Use coordinating papers and embellishments to create a beautiful no-fail card for your
sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. Then write a personal message inside!

Finished Size:  6" x 6"

Skill:  1      Time: 1      Cost: 1    

You will need:
• Little Lovin’ scrapbook paper collection*:
- 12" x 12" scrapbook papers: Love Stripe, Love Birds
- 12" x 12" light pink shimmer cardstock
- 16" of 3/8" coordinated light blue ribbon
- Rub-ons: “Forever”, Flourish frame
- 3 heart jewels
- Small round jewels: 5 red, 4 clear
• Rotary paper trimmer*
• Metal ruler*
• Scissors*
• Black pen
• Foam mounting tape*
• Dot runner*
• Craft stick

*The following products were used for this project: The Paper Company/TPC Studio Little Lovin’ Collection Scrapbook paper, cardstock, ribbon, rub-ons, jewels • Elmer's CraftBond dot runner, foam mounting tape • X-Acto rotary paper trimmer, metal ruler, precision-tip scissors.

Note: See end of article for product information.

STEP 1: Cut cardstock and paper.  Use paper trimmer to cut a 6" x 12” piece from "Love Stripe" paper for card base. Cut a 5" square from top left corner of "Love Birds" paper that includes flowers along top and left edges and wording. Cut a 5" square from shimmer cardstock.

STEP 2: Embellish: Use craft stick to apply rub-on Flourish frame to lower right corner of paper square. Apply word "Forever" inside frame in same way. Attach small jewels to centers of some flowers. Attach three hearts horizontally above bottom right edge of square.

STEP 3: Assemble card. Fold 6" x 12" paper in half for 6" square card. Use foam tape to attach paper square to front of card, leaving a 1/4" border on right and bottom edges. Open card. Wrap ribbon around front of card close to fold and tie in a knot. Trim ends at a slant.

STEP 4: Greeting: Use dot runner to attach shimmer paper to inside of card. Write a message on paper.

Sources:

The Paper Company/ TPC Studio
www.tpcstudio.com

Elmer's Products, Inc.
www.elmers.com
 

Love Birds Card