Making your own Valentine's Day cards is satisfying and fun at the same time. This way you will send a more personal message to your sweetheart and yoursAttentionand creative attempts will definitely be appreciated. In short, homemade Valentine's Day cards have much more meaning. To make these interesting gift ideas a reality, you will need the following items:
– Craft paper or cardstock, scrapbook paper, and envelopes
– Pens and pencils
- Shave
– Decorative knife
– Cutting base
– Double-sided adhesive tape
– Hole punch
– Falzbein
– Printed card
– Glue in spray can
The possibilities for homemade cards are endless. We suggest some interesting variants that are easy to make.
These beautiful handmade Valentine's Day cards are withMaterialsmade from ribbed cardboard and wine corks. This way you can create fabulous floral patterns. To make such cards, first round the corners of the colored paper with scissors, make the printed images and stick the design on the folded craft paper with the adhesive spray. In this case you will need a few more materials:
– ribbed cardboard
– waxed thread
– Wine corks
– Farbkissen
Make the impression aids
1.) Cut the cardboard measuring 10.5 x 10.5cm for small roses and 10.5 x 30cm for large roses. Roll up each cardboard piece and secure it with the thread. The curled end will create the rose images.
2.) Cut 7mm from half of the flat cork end to create a semicircle for the leaf prints.
3.) To make the impression, press the end of the rose stamp to the ink pad and then apply it to the paper. Repeat this activity to create a composition and then add the leaves imprints from the cork.
You are also allowed to create your own wrapping paper to match the Valentine's Day card using the same imprinting technique.
Say it with flowers. In this way, Valentine's Day cards can be equally beautiful and symbolic. To make this handmade card, download a traditional flower image from the internet. It is best to choose a larger image. Find a flower with symbolicMeaningout of. Insert the image into a document template and add a personal message. Then add a packet of the appropriate seeds, for example in a small transparent envelope.
To create this interesting card, you need certain sewing skills. The soft colors of the hearts and the fine stitches create a distinctive romantic impression. You will also need some materials: waxed thread, felt or paper for crafting in pink, red, white and cream, as well as a needle.
The basis for this card is a piece of folded construction paper. The size is determined by you. Use the scissors or decorative knife to cut out 4 cm hearts from felt or craft paper in different colors. Use the first heart as a template for the rest. Then cut two rectangles out of paper measuring 5 x 11 cm. Use the double-sided tape to attach the squares horizontally to the front of the card. Make twoMarkingsin the center of the hearts, about 1/2 inch apart, and poke a hole there with the needle. Attach three hearts next to each other to each square and adjust them with the needle. Then hold onto the hearts by threading them carefully and neatly onto the card.
These elegant Valentine's Day cards are inspired by the 18th century popular French fabric design Toile de Jouy. To create a toile banner card, you will need toile fabric patterns from the internet, blank card, white paper, glue, brush and glitter particles.
Download a suitable toile fabric design from the internet and print it out. Cut out the flag from the white paper and write your message on it. Then cut your toile design smaller than the card so that there is small distance between the edges of the card and the toileDesigngives. Decide where you want to insert the flags and then use the decorative knife to make two cuts on the front of the toile card. Insert the flag into the cuts and then adhere the entire flag toile design to the card. If you want to add extra glitter, dab a bit of glue on the card surface and sprinkle with glitter particles. Make sure the card is completely dry before inserting it into the envelope.
These affordable paper doilies are just perfect for creating a romantic feel. The beautiful filigree designs are particularly suitable to convey a nostalgic feeling on Valentine's Day. You can simply cut out pieces of doilies with flower patterns and you will definitely have tons of lace paper flowers for your home
Secure cards. When you have enough flower shapes, glue them to the front of a folded card. You can also add green paper stems and leaves if desired. If you prefer, you can write your Valentine's Day message in white gouache or ink and then use a lace flower to decorate the envelope.
These creative packages are actually deconstructed Valentine's Day messages - the envelopes are actually the cards. To achieve this effect, tape the back of a small envelope onto a decorative card and then insert a small gift inside that is appropriately sized. Examples of such gifts are concert tickets or vouchers for a spa or restaurant. To make these Valentine's Day cards extra special, stick paper hearts or flowers on them.
If you plan to send Valentine's Day cards by mail, make sure the envelope size is appropriate for the card. For the cleanest possible cuts when decorating, use a decorative knife and a cutting base. Always use a ruler to draw the straightest lines possible. There is definitely something for everyone in this interesting collection of cards - all these variants will be original and unique when created by your own hands.
