Traditionally, the preparatory assault for the celebration of St. Valentine's Day begins for many of us about five days before the holiday date. During this period, there is so much that needs to be done, taking care of a gift, decorating the place where you are planning to spend a romantic evening, as well as buying or making a heartfelt valentine. We showed various variations of garlands of hearts in, you can take them into service, but today we want to tell you and clearly show how to make original valentines.
A Valentine card is most often a red or pink card in the shape of a heart, inside of which lies a romantic congratulations on the holiday or an ardent declaration of love.
How to make a Valentine card.
Valentine card made of cardboard and woolen threads.
You won’t surprise anyone with traditional valentines anymore, or it’s a non-standard fluffy specimen. To make it, you need to cut out a heart from thick cardboard, then remove the inner part so that the side parts are approximately 1-2 cm wide. Then we take woolen threads, the best curly ones and always red, and begin to methodically wrap the cardboard blank. The result is a very beautiful heart, attach a piece of paper with a declaration of love to it with a pin and nail, your other half will be amazed at the work done.
How to make a valentine with your own hands from paper.
Method number 1. Valentine envelope.
Cut out a large heart from paper and you can immediately write a love message on it. Next, fold the side parts inward (see photo below), turn the sharp part up, fold the bottom, then fold the top closing part, and decorate the tongue with a rhinestone.
Method number 2. Volumetric heart.
We cut out two identical hearts from thick cardboard, then prepare two strips 8 mm wide along the length of the side circles. Which we immediately glue to the side parts of one of the valentines, then on top we glue the remaining valentine with a pre-written congratulation by hand.
Method number 3. Volumetric valentine box.
We redraw the template presented below onto thick pink paper, cut it out and bend it along the marked lines, and glue it with PVA glue in the right places. The top of the product can be decorated with a bow or rhinestones.
Method number 4. Beautiful valentine made of voluminous roses.
Cut out a heart-shaped ring from cardboard. Then we start creating roses, for this we draw a spiral on red double-sided colored paper, which we then cut out with scissors and wind from the OUTER end onto a skewer, thereby forming a rose bud; as soon as you remove the winding from the skewer, the bud will take the desired shape. Using this scheme, we create the required number of buds and glue them tightly to each other on a cardboard blank in the shape of a heart. You can glue beads or rhinestones to the center of each bud.
Method number 5. Wicker valentine.
According to the template presented below, we cut out two strips with marks in the center, bend each of them in the center and create slits with scissors. Then we start weaving, simply alternating contrasting stripes. The result is a wicker heart.
Method number 6. Beautiful postcard.
We take beautiful scrapbooking paper, fold it in half, we get a base, then cut out a rectangle from orange paper and glue it to the center of the workpiece, cut out flowers, a bird and a heart, and also glue all the details to the surface of the card (the templates are presented below, you can redraw). We tie a bow from a satin ribbon and also attach it to the surface of the card, and write a love message inside.
Method number 7. Beautiful three-dimensional origami heart.
The detailed method for creating such a beautiful heart is shown in the photo below.
Method number 8. Panoramic heart.
Probably many people had panorama books in their childhood, such a heart is just from that opera. Let's look at all the stages of its creation below, where you will also find the primary template for redrawing. In short, we redraw the template onto paper, cut it out with a sharp knife exclusively along the marked lines, and bend it just above the top part, thereby lifting the structure. We close the postcard.
Method number 9. Valentine card with flowers and carnations made of paper.
Fold the red paper in half, cut out a heart, but do not cut all the way through on one side to create the effect of an opening postcard. From pink paper we cut out strips 10 cm long and about 8 mm wide, cut each of them on top of the fringe, then wind it on a skewer, thereby forming a flower bud. We glue the finished flowers to the surface of the valentine; the product can also be decorated with quilling-style patterns or added with rhinestones.
Method number 10. Valentine boat.
We fold a boat out of paper (the stages of creating a boat are shown in the photo below), glue a matcha from a skewer into the center, and instead of a sail and a flag, hearts with a love message.
