Easy Handmade Valentine's Day Cards 2014 Ideas from BHG

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Show your loved ones how much you care with a homemade Valentine's Day card made straight from the heart. Use buttons, bows, and embellishments to add sophistication and style to these Valentine's Day cards  your special someone will love the homemade gift. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5EnxzZF3KiW4J-erD3TUlb6sGYnXWXrqjWT3_mVL9g1CQ9u_xf6f7JYfvAxptVR_Jct-LTl7R2nwwL7DNa1jNEzLCu8bdAilOL1RxLVm9ckcGXyROA8qC7pKEMNa72Pt4BhO4IouMQg/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tied with a Bow Card : </b>A giant heart on this Valentine's Day card is an unmistakable way to show your love. Cut and score a white cardstock base as shown in the downloadable pattern. Then embellish the heart with your favorite decorative papers. A lovely ribbon ties it all together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbuY0KrrL_LX2GGhCKSJV9zW2BoX9xVnwr3AMCHU3zLkCTehs3BjKK4PV3Pbgd1dxg0sA0Qb-CmoAuIkpqL2m5uwUcndnXSViWZRFZX_BkDJg7VyMii498ldVzT5qPaZxrFfUOuyyLuc/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>See-Through Valentine's Day Card : </b>A clear pocket makes your love easy to display in this Valentine's Day card. To make, cut a plastic slide holder into pieces, and attach a strip of pockets to the front of a card. Fill the pockets with punched hearts and stickers, and add a clever title (we used "It's clear to see how much I love you") that plays off the transparent look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuqqa0cT2qVglId6xQQfpLl4yqip8-E1wA7iuMrC4MpvJDmBpGLv2bwpwVAm3ThIH9kME4FJYJ3qeymrrW_Det8Ro91ysNr-7P5kmakoj7uiy6ak_wZONSb4szVlpnW7qWSabcaACxSo/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>'I Heart You' Banner Card : </b>Print a sweet message on metal-rim tags for a fun and flirty way to honor your sweetie. Connect the tags to the banner by stringing baker's twine through buttons and adhering the buttons to the tags. Attach to a layered card.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4-V7fWrf5FKcmXpBCHHs-oN5fHCrRiuUzuamdy8lNP2jZmzrBKjEpeYC64jmfsH99IvcTXxEbKXhwFEL2RySz2mHylD3hth6KiN9hQzDUFontx0OSb-CKF8dpaiSBYPgAGYJe-chgb4/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Two Hearts Card : </b>A mix of hearts, polka dots, and flowers (as well as a red and green color scheme) keeps this Valnetine's Day card looking unique. Stamp a green and a red heart; trim. Use adhesive foam to attach the hearts to a layered card. Slip ribbon under the green heart, tie into a bow, and add a short message stamped onto a tag.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQWqXq-Z1H7SUOudjsAhB9rv1fcuYfPqqzIPNqE7CZbtDNeHWbSmLHqzfEAfKshgBt6dHTrH3FpMm6j2A3rgkJH_txRggoFt3HNBsBHeBpZD8sFrxTZcQ-DMbUa-LLLWMWLpsYyGKvuM/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Checking You Out Valentine's Day Card : </b>Attach a handwritten library card inside a library card pocket (both supplies available at scrapbooking stores) atop patterned paper to get your flirty point across in an unexpected way. Adorn with stickers and ribbon. Stamp hearts on cardstock rectangles, then mount to the side.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFqmAHhRCvg89UGlekOIUbOSjYk-aEXFljwbPHZk8RtS8KJFFuxKYS5Xrbm_-V4RMhmGC3lYMWxax1RpworxL04dHotf_lp22VqbyB0DgGLBDaNGERwrMmTNE1-7Y4szGI87WFNS2Btk/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Valentine's Day Card for a Friend : </b>A premade tag attached to this card with a flower brad reveals a sweet Valentine's Day message for a friend. Embellish a piece of white cardstock with different cuts of patterned paper, then type or print a message to be kept secret by the swinging tag.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2s5o5e1zFaebvNir3wq5xMfxYAaB-5OexeWFWx6r8Pk5tAl0NJvgF48Iy7eEnFO9q-EA_2-U5q2b3aw3334T9_r6UoqoCIQm2uE6FXVNARV1jSe8jAoSpHtHjLGS0BZdv6F94qGJRt_c/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tweet-Hearts Valentine's Day Card : </b>Show your very own "tweet-heart" just how much you love them this Valentine's Day. To create a round card, fold a piece of cardstock in half and partially cut a circle. Emboss a large heart to add texture, then layer two cute birds on top. For the banner, simply stamp letters onto a scrap of white cardstock. The grass is trimmed patterned paper.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZxEn97zY9VfSgZ2bzFIk-8bycgLZUfwWHrOvchzLszQWRBLMFfL2nDgQ1q-VGw2Z9tw6ne2PFNC2YKEvmsSUx9V7WJJ3qH0noUKbok5LrmgKWqt0Tv64B4zOGpOckfAW-l6-EHC02DU/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Robot Candy Bar Card : </b>Who wouldn't love a sweet robot-inspired valentine to celebrate the holiday? To make, use patterned paper to wrap a fun size candy bar. Finish your robot by adding a head, arms, and legs cut from cardstock. Use buttons, punches, and googly eyes to make the robot yours.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLtfK1LFayXj7dHFBCp2a_21Q4M05HJhxWAA11hDqDgPzSDSvkUiiGTNGRtIRqmjLnZs9T41kGkPbqpPF873UW0fpV1qdBXUdP8SEr1ViNX4tBM_PCBhKAY6m8ZFYIvkN2P8sDNOtb6g/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heart Cutout Card : </b>This sweet card is all about the heart. Layer shapes onto the front of your card, cutting a heart from one of them. Back the heart cutout with patterned paper. Add script paper and a bow to finish the design.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9rv1PyXWHqjnyxo70SVTwhEiINMibiNsmTeTCiyecmnaO4giAfgplTq-vu4WkWt6StBX3Ii1zb_gZ3OJdcGDyim3sucwspE8E0r3ML7A7Kl5Uf6zwU-zdQ6NAClSd4HaO_cBVQdxKpRg/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Guitar-Theme Valentine's Day Card : </b>Let your valentines know they rock with this creative card  the design is especially appropriate for the boys in your life. Punch a circle in the bottom half of a card front, and attach five lengths of string vertically across the center, tucking them into a strip of paper. Back the opening with black patterned paper, and add letter stickers on top. A few punched hearts offer dimension.