Want to create a unique and interesting piece for your sweetie this upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday? Well you are in the right place with Glued To My Crafts! Today we are sharing our “last and final – for now” of the paper doily series!
Get ready to learn how to make this impressive Paper Doily Hot Air Balloon Valentine Card with us! There’s even a sweet CHOCOLATE surprise for the lucky receiver to open up on the big day!
Keep scrolling for all the details, so you can recreate one as well!
You’ll make their heart soar with this DIY Paper Doily Hot Air Balloon Valentine Card!
I’ve been on such a paper doily high on Glued To My Crafts this past week, I honestly may be a little “dry” on my words right now. So please excuse me for a bit as I recover from my road block and “overstimulation” – blogger problems! HA!
So without further ado – today I present to you our Red Paper Doily Hot Air Balloon Card tutorial that is not only super simple and perfect for kids of ALL ages but it’s also the perfect excuse to send some #happymail to friends & family this upcoming LOVESTRUCK holiday!
Now go ahead and check out the full tutorial below! Happy creating my dear crafty friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your beautiful paper heart doily turned hot air balloon cards on our Facebook page, to admire your hard work! I can’t wait to see your custom paper valentine hot air balloon cards in action! #gluedtomycrafts
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Hot Air Balloon Card Supplies:
* Paper Trimmer
* Small Red Heart Doilies
* Colored Cardstock Paper
* Tape Runner Adhesive/Glue Stick
* Large Glue Dots
* Chocolate Heart Candies per valentine card {I used Reeses}
* Black Sharpie Marker
Directions:
* First things first with your hot air balloon valentine card – make your card shape. Simply fold a large piece of cardstock paper in half and trim it down if needed.
* Next use your tape runner to adhere your paper doily heart to the center of the cardstock. Repeat for each valentine. This will be the balloon aspect.
* Now grab your black Sharpie marker.
* Draw a “basket” coming from the heart shape. You can also draw on some clouds and a person inside the basket.
* Go ahead and also write your clever “you make my heart soar” saying around the design. You can also use the phrase “love is in the air” as well!
* Finally the last step – use a large glue dot to add your heart chocolate to the heart shaped hot air balloon.
* Add other embellishments you see fit – like small heart stickers, glitter etc!
* Finally – it’s time to give away your adorable paper doily valentine card away!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CARD WITH —> Pom Pom Painted Hot Air Balloon
Well – that’s a wrap my friends! I’m currently working on sharing a roundup of ALL the paper doily ideas I’ve created this past month. So stay tuned for that to show up in our feed very soon! There’s at least 20 {if not more} ideas that will be in the roundup to inspire you!
As always – happy crafting my your friends at Glued To My Crafts!!! Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook so you can stay up to date on what we are crafting these days! This is also a great place to share pictures of your doily valentine cards for us to see {and admire!} from a far! I can’t wait to see and hear from you! #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou
Be sure to also check out —> Handprint Flower Cards
Hot Air Balloon Valentine Card
Tools:
- Paper Trimmer
- Tape Runner Adhesive/Glue Stick
Supplies:
- Heart Doilies
- Cardstock Paper
- Chocolate Heart Candies
Instructions:
- First things first with your hot air balloon valentine card - make your card shape. Simply fold a large piece of cardstock paper in half and trim it down if needed.
- Next use your tape runner to adhere your paper doily heart to the center of the cardstock. Repeat for each valentine. This will be the balloon aspect.
- Now grab your black Sharpie marker.
- Draw a "basket" coming from the heart shape. You can also draw on some clouds and a person inside the basket.
- Go ahead and also write your clever "you make my heart soar" saying around the design. You can also use the phrase "love is in the air" as well!
- Finally the last step - use a large glue dot to add your heart chocolate to the heart shaped hot air balloon.
- Add other embellishments you see fit - like small heart stickers, glitter etc!
- Finally - it's time to give away your adorable paper doily valentine card away!
