Feb 4

Finding inspiration to create your own Valentine card ideas can sometimes be a little bit of a challenge. I know! I’ve spent hours and hours surfing the net, scouring online card galleries and websites trying to find that perfect valentines card idea…and then when I finally find something I like, I pull my hair out trying to figure out how to recreate it without any instructions and with completely different papers and embellishments.

It’s not an easy task! I love making my own cards, but it can be a little frustrating at times. I’m not Picasso or Rembrandt. Trying to be creative at the drop of a hat is difficult.

But, I have found the solution!

If you are looking for Valentines Day card ideas, you need to see this…the ‘Inspired Card Making Report.’

It’s completely free!

You can download it at:
http://CardMakingClassroom.com/inspired

It features invaluable insight into how to stay inspired so you can create (and be proud of!) all the cards you want, no matter what the occasion or theme. Plus, there are plenty of examples to help get you started.

It’s perfect for creating your own Valentine card ideas.

I made this cute card based on an example in the free report.

Valentine Card Ideas

To create this card, I used white cardstock, black cardstock, red cardstock, Kaisercraft Sakura Park Kanzan paper, Black Polka Dot paper (brand unknown), black ink, a black pen, Heart Words stamp (brand unknown), Basic Grey Swirl stamps, white Bazzill flower and a red heart brad.

I followed the step-by-step instructions in the ‘Inspired Card Making Report,’ substituted the card making supplies I wanted to use and tweaked the design as I wanted.

For example, there were a few ‘white spaces’ on my background paper that I wasn’t really too pleased about, so I filled them by stamping some swirls and heart images. They look like they are part of the patterned paper, but they give my card a more Valentines Day sort of feel.

I also inked around the edges of my background paper to give it a warmer, more sophisticated feel.

The instructions in the report made it really easy to personalise my Valentines Day card so it really is my own creation. Plus it was quick to put together and a lot of fun.

I’ll definitely be making more cards this way!

If you are looking for Valentine card ideas, I highly recommend you download your free copy of ‘Inspired Card Making’ today.

Click Here To Get Inspired Card Making Now.


Aug 12

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As Valentine’s Day approaches and you’re looking for a way to add a little holiday love to your decor, check out this tutorial for a sweet and simple heart garland from Tricia at Oh So Crafty.

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Jul 17

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Maggie Makes has a great downloadable tutorial and template for creating these cute embroidered heart pins. Stitch one up just in time for your favorite Valentine.

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Jun 28

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Heidi Kenney of My Paper Crane shares how she turned a vinyl tablecloth into cute, reusable treat bags for her son’s class Valentine party. Brilliant!

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Jun 8

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Melted crayon shapes have been a favorite craft for kids for a while, but Ellen of The Long Thread takes it a step further by offering up these cute Valentine’s Day cards to go along with your crayon heart creations. I only wish I’d had them when we did this very craft last year! Grab your broken crayons and a heart mold and help your kids make fun cards for their friends!

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May 17

 

These gorgeous fortune cookies were made by Alicia Kachmar of Create! Please visit her site for her crochet fortune cookie pattern with colorful Valentine’s Day versions.

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May 3

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How fun are these little zipper heart pouches from Molly’s Sketchbook at the Purl Bee? And even though the idea of inserting a zipper on a curve seems a little daunting, she’s given excellent, clear instructions that will walk you through the process in a snap.

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Apr 19

 


Aren’t these cute! These adorable little cushions were made by Jessica of Happy Together. Please visit her site for a pattern and tutorial so you too can make these really sweet scrappy heart pin cushions. They would make a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day or just a ‘You’re Special’ gift for a crafty friend.

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Apr 5

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I love the simplicity of these little toothbrush Valentine messages from Kathleen of Twig & Thistle. They are such a fun, unexpected way to leave a love note for your sweetie. She’s provided a PDF of various toothbrush love notes for download over on her site.

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Mar 22

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I’ve admired the felt applique work of Melissa from Checkout Girl for a while. Her portraits and artistic series are simply charming. She’s just posted a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew for making this beautiful “Be My Bluebird” felt Valentine. I love the doily effect she created using a screw punch on the felt.

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