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January 23, 2013

diy valentine cards

 
I was feeling crafty yesterday and decided to work on a super easy diy ~ homemade Valentine cards! I loved Jen's gold polka dot Christmas cards, so I went with a similar approach to create these cards. I have a million left over envelopes from Christmas cards, birthday invitations, etc, so instead of going to buy blank cards and envelopes, I used a standard 8.5 X 11 piece of brown cardstock and folded it in half. This size card fit perfect in my larger left over envelopes. I played with the font on pic monkey using Courtney's tutorial until I was happy with the layout, then printed, folded and started glittering.
 
 
I found this gel adhesive by Martha Stewart Crafts with just the right size dot sponge applicator at Michael's. It worked perfect for this project. I dabbed a few dots and then sprinkled with cotton candy iridescent glitter, also by Martha Stewart, and my pretty pink polka dot glittery card was done.
 
 
I love how they turned out. The brown paper, with the soft pink glitter, and black ink is just the beautiful combination I was going for.

How about you - do you make your own cards?
 

9 comments:

  1. Very pretty! Love the glittery polka dots!!

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  2. so cute!! i love the card, homemade cards are really the best and now that i am turning into a more pro-glitter person, the glitter polka dots are the right amount of glitter for me

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  3. These are truly adorable. I'm so going to do this.

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  4. So pretty and yet so simple. Love it!
    I'd love for you to come on over and share at Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party.
    http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/finding-the-pretty-delicious-linky-party-2/

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  5. OOHHHH I simply LOVE these! They are stunning! I'm hosting a Loving Valentines Day party and I'd love for you to share this great project.

    http://4you-withlove.blogspot.com/2013/02/loving-valentines-day-party-link-up.html

    Have a great day!

    Marilyn

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