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfxXF64FQODeOu2ZIGLJuG3q9PmVggzSAd0kQaHL8Bs5oimxZLpP-AqN9Srs-0uEdK8IjZgVaWSOvhEczplMqDk1KuQuUmnAfjKmRoKkTxUv5yMr8P3ZKa7n2ltuXIDK6GiLP6P0KkgU/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>True Love Quote Card : </b>Find a love quote that your valentine will appreciate, and add it to your card for a quick do it yourself greeting. Using a word-processing program, fill a text box with color; type your quote, varying the size and color of the type. Print the quote on cardstock, and accent the quote with a punched heart.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Sex2sOnfJ6U6ytQTFXMWDZ04cj7Ff2HMMWfoO_fL4CLmZRldC8eSxcgmLnBilfUI0NZNX6IkbHclyIlH8d0HLS44NyiF9TezRTSVN3BWp-S3eFpWrgGdgIU-PN5Y-fcEf8KYqdZ0mnE/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Love Birds Card : </b>This cute bird's folded wings are the perfect nesting spot for a sweet valentine greeting for your loved one. We used a felt accent for our message, but you can easily write your own on a paper heart cutout. This bird comes together using paper piecings perched on a felt branch. Define the design by outlining some of the piecing shapes using a felt-tip pen.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGg4N-qMtMoIXrVIVjsvbJOBW27cA0W2K7rwMvN_WyRG-qj5qzJ_hbmIxzetFwoOofni1hcfogcWDJ66hdYrSWJp4NhC6Q8ZQig3GfKQxy_PYUmFkjcxwlmaGOr8eXa-ltKxvwJliEag/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cute Owl Valentine's Day Card : </b>Sweet plays on words make creative sentiments for Valentine's Day cards. Here, an owl crafted from punched shapes (we used an oval punch, an oval scallop punch, and a corner rounder) delivers a simple message. Center a plain piece of cardstock with rounded corners on a patterned-paper card and attach. Add your paper owl and a message.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fGkqlAGQYL35Wv1b5tqKGhozq9XRiHrtMqJaY4O9slWXgoNW0S8MbPjlJn9vVATX8cmD2yGgg1Hjy2jaluxZf6M3OJ8K1BDGEJhBVk0zljbzZFPkbZI5pCIjn6dtsj56N9AutKVTZBw/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Valentine's Day Scratch-Off Hearts Card : </b>This homemade card gets creative with scratch-off date ideas for Valentine's Day. Get the card template, available below, and type in your date night choices. Find out how to make your own scratch-off material in a few simple steps, too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2dryCP7znI5GMEyE69Bwrnz0veSol8m5Ah-OKZoq05qCkpkAXBA1xn0IT_qWLTiSrfBrlCw4mn0e1oOTA459vlgSkB-oJptbcvTsHxH7D7iskIB2vZfTZWkACtXP27Go4Yjs3dgSR5U/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-15.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Aquatic Valentine's Day Card : </b>This aquatic theme Valentine's Day card is a perfect holiday sentiment for your sweetie. Cut out our whale pattern from two different colors of cardstock, using a crafts knife to partially cut the flipper. Wood grain patterned paper provides a pretty ocean feel, or you can draw white circles onto teal paper with a white marking pen. At the top of your card, add a piece of white paper cut to resemble waves. Embellish the card with punched hearts, fish, and a typed or printed message.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV_14btyPd7bkIKMdTGTB_5HVhsZC2dXoa0ktTC54wPbrtOk68ZK1R2eDb8EEPYdMX-SukoJUwZoHjRZpj4dbKhdbBRJVaHd0kd9lLUSE5ReS93HfNYl3OGayTV7KSbZrYh8xWv5VB9YU/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-16.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sophisticated Valentine's Day Card : </b>Create a valentine that's both subtle and sophisticated by stitching around layered gray cardstock blocks. Trim around the card's sides with decorative edge scissors, and finish the Valentine's Day card with pretty accents found at a crafts or scrapbooking store.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtFmP_mhyHUzWN9sAfLZeO9LUXYPOg0hMhJCNeK96fI6CUKNixSUXxMuCH5ffx7UCKasG9HcNTjzgxATcAhnN4Ab0Y9YE98LYFiE0rNpVqc9BDjs3sNxNVZWp2nFaucvhNxBNTPjdn_0/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-17.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Candy Bar Valentine's Day Card : </b>This card is perfect for any loved one with a sweet tooth. Simply attach custom-wrapped candy bars to a stamped cardstock card using adhesive dots, then add felt embellishments or tiny tags that say "I love you."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2Vjn7ZuTjcl5CFxjqpg97wt_Qs-ouxGFJqgMjKrgYy58u5gZQ1OK-pdEbyV7t8Kgo8IfhYLNULqcOnAc3PKmLkH4J9XeBahnh9rKVlLQjJfbKmikHMZJnjgWUkLPtG89jlfB-AGSJQw/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-18.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Love-Struck Bird Card : </b>Prove you're crazy for your valentine with a love struck paper pieced bird. Patterned scrapbooking paper makes up this adorable feathered friend use the photo as a guide to cut a body, wing, round eyes, three tail feathers, and a beak. Finish the card by cutting jagged grass, adding heart shape brads for eyes, and adding a simple, sweet Valentine's Day message.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQnbm_soge_TSsh85xCVsUKR5cchOK-tY9UW76A9HaqG7BGdN-7pBdayfH3hybksuSZMCnGUkY3ii4NNXWNyJuWq3HzMNetZU1mT5rYeU6cj5EFQF9CJHDAXKpu8euok0BOrZYecLCio/s1600/Easy-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-19.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Love Notes Cards : </b>Send a simple, heartfelt message with one of these sweet and oh-so-easy handmade Valentine's Day cards. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Make the I Heart You Valentine's Day card: </b>Print the template onto plain paper, then cut out along the solid lines. Trace the template onto 12x12-inch cardstock, cut out, then fold as indicated by the dotted lines. <b>Make the Heart Accordian Valentine's Day card: </b>Print the template onto plain paper and cut out. On a piece of cardstock, draw and cut out a 5-1/2x12-inch rectangle. Fold accordion-style along the short side (as indicated by the dotted lines). You should have six sections. Place the template on the folded paper with the open side of the heart over the top fold. Trace heart and cut out. On contrasting paper, trace a heart that's slightly larger all around. Glue to the back of the center heart on your accordion.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Easy Handmade Valentine's Day Cards 2014 Ideas from BHG

