Following up on my previous handmade valentines post. I continued to work with the junk envelopes and supplies from my previous post. I arranged them differently. This technique works well when you need to make multiple cards and want them to be slightly different from each other. You maintain the theme while creating something different with each card.
Love you who are. I like the message on this heart. It reminds us to love who we are with all our imperfections, stresses and insecurities, we are special.
I tend to focus on techniques and images in my posts. The reason is that I am providing directions and ideas to help others find their own style. The message of the card is also important and very personal. When I was selling my painted cards I always added an encouraging, inspirational quote. Customers told me the message of the card added to the painting was what they appreciated, both together. It does make a difference.
Whether you use paints, die cuts, magazine images or junk mail sometimes adding a short message is the final touch that completes your handmade creations.
Love who you are, love what you create.