How to Make a Felt Heart Card
Start by preparing the card., Measure the hearts., Cut out the heart shapes., Assemble into a pile of hearts before transferring to the card., Transfer to the card and glue into place on the card.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start by preparing the card.
Decide what size you'd like the card to be and cut the cardboard accordingly.
Fold into a card shape. -
Step 2: Measure the hearts.
You will need three differently sized hearts.
Mark the sizes on the felt using a sewing pencil or similar marker.
To get the proportions accurate, it is easiest to do this as follows:
Measure the largest heart in relation to the card size.
Measure the medium heart against the large heart.
Measure the smallest heart against the medium heart.
This is a naive art style, so perfection is not required. , Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut neatly through the felt. , Glue each heart onto the heart under it.
Add an embellishment, such as a button.
Glue or sew it in place. , Allow to dry.
Once dry, the card is ready to give.
Simple as! Write your message using a calligraphy pen, if wished. -
Step 3: Cut out the heart shapes.
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Step 4: Assemble into a pile of hearts before transferring to the card.
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Step 5: Transfer to the card and glue into place on the card.
Detailed Guide
Decide what size you'd like the card to be and cut the cardboard accordingly.
Fold into a card shape.
You will need three differently sized hearts.
Mark the sizes on the felt using a sewing pencil or similar marker.
To get the proportions accurate, it is easiest to do this as follows:
Measure the largest heart in relation to the card size.
Measure the medium heart against the large heart.
Measure the smallest heart against the medium heart.
This is a naive art style, so perfection is not required. , Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut neatly through the felt. , Glue each heart onto the heart under it.
Add an embellishment, such as a button.
Glue or sew it in place. , Allow to dry.
Once dry, the card is ready to give.
Simple as! Write your message using a calligraphy pen, if wished.
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