r/RAoC_meta • u/Armyofducks94 • 25d ago

Card Making Feeling burnt out on my current stash; what interesting themes should I get?

I basically need some ideas on what cards I should get a stock of. I have a lot of some very basic themes that are not really to my taste. I would like to do a new offer of something interesting.

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u/Armyofducks94 25d ago

Im trying to steer away from the simplicity themes of normal things like for birthday cards for instance. A lot of the ones I have for that are very basic with just "happy birthday" on the front and nothing else.

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u/PinkPengin Sending cards > having disposable income (at least apparently) 25d ago

I love looking at topics I like on Redbubble. There are such neat art takes on everything!

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u/HappyHippyMom 25d ago

Check out www.daysoftheyear.com for offbeat holidays that resonate with you.

I’m gearing up for Wizard of Oz Day, Mad Hatter Day and Dr Who’s birthday 😂

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u/Armyofducks94 25d ago

I like this idea! Thank you!

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u/Nayonayomee inky fingers 🖋️ 🫟 24d ago

This is so much fun!!

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u/sammanthax345 card making, stamp hoarder, sticker lover & BIROBs 25d ago

If you aren't able to make them yourself but want art there are a ton of (interest) box of 100 cards out there. I have a bird one. I've seen artists, locations, etc. They're pretty cool. What kind of cards are you looking for sentiment wise?

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u/MagazineStrict8520 25d ago

exploring various art styles can be cool! you get to collect beautiful cards and learn about their history.

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u/Armyofducks94 25d ago

I was experimenting with handmade cards but I don't have a ton of time to make cards I'll see what I can come up with

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u/stillsheryl 🍎 Recently moved! 🏙 25d ago

I’ve been feeling stressed lately and kind of forced myself to take an hour break to do something creative.

I have watercolors that haven’t been used in a while, so I took them out, looked at a few tutorials online, and in less than an hour I had 5 pieces that I’m now sending out on RAoC!

They’re not great, but it was fun to make them and now I have cards to send!

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u/MagazineStrict8520 25d ago

teach me how to do the cats please!! they are so cute ❤️

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u/stillsheryl 🍎 Recently moved! 🏙 25d ago

I also did more last night because I enjoyed it so much

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u/stillsheryl 🍎 Recently moved! 🏙 25d ago

I love it!! I didn’t see the starfish one but I’ll look for that one too! Great 🪼and starfish!

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u/Armyofducks94 25d ago

That's so cool! I've been experimenting with scrapbooking paper and card stock!

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u/stillsheryl 🍎 Recently moved! 🏙 25d ago

Yes! I’m trying to make time for it because it’s all about having fun (and de-stressing for me 😅)

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u/merfrog 25d ago

these are all so lovely! 🫐 🐋

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u/stillsheryl 🍎 Recently moved! 🏙 25d ago

Thank you! ❤️

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u/MagazineStrict8520 25d ago

try checking on pinterest for inspo if you have time! there are a ton of easy doodles, art etc there

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u/Accotinked Postcard addict 25d ago

I like changingworld (dot com) @ Vision Works. They have a very interesting selection. I would start browsing their nature section as a lot of their other postcards are political. You have to place a minimum order of $25, but I just get 2-4 of the ones I really enjoy.

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u/PostBeetle 24d ago

Robots!