Last-Minute Valentine’s Cards

I have a confession to make: deep down I'm a procrastinator.  I'll put off making holiday cards until the last minute because it's such a chore to make Valentine's cards for all four of my children's classmates.

This year I've come up with some cute and quick cards that use scraps and supplies I have on hand. 

Love U

I used pearl chalks and VersaMark ink to make a soft background sheet for this card. Fun patterned papers and a metallic letter ‘U' make this quick card fun and whimsical.

Supplies:

• cardstock - Bazzill
• patterned paper - Heart, Provo Craft; Black and White, Die Cuts With a View
• background stamp - Stampin' Up
• "Love" stamp - Heidi Swapp
• ink - clear resist, VersaMark by Tsukineko; Jet Black, StazOn by Tsukineko
• pearlescent chalks - Pebbles Inc.
• vintage lace
• silver letter ‘U' - unknown

Key to My Heart

This card has more of a vintage look.  The scallop circle was cut from vintage ledger paper.

Supplies:

• blank card - Darice Crafts
• patterned paper - Dots, Melissa Francis; Brown Weathered, Paper Loft 
• vintage ledger paper
• chipboard key - Tim Holtz, Grunge Board
• silver paint - Acrylic Paint Dauber, Ranger
• ultra-fine glitter - Stampendous
• red glitter -Ruby Slippers Stickles, Ranger
• letter stickers - Tiny Mixed Ledger, Making Memories
• heart pin - Heidi Grace
• heart charm - The Card Connection
• corner rounder - Paper Shapers, EK Success

I Love You

This very simple card used patterned paper scraps and paper lace that was rubbed with chalks to alter the color. A paper piercing tool was used to add decorative corners on the lower left and right sides.

Supplies:

• cardstock - Bazzill
• patterned paper - Stripe, Deja Views; Green Scallop, Daisy D's
• scallop punch - Marvy Uchida
• paper lace -  Creative Imaginations
• pearlescent chalks - Pebbles Inc.
• paper piercing tool - Making Memories
• metal "I Love You" plaque - Carolyn Holt Designs

2 Gether

This card was inspired by the patterned paper, which isn't a Valentine's design at all.  What a cute idea for a school friend!  Other fun math-themed phrases could be used, such as: 2 good 2 be 4gotten.

Supplies:

• cardstock - Bazzill
• patterned paper - 6x6 Cupcake Paper Pad, BasicGrey
• felt heart border - Queen & Co.[K1] 
• stamp - Notepad, Teresa Collins
• ink - Jet Black, StazOn by Tsukineko
• foam adhesive dots - 3D Dots, EK Success
• red journaling pen - Real Red, Stampin' Up

Visit the Scrapjazz Valentine Gallery for more great ideas and inspiration.