How to make original valentines from paper clips.
A plain piece of paper with a love message can be decorated with valentine hearts created from red paper clips. To do this, take a paperclip and bend its long edge upward, photo below. At first glance it looks like a krakozyabra, but when you put it on a piece of paper, you will see a cute heart.
How to make a valentine with your own hands from half-pearls and cardboard.
We cut out 2 identical hearts from cardboard, leave one of them whole, cut the second in the form of a heart-ring, so that the middle is empty. Glue it on top of the whole heart, and glue half-pearl beads inside. We glue a ribbon on the back, which can also be glued between valentines, thread a key onto the ribbon, and give it to you with the words “this is the key to my heart.”
Valentine card on a clothespin.
We take a wooden clothespin and write “a message for you” on it with a marker. On the end part, where the clamp is created, draw an envelope with paints. Next, take a tiny rectangular piece of paper, write “I love you” on it, and glue it to the back of the clothespin. When you press on the top of the clothespin, it will reveal a love message.
Valentine's card made from fresh flowers.
Cut out a heart from cardboard and glue rosebuds on short cut stems to it. The result is a very beautiful living valentine.
Felt valentine.
We cut out two hearts of the same size from red felt, and also one smaller heart from white felt, sew a white heart to the center of the red one using a blanket stitch, then sew two red ones.
Valentines made from stones.
On the street you can look for heart-shaped pebbles, which you can then paint with red emulsion paint.
Valentine card made of wire and thread.
It is necessary to form a heart from the wire, which is then generously wrapped with red thread. The result is a very beautiful product, especially considering how easy it is to make.
Valentine in a bottle.
Cut out a big heart from paper, write a declaration of love and a holiday greeting on it, then roll the heart into a tube, insert the message into the neck of the bottle, tie a ribbon and present a surprise to your other half.
Ice valentine.
This is a short-lived surprise, so it should be given as a gift immediately after being removed from the refrigerator. Making such a heart is as easy as shelling pears; place viburnum branches or a rose bud in a plastic heart-shaped mold, fill it with water and put it in the refrigerator until it hardens completely. Then remove it from the refrigerator and lower the mold into a bowl of hot water for a short period of time, the ice will melt a little and the heart can be easily pulled out. Various variations of ice products for decorating a winter garden area can be viewed.
Dear readers, now you know how to make a Valentine card, we are sure that from the ideas presented in this review you will be able to choose the right one, and your significant other will be sincerely surprised by the surprise. Some of the valentines from the list above can be used to decorate your home for February 14th, in particular a festive table with romantic dishes. Well, you can figure out how to use such hearts yourself, the main thing is that you now know how to make original valentines, which are also It's absolutely not difficult to make.
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Valentine card is one of the symbols of Valentine's Day. Of course, you can buy such a postcard in a store, but it is much nicer to receive a similar product made by yourself. You can make valentines from different materials. Paper, fabric and even food are suitable for this. We offer 7 best ideas on how to make an unusual and cool DIY Valentine card from paper and fabric.
Photos of the simplest schemes
Now we offer you 5 of the simplest patterns for making a cute and original valentine with your own hands.
Valentine's card "Romance"
This card is very easy to prepare; such a product does not require additional skills or unusual decor. This Valentine can be classified as a traditional paper one.
To work you will need:
- white cardboard;
- red glitter paper;
- glue;
- decorative shiny ribbon;
- glitter;
- beads;
- scissors.
How to do:
Using a pencil and a ruler, the cardboard sheet must be divided into three parts so that the sum of the two extreme parts is equal to the middle part. Bend along the marked lines. You will get a blank with two doors. You need to cut out two hearts of different sizes from red paper. The smaller heart is glued into the larger one. Then they need to be glued to the folds of the postcard so that it does not open. Then, at the junction of the halves of the postcard, the hearts need to be cut with scissors. To prevent the valentine from opening randomly, it must be tied with a ribbon. Additionally, the card can be decorated with beads, sparkles and small paper hearts.