Show your loved ones how much you care with a homemade Valentine's Day card made straight from the heart. Use buttons, bows, and embelli...

Read more »

DIY Easy Romantic Handmade Valentine's Day Cards 2014 Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Whip up cute and creative cards for Valentine's Day . You'll love these ideas to try in 2014! I hope you find the perfect idea for your special someone. .... Enjoy it !!!! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvhRCNSV553Cj8TmvA3TaZ0YptVCohzDnJ2sHixJYTL7vQJJbgwCsWvYLQ4oxi9yj9p-dLq0k_VE2CfzG8sLHU_ds9BBHAwEpF1yKkL32RDPnTaK077njeiSt49MKVGU3hiF2IPlHIX0/s1600/DIY-Easy-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Jennifer McGuire : </b>Mount matted patterned paper on the card front. Add a matted square of pink cardstock and a silk flower accent. Stamp a message on white cardstock and cut into a circle shape. Mat and mount in the flower center.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_gbSxq5uee4m2fQvJeD9x5wZ8y-4qUPptv9YvgPAEL4uYH7BLvRypUH84J683oL5_mocU6ok_RlUbALEb8qvI_Wmb1EZD6mvKEvLuDZJQhNY4Hq8E55tbGZnOR5g2HxPPbdIUoTDOQM/s1600/DIY-Easy-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Tracy Kyle : </b>Align strips of patterned paper on the card front, leaving a thin margin between them. Add ribbon, acrylic charms, and paper flowers. Use decorative scissors to cut a scalloped edge along the right side.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXqbFDPJazWn9riRSQumOEfq29-lOd5HVGPURhIHZqTMSv5MjjnnKtiXhIcPxFlSn5wGNKHj0B16kx3u47ssQ7dp3FJ_bb902iBMID58EAzk5McHMbCNADkhcEY4DPAI5Nm_HGHIy4RqQ/s1600/DIY-Easy-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Cathy Blackstone : </b>Stitch together two pieces of black cardstock to form the card base. Cut pink paper to fit the front and ink the edges. Lightly tack down the ribbon and machine-stitch in place. Add a rub-on message and adhere to the card front.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rvUtcoLRiFtwy4FuqVoo0vBGiBSEvnS7B7hE6UDUz4YAqXHqieSPQgBpI0FaHmhYeGzDlTaEoMRPz_6fDrxxD3ygPQvBHJ48Sn085cNKOU-37xiZmFnJTKf6jVTHWQ_v7kM_fJHEHfc/s1600/DIY-Easy-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Nia Reddy : </b>Don't hide your feelings -- make a clear statement with a see-through pocket for embellishments. Cut a plastic slide holder into pieces, and attach a strip of pockets to the front of a card. Fill the pockets with punched hearts and stickers, and add a clever title that plays off the transparent look.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXKRozmgmxCHMGLnljwCLt9kEUCjg6vSb8IckTju_c_wz7YE7blMZhumpq9-BRn1PPQuyOP3nuP5Y-gD9QXGbuuD8hVsq3f9a_tsoDg1HNuGKc1iKxqgPBu10uLWm65F8x276uoNsjs_A/s1600/DIY-Easy-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Nia Reddy : </b>Use type to create a card that makes a graphic statement and can be reproduced in mere minutes. Fill a text box with color in your word-processing program, and vary the size and color of your type. Print on cardstock, and accent with a punched heart. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0er2YRf_b1oZtjGPSeYNl9kexJ3D4UmsxKLxlyCBOUl6js_-XGsMN7PVrncLJ5X4zlAJDEkrMhP7GZaBTDTRQZOhruXdeTDmUdta1ceM3Y0hfhKaS3GDZzSfMYhuIrOQg7uetTcYm6bk/s1600/DIY-Easy-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Nia Reddy : </b>Give a simple card a sensual feel with elements cut from fabric. Snip a swatch of bold-print fabric and stitch it to the card front. Add a heart cut from velvet, and attach a printed tag with a color brad.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj14eXxTuFWmoK4qz4L8jZZ98nHKvP2YSffZ9iDF_tb3UKhdOOvTHnS6JVgrOaFIDJpT3-2t72xcHzRkqwpBRJhInpQNBnk8F9lZHTs8UdXEYubH5rTb_3IrB082Wka9UXOCPw28SbFIIQ/s1600/DIY-Easy-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Cathy Blackstone : </b>Start with a purchased card base and some fun pink fabric to craft a simple and sweet card. Mount a swatch of fabric on the front panel, and add a square of cardstock with a decorative edge. A stamped "XO," a heart cut from cardstock, and coordinating accents bring it all together.