Valentine's day card

Show someone special how much they mean to you with this charming DIY Valentine’s Day Card💌❤️ tutorial! First, fold a piece of A4 cardboard to form the card base. Next, create festive accordion-style sides using folded red paper, and secure both halves together using Bostik Art & Craft School Glue and Double‑Sided Tape for durable adhesion. Embellish the front with heart-shaped cut-outs or foam decorations to reflect your style. Finally, tuck in a sweet message using the internal hinges, held in place with Prestik or paper glue if needed. With just paper, tape, and a dash of creativity, you’ll craft a sentimental keepsake that speaks from the heart. ✂️

What you will need

Bostik Double Sided Tape
Bostik Art & Craft School Glue
1 x A4 Cardboard paper
2 x A4 Red paper
1 x White paper (to write/print message on – decorate however you choose)
Decorations for your card (we used heart-shaped cut-outs)
Scissors and pencil

Difficulty

Average time

30 Mins

Cost

Print version!

Instructions

STEP 1: Fold

Fold your cardboard paper in half (A5 size) and leave aside.

STEP 2: Fold

Take your A4 red paper and fold lengthways in half, keep folding in half until you reach the desired fold width. Unfold and then fold according to the fold-lines, make sure to turn the sheet over with each fold to make a fan effect. Repeat process with the 2nd piece of red paper.

STEP 3: Fold

Fold the fan shape in half. (Repeat for both sides)

STEP 4: Glue

Now glue your 2 halves together with Craft glue to create an accordian style hinge. Repeat for the other side.

STEP 5: Glue

Apply Bostik Double Sided Tape to the inner edges of the card and stick down the hinges on both sides.

STEP 6: Decorate

Decorate the front of your card. We have chosen some lovely foam heart cut-outs, but you may decorate however you see fit.

STEP 7: Insert

Insert your notes into the card, slotting them into the hinges. You may use Prestik or a Paper Glue to keep them in place if you find that they move around.