Valentine's card "Beloved Heart"
For this postcard you will need:
- thick paper;
- bright pictures in the theme of Valentine's Day;
- decorative ribbon;
- beads.
Preparation method:
- You need to cut the required rectangular piece from thick paper. The size of the postcard depends only on your wishes. This blank should be folded like an accordion. Cut out several hearts of various sizes. The number of hearts depends on the number of “steps” in the accordion. They will need to be glued to each bend.
- Hearts can be cut out either from pictures or from decorative paper. Near each heart you can write tender words and declarations of love. Further decor depends only on your imagination. You can use beads, sequins, etc. Tie the finished card with a ribbon.
Valentine's card "Beloved"
For the postcard you will need:
- thick paper;
- scissors;
- glue;
- photo of you together.
Preparation method:
Cut out a heart from construction paper. Choose the size of this valentine yourself. Next, you need to cut out your faces from photos together. There is no need to cut out “just the faces.” It will look more beautiful when the pictures contain images, for example, waist-high. Paste these photos over one side of the heart. On the other side, write a beautiful declaration of love.
Valentine "Tender"
You can make a Valentine card not only from paper. Such fabric products turn out to be very original.
To work you will need:
- thick paper;
- thick fabric (preferably red or shiny);
- threads;
- scissors;
- sentipon or cotton wool;
- decorative tape;
- shiny or mother-of-pearl beads;
- lace.
Manufacturing method:
- Make a heart template of the required size from cardboard. After that, attach it to the fabric and trace it. It is necessary to cut out the heart along the outlined contour. We make two such blanks. Next, they need to be sewn together, leaving 2 centimeters unsewn. Through this hole you need to turn the products inside out and stuff them with cotton wool or centipon. Only after this you need to sew up the hole.
- Next, we decorate the valentine, here you can show your taste and creativity. For example, trim the seam with lace, and make a bow from a ribbon in the center and trim it with beads everywhere.
Valentine's card "Delicious"
An unusual and delicious Valentine's card will be a wonderful present for Valentine's Day.
For the product you will need:
- 250 grams of butter;
- 200 grams of homemade sour cream;
- 500–600 grams of flour;
- 300 grams of sugar;
- baking powder.
Cooking method:
Cold butter needs to be chopped with sugar. Add sour cream, vanilla, flour and baking powder. Knead. It should not be a very tough shortbread dough. Roll out and cut out hearts. Decorate with melted dark chocolate or egg white glaze.
Master class on making sweet valentines with video instructions
Well and one more
Valentine's card "Full Heart"
It is not only very original and beautiful, but also has a wonderful aroma.
To work you will need:
- base for making soap;
- red food coloring;
- essential oil; soap mold (preferably silicone).
Cooking process:
To work, you will need a metal container in which our heart will be drowned. Grind the soap base into this bowl and place in a water bath. When the mass becomes liquid, add dye and aroma oil. Pour the finished mixture into a mold to make this Valentine’s card more colorful, add dried flowers to the liquid mixture. The finished product must be removed from the mold and tied with a decorative ribbon.
Video instructions for making soap
Valentine's card "Three hearts"
This card is very easy to make, even small children can make it.
To work you will need:
- thick white paper;
- not thick red paper;
- glue;
- scissors;
- pencil.
Preparation method:
Fold a white sheet of paper in half. Draw a heart on it so that when you cut it out, it will be double. The result should be a blank of two leaves, each of which is in the shape of a heart. Next, a sheet of red paper needs to be folded like an accordion. Cutting hearts out of it is much smaller than the white blank.
You should get an “accordion” of hearts. Glue one half of the accordion to one wing of the white blank, and the other half to the other. The result is a voluminous postcard. It can be decorated with sparkles, sequins or any decor of your choice. You need to write a beautiful congratulation on the finished product and tie it with a decorative ribbon.
18 photos of ideas for creativity
Additionally, I have collected 18 photos of ideas for the most beautiful postcards from around the Internet, I am sure you will be able to choose something original for yourself.
