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Special Valentines by Laetitia

Hi everyone, It's Laetitia, I'm happy to be here today for the first post as members of the 2017 design team. It is a great pleasure to continue the adventure with Crate Paper and to be here on the blog with you ;)

It's my turn to share with you ideas for Valentine's Day cards.

 

 

I created a series of 3 cards that will be accompanied by a little bag of sweets. I first cut out 3 cards from smooth, white cardstock measuring 5 x 3.5 with a downward opening. On the first card, I cut out the pretty paper printed with the hearts in the form of a pennant and I sewed a piece of cloth with polka dots a little card "Happy Valentine's Day" and a transparent arrow. I then pasted the flag on the white card and I added 2 little hearts—so cute.

 

 

I chose a black and white background to bring out the paper with the cute lips. I added a nice label of the ephemera pack on which I gave a few stitches. And for a final touch I added a lovely gold heart from the CHASING DREAMS collection by Maggie Holmes.

 

 

On the last card, I wanted to use a nice heart with fringes. I added white crepe paper that I stitched before the machine. This gives a 3D effect and it's very nice. I hope this gives you ideas;) See you soon!

 

 

Supplies: Heart Day HUGS & KISSES paper (375904), Heart Day LOVELY paper (375905), Heart Day PUCKER UP paper (375906), Heart Day Fringe Heart (375915), Heart Day Ephemera Pieces (375911), Heart Day Rubber Embellishments (375616), Chasing Dreams Puffy Heart (375963)

Pretty Valentines for Loved Ones

If you’re wondering what the perfect gift is for your sweetie, this Valentine’s Day, how about a hand-made card!  Hand-made cards are perfect because they can be customized and the recipient knows you put a lot of love into it!  And a hand-made card can be as extravagant or simple as you like, without having to break the bank with expensive store bought cards.  I have two cards to share with you today, using the Heart Day collection.

I wanted my first card to have a fun, whimsical look so I cut the Pucker Up patterned paper to fit over the front of my card base.  I layered some embellishments from the Heart Day collection over my patterned paper, including the cute banner from the Embellishments pack and a sweet flower sticker.  The sentiment is from the Stickers pack and I love the contrast of the Black words against the Reds and Pinks in the patterned paper.  I completed the card by adding several heart stickers, and machine stitching through them, for added texture on the card.

For my second card, I decided to create a twist on the traditional Valentine’s Day cards that most children exchange with their friends.  The Heart Day collection includes a pack of Cards with Envelopes, so I found one that I really liked, and featured it on the front of my card.  I covered my card base with the Black & White patterned paper on the flip-side of the Pucker Up patterned paper.  Then I slipped the card inside the envelope, and secured it with a bit of adhesive.  Once I had it attached to my card base, I clipped the XO paper clips along the edge of the envelope.  And I finished the card with two of the phrase stickers from the collection.  This would be a fun way to include an extra sentiment in your card or place a coupon or gift certificate inside the smaller card on front.

Get creative with your Valentine’s Cards and have fun coming up with ideas for those Valentine’s on your list this year!

Heart Day Products Used: Crate Paper Heart Day Pucker Up (375906), Crate Paper Heart Day Stickers (375914), Crate Paper Heart Day Stickers (375913), Crate Paper Heart Day Cards with Envelopes (375919), Crate Paper Heart Day Paper Clips (375917), Crate Paper Heart Day Embellishments (375918), Crate Paper Heart Day Stickers (375912)