Valentines
Posted: January 5th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Downloads, Services | 4 Comments »In the early 1800s, it was popular to give love letters folded up into what they called a “puzzle purse.” A poem or special message would run along the edges of the paper, and the message would be revealed in stages as the card was opened.
This valentine is so sweet as a simple love letter, or it makes the perfect wrapping paper for a small gift such as cuff links for him, earrings for her, a photo charm for grandma, or candy hearts for the kids at school.
Victorian
Includes printable pattern, folding instructions, embellishment ideas, and other creative uses. Comes with 2 templates: one with various love song lyrics, one with no lyrics, so you can write your own secret message along the edges.
Happy Sun
Includes printable pattern, folding instructions, embellishment ideas, and other creative uses. Comes with 2 templates: one with Laffy Taffy style Valentine’s Day jokes as the secret message, one without a message so you can write your own along the edges.
Secret message ideas:
- For significant other – lyrics to “our” song
- For son/daughter – reasons Mommy loves you
- For schoolmate – why I’m glad we’re friends/things I like about you/knock knock jokes
- For grandma/grandpa – kids’ favorite things about their grandparents
- For teacher – Laffy Taffy style Valentine’s Day jokes
Embellishment Ideas
- Replace center square with a photo
- Secure a ribbon behind center square, bring around to front, and tie in a bow
- Add a small gift inside: earrings, small brooch, locket, cuff links, gift certificate, conversation hearts, engagement ring, etc.
- The valentines are so fun and darling on their own with no embellishments whatsoever, but you can add your own touch using ribbon, lace, buttons, small paper tags, rhinestones, or whatever suits you!
[...] Perhaps hide a tiny gift inside – anything from candy to cuff links. I’ve listed a ton of creative ideas on using this [...]
[...] Perhaps hide a tiny gift inside – anything from candy to cuff links. I’ve listed a ton of creative ideas on using this [...]
Could I perchance just pay you more to make the valentines for me??? I have NO artistic talent whatsoever. >.<
Hannah, that’s the best part. You don’t need any artistic talent at all! If you just print the file and follow the easy instructions to fold it up, it will look identical to the pictures you see. They are so cute even if you don’t add extras to them like ribbons or pictures. In fact, I’m not embellishing the ones I’m giving, because I like them simple.
Also, print as many as you want for all your valentines. Its cheaper than a box of Strawberry Shortcake valentines at the store, hehe.