Good day everyone! The holiday is coming, and therefore we all want to prepare for it as best as possible. Housewives are thinking over the menu for a romantic dinner, and their husbands are looking for creative gifts. And I’m ready to help with creativity. Today we will be making crafts. Our goal is to make the holiday unusual, so that it will be pleasantly remembered by us and our loved ones for a long time.
I announce the program of our meeting today! Together we will look at various options for cards and crafts. Let's talk about how to make a real surprise. And, of course, I prepared my master class! I'll try to do everything step by step tell and even show.
The most daring and beautiful options for Valentine's cards
I don't know about you, but I love something like this do it yourself. After all, I not only make things, but also invent something that should please a certain person. I think about it, imagine how I will present my product, what I will say. These moments fill me with satisfaction and courage, so I want to use as many ideas as possible! But today the highlight of the program is paper. She is the main material. But the paper can be different, which makes it possible to diversify valentines.
I'm ready to show some of these ideas and tell us what and how they are made from.
TOP 5 DIY from around the Internet
- A made of corrugated paper you can make a whole picture! To do this, cut small squares, screw them onto the paste from the handle and glue them to the base in the shape of a heart.
- You can make it from plain paper origami. I will give examples of the simplest to implement, but the most effective.
- Another unusual idea
- Well, the most interesting option is “anti-stress” valentines, in which something is sure to move. Great ideas from Afinki:
- From color cardboard you can make a small box to hold a small item. 2 rows of 4 squares and a row of two are cut according to the pattern. All squares are bent and glued together. And on top of the box you get a lid with halves of a heart; when joined, they form one heart.
All these crafts will create the mood and decorate the holiday. But how to make a real surprise?
Surprise gift. What is he like?
I realized a long time ago that I only love unexpected gifts. That’s why I rejoice every time, like a child, when my husband and son give me something they’ve been secretly working on for so long, maintaining the highest level of secrecy!
What should be the surprise? What is this? And how is it presented? The most important thing is to take into account the taste and wishes of the person for whom it is being made. It can be beautiful crafts, cards or flowers grown with your own hands. And the whole point is that such gifts should appear out of nowhere, unexpectedly. How to do This:
- Craft while your spouse is not looking: busy, at work.
- Do everything in advance, don’t leave it until the last moment so that your bustle doesn’t attract attention.
- Hide it securely.
- And at the right moment - oops! Take it out and hand it over! But don't forget that
But it’s time to talk about your achievements in the art of designing valentines! I will do this with photos, details and step by step.
My master class as a gift to friends
Postcard
- I draw a heart. To make it come out nice and even, I outline a round shape. On top of the sheet I make 2 semicircles, which are connected to each other by the inner sides. I draw the outer sides like this - I draw smooth arc-shaped lines down so that they connect. The heart is ready!
- I paint it in red and color it. Can be done initially from colored paper. But I came up with an original idea for the design of the outside of the postcard. So I color with a pencil on a piece of paper. I do this so that the pencil extends beyond the heart. And on the second sheet these rays were formed:
- Inside the picture I draw smaller hearts. They are all connected to each other.
I cut along the lines. It turns out to be a spiral of valentines.
- Before gluing the spirals inside, I finish the design of the postcard picture.
I already have this radiant heart ready. Inside I insert a butterfly. We recently learned to draw it with our son. And I sign.
- Inside I glue only the largest hearts to one side and the other. I connect the smallest ones with each other.
Now, when you open the card, the spiral stretches and you get this pattern.
Valentine stand
- First I cut out the round parts, templates. I will need 6 of them. I fold each of them 2 times.
In addition to the fact that it is beautiful, because you can make it multi-colored, or variegated, with hearts of different colors, it is also an excellent stand for a small sweet gift! You can put candy in the center.
All I can do is wish you the best day, sincere smiles and good luck in your work! I say goodbye! But before that, I remind you to subscribe. Design it for yourself and take care of your friends so that they too receive new articles.
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The Valentine's Day, along with its paraphernalia, is quite firmly rooted in our country. Anyone who knows how to use scissors knows how to make a paper heart for this holiday. But few people know how to turn it into a bright and unforgettable declaration of love.