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJTJIemVtMR5_X8jPDYtqLILT0G4kEnBwcN8cGRzyCY7GOT_BSZ-Gk10OfYk5NL0hbYKNSXjDM9EMxrdzx_5rAe4J_NnwSM1XIDhBpfEWQYwacecnb9pjQai36IWbJVBA-QS6DcRCdKM/s1600/DIY-Easy-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Erica Hernandez : </b>Hand-cut a heart-shape window in the card front using a die cut or dingbat font as a template. Back the window with a printed transparency -- make your own or buy one -- and frame with strips of cardstock and nailheads.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2MQFu-mRzDPfLRrvTbXusUp4T7oQo8vlLBaxbes0yinM9BLDtLtI0xMVa58ZIX3vyhE5uHrSDiF4gnzEbi6-Orvp1H4l9C-KD9LZWTvtIOnPj4R5X3aOMTgLwOw9xvUuRJzOQ9FKymA/s1600/DIY-Easy-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Erica Hernandez : </b>Use children's art as the focal point of a handmade card. Adhere the art resize using a color copier or a scanner and image editing software if needed and add computer printed text for a design that's easy to mass produce. A fun patterned bow finishes the look.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMPOXpmjo3qJr6QBKEWVz8Gem5ZtW8OG0MEsRxHg1x5rFooPQ_cmEV5YXE3e5yQiK0T-K1t0hkSZa-QOy-Top9ihTNGUy0rDLYCUndXZ3ONrOh4xrhsNon55MsLYCv8TLbCvD5BFsyA0/s1600/DIY-Easy-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Erica Hernandez : </b>Create a custom accent with your computer that can be used time and again. Layer text and images in your editing software and print the finished piece on photo paper for a slick finish. Add a length of printed ribbon to cover the seam where the two colors of cardstock meet.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSuLnLCjD2ebAgZsEbDxKbAvccRftrXHXSV0TggcoauKj9fwX_2m7qIKcdKRN-_0vvCMpQHnqYRt-jnokhfaDrbsohpg12-FIAIQwOT6uKnrZxiI99Mop5z6GM4x3LLTRxNJc76raMxTI/s1600/DIY-Easy-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Patricia Anderson : </b>Chipboard letters and a large heart cut from leather-finish paper work together to form a card with a sophisticated look. Stamp coated chipboard letters with Staz On ink (it won't smear on coated surfaces). Rub on flourishes add an elegant finishing touch.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRnBpnm0dTFJ8q7XoaFfY2DqAzuTRgLzZijffHPgcd8ndrWyPW7x0lZe6yOVKHqMeNI-2ON8Z00ZXxXCcGlH4qWcX883vJfWVf38Tx4-BUMH5bWL9YfNYTScXEGV1FJ4eJJKBHQ1_8uE0/s1600/DIY-Easy-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Patricia Anderson : </b>Use pages intended as mini-book inserts to create an original card. Join the pages with ribbon, and accent the blank sheets with soft curves of patterned paper. Purchased chipboard phrases spell out the sentiment, and a shaped chipboard piece packed with a stamped transparency is a simple graphic.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaONWdpYKt6rCBDYtLbOXzHauAUu3n5bOa0bbV-06PgWjbfChgIYdMPfiZLKmdzb0ehmKwRuojH8_-_DkHkKHYBgqALnGaERchRLLA9NRloouh2I4DrhXmK7rF5mou4S1mOYtntwPPMRQ/s1600/DIY-Easy-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-2014-Ideas-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Patricia Anderson : </b>Create a card with visual depth by punching a window in the center and backing it with a piece of transparency. Stamp on the clear film, or use a preprinted version for more interest. A soft curve cut into the patterned paper and simple machine stitching around the edges add oomph.<br /><br /></div>

DIY Easy Romantic Handmade Valentine's Day Cards 2014 Ideas

Whip up cute and creative cards for Valentine's Day . You'll love these ideas to try in 2014! I hope you find the perfect idea for y...

