Learn how to make these cards using these free instructions. Handmade Valentine's Day cards are the perfect way to show you care and with these card making steps creating this design is easy.

SUPPLIES:  Cardstock: (white) Papertrey Ink  Patterned paper: (Clam Bake, Bikini Time, Wavelength, Rose-Colored Glasses from Lauderdale 6x6 pad) BasicGrey  Clear stamps: (hippo, zebra, giraffe, striped heart from Zoo Crew set; fish from Birthday Buddies set; heart from Vegtastic set; heart from Boob Tube set; heart from Hang Ups set) Paper Smooches  Dye ink: (Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko  Color medium: (assorted markers) Copic  Finish: (dimensional glaze) Ranger Industries  Fibers: (natural jute twine) May Arts  Font: (Ryan BT) azfonts.net  Tool: (corner rounder punch) We R Memory Keepers  Finished size: each card 4" square

1 Make cards from cardstock; adhere patterned paper.

2 Print sentiments on cardstock. Trim into squares and round corners.

3 Stamp animals and hearts on cardstock squares. Note: Mask hat from fish stamp.

4 Draw conversation bubbles and dots with marker.

5 Color images with markers.

6 Apply dimensional glaze to hearts and eyes; let dry.

7 Tie twine around panels and adhere to cards with foam tape.

Appeared in:

January/February 2013

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