The Day of Love and Valentine is that beautiful holiday when special preparation is needed. Yes, I want to give and receive bright, expensive and generous gifts. But even a simple card will decorate the holiday if it is “secured” with true feelings, warmth of the soul and love! I won’t be able to tell you how to make these feelings, but I will be happy to show you how to make that very postcard yourself that your family and loved ones will like!
I also suggest making a heart, or beautiful crafts for Valentine's Day, which can be a great gift for your loved ones. Let me remind you that we previously made original valentines, so if you don’t find the perfect card in this article, then follow the link.
DIY Valentine's Day card made from paper
Is it difficult to design a three-dimensional heart? Not difficult at all! You just need to know a couple of secrets: how to draw a semi-pixelated heart, and then where to make the cuts. But I’ll tell you about all this!
Fold the postcard blank in half. Mark the middle of the postcard.
Draw a 1cm horizontal line exactly in the middle.
From this line on both edges we draw 2 vertical lines upward. Each of them is 1 cm.
Next we draw “steps” 1 cm horizontally and upward. You need 3 such steps in each direction.
From the upper steps we draw horizontal lines of 2 cm (we do everything on one side and the other with mirror precision).
And again we make steps, only we draw 1 cm down and to the sides (from left to left, from right to right).
We make 3 steps on both sides.
From the last step we lower the lines 6cm each.
From the bottom point we draw a line 1 cm to the middle of the figure.
Now we draw a line of 4 cm. The edge of the line drops 1 cm below the “step” and raises it by 4 cm.
We make 6 steps on both sides and a seventh in the middle, connecting both sides.
From below we make cuts only along vertical lines.
In the upper part we cut all the lines except the two upper horizontal lines, each 2 cm, leaving them uncut.
We bend the structure, the top step and the bottom steps in this order (from top to bottom): at the very top - inward, the next row - outward. At the beginning of the 4cm lines, bend them outward, and at the very bottom, bend them inward.
Now let's see what happened! You just need to bend the card along the middle line, and we will get a voluminous heart.
DIY Valentine's Day card made from paper. Author https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLKugQXH2MM
Also a pink heart. Very simple and original, right? By the way, just below there is a ready-made template for such a heart.
DIY Valentine's card for children on February 14
This card has a secret message! To read it, you need to connect the halves of the heart! But now I’ll show you how to make these halves.
We pull out the strip and see the secret message. You can come up with your own message. Depending on the size of the postcard, it may be larger or smaller.
We need paper measuring 11 by 5 cm.
We draw vertical stripes on the workpiece, departing 1 cm from the left edge, and 2 cm from the right.
In the middle we draw a rectangle 1 cm wide.
We round the corners of the rectangle at one end. And we cut out this strip inside the workpiece.
Glue half of the heart to the right edge of the cut out area.
We place a strip of 12 by 2 cm under the workpiece.
And grease the left edge of this strip with glue. Glue the other half of the heart to this edge.
On the back side of the workpiece we cover the edge with double-sided tape. Glue a white strip of paper 11 by 5 cm to it.
When the halves of the heart are connected, a window opens inside the blank in which you can leave a message!
We cut off the corners of the protruding edge of the strip. This card will be a real surprise!
DIY Valentine's card for children on February 14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQK1huGveJM
What a “heart” hole punch can do
The fastest way to make lots of hearts is to use a hole punch (the kind most often sold at scrapbooking stores). With the help of such a hole punch, it’s easier than ever to stamp hearts of the same or different colors and, for example, assemble a garland from them...
...or a hanging mobile...
...or poster...
