Month: March 2014

How to make greeting cards

Posted on (Updated: ) By Phil Willetts

Here we have a very simple video of how I make my own greeting cards for any occasion using images from my original are work from my website
The list of kit and equipment you require to make your own greeting cards and links to the mail order I use are below:
Image for the greeting card ( I use popular images of my artwork)
Printing paper for the image ( I use various types of paper from canvas paper to 160g -220g card. you can try photo paper 6 x 4 are very good gloss or matt)

1 x Glue Gun (ATG Tape Dispenser no 1345)
ATG Tape (Glue for the gun) double sided individually packed no 444 SCAPA ATG 19mm x 33mm (does about 30 greeting cards per roll)
Both items are purchased from Lions picture framing supplies

Greeting card cardboard template item AP71E-59
Embossed Lines & Designs 50% Recycled
104x152mm – Oblong 62x110mm – Textura Recycled
Natural White
370mic/230gsm
Envelopes to go with the greeting card ENV15
Standard Quality White Envelopes
114x162mm – This Is A C6 Envelope
Plastic sleeve for the completed item with envelope. PPB04
Clear Greetings Card Bags – Polypropylene
118x164mm
Orders taken from http://www.craftcreations.com

If its your own art work don’t forget to sign the corner to give it a more personnel touch.

If you have any questions on my method for creating your own greeting cards then please email me.
Don’t forget my greeting cards are available to purchase from my website.

Grandfather

Posted on (Updated: ) By Phil Willetts

P1040613-300x225Some time ago I found an old photo of my grandfather serving in the first world war, I decided to paint it in acrylics the photo was taken in 1918 I believe near the German border as the British began to push the German army back after the massive German offensive that fizzled out. My grandfarther never spoke about his experiences apart from the time when he was welcomed into a German farm and given some food. That alway seemed strange to me that as the war came to an end the ordenary german people showed kindness to my Garndfather I remeber reading a letter from an old German lady at the begining of the first worlds war saying what a tragedy it is that two Christian Countrys should end up fighting each other. any way hear is the painting what do you think? He is the one standing up leaning on the back wall.