KWernerDesignBlog: MACM - Easy Valentine's Day Card

MACM - Easy Valentine's Day Card

This was a special request from someone over at YouTube. She wanted easy Valentine's Day cards she could make for her daughter to give to the other children in her school class. This is what I came up with. :)

This card would be super easy to duplicate and make a ton of. Just work it like an assembly line... do one step at a time and then assemble. It can be done so much faster that way.

So, here's the video. BTW, I came to a decision on the voiceover thing. I'll do voiceovers if I need to explain something extensive, but if it's super easy (like today's card), I'll use captions. :)

Thanks for letting me know what you all think. I truly appreciate it.

Oh, and I forgot to note in the video that the heart stamp is from the older Stampin' Up! set Simply Said. Enjoy!

Watch in high quality here (click on "watch in high quality" below the video).

posted on January 7, 2008 6:29 AM
by Kristina

42 Comments
posted in Cards, Make a Card Monday

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Sarah:

Good Monday Morning! (My new favorite day each week ... thanks to MACM!) Cute card. Absolutely LOVED the music. (Was it from a movie soundtrack?) Loved it. Thanks for sharing with us!

Kristina says: The song might be from a soundtrack, but if it is I'm not sure which one. :) I just found the song on iTunes. It was on a jewelry commercial not long ago (see it here). I've heard you can also get it for free at adiamondisforever.com, but I don't think it's still there. It'd be worth it to check and see, though. :)

January 7, 2008 @ 6:55 AM

flossie:

This card is so cute, love that big fat ribbon, perfect quick and easy card with a lot of bang

January 7, 2008 @ 6:59 AM

Lara:

what a fun card - thanks for sharing (I love make a card mondays!!)

January 7, 2008 @ 7:03 AM

Maria:

Very cute card. That stamp set is one of my favorites. I just used it last night!

Each Monday, my 3 1/2 year old daughter sits on my lap and we watch your MACM video. She thinks the hands are my hands! And she loves the music.

Have a great week.

January 7, 2008 @ 7:09 AM

Kelly:

Totally cute - just like you! Connor was watching the video and when you were cutting out the heart, he said, "Mom, I WANT that heart." I'm not sure what was with THAT heart, but he wanted it. We'll have to cut out some hearts today.

Have a great week!
Kelly

January 7, 2008 @ 7:10 AM

Julie:

Such a cute card

I only discovered your blog about a week ago and I love it :)

January 7, 2008 @ 7:47 AM

Seuana:

I'm new here too and really enjoying it. I love the real time - it was so much easier to see how you tie the ribbon.

Altho, it was a shock to see that you don't work as fast as "usual."......*L*

Thx for the compromise on the voiceover.

January 7, 2008 @ 8:16 AM

wendy sue:

I always enjoy your videos!! This little card is very cute! :o)

January 7, 2008 @ 8:48 AM

Sharolyn:

I just recently found your blog and LOVE it! Your wonderful video's are a blessing to all...thanks so much for sharing.

January 7, 2008 @ 8:50 AM

jill:

I have a question for you--is it easier to tie the uber-awesome "kwerner knots" (thats what I call em hehe) with the wide grosgrain as opposed to the thinner grosgrain? thanx.

Kristina says: Ya know, I think it is easier with wider ribbon. At least, I think so. :)

January 7, 2008 @ 8:55 AM

Nicole:

WOW Kristina this one was awesome...love the card and the song :)

January 7, 2008 @ 8:59 AM

Courtney:

First I really enjoy Monday mornings now. Also thanks for the cutting tip about moving the paper not the scissors. I needed that tip badly! :)

Question: I purchased All in The Family during promotion but am having a hard time creating cute and fast cards. Would you share one sometime using that set, please!

2nd Question: In the new catalog which ds paper would you use for the bottom of a scrapbook page to look like grass?

Thanks in advance!

