Wednesday, February 13, 2013

happy almost valentine's day!



Hi everyone!  Julie here, with a couple of cards for Valentine's Day.  (Or anytime you might want to say I love you.)  


I'll start with the one on the left.  Super easy.  I used 2 - 4x6 page protectors...and trimmed off the edge with the holes.  You could use any size you'd like your card to be.  Next, choose your patterned paper and cut 2 pieces to 4x6. I stamped mine and embellished minimally, because I was adding the confetti.
Once you're done, slide it into the page protector.  Then add the confetti.  


This is the fun part. :)  I used sequins (super cheap at the craft store)...and also used various sizes of hole punches.  I punched dictionary paper, glitter paper, patterned paper...everything!
Once the confetti is in (I added some to the back page as well)...sew the openings shut on both page protectors.  Then sew them together to make the card.


Ta da! :)

For the other card I used red dot side of the Polaroid paper (Stationery Noted line) as the base.  Then I cut the I love you block from the other side.


I used gray thread and stitched around the inside of the box.  Then I wrapped it in baker's twine.  Attach to the card with pop dots.  I punched a large heart, and attached that with pop dots as well.
Then just add your people and you're all set! :)


Hope you have a fabulous Valentine's Day tomorrow!  
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38 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Very nice cards, the contrast of the striped twine & paper with the polka dot paper is nice together.

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  2. julie eFebruary 13, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    What pretty cards - love the different looks.

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  3. cindyFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Loved the idea of using page protectors...deffinatly doing this:)

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  4. Waco B.February 13, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Love your work!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Yay! The blog is working again! Love these designs. :-)

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  6. Dakota BearFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Interesting how page protectors are being used.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    There is no doubt how much i love these cards!!! I will be frantically making them tonight just for the incase i need an extra!! THese are absolutely amazing!! Thak you for the inspiration!!!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Adorable!!!!!

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  9. cindymFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    The confetti card is super cute!

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  10. MargieFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Sweet cards, very pretty!

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  11. Celeste B.February 13, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Love the page protector idea. Too cute.

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  12. Heather SteevesFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    I love the page protector idea, gonna have to try that for sure.

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  13. PamFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Beautiful cards ! very unique idea using the page protectors.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    You are so creatively clever Julie! The confetti card with the protecter idea=genius +cute! Also like the use of the instagram photo frame on the other card. Might have to scraplift both for last minute cards for my non-hipster Mother and Nerdy husband :0

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  15. minnesotabackyardFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    I love these papers and your cards look so cute. You call them super easy, but they look as though you spent lots of time. They're beautiful, and very creative.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    That was a First for me to see Page Protectors!!! I LOVE that Idea and who does not love to have fun with confetti... I save my Punches from My Zutter and Cinch to use for this purpose... Great JOB!!!!

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  17. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Love them!!
    Love the twine..did you hand stitch the second card?

    Love the sequins!

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  18. michelleFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Love the cards my favorite is the heart and the two people!

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  19. Kelly MassmanFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    both of these are fun. love the confetti idea!

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  20. Lisa PFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Super cute. Love the little wooden people on the second card!

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  21. Amy MartinFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    So adorable. I love these cards. Wonderful ideas and details all around....

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  22. AlishaFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Love the use of page protectors with the confetti...very cute cards!

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  23. CaroleFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    very cute - love that idea with the page protectors - simply fabulous !!!

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  24. MamaKarabaFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    LOVELY Valentine cards!

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  25. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Love the page protector card. Love how you were able to incorporate such an "unusual" item into a card!!! Love it, love it, love it =)

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  26. SandeeNCFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Love the poloroid card, those frames are awesome ♥

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  27. annc999February 13, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    You are so creative! I love this!

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  28. RomyFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Just awesome! The polaroid is such a great detail.

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  29. Beatrice LawsonFebruary 13, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    You just inspired me to try something with an embossed acrylic piece with sequins under! Great cards, both of them.

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  30. fran hFebruary 13, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Loving great idea making a polaroid card. Thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration.

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  31. JeanFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    So cute!! Such wonderful inspiration!

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  32. Crafty Aunt DeeFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    THAT'S such a cute idea and a great card. Thanks for sharing.

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  33. sharon gFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    I just love the little wooden people. Too cute!

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  34. Natasha G.P.February 13, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Those are absolutely adorable. I love each of them. So many elements that are adorable!!

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  35. Happy walkerFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day!
    =)

    Regards,
    http://www.lonelyreload.com (A Growing Teenager Diary) ..

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  36. Nana6February 14, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    Awesome cards. Love the two different looks. They are adorable. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration.

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  37. Rhonda Van GinkelFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    These are so much fun! I love the confetti card and the polaroid accented with the stitching is excellent!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  38. Cynthia BaldwinFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    I absolutely love the confetti! Such a fun way to express your love. Polaroids are a favorite motif of mine lately...the two wood people are the perfect finishing touch!

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