How to Make a Valentine's Butterfly Heart Card

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose a suitable card paper in a color you like.

   Red is a traditional color for Valentine's Day but equally great would be pink, purple, blue or bright yellow.
   
   Really, whatever you fancy for your butterfly card. , This heart should be the size that you want the card to be.
   
   Then cut out the paper shape, as this is going to be your template.
   
   If you're no good at drawing hearts, find a suitable template for a heart online and print it off as your paper template.
   
   It must be the right size for your needs. , Trace around it.
   
   Cut out the card heart.
   
   Repeat for another card heart, as you need two hearts., To do this:
   Face the two hearts sharp point ends together, with the rounded bumps facing outward from each other.
   
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   The sharp ends need to overlap slightly so that the card pieces can be joined together.
   
   Affix with paper glue, double-sided tape or even a staple.
   
   Ensure that this join is firm and secure because you'll be bending the card shut when completed.
   
   Be generous with the amount allowed for this join. , Glue two pipe cleaners down the join of the two cards.
   
   Place over the glued-on part to cover it and glue the pipe cleaners in place there.
   
   Ensure that there is more pipe cleaner above the base of the card than below it.
   
   Allow to dry completely before making other changes to the card.
   
   Choose pipe cleaners that match the color and style of the cardboard or cardstock being used. , This forms the antennae ends.,, The front is determined by the heart-wing that opens to the left when the card is opened., These are the inside of the card.,, Although optional, you can add more if it is something you'd find helps the card.
   
   For example, add glitter glue, some pen designs or some stickers., The butterfly heart Valentine's card is now ready for giving.
   
   When the recipient opens the card, he or she will be holding a sweet little butterfly.
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   Step 2: Draw a heart shape on a piece of paper.

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   Step 3: Place the template onto the cardboard/cardstock for the card.

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   Step 4: Attach the two hearts so that they form wing shapes.

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   Step 5: Add the antennae to the butterfly.

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   Step 6: Curl the top of the pipe cleaners around in spirals.

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   Step 7: Fold the card to enclose the antennae on the inside of the card.

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   Step 8: Write "Happy Valentine's Day" on the front of the card.

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   Step 9: Write your message on the inner parts of the wings.

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    Step 10: Leave the back of the card blank.

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    Step 11: Add any decorative things you'd like.

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    Step 12: Finished.

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