 You Will Need: Blank Cards  //  Pens (Le Pen or Sharpie)  //  Matches
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve noticed I’ve taken up calligraphy as a new hobby and I’m loving it! I find it so enjoyable to just sit and practice after a long day at the office before I make dinner and sit down to start on blog and Windy City Blogger Collective work. After some late night pinning last week, I stumbled upon a great idea for a homemade Valentine’s Day card and was so excited to finally get the cards to sit down and give it a shot!
There’s nothing quite like a handwritten note. I’ll be talking about this a bit more next week, but my favorite Valentine’s Day card of all time was one that was handmade – the thought and effort that goes into it is so sentimental for me. This year, I decided to try my hand at making my own now that I have gotten more calligraphy practice.
I decided to create two cards: one is for those of you who want to try and make a more calligraphic and pretty version and the second is even male-friendly. All you need is a matchbook, card and pen – no pretty handwriting necessary!
Steps for Card #1:
- Decide what you want to write – I recommend practicing a few times on a blank sheet of paper
- Cut off the flap of the matchbook so that you only have the flat side where the matches are tucked in
- Rip all but two matches out of the matchbook and make sure they’re side by side (you could choose two that are off center for something a little different)
- Write out your message on the card!
- Use glue or fold over pieces of tape and adhere the matches to the card below your writing
- Ta-da! All finished.
Steps for Card #2:
- Decide what you want to write – I recommend practicing a few times on a blank sheet of paper
- Write out your message on the card using all caps and space the words out a bit
- Take some of the ripped off matches and put glue on the back of them
- Center the matches in the middle of your writing and push down
- Use a q-tip to wipe away excess glue once you push down on the matches
- Ta-da! All finished.
G I V E A W A Y
For one special reader, I’m going to send you the first card with an envelope for you to use for someone in your life and there will be a special treat inside!
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Enjoy this simple DIY and shoot me a message or tag me if you end up trying it out yourself!