...you can decorate twigs with hearts:
The garland can be like this (waste-free way to use paper)
Three types of garlands for February 14 from Katerina Sanina:
Paper hearts are also useful for placing accents on the holiday table:
By connecting 2 identical hearts together, you can assemble a three-dimensional heart:
And if you are the proud owner of 2 or more hole punches, then you can stamp hearts not only in different colors, but also in sizes! See how to put them to work:
If there is only one hole punch, then there is absolutely no reason to worry) Cut out several larger hearts with scissors:
Valentine's Day greeting card in English
Secret message! That's what this postcard hides! It's always nice to receive such a surprise. This option can accommodate a large message. The postcard itself looks like an envelope. You need to pull the corner and it will open, and there is a letter. But now I’ll tell you and show you how to make it with your own hands.
Place an A4 sheet of paper horizontally on the table. We bend it in half.
We bend all 4 corners diagonally to the middle line.
We bend the lower and upper edges of the sheet towards the middle.
We bend the corners on the sides.
On the other hand it's the same.
Turn the workpiece over with the flat side up. We write a message on a postcard and draw hearts.
We fold the workpiece (into 3 parts), folding one and the second edge to the top.
Then a second time. Iron the folds well.
We insert one edge into the second.
We receive an envelope.
We decorate the card with hearts and inscriptions. Don't forget to write "Pull" on the corner.
Postcard and envelope, 2 in 1, ready! The man pulls the corner.
And inside is a touching message! Here are some examples:
Happy Valentine's Day! | Happy Valentine's Day! |
Be my loved one, be my Valentine! | Be my (my) beloved, be my (them) Valentina (Valentine)! |
Be my Valentine for the rest of my life. | Be my Valentine for the rest of my life! |
You are and will always be my Valentine. | You are and will always be my Valentine! |
You are my true love, and you will always be my Valentine. | You are my true love and you will always be!!! |
I love loving you. Happy Valentine's day! | I love loving you! Happy Valentine's Day! |
And a slightly longer message:
You make my heart sing and lift it to new heights! It's time to celebrate love! | You make my heart sing and soar in the skies! It's time to celebrate love! |
Dearest sweetheart, you are a haven for my heart and a refuge for my soul, Happy Valentine's Day! | Darling, you are a haven for my heart and a refuge for my soul, Happy Valentine's Day! |
I consider myself the luckiest person on Earth it's because I own the most precious jewel in the whole universe, and that is you, my love. Happy Valentine's Day! | I consider myself the luckiest person on Earth because I own the most precious stone in the entire universe, and that is you, my love. Happy Valentine's Day! |
Happy Valentine's Day my darling! I promise to love you today, tomorrow and forever… up to the day I die. | Happy Valentine's Day, my beloved! I promise to love you today, tomorrow and always... until the last day of my life. |
Greeting card for Valentine's Day in English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXgNa-jy56E
Beautiful valentine for a friend
A “living” card that can be unfolded and folded, and shown like a film with confessions of warm feelings. Let's try to make such a miracle? We will need many, many hearts!
This is how it will turn through the pages - very beautiful, right?
Cut out multi-colored hearts (7 pieces) of the same size on a 7 by 7 cm square.
For the base, take a rectangle 7 by 29 cm. Place the heart on the edge of the base. Mark the edge of the heart.
We measure 1cm from this mark in one direction and the other.
We make 6 more marks to the middle of the workpiece every centimeter, draw lines. There should be 8 lines in total.
We bend the base along the lines. We attach a heart to each line (except the very first one) and outline its upper edge.
We draw glue along this contour.
And glue the hearts starting from the outermost one every centimeter. Glue only the edge of the heart.
We fold the workpiece along the last fold line, to which the outermost heart is glued.
We cut off the corners of the part of the workpiece that protrudes.
Place a thin strip (2 by 12 cm) of paper under the workpiece.
We bend the edges of this strip upward and glue the workpiece on top.
We completely stretch out the edge of the blank and glue a heart with a declaration of love to it.
If you choose the right colors, you can make a rainbow of hearts.
When we pull out the hearts, they scroll through on their own. You can write something else on each heart if you wish.
