Valentines for adults? Valentines just because I felt like it. Also because I like sending mail. What’s wrong with going back to the days of handing out valentines to your friends?
I was inspired by Kelly Purkey, who sends handmade valentines to her girlfriends. When I made my resolution to send more cards, I decided I was definitely going to send some valentines.
I thought for a long time about what they were going to look like. I even picked up some hot pink sparkly cardstock when I was in Sydney, but wasn’t sure how I was going to use it.
One day, I saw the line “Do More of What Makes You Awesome” and thought, that’s it! After that, they were easy to put together.
I designed the block of text in Silhouette Studio using the font Bebas and cut the cards out of craft cardstock. I thought for a while about gluing the craft cutouts back into the O’s and A’s, etc. but realized that would take way too long and I kind of liked the negative space look. Good decision.
I glued the sparkly cardstock to the back of the cards, then glued everything down to another layer of craft cardstock. I made two versions, some with the hot pink stock and some with pearl shimmer stock.
Off they went in the mail to some of my favorite ladies. Sometimes I thought it might be weird sending valentines to adults, but who cares? I really hope they brighten someone’s day!
Almost Never Clever 
awwww how sweet! I bet your girlfriends loved these cards. I am digging all that negative space. I so want a cameo so I can use whatever font I want.
Thanks! That’s why, when I finally bought a machine, I decided on a Silhouette. It fits well with my have-it-my-way personality.
I really want a Silhouette my honey said he is going to get me one for Mother’s Day so I am keeping my fingers crossed lol