We created this Pop-Up Heart Valentine's Day card DIY for DoSomething.org and Mentor Up's Love Letters campaign which encourages teens to makes a card of love for senior citizens in their community. Even though Valentine's Day is still a month away, we love the idea of giving love any time of year to anyone who could use an extra smile.
Here's how to make one for a friend, loved one, or senior in your life…
1. Download our Heart Pop-Up template right here. You can use the template to trace over any other paper (patterned, solid colors, glittered, etc) or print it on paper of your choice.
2. Fold the printed template in half, then cut on the solid lines and fold on the dotted lines so that you're creating a full-sized heart when it's open. The inside piece (page 2 of the template) has the pop-up, and the outside piece (page 1 of the template) is a solid heart.
3. Make sure to pop out the inside's mini heart (see image above), then attach the inside and outside together with glue, double-sided tape, or any smooth adhesive. Then, decorate it however you like!
{Project by Oh Joy. Creative direction by Joy Cho, card design by Angie Stalker, card styling by Julia Wester, photos by Casey Brodley.}
It is a simple and cute idea
That’s a really cute and great idea!
Those are soooo cute! The pink and gold glitter one is my favorite 🙂
Pinned it!
I LOVE this idea! Who doesn’t love a little extra love in their life? 🙂
So sweet! Love this simple, yet beautiful card. Made me smile just remembering that Valentines Day is right around the corner!
This is a wonderful idea! If you’re feeling inspired to write love letters to more folks after writing some for senior citizens, check out Hannah Brencher’s beautiful movement, http://www.moreloveletters.com. Each month, she posts info on several people who could really use some love and cheering. Hers is one of the most exquisite campaigns I’ve ever encountered. xx
adorable!
What a great idea! Thank you for sharing this fun card 🙂
I love the adorable mixture of prints and colors. Your projects are always inspiring!
these are so adorable! (esp. the golden/hot pink one)
gonna get crafty for sure when vday gets near~
thanks for sharing!
It’s simple yet elegant.
love this! i just opened up a handmade valentines etsy shop actually! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ephemerabyannie
I love this idea. I’ve always been a card-maker, so this is right up my alley.
Soo lovely!