Handmade Christmas cards aren’t cheap but they are unique and made by a person, not a machine.
I started to make cards when I was pregnant with my first girl in the year 2012. I’ve been through a lot of phases since then: had time, didn’t want to see cardmaking stuff, had time and loved making cards, had time but didn’t have ideas, had no time at all, but dreamed of doing it… etc. All possibilities!
Also since 2012 my card making “stuff” has grown. I remember how I spend money on the “stuff” easily and also how I saved something for certain bigger “thing”.
And now… after a year of silence, I’m back on cardmaking! And I love it! I had a message from a friend with a question if I can make the Christmas cards for the company. I agreed cause I needed THAT push to go back what I once loved (and also hated, and missed, and got tired off, etc).
After trying my best to provide sample design I was surprised that this year that wasn’t that easy (I had made cards 2 times for them before, usually offering two samples and they have chosen right away). I made 6 (or more!) samples to offer and finally when they choose I felt already burned out.
Few days with a bit longer walks got me back on track and I spent yesterday evening doing what….
I REALLY LOVE!
(For now!) I can’t show the cards yet, but I will keep you updated. The hardest part of this is that I have to make 55 cards that are the same design. It’s getting boring after 25th usually. 🙂 Wish me luck.
Ilze
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Ah congratulations on the assignment. Keep on doing what you love, it’ll be a joy to know people sending out your handmade cards to their loved ones. x
Cheers!
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These will be for corporation -> to their clients, bring to them by project manager in person :).
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Card making is great, it takes time but it gives it a especial touch.
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I agree with you! Also it requires special skill – be patient 😀
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Very true!
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I’m building it up 🙂
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Yes, I can imagine making a large number of the same design can get boring. You never cease to amaze us (certainly me) with what you’re up to. A few walks to break it up will be good, but maybe not in the rain. Whatever, have a great day.
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Thank you, Dimi! That is the reason for this blog, to scroll down after a while and be amazed (by me) of what I had done… And it works! The hardest part is to share everything I do 🙂 Not all the recipes come to the blog, cause usually I do cooking without recipes… 🙂
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Me too, cooking without recipes I mean. You’ve done another ‘amazing’ thing – the only person to call me Dimi!
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My best wishes for sustained joy in your adventure! 😊
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That’s great you got back into card making!
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I am the same with card making – went gung ho – cooled off – make one every once in a while, but now love watercolor so much! Every once in a while it is fun to make a really special one though. Like for my granddaughter’s first birthday recently! 🙂 Can’t wait to see your cards!
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Congrats on the assignment! I do understand the joy of it – I used to make cards when I was home with my children – but I also understand how boring it can get when you have to make many of the same kind. Good luck!
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Thank you, Leya! I guess it’s a good way to train being patient! 🙂
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We all need that kind of training…
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🙂 I guess, but it’s not easy for those who are very young!
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True
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🙂
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Good Luck! I have to make a card to go with the handmade brag book … I love to make stuff but sometimes I need a breather. Hope your cardmaking process is smooth and enjoyable.
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I wish you luck!! and i agree after about #15 i am bored with the design…. And handmade is not cheep but neither are the products it takes for us to make them.!! I love making cards for people to send out, the joy it brings.
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Thank you! I guess I’m getting more patient!
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