Read more »

2014 Romantic Handmade Valentine's Day Cards Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Whip up cute and creative cards for Valentine's Day . You'll love these ideas to try in 2014! I hope you find the perfect idea for your special someone. .... Enjoy it !!!! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzE-8fz40r6eAuLCvAenETXBM1e7-PLWHWfa6vlibgAyZKJ9Xs8YQkRF09eLrs7XvCQYDzTF-g-Gr9S6ETtXEaCfK0wP9sD-XvX4ZlxDehLt5U-PwZ_7pdYmYG3MJamyhFCD6OhKqpo8/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Lisa Spangler : </b>Lisa tied a ribbon around the front of her card base to ground the design, then layered cardstock, patterned paper, and a decorative label over the ribbon to create a focal point.<br /><b>Editor's Tip:</b> Look for embellishments that coordinate with your patterned paper and title, like the cherries on this card.<br /><b>SOURCES: </b>Cardstock, stamp: Hero Arts. Patterned paper: Cosmo Cricket. Ribbon: May Arts. Ink: Tsukineko. Pen: Copic (red, brown, green), Sakura of America (black). Glitter glue: Ranger Industries. Embossing tool: Cuttlebug by Provo Craft<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilz787ZNiI6-7841owKl_OA2PWUz31GrujFmIpH9BMUpJnlOzYD7kb2yDOCBDd9aY_Vj2Ct-phK5KzYL9Cyh7AmnA5i9hGtESJO9Xlt9m-z_DOCnaVp9JT55hbMWGPEgh9PIF_KvxY3ig/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Tracy Kyle : </b>Tracy used patterned paper printed with sweet sentiments to create a colorful background on this Valentine's Day card. She dotted the "i" of her greeting with a heart for a seasonal touch. <b>Editor's Tip:</b> Tracy added subtle interest to her card by placing a heart of rhinestones behind her card sentiment. For an opposite effect, punch small holes in a shape on your card front, letting the inside of the card show through.<br /><b>SOURCES:</b> Patterned paper: Scenic Route Paper Co. Stickers: Li'l Davis Designs (letters), Making Memories (red heart). Gems: Heidi Swapp.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwKanoQAtZDKDG8Y0-ar0Gn23TW2krZIwrhdB5pe657DW1CCH_UmENeHeJ_rRmi74B5Kehtb4TY8dLLv2df1dh_8QZDt26cbGHiQ_jPeh3gznX6EFMbNNR0JCAfAhS1CTSd3vnixXKpc/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Lisa Storms : </b>To create this clever card, Lisa embossed a wood-grain pattern on brown cardstock, then inked the edges to help the texture stand out. She added a die cut, piece of patterned paper, and stickers to simply embellish the greeting.<br /><b>Editor's Tip:</b> Missing a letter or punctuation mark? Use your creativity to cut one from another sticker. Lisa snipped a piece from a "P" to make her quirky question mark.<br /><b>SOURCES:</b> Cardstock: WorldWin Papers. Patterned paper: BoBunny Press. Stickers: BasicGrey (bird), Die Cuts With A View ("you be mine?"), Heidi Grace Designs ("wood"). Die cuts: My Mind's Eye. Punch, texture plate: Fiskars.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Oo5RMkaZaEXnyy0h9XAmWbBjvUU1VY29SbIDaHmKUYX6jFDynUCMiWIvdIi4A5PFCY0ZZqhkrcb2tFnhOzI6hoCP7mERmCBPuO5KP0w5K7GvFupuZgTEzWewwaRd-5zN7c50EOmD4wA/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Tracy Kyle : </b>A die cut tree branch grounds a script-letter sentiment on Tracy's glittery valentine. Nontraditional colors create a modern look.<br /><b>Editor's Tip:</b> Look for heart-shape embellishments, like the button Tracy added to her card, for subtle reminders of the season.<br /><b>SOURCES:</b> Patterned paper: Making Memories. Die-cutting tool: Cricut by Provo Craft. Stickers, buttons: Doodlebug Design<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjf8LpH3osCed6l7s6ES-EiDg51fanPHaOilF2KHqKlFLD28oNOyqgkVCtwuVOQ-ZeJFI9vzMNI_v9EICNOWJbZW8oSohg9at2jYp4ubO7QWYzbu1ran1h2u0W8iodOTWRSfYQ8qn0lTA/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Tracy Kyle : </b>A simple owl piecing gives Tracy's card a cute, trendy look. She covered the character in hearts and placed it on heart-pattern paper to play up the holiday theme.<br /><b>Editor's Tip:</b> Rather than spelling out your sentiment, choose a symbolic way to share your greeting. Tracy let her valentine know what's on her mind by filling a thought bubble with a chipboard heart.<br /><b>SOURCES:</b> Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper. Patterned paper: Heidi Grace Designs. Glitter paper: Doodlebug Design. Chipboard accent: Scrapworks. Eyes: Westrim Crafts. Embossing plate: Sizzix. Die-cutting tool: Cricut. Punch: EK Success.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNNoU8ZH6HVK-3JVUYMJkrf8we1oeJ-FWOF9wJk1vx8pgn2qnfqVrrTK-Slh_wVDWlH2VDgR0c4D0-tc_VKsY0THVzxNXMig582F1rOJ8sssSYb6GhtXfbtnOynZp2wryLNsyXhyvM3TE/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Lisa Spangler : </b>Lisa layered strips of patterned paper and stitches to create dimension on her valentine. A ribbon bow tied around the card front coupled with a thread tie at the front of her button accent complete the design.<br /><b>Editor's Tip:</b> Turn notebook paper on its side and use the rough edge to create a decorative border on your Valentine's Day card, as Lisa did here.<br /><b>SOURCES:</b> Cardstock, stamps: Hero Arts. Patterned paper: Little Yellow Bicycle. Die-cutting tool: Cuttlebug by Provo Craft. Ribbon: Jo-Ann Stores. Ink: Tsukineko. Punch: EK Success.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimiWMsmvqZIUQy_d7JNxYYxxGLjXnAVTvREgk3t4yepzs2lM_WFY9vBe85mJHvOJZDvMr_OGw-PkwppZBwxHqsOl2Ce9eRVOCTKWKP0y76OJ7tyMayBFtEI_jtcuzmxl4HO25kLmDZdHM/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Lisa Spangler : </b>Lisa created her card base from half cardstock, half patterned paper. She completed the design with a large die-cut frame. The decorative edges add whimsy to a simple rectangle card.