Box Card Valentine with Shari

Hellooo there everyone!! It’s Shari here with a Valentine card with a twist. Years ago I developed an easy way to create a box card… I’ve always loved it…so I thought I would dig the idea out of the archives and create a couple fun cards using Exclusive Simon Says Stamp products.

My first card uses non-traditional Valentine colors… I wanted to brighten things up by adding a splash of Yellow and Orange card stocks. All three color papers are from the Simon Rainbow pack.

DIY Shari Carroll Love You

I used the Tic Tac Toe Hearts Die to create a window in my box, then cut extra hearts from the same die to put inside.

DIY Shari Carroll Love You D1

To finish things off, I added the Small Love You die cut from Lipstick Red card stock for my message. Below I have a peek from the top looking down into the card.

DIY Shari Carroll Love You D2

What I love about this design is that it folds flat for mailing. Wondering how to make it? I’ve shot a video showing how to make both cards.

My next card features a bit more stamping and shows off how well the Simon Says Stamp ink matches the Simon Says Stamp card stock.

DIY Shari Carroll Love Joy

The stripes in the background were stamped using the Artful Borders Stamp set using Sea Glass ink.

DIY Shari Carroll Love Joy D1

And now for a special GIVEAWAY!!!

I get to giveaway a set of inks and paper…yep both together to one lucky winner!

Just leave a comment on this post to be selected.

ink-paper

 Thanks for stopping by today, hope you have a terrific week! Stay Warm!

  1. Knew there was a reason I was stalling on my Valentine’s…. I’m going to make box cards! I love these you’ve done. Thank you for the cards and the giveaway opportunity!

  2. I love this idea Shari!! It’s something just a little different, something a little special! TFS!! Off to create!

  3. How cool! I have an unexpected snow day today, so I’ll have to try to make that box! And that giveaway would be amazing to win!! Thanks for the chance!

  4. I’ve learned so much from watching your videos and just love all the ideas you bring to us for cards and art journaling. Thanks!

  5. wow, i have never seen a card like that! and the chance the win that big prize, thanks so much for the chance!

  6. Wow! What an awesome give away and what cute cute cards. Thank you for the chance to win such a huge prize :)

  7. Shari, your two cards are amazing and I love the non-Valentine’s traditional colors! It definitely opens up new possibilities! Thank you for sharing these lovely Valentine’s Day cards. However, the video for how to make them reads “private.” Would love to view the video. And thank you for your generosity. What a wonderful giveaway! All the best.

  8. Thanks for showing the box card again. I made it several times in the past and loved it and I will use the idea for some Valentine’s for my Grandsons! Both cards are just super and I will have fun adapting the cards for them. Maybe, my hubby will get one of the box cards, too!

  9. I am always blown away by your creative ideas! Love your videos. This idea is so neat. Must try it. Thanks for a chance to win awesome stuff!!!

  10. Wow, I have never seen a box card before, that’s such an interesting design. I love the colors on the second one, too!

  11. I love these cards! Thanks for all the videos you do – I learn so much from them and always enjoy them. Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize!

  12. It is such a treat to check the blog each day and see that you have posted a project and a video. I always learn something new and am challenged to try it for myself. What a great prize to hope to win! Thank you.

  13. Love your cards and especially the box idea! I do love how closely the ink matches the cardstock – beautiful. Thanks so much for the chance to win – so incredibly generous!

  14. Wow – seriously a hugely generous giveaway! And a couple of sweet card ideas to boot. ;) Thanks for the chance!

  15. Oh, I remember you showing us how to do that box design in the Hero Arts class at Scrapfest – I think I still have mine somewhere!

    Love both of these interpretations of your clever design, Shari! Thanks for the video and the fun memory! ♥

    ***please don’t include me in the giveaway – I’m already enjoying the inks and paper!***

  16. Oh sweet baby Jesus, these are so lovely … cannot watch the video right now as I’m in work (shush don’t tell) but will watch later… I am LOVING these and I so would die to get a full set of inks… swoonnnn!!!

  17. I am smitten with your box card. I have never seen this before?!! Thank you so much for the inspiration and the fabulous template tip! So simple, so clever! Love it!!

  18. Love the box cards! The non traditional colors on the first one are perfect. Thank you for the video tutorial and for the chance to win!

  19. Such pretty cards, I love them! Thanks so much for your helpful tutorial, I enjoyed it so much! I hate to admit it, but I didn’t know what a box card was before now. You are such a learning inspiration for me, thanks.

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