This card was based on Sketch #28 from my collection of 50 Card Making Sketches.

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The beauty of this card is that it is so simple to make and yet looks quite sophisticated. It can also be adapted to suit any colour palette and collection of patterns.

Materials Used: Black cardstock, white cardstock, scraps of red and white patterned papers, an ‘I Love You’ stamp and black ink.

The key to this card is in the background. Instead of using a single patterned paper, I created a mosaic from scraps of red and white papers I had left over from other projects. You can arrange them in any way you like, but I created five distinct strips for what I think is the best visual impact.

To further enhance the effect and make my card design more striking, I matted my mosaic with black cardstock before placing it against the white background of my card.

I then created my heart outline with black cardstock and positioned it on the right side of my card. I used at outline instead of a solid shape as I wanted my background to show through. I also think it adds a touch of class to my design.

Finally, I finished off my adding the ‘I Love You’ sentiment. I made mine with a stamp and black ink, but you can use whatever you like – stamps, stickers, rub-ons, etc.

I hope this card design has given you some ideas for making Valentine’s Day cards of your own. Don’t forget, this card was based on just one of 50 different ideas in my 50 Card Making Sketches book. It’s a great companion for all of you who love to make cards, no matter what level you are at.

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I’d love to hear what you think of my Valentine’s Day Card Idea. Please leave a comment in the comments box below.

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This particular card making idea was sent for Valentine’s Day but would work very well for a number of different occasions like anniversaries.

Items Required:

Dark brown cardstock, Patchwork Dark Brown Argyle paper (or any dark brown patterned paper), light brown cardstock, Doodlebug Brown Dots paper (or any light brown patterned paper), Red cardstock (or patterned paper), a brown pen, dark brown ink, light brown ink, two brown brads, a Pebbles Inc Loving sticker (if you do not have this, simply cut out a square of cardstock and write ‘loving’ on it), a Pebbles Inc Forever sticker (if you do not have this, simply cut out a circle of cardstock and write ‘forever’ on it) and brown alphabet stickers to write ‘YOU’ (mine are from Sandylion).

Instructions:

To create this card:

1. Cut a piece of dark brown cardstock measuring 4 inches by 8 inches (10.2cm by 20.4cm). Fold in half to create a card.

2. Cut a piece of Patchwork Dark Brown Argyle paper (or any dark brown patterned paper) measuring 3 3/4 inches by 3 3/4 inches (9.5cm by 9.5cm). Using a dark brown ink, ink all the way around the edges. When dry, glue to the centre of your card.

3. Cut a piece of light brown cardstock measuring 2 3/8 inches by 2 5/8 inches (6cm by 6.6cm). Using light brown ink, ink all the way around the edges. Then, very lightly ink the edges again with dark brown ink. Make sure you can still see plenty of your light brown ink. When dry, use a brown pen to draw a dashed border all the way around the edges, as shown above. Glue to your card approximately 5/8 inches (1.6cm) from the left edge and 5/8 inches (1.6cm) from the bottom edge.

4. Cut out a heart shape from red cardstock or patterned paper. It should be about 2 1/4 inches (5.6cm) across and about 2 3/8 inches (6cm) tall. Using dark brown ink, ink all the way around the edges. When dry, glue towards the top right corner of your card. Make sure you place it at an angle and covering a significant amount of your light brown cardstock. As shown above, you will be creating a pocket-like effect. If you wish, don’t stick it down until you have the next piece ready and can see exactly where you should position it.

5. Cut a piece of light brown cardstock measuring 1 1/2 inches by 2 5/8 inches (3.8cm by 6.6cm). Tear at an angle down the right side. Using light brown ink, ink all the way around the edges. Then, very lightly ink all the edges except the torn edge again with dark brown ink. When dry, use a brown pen to draw a dashed border around all the edges except the torn edge.

6. Glue the piece from the previous step to the left side of your light brown cardstock from Step #3. Make sure all the edges are inline. You have now created a pocket and your red heart from Step #4 should look like it is tucked into the pocket.

7. Cut a strip of Doodlebug Brown Dots paper (or any light brown patterned paper) 2 5/8 inches (6.6cm) long. Keep the left edge straight but angle the right edge so that your strip is 3/8 inches (1cm) wide at the top and 5/8 inches (1.6cm) wide at the bottom. Using dark brown ink, ink the long edges. When dry, glue vertically to your light brown cardstock approximately 1/4 inches (0.6cm) from the left side of your light brown cardstock.

8. You have now finished the basic elements of your card and just need to decorate it. Place your Pebbles Inc Loving sticker towards the top of your heart, as shown above. Again, if you do not have a sticker like this, cut out a square measuring approximately 5/8 inches by 5/8 inches (1.6cm by 1.6cm) and write ‘loving’ towards the bottom of it.

9. Place a brad at the top of your ‘loving’ square from the previous step.

10. Using brown alphabet stickers, write the word ‘YOU’ across your heart, underneath your ‘loving’ square.

11. Place your Pebbles Inc Forever sticker towards the bottom right of your heart, as shown above. Again, if you do not have a sticker like this, cut out a circle approximately 3/4 inches (2cm) across and write ‘forever’ towards the bottom of it.

12. Place a brad at the top of your ‘forever’ square from the previous step.

13. Finally, cut out two more hearts from red cardstock or patterned paper. One should be about 1 1/4 inches (3.2cm) tall and the other about 1 inch (2.5cm) tall. Using dark brown ink, ink all the way around the edges. When dry, glue in the bottom left corner of your light brown cardstock, as shown above.

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