With Love…

Valentine D.I.Y. Day 2 by: Rachel Briggs, Lead Designer

Homemade Valentine’s Cards

I remember every Valentine I have ever received, from the cootie covered candy in the First grade, to flowers and chocolate from my current squeeze.  Putting a little extra time and thought into something as simple as a Valentine goes a long way!

These handmade Valentines can inspire love in even the most resistant of hearts. And of all the holidays, Valentine’s Day is the holiday where cards are a must!

Make use of those craft supplies you have lying around by fashioning your own unique Valentines.  I found these whimsical cards on Real Simple .

What you’ll need:

• Pipe Cleaners
• Thick Paper Stock
• Buttons
• Hot Glue Gun
• Pinking Shears

 Directions:

Love Card

• Form shape of each letter with the pipe cleaners. Glue onto the paper
• Using the pinking shears, create a decorative edge

 Heart Card 

• Place buttons on card stock making the shape of a heart
• Secure buttons to the paper with glue    

Have other supplies lying around? Cut hearts out of felt or printed fabric, or use ribbon to create a pretty border on your card.