, with skateshoppe (he's a bit grungy, to say the least).

mummygina

02-10-2006, 11:48 AM

I adore making cards, but if i had to choose, i too would choose sympathy cards.

DawnS

02-10-2006, 11:51 AM

Yes sure Eleanor,hope your son has a lovely 18th

snipper

02-10-2006, 11:54 AM

Yes sure Eleanor,hope your son has a lovely 18th

Thank you Dawn - I'll show it to you when it's done.

He's playing jazz sax this am, at the opening of Litherland Sports Park.

Kell

02-10-2006, 02:38 PM

male ones for me too. I've got my DH card in my album in the gallery it says STUNNER on it as thats what he likes to call himself!

Sympathy cards can be difficult good kob they are few and far between. the last one i needed was for a baby so I purchased that from clinton cards it was a handmade style but had the most beautiful poem it in. And the time before that i copied a Georgia O'keefe painting, but did it in watercolours and changed the colours slightly.

snipper

02-10-2006, 04:47 PM

Thank you Dawn - I'll show it to you when it's done.

He's playing jazz sax this am, at the opening of Litherland Sports Park.

Thank you so much Dawn, it's done, and I'm going to collect him shortly, so just in the nick of time. Couldn't have done it without you.

Robbie 18 (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=91893&cat=501)

snipper

02-10-2006, 04:49 PM

Sorry Cal, didn't mean to hijack your thread, so I'll play nicely now.

What cards do I hate making - the ones you have to make for people who expect one hand made cos they know that's what you do, but who you know will drop it in the bin when the cards come down.

cw18

02-10-2006, 05:36 PM

What cards do I hate making - the ones you have to make for people who expect one hand made cos they know that's what you do, but who you know will drop it in the bin when the cards come down.
Definitely agree with this -- couldn't believe it when I saw the ones I'd made for younger GDs 1st birthday in the bin while babysitting for DD!!! What made it worse was the fact she kept the shop bought ones from god-parents :blink:

Mole

02-10-2006, 06:12 PM

Hmmm. Don't think I make enough of any particular cards to hate having to do them. I don't use the beer mug / cars / golf etc route for male cards as I find that they're not what people seem to like. I use a lot of black and white papers (from one of those stack pads) as I find they make a great basis for more masculine cards.
I have to make loads of music cards as my DH runs a music shop and likes to have themed cards to sell. I've just started doing some ballet-related ones as a lot of mum's seem to come in on the way to / from ballet lessons!

Janice

02-10-2006, 07:46 PM

I dont think there are any cards that I hate making, I quite enjoy doing them all. Obviously sympathy cards are always tinged with sadness, but I do like to make them rather than buy - I like to put a personal message in, depending on the circumstances.

I made this one attached last week for a friends MIL - just a picture printed onto Photographic paper - and the text was printed directly to the card.

Male cards are difficult but here are a couple Ive done this year :D

Edited to add the Red/Black one was lifted from the cover of a Pad I think.

Hysteri-CAL

02-10-2006, 07:49 PM

Oh Janice - they are lovely !

Thats a great idea about using a photograph to make up the card as well - thanks for the tip !!

Liana

02-10-2006, 08:48 PM

I like making most cards too.

For men's cards I tend to make them quite graphic - mixing up patterns and textures rather than going for a motif - as you say, golf, rugby, hockey, football - it's not what really appeals to me!

Ching

03-10-2006, 12:21 AM

I'd have to agree that male oriented cards whether for adults or children are difficult for me.

Eileen C

03-10-2006, 08:56 PM

I don't mind adult male cards, either for someone I know or for sale. I tend not to use sport /beer etc (although I do sometimes!) but use "male" colours and textures, often with a "retro" feel. According to friends, 19 year old boys really like my cards!! The ones I find difficult are for younger boys, especially if you try to keep away from the football theme (my DS would definitely throw a football-themed card in the bin, even if it was handmade, as he hates football!), girls are so much easier!

The other one is making cards suitable for elderly relatives (eg mother) to give to even more elderly relatives - I end up doing something not at all to my taste, but if they appreciate it that's what matters.

I'll probably get shot down, but I loathe most decoupage and don't use it on cards!