A Stunning Variety of Valentine Hearts
A Valentine's card or heart-shaped card is a great way to confess your feelings. But who said that it can only be made of paper? Away with templates and stereotypes - you can use any available materials to create it. Now you can see for yourself.Paper heart using quilling technique
A gentle openwork valentine is a silent declaration of sincere sympathy.
To create it you will need:
- zigzag scissors;
- set of pink paper for quilling;
- thick white cardboard;
- toothpick;
- PVA glue;
- brush;
- paper knife.
Inside the larger heart, draw a smaller one and cut it out with a paper cutter. You should end up with a cardboard base less than 1 cm wide.
Twist the paper strips into spirals using toothpicks. They can be of different sizes and colors. Place the finished spirals inside the cardboard heart-base and fasten them together with PVA.
Using a brush, cover the filled heart on one side with glue, coating the spirals and the places where they connect to the cardboard. Carefully remove excess glue with a paper towel.
Fill the empty spaces inside the heart with small spirals and glue them. You need to dry the heart on an oilcloth or file so that it does not stick to the base.
You can decorate the dried valentine as you wish: paint the cardboard outline or carefully separate it, leaving only the openwork heart, tie a ribbon or cord - follow your imagination.
Valentine card with small sweets
Do you want to make a small present with taste? Surprise your other half with a cool Valentine's card with dragee candies inside. Such a gift will be most appreciated by those with a sweet tooth.
To work you will need:
- colored paper;
- scissors;
- glue or stapler;
- dragee.
Cut out the blanks along the contour.
Glue them in pairs or connect their edges with a stapler or sew them with thread, leaving a small hole for filling with candies.
Place more candy inside the heart.
Seal or staple the hole.
Sweet Valentine is ready to win hearts.
If you want to especially surprise your loved one, choose a dragee that matches the color of the paper heart.
Paper valentine card
A romantic card is a traditional gift for Valentine's Day. But doing it yourself is a very unconventional, but correct decision. Such a valentine will eloquently show how dear the person you are paying attention to is.
To work you will need:
- white cardboard;
- a sheet of thick brown wrapping paper (kraft paper);
- a set of paper for scrapbooking (colored paper with patterns and pictures);
- Ruler and pencil;
- scissors;
- glue;
- thick nylon thread.
Cut a small square out of tissue paper. Make an envelope out of it and secure it with glue.
Leave the top open.
Cut a tag with a small hole out of wrapping paper. Sign it with the name of the person for whom the card is intended. Glue it and the envelope onto the cardboard base.
Cut out hearts of different colors and sizes from scrap paper. Glue them onto the card. Try to create the impression that they are flying out of an open envelope.
Cut a piece of nylon thread or thin lace. Glue or tie one end to the tag, and secure the other inside the envelope. The original postcard is ready. All that remains is to write a romantic wish inside.
More :
Do you think this is too simple and banal? Then watch the video master class on creating a unique three-dimensional postcard. It will be a wonderful gift for your loved one.
Fragrant valentine made from coffee beans
An exclusive heart with the aroma of coffee will be an unforgettable gift not only for Valentine's Day, but also for any memorable date. This craft can easily be turned into a decorative element, a refrigerator magnet or a mirror pendant.
To work you will need:
- whole coffee beans and cloves;
- thick cardboard;
- glue;
- scissors;
- twine or thin twine.
Glue the coffee beans along the contour, then fill the middle of the workpiece.
Having filled the entire surface of the heart, glue the grains in a second layer to cover the translucent cardboard. Add cloves in between the coffee beans. You can decorate the finished craft with ribbons, bows, glue a magnet or a piece of rope to the back for hanging a souvenir.
The reverse side of the heart can be covered with colored paper, pasted on a photo of your chosen one, or written a wish or congratulations on the holiday. Complete the souvenir with a beautiful box - and an unusual gift is ready.