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A simple card in the form of hearts for a girl (wife)
Handmade cards are all beautiful. And even those that can be made very easily and quickly! After all, the main thing is that we try for our loved ones, and in such an unusual way we confess our love to them. This heart with a surprise can be made in a minute.
You open it, and inside are pleasant words.
Fold the strip 7 by 29cm in half.
We bend each edge of this strip to the middle line.
And again we fold the edges of the workpiece in half towards the middle line.
Unbend all the folds. And move the left edge one fold to the right. We bend the base. We do the same with the right edge of the workpiece.
We bend these new fold lines upward.
You get 2 protruding parts on top of the workpiece.
We bend the corners, upper and lower, of these parts diagonally.
Bend each corner to form a triangle. To do this, the inside of the workpiece must be made narrower by bending the top and bottom of this part of the strip.
We bend the outer edges of the workpiece and tuck them underneath.
We bend 2 corners at the top on both edges of the workpiece. In the lower parts we bend one outer corner diagonally.
Fold over the top corner.
And so on every edge. If you turn it over you will see the halves of the heart.
Turn the workpiece over and fold the inner part of the workpiece into 4 equal parts.
From paper of a different color, cut out the letters “I” “L” “Y” and glue them to the inside.
When we open this card, spread the halves of the heart, we can read a declaration of love!
A simple card in the form of hearts for a girl (wife) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SRJ4JyRs9E
Garland of multi-layered hearts.
We cut out many hearts of the same size from paper. Then on one even heart we glue the same one only bent in half, on it another one of the same bent in half, after which we glue the entire product to the thread, control the number of such hearts yourself.
Master class on how to make, together with your child, a decoration in the form of a garland of multi-colored hearts from scrap materials. A wonderful gift for February 14th! Also get acquainted with the overview collection of gifts for loved ones and lovers.
- sheets of paper (we used pink and red);
- newspaper or pages from an old book;
- paper cutter or scissors;
- Double-sided tape;
- pieces of felt;
- ribbon;
- hot glue.
Cut out several strips of paper and newspaper about 2.5 cm wide and of different lengths - the shorter ones from the newspaper, the pink ones longer and the red ones the longest (we made 6, 7, 8 cm).
Fold each strip in half.
Next, use a small piece of double-sided tape to bend the edges of the strip and secure it into a heart shape.
You will get hearts like this.
Secure the large red and small (newspaper) hearts using double-sided tape. Cut out small birds from felt, attach them to the hearts with hot glue, and also attach the hearts to each other.
Make holes in the two outermost hearts and tie ribbons.
Your garland is ready to delight you and your loved ones! Incredibly fast and simple, isn't it?
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Volumetric Valentine's Day card for mom
We will try to do something special for mom! Our card will be so cool, because we will make flowers inside the heart! It is better to choose contrasting colors for such crafts.
Fold a square with a side size of 8cm diagonally.
And once again fold the workpiece in half.
We turn both free edges of the workpiece at right angles to the opposite corner of the workpiece. One one way.
And the other one below.
Draw a petal on the free corner. Cut it out.
We unfold the workpiece.
We got a flower. You need 7 of these flowers. We paint the inner corners of the flowers (out of 8 parts we paint only 6).
Cut out one unpainted part. Apply glue to the second unpainted part.
Glue the edges of the flower together to make a three-dimensional flower.
Fold the flowers in half. Apply glue to the tops of the two outer petals.
Glue one blank on one side of the flower, and the second on the other.
Apply glue to the 3 middle petals of the structure that we have created and glue another blank.
Glue 1 flower.
Now we apply glue to the second and third, and then to the fifth and sixth petals.
Glue 2 blanks on both sides.
Glue the last piece onto the 3 middle petals. We unfold the structure.
Cut out 2 pieces in the shape of a heart. One of them is black, slightly smaller than the second, red.
Cut out half a heart from polka dot paper.
Glue the black blank inside the red one.
Glue half a heart on the outside of the red blank.
