Let yourself be inspired by this step-by-step DIY and dive into the world of Valentine’s Day crafting. In just a few simple steps, you can create a pop-up card with a magical heart — perfect for showing your love in a personal and heartfelt way. Ready, set, DIY!
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For this crafting project, we'll be using the Crealies Cardzz Squashfold Card Hearts, measuring 4.7 x 4.7 inches (12 x 12 cm). Begin by cutting out the large base shape twice from the Tonic Studios paper with hearts. Pay close attention to the pattern direction for a neat cutout.
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Next, take a sheet of gold mirror cardstock and punch out the heart shapes in the next size two times.
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Now, take the smallest hearts and once again use the Tonic Studios paper to punch out these shapes two times.
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Fold all the scored lines of the two base shapes from step 1 and adhere them together using the 'flaps.' For the best results, attach the flaps to the back with glue or double-sided tape.
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Grab the gold hearts from step 2 and affix them with glue or double-sided tape onto the base shape.
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Take the smallest hearts from step 3 and glue them on top of the gold hearts.
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Take a sheet of black cardstock paper and stamp a sweet message on it with VersaMark ink.
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Sprinkle embossing powder over the stamped ink and remove excess powder by tapping the back of the paper.
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Use a heat tool to heat the embossing powder until it shines beautifully.
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Now, once again take the smallest heart shape from the cutting die and cut out the text. Ensure that the message is slightly below the center of the heart; it doesn't need to fill the entire paper heart.
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Trim the excess paper and repeat this step with a sheet of gold mirror cardstock, making it slightly wider than the black paper.
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Then, overlay both pieces of paper on top of each other within the heart.
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Now, take another sheet of black cardstock and cut it to 10.6 x 6.1 inches (27 x 15.5 cm). Score it lengthwise at 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) to create a card.
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Attach the large heart to the card.
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To close the card, punch two holes on the side and tie it shut with a piece of twine or ribbon. Enjoy the giving!
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