3 Ideas for DIY Valentine Cards that are Simple and Beautiful

3 Ideas for DIY Valentine Cards that are Simple and Beautiful

Even if you consider yourself as non-creative, as a lot of people unjustifiable do, it’s pretty simple to make something.

These 3 ideas for DIY Valentine cards will inspire you to have a fun afternoon beforehand and a great day on February 14th.

Valentine’s Day used to be about secret love, yet has turned into a commercial fest. Personally, I don’t like that. It’s so simple to go to a store and buy all kinds of stuff, or even order it online. 

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Gesso printing, made in November and December 2019

Gesso printing, made in November and December 2019

Being creative is very important to me. Oh wait, I think it’s important for everybody. 🙂

The gesso printing technique is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. And it’s a perfect hobby.

What I like about working with newspapers or magazines is, that I get not only a picture on the paper, but that I can leave parts of the front side of the paper intact. That way it’s a mix between a monoprint and a collage.

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Inspiration from a Strange Source. Drawings of “Sponsje”

Inspiration from a Strange Source. Drawings of "Sponsje"

In 2019 I had an intention to make a drawing daily. At times it was a challenge to get inspired.

Luckily, I saw the sponge lying on the kitchen sink and had to think of SpongeBob.

Why not create my own figure, I thought. As you see, inspiration from a strange source is possible.

The nice thing was that I could try to portray both feelings and activities. Fantastic. I made the drawings in the app Procreate.

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