FELT VALENTINE'S DAY CARD

It's the last day of Valentine's cards but I still have several fun ideas and might be sharing more Valentine's day projects with you over the weekend or early next week. And before writing about the card I just want to thank all of you for visiting the blog, for liking SAS DOES on Facebook, and for all the repins of my projects.

Today we have a simple and fun felt heart. Like usual, you will need a card base and a square of thinner contrast-coloured paper.  This time you will also need a smaller square of thinner paper (I've used a page from an old book) as well as lace, and a felt heart shape.

Assembling the card is quite easy: first attach lace to the paper square (similar to the way we did in origami card), then glue felt heart to the small paper square (double-sided tape works great for this). Finally glue both squares to the card base.

And voilà you felt Valentine's day card is ready.  Fast and easy - perfect for a last moment Valentine's card idea.

What last moment Valentine's crafts are you making this weekend?
Anya
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A year ago: SUNNY SMOOTHIE
Two years ago: 14 DAYS OF VALENTINE ... DAY 8

ORIGAMI VALENTINE'S DAY CARD

I think today's card is my favorite of this week's collection and surprisingly it is not very difficult to make.

You will need a card stock base, a square of thinner contract-coloured paper, lace, and paper to fold an origami heart.  I've used old music sheets but thin coloured paper or old book pages would work as well.

First - glue lace to the paper square.  Cut a piece of lace slightly longer than the width of the square, fold the ends and attach them at the back.  You can secure the ends with masking tape or use small pieces of double-sided tape.

Now it is time to make the origami heart.  Stephanie from Homemade gifts made easy has step-by-step folding instructions for this project.
For dimensions: 4.5"x10.25" piece of paper will make a 3.5x3.5 folded heart.

All you have left to do is glue the heart to the dark-coloured thin paper and then attach it to the card base.

After making the first card I've decided to experiment and made a similar one using burlap and corrugated cardboard.  I really like the mix of rustic and romantic on this one.
Note: the burlap I've had on hand was very loose-woven; it was quite challenging to work with.  I recommend you getting a tighter woven burlap similar to the one used for coffee bags.

Here are two card side-by-side.  I think they work great as Valentine's cards but also as wedding invitations or anniversary cards.

What material would you use for these origami cards?  I would love to see your creations!
Anya

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A year ago: PAMPER
Two years ago: 14 DAYS OF VALENTINE ... DAY7

PAPER PATCHWORK VALENTINE'S DAY CARD

Today we are making a paper patchwork card. If, like me you enjoy jigsaw puzzles, you will have tons of fun making this Valentine's day card.

Similarly to yesterday's card you need a card base, a square of thinner contract-coloured paper, and a heart shaped template.  You will also need three sheets of paper in coordinating colours (leftover scrapbook paper works great for this project).

After making the card base (you can see instructions here and here) and lightly tracing the heart shape onto the thinner contrast-coloured paper, you will need to make a patchwork guide by drawing straight lines on your heart template.

Once your guide is made use it to cut 3 heart shapes out of patterned scrapbook paper.  Stack 3 shapes coloured side down, put the patchwork guide on top, and use x-acto knife to cut all the hearts in pieces.

The next step is optional but it adds a cute personal touch to your card:
Instead of using coloured square as is write a personal message, a poem, or lyrics of your favorite romantic song.  To give your card some visual interest write diagonally.

Use a glues stick, or any other glue that does not stick immediately, to cover the heart shaped part of the thinner paper and glue pieces of hearts down, varying paper colours.  If some pieces do not adhere well, use a dab of stronger glue.

All you have left to do is to adhere the top part to the card base.  Leave the card under pressure (a couple of thick books would do the trick) over night to make sure that all pieces get glued together.

Note: If you've used 3 different coloured papers for your patchwork you can use leftover heart pieces to assemble 2 similar cards.
Happy crafting!
Anya

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A year ago: WEEKLY KALEIDOSCOPE
Two years ago: 14 DAYS OF VALENTINE ... DAY6

WASHI TAPE VALENTINE'S DAY CARD

Day 2 of Valentine's week at SAS does. If you've enjoyed yesterday's easy embroidered card you will definitely have fun making today's washi tape card.

The top photo shows what you will need for this project: the card base (similar to the one I've made for the embroidered card), a square of thinner contrast coloured paper, a heart template, and several rolls of washi tape.  If you do not have any washi tape you can use strips of thin patterned paper (wrapping paper or even recycled magazine pages would work great).

First, you will need to make the base for the card.  I've used 9''x12" sheet of heavy-weight textured card stock to make four 9x3 strips.   Folded in two each strip made a cute 4,5x3 card base.

Next, use thinner paper of a contrasting colour  to cut out a 4"x2,5" square.

Make a heart template and trace it onto the thin, contrast-coloured paper.  Cut the heart shape out (you can keep it for another project) to create a heart-shaped "window".

Next, lightly trace the heart onto the card base.  Glue strips of washi tape onto the card base.  Make sure to erase pencil lines since they might be visible through the washi tape.

Final step - glue the heart "window" onto the card base. Your washi-tape Valentine is ready!

Let me know if you have any questions and feel free to pin or share the tutorial.
Anya

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A year ago: {BREAKFAST CLUB} ASPARAGUS EGGS BENEDICT
Two years ago: 14 DAYS OF VALENTINE ... DAY5

EMBROIDERED VALENTINE'S DAY CARD

Can you believe it?  Valentine's day is only 10 days away!
This week, to help you with last moment preparations, I will be sharing tutorials for Valentine's day cards. 
Today we begin with an easy embroidered card.   Even if you've never tried embroidery you will have no troubles making this cute card.

First, you will need to make the base for the card.  I've used 9''x12" sheet of heavy-weight textured card stock to make four 9x3 strips.   Folded in two each strip made a cute 4,5x3 card base.

Next, use thinner paper of a contrasting colour  to cut out a 4"x2,5" square.  If you wonder why my contrasting paper is wrinkled, it's because I've decided to upcycle thick craft paper for this project.

Using a pencil draw 2 hearts on the back of the paper.  Mark guides every 1/4 inch and using a needle or an awl make holes.
Choose two contrast-coloured threads (red and pink work well) and embroider the design following hole guides.

Secure thread ends in the back with a small piece of masking tape.
Your card is almost ready - all you have to do is glue the embroidered part to the card base.

Here is a close-up of one of my cards - I really like the wrinkled craft paper!

If you want to add a personal touch - write a word or two in the corner.

Let me know if you have any questions and feel free to pin or share the tutorial.
Anya

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A year ago: WEEKEND COLOURS
Two years ago: 14 DAYS OF VALENTINE ... DAY4