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Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a one-of-a-kind gift – especially if you’ve made it with your own two hands! So instead of trudging down to your local card shop this year, why not take the time to make your own Valentine’s Day card with the help of Hochanda ? A handmade Valentine’s card means so much more than a shop bought one – it shows the time and effort you have put in to create a perfectly crafted card and can be personalised to the recipient. Personalising your card by theming the decorations to something that reminds you of them, or even adding a photograph, will make the card even more special! Here stamping expert Chloe Endean   shares a step-by-step guide to creating your very own Valentine’s card… Suggested tools & materials: Always invest in the best tools you can, and use good quality paper, as this will help to ensure a professional result. ·       Small flower and small heart shaped stamps ·    ...

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a one-of-a-kind gift – especially if you’ve made it with your own two hands! So instead of sending your Valentine something bought from your local card shop this year, why not take the time to make your own Valentine’s Day card and get the stamp of approval from your loved one! Here stamping expert Barbara Gray   shares some top tips for creating a bespoke Valentine’s card using the art of stamping!   Step 1 - Lay the foundations First things first, you need to create the base for your Valentine’s Day card. Start with a piece of plain white or red card that measures approximately 2" x 6." Step 2 - Add a touch of tenderness Now you can start getting creative by adding pretty patterns and designs. I would suggest using stamps as this is a simple, yet effective way to jazz up your card! Taking a stamp of your choice – I suggest love hearts or flowers – stamp a pattern around the inside edges of the card to create a fanciful...

It's time to get crafty!  This easy method of paper craft is the perfect starting point for those wanting to show off their creative flair.  Quilling is the art of modelling paper into different shapes and styles. This can be achieved by rolling strips of paper, and pinching or curving the resulting curls into various forms.  Our quilling kings and queens are here to share their knowledge of the ever growing trend, in this simple step-by-step guide .  Get set up with the best (and correct) tools! Get started with quilling ! You must have these essential tools: 1. Paper quilling strips are lightweight so they are easy to roll, glue and attach to your designs. They come in a wide variety of colours. 2. A slotted quilling tool allows you to place one end of the paper through the tool twisting it to make the perfect coils. 3. A quilling board enables you to create shapes that are the same size. You can roll a coil and then allow it to...