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Make Your Own Love Letters

February 2, 2010 By Merri Cvetan 8 Comments

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I’m the type of person who, instead of buying a card, would rather spend the additional money on the gift.  That being said, when I do send cards, I make my own.  I design Christmas cards every year and special cards for special events.

Of course the best cards are the ones made by your own children.  Nothing beats a childish scrawl that says “I love you Mommy”!

The best Valentines are made by someone who loves you!

The best Valentines are made by someone who loves you!

If you want to send something really personal, make your own Valentine’s Day cards—write your own Love Letters.

I  do mosaic pieces with old book or magazine pages.  The ideas are limitless with a little paper, glue and a copy machine.

For Love According to Webster I enlarged the definition of love I found in a dictionary, cut card stock to fit and glued it to the front.  With a red pen, I quoted Elizabeth Barrett Browning “How do I love thee…?”

"Love According to Webster"

"Love According to Webster"

Enlarge the definintion of Love from the dictionary

Enlarge the definition of Love from the dictionary

For Let Me Tell You the Ways I used the same dictionary definition, just enlarged it a couple more times and cut individual words out.  Glue them in a particular order or randomly.  Choose words that are appropriate for the person receiving the card.  A little glue stick on red card stock and you has an original work of art!

"Let me tell you the ways!"

"Let me tell you the ways!"

Cut out the love words that are appropriate

Cut out the love words that are appropriate

Filed Under: Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Color Chic, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, love, Valentine cards, Valentine's Day

Comments

  1. Cuisine Kathleen says

    February 4, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Cute! I used to do this with my class..they loved it..
    Thanks for visiting!

  2. Yvonne@StoneGable says

    February 4, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    Merri, The idea of making a few very special valentines for the one’s I love is a wonderful and craftworthy endeavor! Thanks for the inspiration. Wouldn’t it be fun to give the sentiment in a pretty frame for a desk or the bedside table. I think my husband deserves one!
    I’m glad that you stopped by my blog. Your comment about mixing and matching dishes is a very helpful reminder.
    I love layering elements and things that aren’t too matchy-matchy.
    You have a wonderful web-site!
    Yvonne

  3. Laurie says

    February 4, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    I would never have thought of using the dictionary to make a card. Great idea. Thanks for the inspiration. laurie

  4. Kit says

    February 6, 2010 at 9:56 am

    I love graphics and old print…this is a fun post! Thanks for visiting my blog and following! I’m now following you too!

    best,

    Kit

  5. Sandy says

    February 6, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    Wonderful ideals for cards, and adds such a personal touch, lets the recipient know you really put some thought into it.
    Thanks for sharing and for stopping by, hope you visit agian soon. Great blog, lots of great information.
    Sandy

  6. Merri says

    February 9, 2010 at 11:02 am

    Thanks! In our e-mail world, letter writing has fallen out of favor and it’s too bad!

  7. Merri says

    February 9, 2010 at 11:07 am

    Thanks, sometimes the best ideas are the simplest (and cheapest!).

  8. Merri says

    February 9, 2010 at 11:10 am

    Thanks! Love the frame idea too!

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