<br /><b>Editor's Tip:</b> Hide the seam of two papers coming together with a decorative ribbon, like Lisa did here. <b>SOURCES:</b> Cardstock, gems, stamps: Hero Arts. Patterned paper: Little Yellow Bicycle. Die-cutting tool: QuicKutz (large frame), Spellbinders (small frame). Ribbon: Making Memories. Ink: Memories (red), Ranger Industries (distress), Tsukineko (black). Pens: Copic. Glitter glue: Ranger Industries.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXAUqaC-fHo0HS-BVmKttkGlnTnVUSOm0MAo5d7aH7fquZYcoVXI0E_1s2VupW0JZWth6sot6k2aOjGtUXmcsb611nY-Ob76Lp52CUsfXgMIxbofX06loJQCIcWLNysPjk6R3OE2nldo/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Lisa Spangler : </b>Make your valentine sparkle by embellishing with gems, as Lisa did. Rhinestones placed in a line draw attention to her greeting and a trio of jewel hearts adds color and dimension.<br /><b>Editor's Tip:</b> Get a special handmade feel by using notebook paper as a base and adding simple sayings in a typewriter font. (You can change the opacity of your text in image-editing software to get the faded look.) <b>SOURCES:</b> Cardstock, gems, stamps: Hero Arts. Patterned paper: Little Yellow Bicycle. Ribbon: American Crafts. Ink: Stewart Superior (pink) Tsukineko (brown). Pens: Copic. Punch: EK Success.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdDvoHV2_hw8L0N3gcSG2JPiLinwBH2zvK9y5NXX6UJb8M0QdRRkQWsdPnAJY0nbgs35ehDi8BG13K2OXmDwyClebD1Jz9EIS7eZjdzePFzQTpfeIfC04W6cdsE_7Ley1l69BXWiDO-FI/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Tracy Kyle : </b>Use a circle cutter or template to cut circles from patterned paper and adhere to the folded cardstock base. Cut coordinating border strips from cardstock; add ribbons and a printed tag. <b>SOURCES:</b> Cardstock: National Cardstock. Patterned paper: Daisy D's Paper Co. (floral), Anna Griffin (paisley), and The Paper Company (collage). Circle Coluzzle template: Provo Craft. Tag: Making Memories.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqyzzUc7Nm9q-GpK9TJT2v8ykNJksPZEXcLESMArxZ0SGvYmnnxphmr_KoDhs7U2dc7cp_WwqtRtm_aRM3Mc2o7I4tj1iajJ9yjegEtD-StUe7FvVMte_N1UqiHYEmZ2x55XiB8Cb5tQ/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><b><br /></b><b>Design by Tracy Kyle : </b>Fold cardstock for the card base and add strips of black. Attach flower-shape tags with decorative brads and ribbon. Add a metal sentiment charm.<br /><b>SOURCES:</b> Flower-shape tags: Autumn Leaves. Ribbon: May Arts. Brads and metal word: Making Memories.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfO0pHvTrzXL-5JjflzNEdhIZHTt-UA7hMqSU3UZPAEPygU9HKEDgNfCICb-LBHnvS3oWThh_VlD8k1DuC2Bn3bwtcCZ_QvOyvQIEpyyA29c0SN121S7eqDLH1YoBraGr7n9v9RxDjJMc/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Cathy Blackstone : </b>Cut a heart from fabric and adhere it to the cream cardstock. Ink the cardstock edges and zigzag-stitch the cardstock to the card front. Stamp a message and heart tags; attach as shown.<br /><b>SOURCES:</b> Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper. Rubber stamps: Hero Arts. Stamp ink: Nick Bantock for Ranger Industries (brown) and Clearsnap (pink).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdI5SjfqW3_k3PpyM-oRnQ6ho1nYFgKIIQCLWlONpPsoK0wmr0X6gcPxI0X5sbdXyMt3S4fFvIVUybzEdaSt5i5H_gxvGYVoNe9vOLFz03n-rejumgTJ3dC-btWeRINCga0g3TLL9TmM/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Candi Gershon : </b>Attach patterned paper and vellum to the card front with mini brads. Wrap a length of ribbon around the front panel and secure matted letters with adhesive dots. Add paper flowers and cover the ribbon ends inside the card with pink cardstock.<br /><b>SOURCES:</b> Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper. Patterned paper: SEI. Printed vellum: American Crafts. Punch-out letters: Mustard Moon. Brads: Lasting Impressions for Paper.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZjMKgC7OF8WQaiRrjCBMkJ-RS7zQDN3MItKX-PJsHiGiuqcVrmz4VOULJkhWOdtg_xd01ukW-SAtxoQJAlD0GiH4cfP9W3JXNt2lRNN8JwOn_2TxI3xbnnrkTLJJj6pdiCKrmZBNQgBU/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Candi Gershon : </b>Cut patterned paper to fit the folded card front. Add a library card pocket. Attach a computer-printed message to the pocket and insert a handwritten library card adorned with stickers and a ribbon. Stamp hearts on the cardstock, cut them out, and mount.<br /><b>SOURCES:</b> Patterned paper and letter stickers: Me and My Big Ideas. Computer font: Miss Priss downloaded off the Internet. Card pocket: Kopp Designs. Library card: Boxer Scrapbooks Productions. Rubber stamps: Stampin? Up! (large heart) and PSX (little heart). Stamp ink: Close To My Heart.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiugPXITLzxZTTkx1zSNTqYJU30ptm1XBB1bVyqgG8b8OZNGik_MWd6mVWBx7UwnRrXeJIdb-ZTFB5wduQhqWHKENbmmDzQB7IkWFil438DvVJ22nVozw_9LiSejSqK7NGlKABU8OxILU/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Jennifer McGuire : </b>Attach cardstock to the folded card front and add a swatch of coordinating fabric. Add a square of textured cardstock, more fabric, and a small silver charm adorned with ribbon.<br /><b>SOURCES:</b> Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper. Textured paper: The Jennifer Collection. Heart charm: Hap's Memories.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ny8WVja2ffMFS-xUI1kumD22cG8rc3DCJ1k8D9cFKNhetpt1GST1iU8b5h4JpGUpxgrWFwJx7QbovOo_ZY-GhZDmARHYbivin99YHCoTEDqRnCSSFJwuXe9EhH7GcuEoXQG-WNnUYt8/s1600/2014-Romantic-Handmade-Valentine's-Day-Cards-Ideas-15.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Design by Jennifer McGuire : </b>Mount a piece of dark pink cardstock on the front of a folded card and stamp the heart pattern with white ink. Cut light pink cardstock into a curving corner shape and attach. Cover the curve with threaded buttons and paper flowers and add rub-on sentiment.<br /><b>SOURCES:</b> Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper. Rub-ons: Autumn Leaves. Rubber stamps: Hero Arts. Stamp ink: Tsukineko.<br /><br /></div>

2014 Romantic Handmade Valentine's Day Cards Ideas

Whip up cute and creative cards for Valentine's Day . You'll love these ideas to try in 2014! I hope you find the perfect idea for y...

Read more »

creative Home With Handmade Touches 2013 Decorating Ideas :House Toursfrom BHG

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="slideshowNav clearfix"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This homeowner gets creative with fabric leftovers, paper scraps, and bits of everyday ephemera to craft a designer look for less.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIynYcVIpWJTajmHkL7VfA2AJdS6wWZ4haoYpHxRacIINaVGUU8_mL64XwuznYi3sZZdw95NaJzPYJM4LG-oQ4WlhSojtJ76Qyo8Tz0RAyd_wKyrykR7Cc8PksTl2yeOnv15Lv2CajTsV/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><br /><section class="active" id="slide1" style="text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Casual & Colorful</b></span></span></section><section class="active" id="slide1"><div style="text-align: center;">The homeowner hired a couple of carpenter friends to fashion built in bookshelves (an expenditure she could afford thanks to her thrifty accessories and DIY ottoman). The inexpensive <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">lamp</a> base is topped with an old drum shade recovered in scrap fabric.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: orange;">DIY Tip:</span></b> Crown molding stained a rich dark brown frames a door size mirror that leans against the wall.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OFj77IZXQPrSMfuegtPrPbg9Cz2xvuY1osZw2dSUACyH-b8ZRkL3a1d2P82uTi7vaJAhdMdtq5S9O04ZRWNvaAWyNY8_JcroOgrQPAzEGBd2h-9_8DgTlVybNwVyUzq1Nil0iQQncmGb/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Make a Ruffle Pillow</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">A cinch to stitch in an hour, this pretty pillow requires less than a yard of fabric.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Gather materials: 1/2 yard of solid-color cotton quilting fabric (44 inches wide), 1/4 yard quilting cotton in four different fabrics (for ruffles), sewing machine, thread to match fabrics, pins, 16-inch pillow form.</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">1. Cut the solid-color fabric into three pieces: a 17x17-inch front and two 10x17-inch back pieces. Cut the four ruffle fabrics into 2½x35-inch strips. You need nine of these.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Turn the 10x17-inch pieces wrong side up. Fold one of the 17-inch edges over 1/4 inch, then again 1/2 inch. Iron folds. Do this with one side of each piece. (This will be your finished edge and the opening to slip your pillow form into the sham.)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3. On each fabric strip, sew a gather stitch 1/4 inch from one long edge. Gather to be 17 inches long. Pin a gather strip onto the right side of the front piece, positioning it 5/8 inch up from the bottom. Sew, following the line of the gather stitch. Continue pinning and sewing on strips to within 3/8 inch of the top of the front piece.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Finish sewing the pillow sham. Lay the front piece ruffle side up and the back pieces right side down so they overlap slightly. Pin the outer edges and sew the pillow together with a 1/2-inch seam allowance. Turn right side out, iron, and stuff the pillow form into the sham. Finish by hand-stitching the opening closed.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8Wys6DyVNhuhyEom7nC5mTTUsZcVMa4JtOWdU4y7bJpbguvDstI1n1v2kJhiusOh9S4NjEJZ7JY1J2tO0D86d_UQPqGURUKI3PmQRLvfMONnz_w5Ri5Jw7chXxMsEInvE6mnzjLsPPMp/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Wall Art That Wows</b></span></span><br />In the <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">living room</a>, inexpensive frames around scraps of <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">wallpaper</a> embellish the mantel.<br /><b>DIY Tip:</b> Try fabric, wrapping paper, or even linens for another twist on this budget friendly artwork.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0oCy_2vWR_5HSvWclqpTJsUZGC05CJYYPDzumNtKCFP8_8zfdeDft-T8vUqPC_EkywCVgRFoYcJYgF9aVM7i1-RiFtEghcc-IyP9UtjgC0zpvjtDpRB2TGwAn04lZZLTtj5iwh0q8iT7k/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>TV Time</b></span></span><br />To combat the cold, electronic look of her TV, the homeowner found an ornate frame that fit the room's feel. After applying molding to the back of the frame to add depth, she nestled her TV inside the frame, bringing together the entire aesthetic of the room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidC4UKp262sfJ35J-O4mG3FxXI5eqLD8cpqnZ3sLh9pakfuUqzpJ2_pgqDPsV1pA60bfXndzEbfoOypsFbHlQkAAGDVsbXW5VBEQAuRujn-70FZfUn0fSeRmjsJH6phT3Cf0ZPWRdTwgK7/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Bowled Over</b></span></span><br />This papier-mache bowl cost pennies to create and provides the perfect catchall for <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">living room</a> stuff. Under the bowl, a piece of scrap <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">wallpaper</a> lines a simple retail tray.