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E-Z Valentine Postcard: Conversating Hearts

Instructions for making:
Classic convo hearts themed E-Z Valentine postcards

You'll Need:

Pencil

Pen

Scissors and/or X-Acto knife

Ruler (metal works best)

Paper glue

Red ink pad

Alphabet rubber stamps

Colored paper

Mat board

Pack of conversation hearts for inspiration and sustenance

For Extra Flair:

Stickers

Assorted rubber stamps

Collage elements

Pen

Your hands

1. Make a heart template sized to fit within the dimensions of a standard postcard. Cut out desired number of hearts from colored paper - preferably in pastel conversation heart colors. Refer to actual conversation hearts as needed.

2. Using red ink and alphabet stamps - accent hearts with various phrases making liberal use of puns and wordplay. Be as trad or as raunchy as you wish depending upon the recipient. Again, refer to hard copy convo hearts as needed.

3. Cut postcards out of mat board.

4. Glue hearts onto mat board. (Product recommendation: YES! Paste. I cannot speak to the taste, but it works like a dream on paper craft projects)

5. Optional: Blingee your postcard with stickers, stamps, photos, etc.

6. Address on opposite side and mail or give in person! (Not illustrated)