Kristina says: That's a great idea about using All in the Family. I'll have to remember that. As for the grass, I love the little green dots in Spring Break. That would make awesome grass. :)

January 7, 2008 @ 9:17 AM

Adelina:

Great card! VERY simple and I think I'll make them with a little glitter on the heart. Thanks for sharing this great idea.

January 7, 2008 @ 9:33 AM

Carie:

Can I just tell you that I love MACM..........I was sitting here at my computer this morning and I remembered it was MONDAY, and thought "oh it is make a card monday!!!!" So excited!!!

Thank you for all your sharing..........love your blog!!!

Happy Monday,
Carie

January 7, 2008 @ 10:11 AM

tammy b:

my 3 girls and i thank you for this card, they've all decided to make it for their classmates for heart day. they'll each pick their own color to make it their own, and i'm sure glitter will be making a show somewhere!

quick Q: so which of the kits and/or dp did you create? i'm dying to know

January 7, 2008 @ 11:53 AM

Ericka:

I LOVE your MACMs!!!!! Your cards are simply magnificent. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge and creations with us.

January 7, 2008 @ 12:27 PM

Leigh:

I love the simplicity of the card and the bow.

Question - Do you need to worry about mailing the card with such a big bow? Do you need additional postage?

Thanks! Love MACM!!

Leigh

Kristina says: Actually, you can't mail 3x3 cards because they're too small. But on a larger card, this ribbon in a knot might be a problem. If you're wondering about it, I would suggest taking the card in an envelope to the post office and asking about it. Sorry I couldn't help more! :)

January 7, 2008 @ 12:29 PM

Julie:

ok i would love to order some stampin up, but i dont know anyone around me. Can i order some from u?

Kristina says: Unfortunately, I'm no longer a demonstrator. You can find a demonstrator near you by going to stampinup.com and clicking on Find a Demonstrator. Or you can call 1-800-STAMP-UP. Hope that helps!

January 7, 2008 @ 12:33 PM

Heather:

Yeah -- it is MACM!! Love the card -- pretty and simple. Started Valentines with my 4 year old this week -- this year we will NOT wait until the last minute! I think we will try this one -- like the yellow pp with the pom cdstk.

January 7, 2008 @ 2:13 PM

Laura:

Very cute, simple card. I love it. However, I have to say, I have given up on making valentines for the kids classes. They are now in 2nd and 4th grade, and the other kids still just crumple up or throw away the valentines. Most of the parents never even get to see them- so it winds up being a huge wast of time, effort, and money. I do nice valentine cards with the kids for their teachers instead, and just give the store-bought out to the class. We do still do little projects like pencil toppers, and sour cream containers with candy, though.

P.S. Simply Said is still in the catalog-pg 49 ;)

January 7, 2008 @ 2:24 PM

ulrika_m:

Super easy and super CUTE!

January 7, 2008 @ 2:24 PM

Lisa:

K - I think the captions worked just fine today. I also loved seeing you tie the knot again in real time. Though typically I do enjoy your sped up versions. I think they keep it fresh. Keep up the fantastic work. The card is great!! Thanks for sharing your world with us and for your tips and inspirations.

Lisa

January 7, 2008 @ 2:39 PM

Erin K:

Adorable, as usual. :)

January 7, 2008 @ 2:59 PM

Jeanelle:

Hi Kristina (and Sarah, commenter #1) -- the song used in today's video is called "Falling in Love in a Coffee Shop" by Landon Pigg and it is available on iTunes. Now it has a name instead of "that jewelry commercial song." :)

January 7, 2008 @ 3:07 PM

Jeanelle:

Obviously I didn't watch the video before I commented with the song name & artist -- oops. Of COURSE Kristina had it on there. But at least you all know for sure that it's available for purchase on iTunes. Sorry for feeling need to comment twice too! lol

January 7, 2008 @ 3:10 PM

Karen:

Great little card. Love the video

January 7, 2008 @ 3:18 PM

Deb Neerman:

Thanks for a cute-as-a-button MACM!