Heart made of melted wax crayons
Do you want to surprise your loved one with an original Valentine's card? Do you happen to have an unnecessary set of wax crayons for drawing at home? Believe it or not, you can use them to create a unique Valentine heart with a unique pattern. Just follow the step by step instructions.
To work you will need:
- multi-colored wax crayons;
- silicone heart mold for baking;
- thick cardboard;
- scissors;
- glue;
- pencils or markers.
You can put pieces of contrasting or harmonizing colors into one mold.
Bake the crayons in an oven preheated to 150 degrees for about 15 minutes. Remove the mold and let the contents harden. Carefully remove the hardened hearts from the mold.
From white or colored cardboard, cut out hearts slightly larger than the crayon blanks. You need to glue small hearts onto this cardboard base.
Decorate your valentines as you wish: you can add silk ribbons, dedicatory inscriptions and other small decorative elements.
Unusual wall panel
Do you want to surprise your chosen one with a non-standard creative approach? Give him a picture made of threads in the shape of a heart. It’s hard to even call such a craft a Valentine’s card - it’s a full-fledged gift for your husband or boyfriend on February 14th.
To work you will need:
- board or piece of plywood with wood texture;
- small nails and hammer;
- scotch;
- dense red threads;
- wood varnish;
- sandpaper and jigsaw.
First of all, you need to find a suitable piece of board for the job. If there is no suitable size, use a jigsaw to cut it to the desired size and sand the edges with sandpaper. Coat the workpiece with varnish and let it dry.
But you can do it even simpler. Take a piece of plywood of the appropriate size and cover it with self-adhesive wood texture - quickly and efficiently.
Cut out a heart template from paper. Glue the paper template onto the prepared wooden base with tape. Drive nails along its contour at intervals of 1 cm and remove the pattern. Align the nails so that they are same height.
Randomly wind the thread around them - the job is done.
Such a beautiful heart with a piece of your soul will become an eloquent declaration of love without further words.
Original valentines on the wall
Celebrate the upcoming holiday with interesting wall decor. Make a composition of large openwork hearts on a wire base. Even a novice needlewoman can handle such simple crafts.
To work you will need:
- wire;
- pliers;
- glue gun;
- braid, lace, yarn, twine, rhinestones;
- decorative hooks.
For the finished composition you will need several hearts of different sizes. It is better to decorate each of them differently, using available decorative materials.
To make a lace heart, attach the tip of the braid with glue to the bottom of the heart. Next, wrap the lace around the base, fixing it to the wire with glue. For an airy effect, do not fill the heart completely - leave gaps. At the end of the work, cut off the excess tape and glue its end to the wire.
Using this pattern, decorate the rest of the hearts using the selected materials.
Attach decorative hooks to the wall and hang a heart on each of them.
The original composition is ready. It will please not only the eye, but also the heart of your loved ones.
The tradition of celebrating “Valentine's Day” dates back several centuries ago. When the rulers were kings and emperors, and they even decided the fates of people in love. And there are two completely different versions about his appearance.
The first says that the sender of the Valentine's card was the clergyman Valentin, who lived in the city of Terni. At that time, terrible battles were taking place to preserve their lands from enemy attacks. And therefore, ruler Claudius II forbade his soldiers to tie the knot, so as not to waste the military spirit of the soldiers.
But priest Valentin was known as a very romantic person, and considered it his sacred duty to crown loving hearts, which he did in secret from the authorities. The emperor learned about this and ordered the execution of the priest. And on the day of his execution, the clergyman wrote a love letter to the lady with whom he was recklessly in love, signing it “Your Valentine.”
The second version tells about the first Valentine, kept in the British Museum, written by Duke Charles of Orleans in 1415. The Duke was sentenced to 25 years in solitary confinement for the defeat of his troops at Eisencourt. Going crazy with boredom, he began to rhyme letters to his wife and send them to her in verse.
This marked the beginning of young people of that time writing letters and confessions to each other in poetry.
However, despite who was the founder of sending love valentines, this tradition conquered more and more territories of European countries in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The valentines of that time featured ladies in unrealistically beautiful dresses and no less beautiful knights with angels hovering above us. A prerequisite was that only young people and men could send postcards, which must be made by themselves and anonymously.
