Making gift set of cards? Suggestions/Pics

[Hockeyrabbit]

Hi-

I've been asked by several people at work to create 5-10 cards with envelopes..my question is, for those that give these as gifts, how do you create these "sets"? Are all the cards the same with different verses on them, do you leave them blank? I would like to see examples of card/gift sets if anyone can point me in the right direction much appreciated!

[JenWI409]

I'm making sets as gifts for a couple of siblings and leaving the insides blank. I'm planning on doing 3-4 birthday cards, a couple thinking of you's, and a love you card. I figure those are pretty safe!

[buggainok]

I saved this in my favorites as a good idea for making sets of notecards. They are very simple and would be quick to make in multiples as gifts:

http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogs...-tutorial.html

Here is another example by the same talented lady:

http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogs...im-genius

[TheSaucyStamper]

One I came up with: http://saucystamper.blogspot.com/200...-tutorial

[dianerh]

I like the one panel idea in the samples that Bugga in OK posted.

[Scrappy48]

Don't be afraid to ask them what types of cards they want and if they're for younger or older recipients...maybe they would like all birthday or a nice variety. A lot of it is how much time you have to stamp too. I like to make a variety, bring them in and have them choose which ones they want. I had one co-worker who had several Aunts she wanted cards for, so I made more mature feminine cards for her to choose from. If they've seen some of your cards in the past, chances are if they've had sentiments, they'll want sentiments. Don't be afraid to ask. I also have a friend who puts all her cards for sale in a box, separates them by occasion (she puts them in a baggie so they are protected from fingerprints) then lets her patrons choose which ones they want. I also try to take pictures of cards that I sell, that way I can duplicate it if necessary. Hope this helps.

[BeeJinx]

I do a lot of floral cards that can be multi-purpose. My favorite word stamp is "Thinking of You", and I have several in different type faces. They are appropriate for ... on your birthday, in your loss of a loved one, get well, etc. I also include several inserts on plain white cardstock, printed on the computer with various greetings.... sympathy, birthday, etc. I trim them slightly smaller than the cards and do them both portrait and landscape to work either way. A small folder that holds five cards and envelopes completes the set.

[momtoggk]

A box of cards is my favorite gift to give away. I made these cards for my cousin. Here's a tutorial for the gift box I put the cards in.

And HERE is another set of cards in a box. GinaK did video tutorials on this, too - Part 1, Part 2.

[Scrappy48]

I peeked at your (momtoggk) cards, they are beautiful...I love the idea of doing a set with the same style as you did...mine have always been an eclectic styled. Very nice. You are very talented, thanks for sharing!

[momtoggk]

Thanks, Scrappy48. Most of the time I try to coordinate the cards in the set and make a matching box, too. It's easier for me that I can use the same images, papers, color combo for all of them.

[cookiestamper]

One way to make a set of coordinating cards is to do a One Sheet Wonder. There are probably several templates here on SCS if you do a search. Here's a link also to some templates I have made...

Blogs at Splitcoaststampers

If you haven't tried one before, they are fun and a quick way to make a set that coordinates.

[askagain]

Here's one of my favorites.... quick and easy:

http://askagainart.blogspot.com/2009...-simplify

[Scrappy48]

Cookiestamper: What a cool idea! Your cards a beautiful! I did something similar to that this past summer, I found an article on it in a magazine. Hadn't thought of it for Christmas / Gift card sets! If only I had more hours in a day! I will have to put together some supplies and see what I can come up with. Thanks for sharing!
Askagain, I love the way you shaded your stamped image...very pretty! It's nice the way you packaged them.

[Breezy929]

I use the Simply Scrapping Kit to create 60+ cards for all occasion cards for gifts for my family.

[missiowa81]

Here's a card gift set I made for my mom last year.

Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

I made 2 of each card and put them in an A2 gift box that I made following Beate John's tutorial here on SCS (link below). I included envelopes that already had Forever stamps on them, and then 8 various greetings stamped on very vanilla. My mom can choose whichever sentiment she wants and simply adhere it to the inside of the card with the 2-sided tape I included in the gift box.

Here is a link to the A2 box tutorial.
A2 Card Box Tutorials at Splitcoaststampers

[maiatchio]

I accept with information:One way to make a set of coordinating cards is to do a One Sheet Wonder. There are probably several templates here on SCS if you do a search.

[mycatbillybob]

This past summer I made of set of cards with SU's Abundant Joy set. I included an assortment of loose sentiment pages with sticky tabs on the back so she could use the one she liked with each card. Here's a link to them in my gallery:

Abundant Joy Cards by mycatbillybob at Splitcoaststampers

Abundant Joy Cards by mycatbillybob at Splitcoaststampers

[Scrappy48]

Beth, your cards are beautiful! I like the way you separated the verses to be used for whichever card they choose. Good idea!

[kt3]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookiestamper

One way to make a set of coordinating cards is to do a One Sheet Wonder. There are probably several templates here on SCS if you do a search. Here's a link also to some templates I have made...

Blogs at Splitcoaststampers

If you haven't tried one before, they are fun and a quick way to make a set that coordinates.

what a great idea! thanks for sharing.