12 Days of Christmas Ideas – Day 3

Yesterday I mentioned that I’d be sharing some party ideas, where you can get together with friends, have fun and get things done at the same time. So here is the first of two – the Christmas Card Making Party.

Sending out Christmas cards is lovely way to let family and friends know that you are thinking of them, and I think a handmade card is even more special.  To be honest I don’t consider myself to be good at making cards – rarely am I happy with how the finished product looks.  However, when I sit and make cards with friends the inspiration and motivation flows.  Not to mention the great conversations we have.

So why not gather a group of friends to make Christmas cards.  Inspire each other with your favourite techniques.  Organise a swap of papers or embellishments.  And chat about the things you might write in them.  Refreshments don’t need to be a big fuss – just offer a cuppa and some cookies or fruit if you want a healthier option.  Another idea could be wine and cheese – simple and no fuss.

If you like the idea but don’t know where to start then there are a couple of companies that I’d recommend.  Stampin Up and Close to My Heart both have a lovely range of paper craft supplies – their demonstrators or consultants are glad to help you learn new ways to create beautiful cards, among other things. If you would rather have a go on your own then Spotlight and the Warehouse have a good range of materials and if you need design ideas then PageMaps has a multitude of suggestions.

We’d love to see your favourite cards and hear about your party in the comments below.  Happy card making!