Here’s a Valentine’s Card tutorial I shared last week over at Blissful and Domestic!!
Ok- I hate to start out a guest post with a confession, but here it goes- I don’t think that I’ve ever officially celebrated Valentine’s Day since I was in elementary school. There- I said it. Crazy, huh?? The hubby and I have just never really gotten into the whole day. However, something about having a kiddo changes EVERYTHING, doesn’t it?? My Princess is now old enough to enjoy all the holidays, plus she’s in preschool (where every holiday is decorated for and celebrated with immense jubilation). So, if for no other reason that for her, we are celebrating Valentine’s Day this year.
I decided to start with handmade Valentine’s cards. I found the inspiration in the latest issue of Disney Family Fun magazine. Their Ginormous Lollipop card is so cute! The idea is also on their website. For their card, it looks like the little girl had a professional photo shoot or editing or something. My plans for Valentine’s Day pics fell through, so (as usual) I’m making do with what I have available (for free!!) and sharing with all Blissful and Domestic readers how to do it, too!
Supplies:
- A White PVC pipe cut to the height of the child (or a little taller)- You may need to put a light coat of white spray paint on the pipe to hide the grey lettering that is usually on PVC pipe
- A super cute outfit for your little one
- White cardstock
- Printer
- Suckers
- Tape
Begin by preparing the PVC pipe. Cut it (a great job for the hubby!!) and make sure that it is completely white.
Take your child to the desired location and snap a super cute pic. Make sure that they are holding the PVC pipe a little away from their body. This allows room for the top of the sucker once it is inserted.
Edit your pic. Until April, Picnik is still available. I edited mine using a newly discovered free editing software called Pixlr. It’s a bit more confusing but has Photoshop-like edits. With it I was able to white out the background of my picture to make Princess stand out more.
Print out your picture on white card stock. I used a 3 1/2″ by 5″ size. This allowed me to print 4 pictures on each page.
Cut out each photo.
Punch a hole at the top of the white PVC pipe. Insert sucker. Tape the sucker stick to the back of the card with a small piece of tape.
Done! The Family Fun website suggests gluing another piece of cardstock to the back of the photo, but I opted out of this. I can only imagine a group of two year olds crying in unison because they aren’t able to get their sucker out of the card.
I’d love to see your cards if you get to try this idea!! Share them on my Facebook page, and there’s a great chance you just might see a feature post of all the great cards :).
Linking to these great parties!
Turned out super cute. The fact that the lollipop is bigger than she is totally makes the card. Would be delighted for you to share this at Mop it Up Mondays: http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/02/mop-it-up-mondays-party-2.html
{HUGS},
kristi
Oh my goodness, this is too sweet! Please stop over and share at Mix it up Monday:
http://flourmewithlove.blogspot.com/2012/02/mix-it-up-monday.html
I hope to see you soon:)
Love this! We are hosting our first Kitchen Fun and Crafty link party this Friday (the 10th) and would love for you to share this! Feel free to stop by and grab a party button! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/
How cute!!! Who wouldn’t love to receive this sweet card… Your princess is adorable and I like how you edited the photo to stand her out more!
This is so clever!
Melanie, I also wanted to say thanks for hositng such wonderful link up parties, and for ALWAYS coming by my site to follow up with nice things to say. I am nominating you for The Versatile Blogger Award – you can see the details here:
http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com/2012/02/special-award.html
Thanks again!
Lolly pop cards are the best. It looks fab!
Lou
What a fun idea!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
cute!!!
Precious! I am going to do this for my co-workers in my office this year! Thanks for linking up at Tuesday Tutorials at The Kurtz Corner!
This is super cute!
a giant lollipop! this is really a cute card!! it is a fun card!!
I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
So happy you were able to link up with Mop It Up Mondays!! Thanks bunches for stopping by!
{HUGS},
kristi
this is BEYOND CUTE!!!! totally love it! thanks again for linking up!
soooooo cute cute and creative!!! share on my linky party on Tuesdays…….I am a first time visitor ~nancy~
This is darling and what a little cutie. Thanks so much for sharing this on Motivated Monday at BeColorful.
I see that you used Pixir. Will it save images for you or do they have a pro membership? I have used Picnik for several years now and I will really miss it for sure.
Pam
Seriously adorable! Such a sweet idea 😉 Thank you so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday! Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Oh my goodness! This is adorable! I can’t believe I am just stumbling upon this now, in time for uh, Easter! I will file this for Valentine’s day next year. Brilliant! Following you now!
Barbara @ chase-thestar.blogspot.com