They went to all kinds of tricks, tried to write messages with the other hand or made the letters printed, for the sake of their anonymity. And there was even an opportunity to order poetry from publishing houses if you couldn’t write it yourself.
The widespread use of valentines occurred during the Victorian era. Decorating valentines with precious stones, the finest lace, feathers of overseas birds, pearls and beads has become fashionable. And accordingly, only people of great wealth could afford such a luxury.
Valentine cards came to America only in the 19th century; they were brought from a trip to European countries by paper merchant Mr. Ovlan. They were shaped like modern hearts. At first, American craftsmen accurately copied the postcards, but then, realizing that this was too costly, they quickly found an alternative replacement with cheaper decor.
Today, the holiday of “St. Valentine” is considered the most tender and romantic holiday. It reveals a person from the other side, because the modern world lives in a very accelerated rhythm, where there is absolutely no time left to express one’s feelings.
On this day, I want to add romance and say the most tender and pleasant words to my loved one. A wide selection of Valentine cards allows you to find exactly what suits every lover to express his feelings.
Valentine's card in the shape of a heart is the main symbol of this holiday. Because it is considered important in love. Not only pictures are made in the shape of a heart, but also sweets and chocolate, and it is also depicted in various drawings.
Not everyone has the art of an orator; sometimes it is difficult for us to come up with a unique greeting for our loved one on Valentine’s Day.
And here numerous postcards come to the rescue; among millions of poems you can always find exactly what best conveys your feelings, making your partner’s heart beat twice as fast. And will perfectly complement your main gift.
Traditionally, on Valentine's Day, many strive to congratulate each other and try to confess their feelings as colorfully as possible. And in this case, valentines, like nothing else, are able to convey these emotions in the most important words.
For valentines, separation does not interfere with conveying the feelings of a lover without words. They will emphasize how dear a person is, and convey all the warmth and care for him in their colorful picture.
Congratulations on the animation
Thanks to the existence of the Internet in our lives, it is possible to congratulate each other with animated valentines. They are very colorful and interesting, it is a pleasure to look at them. Tender angels, cupids, shoot at loving hearts, doves kiss each other, animals dance and many other interesting animations.
Postcards presented by a loving person, made with your own hands, are not a big, but valuable gift for a loved one. Apply all your imagination and skill to this souvenir, and the response from your other half will be filled with gratitude and admiration.
The most beautiful DIY paper valentines
For many centuries, the Valentine card has remained in its original form. Colorful hearts with words about love written on them. The possibilities for its execution are limitless - both quilling techniques and scrapbooking
Quilling is becoming increasingly popular as a technique for decorating valentines. Quilling is a delicate work of twisting thin strips of paper and gluing them onto a sheet of paper to produce three-dimensional designs.
It is difficult to convey in words the beauty of the image being created. You need to try to do this yourself, and your other half will definitely appreciate your efforts.
And in order to make such a card you don’t need many tools, you need: a wooden stick, colored paper ribbons, a sheet of paper and glue.
Valentines using quilling technique:
An equally common way to decorate is a voluminous valentine.
There is nothing complicated about it, and the effect is comparable to a work of art. The necessary tools to complete it: paper again, scissors and a stencil. This method allows you to complement the applique with various types of decor, such as, for example: sparkles, ribbons, rhinestones, stones and the like. The highlight of the decoration can be the glued inscription that you printed on the printer.
Valentines in three-dimensional style:
Now let's talk about one of the most beautiful decoration techniques - scrapbooking.
Valentines decorated with this technique amaze with their magnificence, the variety in the possibilities of decorations makes the Valentine unique and simply magical. And the most interesting thing is that it’s the easiest thing to do, use your desire and imagination, and enjoy the result.
To achieve this, you will need many different decorative tools, and numerous handicraft stores will satisfy even the most demanding customer.
