Here's a glittery glam Valentine's card anyone can make! With glitter from a craft store, doilies from the supermarket, and a deck of cards from the drug store, I made a fast, easy, and beautiful Valentine's card perfect for kids, grown-ups, and everyone in between!
To start off, take a fine-tip glue pen (thank you, Martha) and dab a little on the hearts.
Sprinkle generously with glitter, then dust and let dry.
Now for the doilies. The ones I found had these cute little florets that I simply cut out with a sharp pair of paper scissors.
Next, I glued the mini doilies onto the backside of the playing card. Then, with a glue stick, I adhered the whole thing to a plain white card I picked up at the supermarket for about 50 cents. Finally, for even more of a handmade touch...
I stamped the inside of the card with alphabet stamps from the craft store. (Great for so many things!)
What I love about this card is not only that it's super easy, but that it's great for both men and women. Plus, with all those numbers to pick from, how perfect would a card like this be for, say, your third Valentine's with your hubby? Your child's fifth? And for double digits, try layering the cards in a unique or unusual way. Happy crafting, sweethearts!
Love your Valentine Eddie simple but elegant. I just spent 2 weeks making 50 Valentines and now I'm finding a little glitter in every room in the house.
I thought you might enjoy my daughters latest blog post on making Valentine crackers because she mentions you. If you have time check it out at:
http://samanthaleelee.blogspot.com/2009/02/on-roll.html
Happy Valentines Day!
Posted by: The Queen Vee | February 13, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Gorgeous! Definitely doing this one with my kids. Thanks for the inspiration, as usual, Eddie!
Posted by: Cynthia Park | February 13, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Oh that is easy, thanks! I'll be linking.
Posted by: Rachel | February 12, 2009 at 05:32 PM
Fun Thanks!
Posted by: Kwana | February 12, 2009 at 02:30 PM
THat is to cute! I love it!
Hey join me today for thrifty Thursday, if you get a chance. You can link your last flea market visit.
Posted by: leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville | February 12, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Eddie, that is a really cute idea!
Posted by: leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville | February 12, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Eddie, you sure are good for the national economy!! I went to Michael's to pick up Martha's glitter & glue pen set tonight, and I ended up spending $60.00 on all kinds of stuff. Keep inspiring us and we'll be able to turn this ship around!!
Posted by: Pam | February 12, 2009 at 01:19 AM
you are amazing
Posted by: thomas | February 12, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Happy V day! ooooo I just love to say that! Hee hee
I am taking your awesome idea one step farther and making the cards themselves ...into an altered book!
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It turned out so cute! I Punched in heart shaped holes on the side and bound with red ribbon!.. add doily's, postage stamps, and other ephemera...I added a 100 year old postcard valentine to it, Now I have a True keepsake!
Thanks for the inspiration!
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Of corse I am IN LOVE with adding SPaRKLeS and GliTTer to anything!!! Last summer I have even resorted to sprinkling it on my FlOWers Outside for a Glitter garden! I was surprised how many weeks it stayed on the petals! LOL
Sorry Im so long winded today!! Too much afterdinner Coffee!
~The Rhinestone Contessa /GardenDesigner
http://vjohanning.blogspot.com
Posted by: Vanessa Johanning | February 11, 2009 at 11:54 PM
too cute!!!! (and simple- Christian & I did a glitter project last week so we have the ingredients needed!!)
xoxo,
Lauren Liess
Posted by: Lauren Liess | February 11, 2009 at 09:17 PM
You could label the inside of the card with something like:
You are aces!
or
You are an ace in the hole! (though this could be kind of dirty :P)
or
You are the ace up my sleeve
Posted by: Bethany | February 11, 2009 at 07:26 PM
Love this project! I was wondering if you minded to do a little e-mail interview with me sometime for my blog. I know a lot of my reader's would be interested in how you get you ideas. I also write for my local section of the Chicago Tribune and would love to put something in there if you are interested! Thanks ! Jen
Posted by: Jen R Sanctuary arts | February 11, 2009 at 05:45 PM
Adorable! Love all of your projects! I need an Eddie Ross home magazine, pronto!
