There’s nothing quite like a handmade card to express love and appreciation. Today, I am sharing 3 easy DIY cards to show your love. Whether for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or just because, all three cards are sure to make someone’s day! I have paired the Hearts of Elegance Bundle, Marbled Elegance Designer Series Paper and Plaster Painting 3D Embossing Folder in my designs. Additionally, I used one of my card design layouts from previous classes to create each of the cards!

3 Easy DIY Cards to show love using the Hearts of Elegance Bundle By Stampin' Up!
3 Easy DIY Cards to show love using the Hearts of Elegance Bundle By Stampin’ Up!
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3 Easy DIY Cards To Show Your Love Video Tutorial

For a step-by-step guide on how to create these beautiful cards, check out the video tutorial, below. I’ll walk you through each design, share helpful tips, and show you just how simple it is to craft these heartfelt creations. Below, you will find close-up photos of the individual cards, the link for a downloadable PDF that includes measurements, instructions and supplies. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more DIY inspiration!!

I’d love to see your versions of these cards! Share your designs over on my Facebook Page, Simply Kards By Kathi, or let me know which card was your favorite!

Happy stamping! ✂️

Love You – Card 1

This card features a bold and vibrant design using a Melon Mambo card base. The Basic White layer, embossed with the Plaster Painting 3D Embossing Folder provides a textured backdrop. Adding a strip of Marbled Elegance Designer Series Paper pulled my colors and card design together.

For the focal point, I stamped a greeting across a large Melon Mambo heart. before dry embossing. The embossed heart added some depth and dimension. A small stamped flower and gold heat-embossed leaves added a touch of sophistication to the heart.

Create a bold focal point by stamping the heart with a bold greeting before dry embossing with the Plaster Painting 3D Embossing Folder
Create a bold focal point by stamping the heart with a bold greeting before dry embossing with the Plaster Painting 3D Embossing Folder
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Blending Brushes with negative heart die cuts create softly blended images to convey the theme of love.
Blending Brushes with negative heart die cuts create softly blended images to convey the theme of love.
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For the inside, I used the negative die cuts with a Melon Mambo Classic Ink Pad and Small Blending Brushes to create a stunning double-heart design. I stamped the sentiment across the softly blended images, tying the theme together beautifully.

A small strip of Marbled Elegance Designer Series Paper, layered onto Melon Mambo cardstock, finishes off the lower edge of the inside layer. Thereby, adding an extra touch of elegance to this heartfelt card.

Sending Lots of Love – Card 2

The striking combination of black, white, and red makes this card a showstopper. For my focal point, I used three black die-cut hearts layered with Basic White and Cherry Cobbler hearts. Here, I used the distinctive heart that resembles embroidered stitching for added depth and detail. Next, I layered the sentiment and prominently centered it across the hearts. The bold design is simple yet, impactful. Thereby, making it a perfect card that shows your love in a classic and elegant way.

Create a card for any occasion that shows your love with triple die cut hearts from the Hearts of Elegance Bundle
Create a card for any occasion that shows your love with triple die cut hearts from the Hearts of Elegance Bundle
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Add a bold sentiment stamped over a softly blended image for added interest to the inside of the card.
Add a bold sentiment stamped over a softly blended image for added interest to the inside of the card.
Images copyright 1990-2025 Stampin’ Up!®

The inside uses a softly blended heart image created from a negative die cut. I stamped the sentiment over the heart using Tuxedo Black Momento Ink. A thin strip of Marbled Elegance Designer Series Paper layered on black card stock adds the finishing touch to the inside layer.

my heart belongs to you – Card 3

If you’re looking for a card design that exudes elegance and romance, this Cherry Cobbler and gold creation is perfect! The card starts with a rich Cherry Cobbler base, layered with striking black and white accents to create bold contrast. I used the beautifully detailed heart stamped in Cherry Cobbler for my focal point. Next, I highlighted the heart with a gold heat-embossed sentiment that adds a touch of luxury. To bring it all together, two thin strips of Marbled Elegance Designer Series Paper and Gold Foil add texture and sophistication. Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or just to say “I love you,” this card is a heartfelt way to share your love.

Create a bold and elegant design for any occasion to convey "I love you" with the Hearts of Elegance Bundle
Create a bold and elegant design for any occasion to convey “I love you” with the Hearts of Elegance Bundle
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Add interest to the inside of the card by adding two sentiments in coordinating colors
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Here, I added two sentiments to create a Valentine’s card. However, despite the inside of my card displaying sentiments for Valentine’s Day, this card could just as easily be for an anniversary or “just because!”

SupplY Lists

Love You – Card 1

Sending Lots of Love – Card 2

my heart belongs to you – Card 3

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