DIY Valentine's Card Ideas That Are Easy To Make And Super Cute To Hand Out!
Valentine’s greetings date back as far as the Middle Ages, when suitors would sing or recite a romantic verse to their love. The earliest known Valentine’s message was sent in 1477 in the form of a letter penned by one Margery Brews to a John Paston, who she described as ‘my right well beloved Valentine’.
However, it wasn’t until the 1500s that written Valentine’s messages were exchanged in Europe and started to prove popular in England. By 1723, Valentine’s Day messages were more common and usually took the form of a written note with a special verse or religious saying on pretty paper.
It is thought Valentine’s messages became tradition in the Victoria era and papers made especially for Valentine’s greetings began to be marketed. With postal rates becoming cheaper in 1840, the sending of cards grew in popularity. Such cards were often religious in nature and it is thought the sacred heart became the Valentine’s heart with the accom-panying angel becoming the Cupid. By the late 19th century printed Valentine’s cards started to appear and with the improvement of printing methods, ready-made cards started to become mass produced.
We’ve found some cute DIY cards that you can make at home in a flash and even enlist the kids to help with!
Made from items you already have (or are easy to find in your local craft store) these cards are sure to get you in the crafty mood and leave you with a bunch of love to hand out to your friends and family in the form of a piece of paper that'll mean so much. Show your loved ones how much they mean to you with a handmade valentine from the heart and get crafty with one of these ideas:
1 Watercolor Hearts
The most simple DIY Valentine’s Day card you can make! Create a folded card, cut a stencil, and paint! Design this card anyway you like... it is that simple. This card is sweet and easy to make! It has a very free-hand feel, making it perfect for those not artistically inclined. Don’t worry about making it perfect, it's about the thought! (*Plus, watercolor is beautiful, mistakes and all!)
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2 Thumbprint ‘Love Bugs’
These adorable little characters are made from a little paint + your or your child’s fingerprint! The kiddos will LOVE to paint on their fingers and use them as stamps. After they dry, turn them into anything their imaginations can dream! Add faces, arms, legs, and antennae to make little bugs (*shown, above)
(OR- Get crazy and add two prints together to make a heart, turn them into flowers, animals, and more! You and your little ones get to decide how to make them!
*Check out the tutorial: https://athr...dscrafts-diy/
3 "I Love You To Pieces” Card
Draw a heart on the colored paper of your choice then use cut or torn pieces of paper to fill in the center of the heart! Add your message on the card, around the heart when you’re done!
*This project just got even easier. Here’s a print out where you can just add the pieces of paper into the heart shape:
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In addition to making some cards this holiday, why not come in and make a painting to display in your home, to give as a gift, or just as a way to spend time this Valentine’s Day?! Come in with the family to spend time together, making art to add in to your Valentine’s decor at home; Come in with your gal pals to celebrate Galentine’s Day, a day of “Ladies, celebrating ladies”! Join us on or around Valentine’s Day to celebrate with your significant other before or after dinner! The great thing about coming to one of our classes to celebrate a special occasion (or any day of the year), is that you’ll leave with a souvenir to remember the night by. In a painting and wine class, you’ll come in and paint, drink wine, listen to great music, and spend time with loved ones, making art and memories to cherish forever. It’s a wonderful way to spend time, making art in a creative and fun environment, so be sure to keep us in mind for any nights out in the future!
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