Before starting work, we advise you to look at examples of jewelry on the Internet, and you will get a picture in your head. Draw a rough drawing of what you want to depict and you can safely begin. For this project you will need: a sheet of paper, glue, scissors and numerous decorative products.
Valentine's card ideas using scrapbooking technique:
Very beautiful hearts made from ribbons
If you have perseverance and patience, then we present to your attention a method of making a heart from ribbons. Don’t think that this is difficult, our detailed instructions will help you figure it out.
Required tools:
- Satin ribbons in two colors: red – 5 cm wide and silver – 4 cm wide
- Loop cord
- Glue gun
- Sharp scissors
- A piece of felt paper
- Cardboard for stencil
- Candle
- Tweezers
You can start
1. Fold the cardboard in half.
2. Draw a heart on one side.
3. Trim.
4. Attach the resulting heart to the felt, outline and trim.
5. Red strip of fabric, cut into five centimeter squares. To make a heart measuring 7x6 cm you will need 38 squares.
6. Bend into triangles and burn the edges with a candle. This will make the edges stick together.
7.Take a felt heart and drip glue into the middle. And glue the front edge to the left.
8. Each next glue inserting it into the already glued triangle, not forgetting to add glue periodically.
10.Then we continue gluing the triangles, but when we reach the middle, bend the workpiece, add glue and press it to the base.
11. We do the same on the other side. And cover the resulting joints with petals of the desired color with tape. In the third layer, glue red triangles.
12. You will have a small space left in the middle, you can seal it with two silver triangles, pressing it in the middle.
13. So we glue them together.
14. And then we fix it in the middle of the figure.
15. Tape the string to the back of the heart.
This delightful decoration will be a pleasant surprise for your other half.
Original valentines for Valentine's Day
To ensure that your valentine surprises the recipient, we offer several options for original cards.
With a little imagination, old lightning bolts turn into wonderful hearts.
And what could be warmer and cozier than valentines made from an old favorite jumper.
Such a decoration will always remind you, during free tea time, of its donor.
Beautiful valentine sachets, hand-sewn and filled with aromatic herbs. You can combine fabrics of different textures, this will add a special charm.
Valentines envelopes
Draw a picture inside or insert a love message. And the attached photo together will give her tenderness and exclusivity.
Beautiful drawings and pictures of hearts for Valentine's Day
Marmalade hearts
match heart
Candle heart
Colored hearts
Love cards
How to make a beautiful paper heart with your own hands - master class
If you decide to make your own Valentine card from paper and butterflies, then this master class will tell you in detail how to do it.
The easiest way to cut the required number of butterflies is with a special hole punch. For a more interesting design, you can use several colors of paper.
To make panels you will need: colored cardboard, glue and several types of colored paper.
Depending on the size of the panel, cut out the required number of butterflies.
Having made at least two hundred butterflies, we draw a heart on cardboard and begin gluing the blanks.
Attach the butterflies without observing any symmetry. The wings of some can be glued completely, while others, on the contrary, cannot be glued at all.
As you can see, patience and imagination work wonders.
You can decorate a room with these valentines, adding romance to it, or attach it to the main gift.
Stencils and templates for cutting out hearts
A stencil is an undeniable lifesaver. Helps you save a huge amount of time by creating unique masterpieces.
Just download the design you like from the Internet, print the required number of options on the printer and create to your heart’s content.
1. We offer you several options. Making them will not be difficult.
Transfer this template to colored cardboard and assemble such a garland.
They look incredible.
2. Do you want tenderness? Pigeons are what you need. Even the ancient Greeks sang them in songs for their loyalty.
3.And such a stencil is ideal for decorating any celebration with a garland.
Look how magical they look.
Pair them with a variety of options below and it will be amazing.
4. The following template is two in one. This is both a Valentine's card and an Anti-stress coloring book. By decorating it to your taste, you will get a unique and colorful card.
Do not skimp on expressing your feelings and imagination, and then you will get maximum satisfaction from creating a valentine with your own hands, and from presenting it to the object of your feelings. And celebrating Valentine's Day will become a good tradition that will delight you and your partner for many years.