I don't see any reason that this card wouldn't be just as adorable made at 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. I'm all about simple and clean and this card certainly fits the bill!

Thanks for sharing, Kristina!

January 7, 2008 @ 4:04 PM

Lenita:

Kristina,
Even in real time your videos are never long enough...it's a long wait from Monday to Monday but thanks for giving us something to look forward to at the Beginning of the week!!
You are the best :)

January 7, 2008 @ 4:06 PM

Camille Gehring:

Simple but cute....
Question for you do you really make the card up as you go or is it pre designed?? How long does it really take to make most of your cards from start to finish?? you are one fast WORKER
Your GREAT
camille

January 7, 2008 @ 4:08 PM

Zarna:

That card is beautiful! Although you did seem a little lethargic without the fast forward lol!

January 7, 2008 @ 4:11 PM

Lucygail Henson:

I really enjoyed your video. I love that size card and it just looked so inviting. Thanks for sharing.
Lucy G

January 7, 2008 @ 5:35 PM

Laurie:

I just love to watch your videos. I just found your site not long ago, but I am already quite the fan! I love your little valentine. Very cute!

January 7, 2008 @ 5:39 PM

Dale:

Kristina you are absolutely amazing, talented, creative, funny and the list goes on. I enjoy watching your video clips and Card Making Monday. Love ya!

January 7, 2008 @ 5:46 PM

pegg:

Fun card! Thanks for sharing -- love watching you make cards!!

January 7, 2008 @ 8:57 PM

elizabeth:

I always love your music - you hooked me on Mika - I downloaed his whole album - now I will be doing the same for Landon Pigg - oh he must have been made fun of in school - poor fellow. He reminds me of Ashotn Kutcher

http://landonpigg.com

January 7, 2008 @ 10:01 PM

Rachel:

Oooh, you take requests? LOL I'd love to see what sort of creative masterpiece(s) you could whip up with SU's new Always stamp set.
I became a demo around the same time as you did and have almost completely built my business around your designs. (I absolutely give you credit and even some of my Stamp Club girls now link you as one of their favorite sites on their blogs.) Anyway, the new Always set is my first new catty indulgence and I know you'd do it well. Heck, if you'd do a handful of projects using that set or another on my wish list, I'd be more than happy to order the set for you to keep and send it to you as a CDO. Seriously! It's a great investment for me. I LOVE your style and your projects translate so well into workshop/class projects! Thanks for sharing the fruit of your crative labors with us!

January 8, 2008 @ 12:56 AM

Kymm Kent:

Thanks for the MACM. I totally get online to watch it. I thought you could have used the little gold heart on the inside bottom right corner.

Also thanks for the top 5 tools.

When you decide to make a card on Monday. Do you decide the stamp set first, the paper first or how do you go about decided what embellishments. I find I get overwhelmed with so many choices or ideas that I can't make up my mind what stamp with what color with what embellishments that I tend to procrastinate and not get things made unless I'm copying someone else's lovely card.
Kymm

January 8, 2008 @ 5:53 PM

JenMarie:

Thanks for your tip of turning the cs, not the scissors... Just tried it and WOW, makes quite a difference!!

January 10, 2008 @ 11:20 AM

Lisa:

This is embarrassing to admit, but I want you to make a "mixed tape" for me. :O)

I love your musical selections.

January 10, 2008 @ 11:29 PM

delia:

hi kristina,
i love MACM :) do you have any suggestions on how to cut the length of the ribbon? i find i'm always cutting it too long and it would be wasteful. i was trying to see how you were cutting it in your video but it was a little bit too high up. thank you. :D

Kristina says: I just wrap the ribbon around the card, judge how much I need to tie it, and then cut it from the spool. It's different for everyone, but I've learned how much I need to tie the knot.

January 12, 2008 @ 7:26 PM

christal:

LOVE MACM please dont stop! :)

January 31, 2008 @ 7:02 PM

Edlyn:

I just love your site.

February 1, 2008 @ 9:53 PM