I agree that most peel-offs are vile, but I do sometimes use them discretely to great effect! I often use those mini-text ones, but preferably in black or white (sometimes coloured with pens) but most seem to come in silver or gold.

If I do a card I really don't like, I can almost guarantee it'll sell really quickly!

kt13mat11

03-10-2006, 09:43 PM

mens for me to and pergamano lol not that i dont like it it scaires me to much to start it as i really do not want to get to like it as it will cost me a small fortune as the tools are not cheep lol

piglet22

06-10-2006, 09:33 PM

Sorry to digress a little but with regards to sympathy cards, had horrendous time making one for my grandad who passed suddenly in november last year, I luckily found the perfect stamp of an upright rocking chair, embossed it with black powder, used watercolour pencils and made them look like the stamp had been painted by using a damp brush and going over the pencils. I then framed it with green card, the colour I had used to colour in the cushions of the rocking chair and put it on cream linen card. As my Grandad had always sat in his favourite upright rocking chair and I'd managed to find this stamp that looked exactly like it, it made for a perfect sympathy card for my Grandma, and it still sits in her display cabinet today in pride of place. Goes to show that a handmade card can touch someone and become something that someone appreciates how much hard work went into it, and it can be a piece of artwork that can sit on show for time to come.

As for cards I hate to make, my boyfriends friends drive me insane usually cos they are a)male and b)cos they were due 3 days ago and he's only just twigged that he should have given me notice a fair while ago. Genious.;)

Sharon Betts

06-10-2006, 09:43 PM

Those are lovely Janice. I really must have a go at uploading some of mine.
Sharon.

Janice

07-10-2006, 11:11 AM

Those are lovely Janice. I really must have a go at uploading some of mine.
Sharon.

Thank you Sharon :D Would like to see your cards :D

SarahYoo

07-10-2006, 12:58 PM

Some lovely cards girls:wub:

I find adult male cards the most difficult to make, in fact I have a card to make for my brothers Godfather who is 65 next week:unsure:
Boys cards I find easier, I tend to do Spiderman cards using bitty bodies:D I also tend to personalise them too, which the kids love:lol:

Sarah x

bluie/blue

07-10-2006, 11:59 PM

hi all love all the fab cards im seeing , nice to see so many of us multi crafters around. i love card making and scrapping.
well the cards i hate to make are CHRISTMAS CARDS i just cant seem to get my head around them.

baa-me-chick

13-03-2007, 08:14 PM

What brill cards everyone! Excellent inspiration also as i have one husband (honest!) and 4 boys 16, 17,18 & 20. Oh & 2 brothers!!
Nicki

Happy Hazel

13-03-2007, 10:04 PM

i don't like making male cards as i don't really have anything for males only 1 pergamano style yacht or decoupage trains or cars

i have yet to do any sympathy cards

hazel

PBear

14-03-2007, 12:17 AM

I have problems with cards for people I don't know! I'm fine with friends and family - but get stuck if someone asks me to make a card and I know nothing about the recipient. Once I've go an "image" of the person I'm fine. I'm also ok with cards to sell at craft shows etc - that's do-able as they'll be bought by an anonymous person for another anonymous person! Ok - just realised that I'm wierd as I've never really thougth about this before!

willowsmum

14-03-2007, 11:25 AM

Men's cards deffinately.....I like whimsicle cards and I can't do whimsicle for men.....the rocking chair card would have pulled at my heartstrings...:unsure: Your cards are beautiful girls.
Sandra

mummygina

14-03-2007, 12:11 PM

i really enjoy making cards, but if i had to chose a subject, it would be sympathy cards too. mainly because i'm making them for a very, very sad occasion.

Cheeks

14-03-2007, 12:52 PM

For me it's cards for men as well. I tend to avoid the usual typical things like sport or beer (unless used in a very modern way) and go for colours and textures. Will post a couple of pics later of the ones that I have just made.

I too really don't like the majority of peel offs - I think they 'cheapen' a card. I only tend to use the individual letters or the really modern ones you can get.

I don't mind doing sympathy ones but thankfully I haven't had to do many! Here is one that I made last year: