{"id":3788,"date":"2012-11-30T09:27:05","date_gmt":"2012-11-30T07:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/?p=3788"},"modified":"2015-02-06T09:50:03","modified_gmt":"2015-02-06T07:50:03","slug":"be-my-valentine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/be-my-valentine\/","title":{"rendered":"Be My Valentine – Handmade Card Tutorials"},"content":{"rendered":"

Valentine\u2019s Day is looming in the background as we start to gear up for the festive season. But as with all holidays and celebrations this is no reason to ignore it \u2013 because before you know it, it will be right here. Is this reason enough to stock up on crafting supplies for this festive day in February \u2013 for sure! That\u2019s if you do not want to miss out on all the good crafting stuff available early to make beautiful cards and other love themed crafts.<\/h3>\n

Next year we will be celebrating Valentine\u2019s Day and our loved ones with my favourite bear Tatty Teddy. docrafts\u2019 Me to You range of papers, card kits, paper packs and stamps are perfect for making little cards and gifts for loved ones young and old. With the huge variety of products available you can make anything from a quick card to a custom designed gift tag card \u2013 the possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n

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Be My Valentine Gift Tag Card<\/h2>\n

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Using the paper packs are so easy, with their beautiful double sided patterns and high quality paper you can fold cards directly out of the papers as I did here. I then cut the folded card into a tag shape, punched a hole and made a reinforce using a scrap piece of paper and hole punch. The front is decorated using a glittered die-cut topper matted onto red cardstock. <\/p>\n

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As a finishing touch I used elements from the Toppers sheets cut out and raised for added dimension. In the bottom corner I used some red seed beads adhered to my paper using Anita\u2019s 3D Clear Gloss \u2013 perfect for more dimension and texture.<\/p>\n

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Just For You<\/h2>\n

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To make things interesting I combined red and pink patterned papers together for a fresh look. Furthermore I wanted to add some soft elements and the Prima Flowers were perfect. These beautiful flowers will dress up any project, giving it a romantic look and feel. The texture is amazing and most of all the flowers are for recycling into a brooch or used in home d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n

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Totally Huggable<\/h2>\n

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With the new docrafts A5 card kits available even the man in your life will be able to make a beautiful card. All that is necessary is to build a beautiful 3D message bear directly onto the card and you are good to go. This is one of the easiest but most impressive cards a person can receive. To add more colour and detail I adhere a piece of patterned paper inside the card that is visible even when the shaped card is closed. For added interest I used one of the tags from the sentiments pack tied with Teresa Collins\u2019 bakers to the front of the bear. On the white card front I adhere small tags cut from the pop out sheet \u2013 these tags are decorative elements printed onto the sheet that can be easily cut out and adhere to a card. They are great little fillers.<\/p>\n

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Adding texture to glittered die cut toppers<\/h2>\n

On my tag card I used a bear element from the toppers sheet. The bear is glittered and it gives a beautiful effect, but I wanted to add some more texture and interest to the picture part of my card. I added some embossing to the image adding lots of interest and texture. Here\u2019s how…<\/p>\n

 
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