Using Charms in your card making can turn a card into a keepsake........The dictionary states Charms "can be a trinket worn on a bracelet or necklet"; or "something worn or carried for its supposed magical effect". Using Charms on your card making can have a magical effect - they can turn an ordinary card into a keepsake, something that the recipient will want to keep.
They are an under used embellishment, which is a real shame, as they do look special and add a certain value to the card. Charms can be made of silver or gold tone metal, brass, pewter, crystal or enamel. Whatever occasion you are card making for there will be a charm out there for you. Here is a small sample:- Christmas: Candy cane, bells, angels, snowflakes, Christmas trees, nativity cahracters. Easter: Eggs, rabbits, spring flowers. Halloween: Skeletons, pumpkins, etc. St Patrick's Day: Shamrocks etc Gardening: Tools such as watering cans etc. Travel: cars, construction vehicles, iconic VW Camper vans, suitcases, etc. Food and Drink: Cocktails, sweets, fruits, etc Fashion: Sunglasses, handbags, shoes etc. Animals: Numerous animals, paw prints etc. Cute: Teddy Bears, dolls, fairies, robots etc. Oriental: Chinese symbols and discs. Awareness Statement: For example red and pink ribbons.
Some charms come with a loop on them and this can be used to fix them to the card with either ribbon or cord. If they do not have a loop then you can use craft glue dots or sticky glue to affix them to the card. Take care if your charm is heavy - make sure you use a strong glue and let it dry completely before you start moving the card around.
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