These Valentine cards have a bit of a fun fold to them AND they show off BOTH sides of your pretty double-sided papers!
They are both regular A2 size cards (finished size 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″) but instead of the full card opening, there’s a mini card on the front that opens.
Let’s take a closer look at the cards, plus I’ve got all the paper sizes and a few tips for you…
Real Red base: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
Real Red: 4” x 5-1/4”
Bermuda Bay: 3-1/4” x 3-1/4”
Snail paper: 3″x6″ folded in half at 3” to create mini card on top
White insert: 2-3/4” x 2-3/4”
Tips for Making this Card:
- Tuck the front fold of the mini card behind your heart greeting! Whatever shaped greeting you use, pop it up with dimensionals and tuck the front corner of your mini card behind it. Just make sure you don’t put dimensionals at the very top of your heart or you’ll tape the card shut so it won’t open!
- Depending on the design of your paper, you might want to put your greeting directly on the front of your mini card. (see the card in the video below)
- If you want to make this into a regular full-size card instead, just cut your Real Red card base to 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ then fold in half, and cut your heart paper to 3″x3″.
- Put a white insert inside when you’re using a dark color card stock for your card base. That makes it easier for you to write a message that your recipient will be able to read. If you choose to make a full-size card instead, then your White insert would be 4″ x 5-1/4″.
- An embossing folder adds a lot to your backgrounds! It’s amazing how a few cranks of a handle and an embossing folder can add SO MUCH design and texture to your card.
Real Red base: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
Blushing Bride: 4” x 5-1/4”
Real Red: 3-1/4” x 4-1/4”
Snail Paper: 4″x6″ is folded in half at 3” to create a mini card on top
White insert: 2-3/4” x 3-3/4”
Tips for Making This Card:
- If you want to make this into a regular full-size card instead, just cut your Real Red card base to 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ then fold in half, and cut your heart paper to 3″x4″.
- Put a white insert inside when you’re using a dark color card stock or patterned paper for your card base. That makes it easier for you to write a message that your recipient will be able to read. If you choose to make a full-size card instead, then your White insert would be 4″ x 5-1/4″.
- The Subtle embossing folder adds just the right amount of texture to take your card stock from card stock to “Hey, that’s cool!” Really, it is.
Here’s another tip…
These Snail Valentine Cards were based on the same design that I used to make some fun fold Valentine cards with last year!
I just changed up the patterned papers and a few of the colors that I used.
Of course, you could use either of these fun fold ideas or layouts to make a card for ANY occasion, so grab some paper and give it a try.
Watch the video for more tips on how to put these fun fold cards together.
Save this tutorial by pinning it for later!
Happy Stamping!
Jessica
P.S. Don’t forget to SEND your card to a friend! That’s how you can really make a difference.
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Love seeing the cards. Enjoy getting ideas and suggestions! Thank you!!!
So is there no Video on making the Valentine cards just the printed instructions? They are so cute, but I like action videos!!
Mary, there is a video coming very soon! I’m still working on it. 🙂 Thanks so much for asking.
Hi Jessica…love the cards…is there a downloadable version or a printable one??? Thanks so much!!! Bev Boyles
Hi Bev, No downloadable version of this one at the moment. Thanks for asking!
(If there was one, what would you like it to include?)
I love these cards! I created one style to teach to my clients who are in a jail-based drug treatment program. I am their therapist, and I use card making as art therapy. even the men in the program make them, and have a blast doing it! they love sending cards to their kids and moms. thank you for the inspiration!
With all the stamping up demonstrators you need to do a little bit more than the others. And you do, Carole in Philadelphia on
Thanks Carole!
very nice cards you make them look easy.
Thank you Gail, they are pretty easy so I hope you’ll give them a try!
Great cards. I will use this idea for birthday, Easter, etc. Seems a good way to use small scraps of paper left from cutting 12×12 sheets.
Thank Bonnie, I’m so glad these are ideas you’ll use!
Love this idea ! So many times I have had to decide which side to use on my dsp because both sides are pretty ! Enjoyed your video .Great instructions !
Thanks Sonny, so glad you like this idea!