Glue a design of flowers inside the card. Glue only the middle petals to one side and to the other.
We decorate the outer part of the card with hearts made of petals, which were cut out in flowers.
It wouldn’t hurt to put inscriptions with declarations of love on a postcard!
Volumetric Valentine's Day card for mom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0PvFTDdbck
Option five
The finger decoration with a heart is also made from paper.
To make a gift, take paper in the shape of a square and fold it in half. Important: one side is evenly divided into 4 stripes.
If the paper is not double-sided, then the non-colored side is placed on top, and 1 strip is folded inward. The paper is turned over and folded vertically. Then it is unbent, the ends are folded into the shape of a triangle. Take the top of the triangle and bend it down.
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The edges straighten out as in the picture.
If you follow all the recommendations, you will end up with a heart in the middle of the decoration. To create a ring shape, the paper is folded and the ends of the strips are inserted into each other. You can please your soulmate with this decoration.
An easy and beautiful Valentine's card for your husband
Do you think it’s unpleasant for husbands to receive postcards declaring their love? Check it out! Let me introduce you to a very interesting version of a cool valentine card.
We will need 2 squares: 10 by 10 and 9 by 9. It is better to use bright colors, such as red and black.
Fold the red, smaller square in half. And we cut out the heart from it. Glue this heart onto the corner of the black square (we have a larger one).
Cut out a heart from a black square, retreating 0.5 cm from the edge of the red blank.
Cut the heart into 2 halves. You can use a zigzag or a wave.
Fold the white strip into 6 equal parts. The outermost parts should be on top.
Glue the heart halves to the outer parts of the white strip.
Glue letters and signs onto the white strip: I, heart, Y.
Glue two equal-sized red ribbons to the back, on both sides of the white strip.
We connect the halves of the heart and tie them with a ribbon. A very worthy gift option for our loved ones.
Easy and beautiful Valentine's card for your husband https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs2hk0I5TO4
Valentine's Day Card for English Teacher
For a teacher, a postcard should be sincere, heartfelt, and at the same time, business-like and discreet. How to make such a Valentine card? I'll show you one interesting option. The card turned out just the right way so that the teacher would appreciate our attention to him.
Mark 5 cm from each edge of the sheet of paper. We draw lines at the top and bottom, retreating 5 cm from the edge. And we draw lines on the sides, retreating 5 and 10 cm from the edge.
Cut out squares on 4 corners.
We make further cuts of 5cm along the edges of the paper on one side and the other.
We bend the workpiece along the lines: from the bottom and from the top 1 time; on the sides - 2 times.
Bend the 2 corners at the bottom diagonally.
We bend down the edges of the corner that we got.
Unbend all the folds. And we fold it so that the corner lies under the two folded edges.
We do the same with the opposite side.
It turns out like this.
We trace half of the heart along the side edges of our main blank.
Cut off all excess, leaving only halves of the heart.
Glue the lower and upper curved parts to the side edges of the workpiece.
It makes a nice little box.
The top edges of the box, when folded, are connected and you get a heart!
Take a square sheet of paper. And fold it in half. Cut a heart out of it and cut it in half. Glue the halves to the top of the box.
Decorate the heart with festive decor.
Connect the halves of the heart. And we make holes in both halves.
We put a ribbon under the box.
We thread the edges of the ribbon into one and the second hole in the halves of the heart.
We tie a bow.
In such a box you can put valentines with congratulations in English. The teacher will definitely love this!
Valentine's Day Card for English Teacher
Templates and designs for postcards for February 14
If you need help or want your card to look perfect, I offer you Valentine's card designs and templates. Here you will find options that will please both you and the person for whom you are preparing a surprise. I have selected for you a worthy collection for any occasion and for every taste! Feel free to download and print postcards!
I'll start with voluminous postcards. Choose a template, print it or trace it from the screen. The dotted lines are fold lines. And along the solid lines we cut out the design. We carefully bend the picture along the dotted lines. Glue the resulting blank into the base for the postcard. It will look beautiful if it is a contrasting color. Decorate the cover of the card as desired. You can use the master class below and draw a picture.
