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. drooling over the pretty colors… now you know what a gal wants for a Valentine’s Day present! Thanks for the chance and for the best website EVER!

  2. I love your videos Shari. Your box card is amazing and so simple to make. Thank you so much for a great tutorial and a chance to win the gorgeous inks and papers.

  3. Oh Shari, love this fun card design! It’s so clever and it’s great that it folds flat! Thank you for sharing!

  4. Ohhhhh. I am going to buy some tim holtz inks tomorrow because I just love the card you made with the spring flowers. I adore looking at this blog each day for my daily dose of inspiration. Love your box cards. You always have something fun to show.

  5. What a wonderful gift for someone for Valentines Day. Thank you for the chance and love your cards. Now to go watch your video.

  6. Shari, you are my top card designer. I love your artsy touch to everything. I have never seen a box card and I really appreciate this tuitorial. I am going to try making one tomorrow.

  7. I’m loving that tic tac toe die. I would like to see these inks and papers in person. I’ve been seeing them used by the design team but not in person. Would love to win this great giveaway! Thank you, Shari, for the inspiration. Both cards are lovely,

  8. What a fun box card design–love the bright colors too! Thanks for the tutorial and chance to win a fabulous giveaway!! I would love to play with the new SSS inks and papers!

  9. I have never seen a box card before! It’s very interesting and a fun and different way to make a card. Thanks for the video and a chance to win a great prize!

  10. What a lovely idea, so fun! Thank you for another great tutorial and thanks so much for the chance to win this awesome giveaway!

  11. Oh love the trip down memory lane. I remember box cards. These two are just gorgeous. Love the borders stamp set. And always a sucker for red, really love that lipstick red colour. You always make things look so easy. Thanks for the tutorial, and thanks to both you and Simon Says Stamp for the very generous give away.

  12. The box card idea is great! All of the cards you make are beautiful :) Thank you for sharing and for the generous giveaway.

  13. I love your cards Shari — both the ones shown today and so many others. Am a great fan! Would be wonderful, indeed, to be chosen for this lovely goodie package!!!
    Greetings from France – Sally

  14. Love both these cards. Will definitely be trying this. Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous giveaway!

  15. My mother always told me to make sure everything matched! I’m so happy SSS listened too. Gotta have some of those matching inks and card stock…

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