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Card Making

1. How are the following supplies used in card making?

1. card stock
   
2. felt pens
   
3. scissors (regular and decorative)
   
4. embellishments
   
5. rubber stamps
   
6. water pencils & crayons
   
7. ink pads
   
8. punches
   

2. Describe how at least three different kinds of paper are used in card making, such as glossy card stock, corrugated paper, mulberry paper, vellum, or gift wrap.
3. Describe four methods of coloring in a stamped image and demonstrate at least two of them.
4. Name four different types of ink pads and describe how they are used. Demonstrate proficiency in using at least two of them in a practice project.
5. What is meant by the term monochromatic?
6. What is sponging, and how do you use it in card making?
7. What is dry embossing and what tools do you need for this technique?
8. Demonstrate proper care and cleaning of rubber stamps and storing of ink pads.
9. Describe and demonstrate how to use at least two of the following in a practice project.

1. foam dots (also squares, hexagons, etc.)
   
2. foam tape
   
3. double sided tape
   
4. tape runners
   
5. zots
   

10. List at least five reasons for making cards.
11. Make cards to fulfill three of the reasons discovered in requirement 10. During your card creation, demonstrate at least three of the following techniques:

1. Monochromatic style
   
2. sponging
   
3. two types of coloring in a stamped image
   
4. a card using at least two types of paper
   
5. a card using embellishments, foam tape/dots, or other supplies mentioned inrequirement 5.
   
6. A card using a method of your choice
   

12. Do the following:

1. Display your cards at a Pathfinder, AY, youth group, or similar event.
   
2. Give at least one of your cards to someone else as part of a missions, share your faith, or similar outreach/caring event

13. Read the following passages (preferably with a group/unit) and discuss the similarities / differences between these letter greetings and modern day greeting cards.

1. 1 Corinthians 15:58
   
2. Ephesians 6:21
   
3. Philippians 4:1
   
4. James 1:16, 19
   
5. Philemon 1:1

Skill Level 1
Approved 2010

Card Making ,Advanced

1. Earn the Card Making honor.
2. Name eight or more embellishments used in card making and explain or demonstrate how each is used.
3. What is wet embossing? What items are needed for this technique?
4. What is iris folding and how did it originate?
5. Explain teabag folding.
6. Make at least six cards or card items (see list below)* using at least five of the following techniques.

1. Wet embossing
   
2. Iris folding (make from a template and use velvet, foil, and background paper)
   
3. Teabag folding
   
4. Tri-fold
   
5. Two-step stamping
   
6. Background stamping
   
7. Stamping Wheel stamping
   

7. Give away at least four of the cards you made for this honor to someone you would like to thank or honor in some way (a church member, neighbor, friend, family member, shut-in, etc.)
8. Paul wrote many letters of encouragement to the churches. Name at least five of his letters and read at least one of them to yourself or in a group. Share the benefits of encouragement those who received his letters might have received from reading his letter

*Christmas card
Birthday card
Valentine car
Thank you card
Baby shower card
Wedding/anniversary card
Get well card
Thinking of you card Sympathy card
Farewell card
Notepad cover
Gift bag

Skill Level II
Approved 2010

North American Division
2001 Edition
2011 Update