Sunday, January 29, 2012

DIY: Love notes

DIY: love notes DIY: love notes
I have this little fun DIY project to share with you guys especially with Valentine's day approaching. But I am sure that you don't say "I love you" to your dear ones just once a year, so this can be handy every time you want to say it in a little more special way. :)
Here's what you'll need and how to do it:
materials
First, measure your paper and cut it into 3 pieces ( I used a 8x5 inches/ 300g watercolor paper). Then fold the paper pieces in 2. step1
Combine 1-2 cups of water and 1 tsp of gouache or watercolor paint then stir. Insert the folded paper in the colored water. Let it dry. step2
You can create stronger layers of color by adding from time to time a little more gouache color in the water. Use the paint brush to create new layers. step3
Let it dry and repeat as desired. step4
When all the color layers are done and dried, cut the angles of the card and the middle top so that it will form a  geometric heart shape. After you're done the note cards are ready to write on! :)
step5
Hope you'll enjoy this! Have fun! xo

13 comments:

  1. This is such a fun DIY. Simple idea - beautiful execution. Thank you!

    Did you use that nib to write that calligraphy? I'm really impressed with your thick/think lines without a flatter nib? Lovely!

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  2. These are darling. I love the ombre effect. So cute. xo, rv

    http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/

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  3. These are so cute! I love them! Thaaanks! :)

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  4. These are absolutely gorgeous! I love your hand writing :)

    Stacie xo

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  5. lady you never cease to amaze me. this is lovely and your hand calligraphy is beautiful!

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  6. Love your blog! I'm your newest follower:)

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  7. Darling! I am loving all the valentine diys popping up. This is gorgeous. I wish I had handwriting like that :P

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  8. That's beyond cute! I love it! :)

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  9. Lovely! Just shred on my blog, many thanks! :) you're soo talented!

    http://mijbilcreatures.blogspot.com/

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  10. Vinyl Bannersthanks for sharing such a valuable information

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  11. Good idea! I have a lot of Gouache tubes left over from an art class I took, and I'm always wondering what else I can do with it besides use it strictly as matte-opaque paint. This has inspired me to get crafting and be creative!

    You have a lovely blog, by the way. Just found it! :)

    darladear.blogspot.com

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