Lately I have been experimenting with how to start with creating a card and I have found that I like to choose the card, play with the paper choice, the sentiment and then embellishments. Its almost like getting together your pallet before you start a painting but instead of paint you are getting together the coordinating elements you want to use for your card before you start cutting out and sticking.
This has several benefits:-
a) You already get a feel for the card before you start designing which means you are less likely to suddenly realise some of the elements don't work as you had hoped or expected.
b) If you have a recipient in mind then you can play with the colours they prefer and think about the embellishments you want to use so that it all works well together.
c) I actually get a chance to go through my paper stock without relying on favourites that I use all the time. This is a great way of making the most of your stock and looking at it with almost a fresh pair of eyes.
d) Planning ahead means you can use some of your scrap papers which means you get a great looking card whilst using up some of your otherwise unused paper scraps.
The finished card is quite simple but because I thought it out beforehand it didn't take long to put together and the end result was a good looking card that co-ordinates really well.
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