Lulu Lilly's Valentine's Day Cards

A Heartache Hero book craft. Fold a card, glue a heart on the front, decorate like crazy, and write a real message inside. Handmade beats store-bought every time.

From Valentine's Day Heartache Hero · Ages 6-9 with a grown-up · Mess: Medium (glitter optional)

What you need

• □Colored cardstock or paper
• □Scissors
• □Glue stick or tape
• □Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
• □Optional decorations: stickers, glitter, ribbons, etc.

How to make it

1. 1. Choose your base card

   Pick a piece of cardstock or paper. Fold it in half to make a card (about 5"×7" when folded works great).

2. 2. Design the front

   Draw or cut out a heart from a different color. Glue it on the front. Write "Happy Valentine's Day" or your own message.

3. 3. Decorate

   Markers, crayons, stickers, glitter, ribbons — go wild. Patterns, doodles, whatever feels like you.

4. 4. Create the inside

   Write a heartfelt Valentine greeting. Add a tiny drawing if you want.

5. 5. Optional enhancements

   Try a watercolor ombré background, or paper quilling / origami if you are feeling fancy.

Remember, the most important part is the personal touch. Your Valentine will love that you made it just for them.

From Valentine's Day Heartache Hero by PJ King.