Posted by: decorpad | February 11, 2009 at 04:47 PM
That's adorable, Eddie! I don't usually make handmade cards, but I do have a set of those alphabet stamps.
Posted by: Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality | February 11, 2009 at 04:43 PM
Hi Eddie!
Aww you are my valentine! (or is it saying love is a gamble? Oh my :-) )
Neat project - quick, easy, and nice!
Happy Valentine Day Eddie!
Thanks
XOXO
Posted by: ralphie | February 11, 2009 at 03:46 PM
What a wonderful idea!! Thanks Eddie and you are the sweetheart!!
Posted by: Judy | February 11, 2009 at 02:50 PM
I have always admired crafty people, especially the ones dealing with a full deck!
Fun idea.
Posted by: patricia | February 11, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Such lovely cards! Not every cute red-and-white Valentine craft works, but this one is a bullseye. Adorable, Eddie!
Posted by: marilyn @ simmer till done | February 11, 2009 at 02:26 PM
Love them. I've been making valentines with my three year old grandchild all week. It took me forever to find doilies. Finally found them in the baking section of a craft store.
Posted by: cj | February 11, 2009 at 01:46 PM
I was having a bad day,today. The Valentine card ideas just perked me up and started me thinking of people that I love and ways I could use an old deck of cards and old bits of lace. (I don't feel like going out.) I got the glue, some red food coloring, some sugar, and some sand. Don't laugh, because it worked. Well, maybe not the sand, it was too heavy. But the food coloring was great, even on the lace which now has pinky-red swirls on it. I bordered the cards like margarita glasses, but with glue. The sugar won't dissolve if you use a tiny bit of coloring on a piece of waxed paper and add the sugar.
I just like you guys so much. Look at the way you started me thinking outside myself. You turned me around today. Thanks. Barb Nieder
Wear gloves. I should have.
Posted by: Barbara Nieder | February 11, 2009 at 01:31 PM
So simple, yet so nice.....
xoxo,
Cathleen
Posted by: Cathleen | February 11, 2009 at 12:57 PM
cute idea!!!
Posted by: hanako66 | February 11, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Margaret-
Not sure if they ship to Australia, but probably they do. Here is a good source for all kinds of doilies:
http://www.pronto.com/user/search.do?displayQuery=paper%20doilies&SEM=true&query=paper%20doilies&adid=1196491062-4195748d-0_gs&ref=paper%20doilies&creativeid=799819745&site=
Hope this helps!
Posted by: Olivia Wilder | February 11, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Like this idea
Posted by: Cherry@NewburghRestoration | February 11, 2009 at 11:52 AM
I, too, am wondering if you will ever run out of ideas....but KNOW you won't!:) Love this idea! Thanks for the inspiration....I have TONS of doilies so have a head start:):) Pinky
Posted by: Pinky Szaflarski | February 11, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Darling!!! I'm going to make these with my kids tonight for teachers, grandmas, neighbors! SO, so cute!!! Thanks for sharing this!!
Posted by: Kristina | February 11, 2009 at 11:26 AM
you are the best. this is adorable.
Posted by: stacy di | February 11, 2009 at 11:17 AM
LOVE this idea. Can't wait to try it. Thanks, Eddie!
Posted by: Kacey | February 11, 2009 at 10:43 AM
How very clever! Makes my imagination run wild......like use the glittered/doilied card as an embellishment on a Valentine's day scrapbook page. After treating the card to make it acid free, of course. Maybe use minature playing cards for the scrapbook page if a regular sized card is too large. Or use embellished playing cards for place cards at a themed dinner party -- casino night, Mardi Gras. Oh, Eddie, you inspire me so!!!
