Roses are red, violets are blue. Here’s a sweet card that’s just for you! There’s something about homemade items that means just a little bit more, especially when it comes to cards — the time you took to design it, write in it and send it off to friends and family near and far makes for a heartfelt reminder of your love and appreciation. Blog contributor Tina Kistinger knows the value of a handmade card, and this year, she used the Heart to Heart Border Punch to craft a gorgeous DIY Valentine’s Day card. Take a look below, give it a go and send it off to those you know!
Tina’s Inspiration:
I love hearts! Valentine’s Day is one of my most beloved holidays, mainly because I love to make cards to send to family and dear friends. This year, I challenged myself to make my own background using the Heart to Heart Border Punch and I’m thrilled with how it turned out.
To create this card you’ll need:
- Love Wins Paper Pack or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Crimson & White Solid Cardstocks or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Heart to Heart Border Punch or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Alphabet Stamp Kit System or (Shop Canada) | Shop Australia)
- 12-inch Trimmer or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- All-Purpose Scissors or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Tape Runner or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Repositionable Tape Runner or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Foam Squares or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
Step 1: Cut a piece of Crimson Solid Cardstock to measure 4-1/4″ x 11″. Score at 5-1/2″ and fold to make a top folding card.
Step 2: Cut a hearts patterned paper to measure 4″ x 5″.
Step 3: Punch out six borders using the Heart to Heart Border Punch in contrasting paper longer than the previously cut piece.
Step 4: Apply adhesive to the border strips and adhere them as shown. Trim off the excess border strips.
Step 5: Stamp L, O, V and E using the Alphabet Stamp Kit System onto White Solod Cardstock. Trim and mat onto Crimson Solid Cardstock.
Step 6: Adhere L-O-V-E blocks to the card using Foam Squares.
Who will you be creating this DIY Valentine’s Day card for this year? Comment below!
These cards are so adorable for Valentine’s, and since I do not have that exact heart BMC, but I do have another one, plus I have the Rose Chain I am thinking of switching the card around by using those tools. I really like this card.
Beautiful! Making these for my grandsons.
I will be making these. I haven’t used my alphabet stamps yet. Thank you.
I am all about CREATIVE MEMORIES but what I REALLY NEED are protective page sleeves
Leslie, you can click on the Shop link at the top of this page and order page protectors. You can also search for a CM Advisor near you and see if she has any.
A beautiful card!!!
What a good idea with the squares and the letters LOVE.