Monday, February 7, 2011

heart pop up cards

love note
When I tuck my children into bed, say good bye to them, or even part with my husband... they often hear "Love you more than words can say." My mother said/says it to me. We pass these bits of love down the family tree, don't we... I'm sure you have a saying, too. I thought it would be sweet to put these words on everyone's nightstands on Valentine's day. Shhh. A little greeting when they open their eyes. Since my daughter had called the process of punching out her water color hearts "heart popping", I got the idea to make a couple of the extras into these pop up cards. Here's how:

  • I took a small rectangle of card stock (around 3x5) and created a crease at the midpoint with a bone folder.
  • A watercolor heart was pasted over the crease.
  • I cut out the heart to the crease with an xacto knife.
  • When I folded the card, that little heart popped right up!
more than words can say
Happy Monday!
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Posted by mayaluna at 6:35 AM Labels: , ,

12 comments:

  1. TaraFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    What a sweet thing to wake up to on Valentine's Day.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Oh my kids will be find that on Valentines morning. Theirs will say "I love you to the moon and back" Thank you for the great idea!

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  3. What I Say Matters!February 7, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    This is a great and easy idea!! Love it!

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  4. CrystalFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    such sweet little cards.

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  5. JannetteFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Lovely, just lovely..

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  6. Melissa TaylorFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    beautiful!

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  7. PaisleyJadeFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Wonderfully cute idea!!

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  8. LollyChopsFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Love this card!!!!

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  9. anne | flax and twineFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    These are beautiful - We always say "Guess what?" And, guess what they say "You love me!" You've inspired me to do some of the knit hearts I just designed with that on them. Where oh where did you get that heart punch? I must have one - although I'm afraid I'll find hearts punched out of every book in the house! Thanks for sharing! Happy Valentine's!

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  10. mayalunaFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Hi Anne- every time you comment... I think, "can't wait until June!" The heart punch was on sale at Michael's after Valentine's Day a few year's back. Watch out for books!

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  11. Lisa RenataFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    cute and simple craft. perfect for our family! thanks for sharing.

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  12. Mein gewisses EtwasFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Great idea! Really like it and showed your idea incl. a
    picture in my blog. Hope that's ok with you! I will also show the cards I create.
    Have a nice weekend, greetings from Germany :)

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