Posted by: vme | February 11, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Love it - what a great idea!! Where do you come up with these? I guess I'm just missing that creativity gene. :)
tabitha
http://www.fromsingletomarried.com
Posted by: Tabitha (From Single to Married) | February 11, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Eddie, even though you must be up to your eyeballs with your move, you take the time to give us another little gem! Thank you for sharing this great idea, now my little ones and I can make daddy (our K of hearts )a special card! Happy Valentine's Day to you and Jaithan and best of luck in your new, soon to be even more fabulous, new home! xoxoCarolina
Posted by: carolina paul | February 11, 2009 at 10:19 AM
You just knocked another one right out of the park...HOMERUN!!!!
Beautiful and SIMPLE!!
You and J-Diddy ROCK!!! ;-)
Marquita Stewart
The Original Black Martha
http://marquitastewart.blogspot.com
Posted by: Marquita Stewart | February 11, 2009 at 10:11 AM
as always you have fabulous ideas...!! Today is my project day with my kids so you inspired me to new things..!!
Still very very happy for your comment!!!
Please come to Florida...it would be so nice to meet you.....!!!
Have a Fabulous Day!
Posted by: Sasha | February 11, 2009 at 10:00 AM
I am inspired! I was just looking at some old playing cards that I considered tossing out. I love the glitter!!!
Posted by: royaltygirl | February 11, 2009 at 10:00 AM
eddie, where do you find the time?I love the addition of the glitter,it is in the details and you always cover all the details.Now shouldn't you be unpacking or painting?I love your enthusiasm about life and home.Have a great day,Kathysue
Posted by: Kathysue | February 11, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Very Cute , a super little project for children and adults!
Posted by: Karena | February 11, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Super cute!!
Posted by: Renovation Therapy | February 11, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Oh seriously...how clever!! I mean I've had paper hearts and watercolors and scissors of all types spread out on our table for about 2 weeks and couldn't come up with anything very unique. And here ya go...I should have just waited for this!! Good thing hubs likes poker and we have boxes and boxes of cards lying around. he! :)
Posted by: Molly | February 11, 2009 at 09:45 AM
I bought myself a set of those alphabet stamps years ago when I was buying a set for my little niece. Best thing I ever did! And great glittery idea.
Posted by: LINDA from EACH LITTLE WORLD | February 11, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Fabulous idea as ALWAYS, Eddie!! I love it! Happy Valentines Day!!
Posted by: Mimilee | February 11, 2009 at 09:15 AM
What a fantastic idea! I am filing this one away for next year. This year's valentines are already done. I wasn't nearly as creative as you!
Posted by: Lazy Mom Leslie | February 11, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Yet another useful, inspirational way to bring beauty into everyday life! We all need a little love!
Posted by: Lucien | February 11, 2009 at 07:40 AM
Great Idea for all of us. Eddie you can
start writing that book for us.
I am sure playing cards can be found at a Thrift Store,Recycle.Will put this idea in my plan ahead for next year.
Great to have you two back.
Clara
Posted by: Clara | February 11, 2009 at 07:32 AM
ooohh! I love it! What a great idea with the playing cards and the numbers!
Posted by: Margaret | February 11, 2009 at 06:55 AM
Eddie, I LOVE this! I wish Australia sold these great doilies! we only seem to have the one pattern!!!!!
Posted by: Audrey "drey" Coggins | February 11, 2009 at 05:43 AM
Lovely!!
Posted by: Antonella | February 11, 2009 at 05:39 AM
I love it! I'm going to make myself one of the Queen of Hearts :-) Can't wait for Sunday! Talk to you tomorrow- today? It is Weds., right? xo, Olivia
Posted by: Olivia Wilder | February 11, 2009 at 02:50 AM
What a great post! I love this idea, especially the part about personalizing the "card" with a special number. Equally as cute: "King" or "Queen." Aww...
Posted by: Courtney | February 11, 2009 at 02:43 AM
Only you can make that look effortless.
Posted by: Tamstyles | February 11, 2009 at 02:23 AM
Love it, what a great idea:) Thanks again Eddie!
Posted by: Melissa Lewis - Off The Wall | February 11, 2009 at 12:58 AM
another simple diy that looks good! will you never run out of ideas?!?!?! (that's a joke...please don't run out of ideas!)
Posted by: kay* | February 11, 2009 at 12:33 AM