Here's another option - a pixel heart. I think fans of computer games will appreciate it! and do everything as in the photo - simple and beautiful.
I also suggest making a Valentine's card with a sweet surprise. To do this simply
, We fasten the two parts together with a stapler, leaving a hole. We fill the heart with candies and also close the hole using a stapler. Ready.
Here is another interesting template - a bear with a heart.
And now an equally cute three-dimensional postcard. You just need to cut out the connected hearts and glue them to the base in the places where the hearts are drawn.
And now the templates. We make folds along the dotted lines.
You will find more templates in the previous article with voluminous postcards.
Third method
You can also use the origami style to create a three-dimensional figure. To use this technique, special paper is used. In the absence of it, you can make origami from ordinary double-sided colored paper.
To create a figure like in the picture, take rectangular paper. To begin with, the base should look like a diamond with triangles, so the corners are bent until they fit perfectly at the bottom end, straightened out and bent at the other end.
To create a three-dimensional triangle as in the picture, it is compressed in the middle. Repeats from the other end. Next, take the corner of the created triangle, and by pressing on it, a small rhombus emerges. The edges from below bend towards its center and straighten.
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We repeat these steps with all corners and fold the square into a shape.
The next gift won't take long. It folds up very easily.
Take rectangular paper and then fold it as shown in the picture.
Video on how to draw a Valentine's Day card
But this video is simply an amazing “cheat sheet” for all of us! It contains 5 (!) ideas on how to draw and decorate a wonderful gift for your loved ones. There are declarations of love and cool ideas for creating amazing cards for Valentine's Day.
If you have your own options, or know how else you can make a cool gift, tell us about it! And I compiled this entire collection so that you can create a beautiful card yourself and share creative ideas with your friends!
Wall decoration
Turn on your imagination and start acting! When choosing a range of shades, be based on the color symbolism of the holiday - red (the color of passion), pink (tenderness, love). But don't limit yourself to just two tones. Dilute them harmoniously with other colors. Laconically suitable - beige, purple, white, cream, lilac shades. Don’t forget about the main symbols, they must be present in the interior - hearts, paired images of swans or doves.
Garlands of hearts cut out of colored paper are perfect for wall decorations. Glue together flags on which you can write wishes, poems, short phrases on the topic “100 reasons why I love you so much!” The garland fragments themselves can be of absolutely any shape, the main thing is that they do not stand out from the general style.
Make a big poster - your love story. To do this you will need a large Whatman paper or a sheet of paper. You need to paste on it joint photographs of different time periods, grading from the earliest to the present day. Draw arrows between them and come up with funny captions. This product will be an ideal gift that will always be in your field of vision and remind you of all the happy events. Don't forget to complement it with the main words “I love you”!
Cut out large hearts from cardboard, decorate them with beautiful appliques from available materials (dry twigs, feathers, colored paper, felt flowers). If you have photographs in simple frames at home, create stylish ornaments. Use hearts of various sizes made of paper, fabric, pink or bright red. Additionally, decorate the edging with sparkles, feathers, rhinestones and other elements. The walls can be decorated with simple cut-out hearts made of paper and fabric, or you can make them voluminous. Attach the product with double-sided tape.
Balloons are a common holiday accessory that will add ambience to the overall atmosphere. It is better if they are filled with helium. Balls can be tied to furniture handles, or simply released to the ceiling. Curl the hanging ribbons with the sharp edge of scissors. An original solution is to glue small hearts to each tip, on which you will write a lot of warm words to your loved one. Simply scatter balloons inflated with air along the floor along with rose petals, or tie them together with a thread and place them on walls and doorways.
Balloons with LED inserts will not only serve as decoration, but will also completely replace lighting. Different shapes and colors will lift your spirits.