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: orange;">Make It: Papier Mache Bowl</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">1. Cut or tear strips of magazine, newspaper, wallpaper, etc. Old blueprints were used here.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Make papier mache mixture: Stir together 1 part white glue with 1 part water.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Coat paper strips in the glue mixture and form over a bowl covered in plastic wrap. Apply two to four layers of paper. Let dry.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Remove plastic wrap and bowl. Use fine grit sandpaper to smooth the edges for a finished look.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDSS0eCbrWhGc6X9dXWUVg7HnHn02d5wVIo34Nh7wi9Om3elMW8eEJ73GGfV4tjEJjT2M78yxoNBpjmGa6oXqvXQ6j4XDejVm3uFCEbLQg1I77WH0919qMxoIlfluj6OcXMWsG_wHgE4j/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The homeowner replaced dated, '80s era green marble around the <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">fireplace</a> with an affordable glass mosaic tile from <i>modwalls.com</i>. The green marble found a new home as a walkway in her garden.<br /><br /><span style="color: orange;"><b>DIY Tip: </b></span>A downed sycamore in the homeowner's neighborhood became fireplace art. Corral cut logs with colorful fabric strips and you have an instant art piece.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcvt8yj1Woh43JFMTffgJCIjyF7xao4N0zwIdrQY-7k6u6SwT9SPo_fkWMBalIHGZ25ymzex3A2P7SigERHGUS0FWiYuC22eJpPgwJmQPxZ4K6bKrua5urA4gC9N4PXTTYBK-1IsvEnOF/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Too Cute Kitchen</b></span></span><br />The homeowner stapled fabric scraps to canvas stretchers from the crafts store to fashion <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">wall art</a>. To protect her plaster walls, she used 3M Command mounting strips to hang each piece. Below the art display is the dining room table she and her mom repainted. A close look reveals lingering bits of blue paint. Fabric scraps make colorful coasters or an abstract table runner (see next slide for how to make your own).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZMibxKTNuS2x62Rcbz0cUn8mX_iQqE_dqREDZ5kHmMBysRlUuIgS6zEKuMBvBjidnDAoOVytGuZa-DsheU_PIxpUUZLotlWFd4VX5CDfr3ELjdbtKHOJqdf3ZiqxwcJntFHm2FqzzpuH/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Make a Rag Rug Doily</b></span></span><br />A basic coiling technique is all it takes to turn skinny strips of fabric into a striking take on a doily.<br /><br />1. Cut or tear scrap fabric into thin strips. Roll them up bandana-style and coil into tight circles. Pin, then loosely stitch the coils together.<br />2. Customize! One circle works as a coaster. A few stitched together make a sweet centerpiece.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR6I0_bto9TwCN6UzpwImtoogUykImc4t1lcaN0p2PI5eh-HtNhkLg763IeeT9aP3tMd3WlsplfzQg_yH9JL00w6BDI89NVCrctoLzsJZCyZ1eff7jtooXSHCqUnpexlbsPlW2OKJtV1cJ/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><br />You'd never guess this handsome buffet was once a baby's changing table. The homeowner whipped out her old standby  a can of matte black spray paint and updated its icky yellow <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">color</a> to something much more mod. Replacing the hardware completed the look. The purple-tone art above is a <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">wallpaper</a> sample wrapped around scrap board. A blooming bouquet of paper flowers creates dinner party ambiance and never wilts .<br /><br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></section><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pUd0LWgocoeJ4M7umnNSdsc25ghS9BD8xKWwdjfedoeNil4z2nd2B4ZAqddn3nWKsFBEeqBY_g7pc6y4AZHdcsHMtLIUkD5yVkBkLB30RiKIgKcK_wy6WHeadyjUHHFcUvlLBg2cewk4/s640/creative-Home-With-Handmade-Touches-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Be Our Guest</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The homeowner uses leftover and remnant <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">wallpaper</a> to add fresh personality and seasonality to her guest bedroom. She cuts three equal size lengths of wallpaper, then simply hands them from bulldog clips. The bedside chair has been recycled countless times with spray paint and fabric scraps.</div><br />

creative Home With Handmade Touches 2013 Decorating Ideas :House Toursfrom BHG

This homeowner gets creative with fabric leftovers, paper scraps, and bits of everyday ephemera to craft a designer look for less. Casual ...

Read more »