Make Your Own Beautiful Valentine Card

by Judy Sheldon on Jan 28, 2008 with 36 Comments

If you have a printer and a computer, you can make your own card. It is so much more special than a store bought one.

Although you deserve roses
It’s true
If you saw my heart,
You’d know I love you!

Items Needed:

  • Microsoft Word
  • Printer
  • Paper or card stock
  • Writing implement
  • Scissors, if desired

Select Your Picture

Select insert from your toolbar, scroll down to picture, select clip art. On the right hand side of your screen Microsoft Word will open Clip Art. Type in rose in the “search for” window and press Go. Select a smaller picture as it needs to fill only half of your paper. Hit enter until your cursor is at 4 ½ inches, which is half way down the screen. Right click with your mouse and paste your picture half way down the page.

You have created the cover for your card. You can experiment with different pictures, if you like. Your card can be as unique as you are.

Create Your Message

Go half way down the next page by pressing enter until you are at 4 ½ inches.

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Select Format from your tool bar. Select Font. Scroll through the fonts viewing them in the preview window until you get the size and style you want. I used Amazone 22, but you can use any you like, and can even change the color.

Type your message. You can borrow mine if you like Highlight the entire message, after you finish typing and select center to give it a more professional card appearance.

Print Your Handiwork.

Print the cover, place back in the printer to print the message inside your card, turning the paper over. Fold paper in half. You have just created your own personal card. Your card can be carefully trimmed, if desired.

Sign Your Name

Sign your name and present your valentine to your loved one. Don’t be surprised if they save this one or display it for all to see.

If you desire to make an envelope you can find step by step instructions written by Chan Lee Peng.

Please let me take this moment to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day, and I hope that you feel treasured and loved on that special day, and remember to treasure and love those who care for you. It’s not about money, but the special regard we hold for someone. Breakfast in bed, a foot massage, and a special act of kindness means a lot more than a box of candy, and is a lot healthier. There are many non-monetary ways to express our love.

For more ideas to get you in the mood to celebrate Valentine’s Day consult the following two articles:

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  1. IcyCucky | Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    Very good idea, Judy! You’re so creative.

  2. louie jerome | Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    What a great idea!

  3. Judy Sheldon | Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    Louie, thank you. Your encouragement is appreciated.

  4. valli | Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    Great tips Judy. The idea of hand made card to our beloved is something special.

  5. Anne Lyken-Garner | Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I love this, too many people just buy stuff these days. I still like making cards and presents when I have the time. They are so much better.

  6. Darlene McFarlane | Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    This sounds like fun,can’t wait to try it.

  7. Joe50342 | Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    Cool, i already knew how to do this.

  8. CHAN LEE PENG | Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    A useful and practical way to express love during Valentine’s day! Well done, Judy, keep it up! Best regards and take care!

  9. Dee Huff | Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    I just tried it. That was fun to do. Looks really nice too.

  10. Alexa Gates | Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    Sounds like fun!

  11. Joe Poniatowski | Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    Just might have to give this a try. Thanks!

  12. Judy Sheldon | Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

    Thank you, everyone for your comments. They mean more than you know.

    Now no one will be in the dog house for Valentine’s Day, right?
    lol

  13. Liane Schmidt | Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    What a great article Judy! Relevant and fun!

    Best wishes.

    Sincerely,

    -Liane Schmidt.

  14. writershirley | Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    Great Article,
    I really liked this one, I feel this applies for birthdays as well.

  15. Judy Sheldon | Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    Liane, thank you for reading and commenting.
    Shirley, I like your thinking. I thought of the same idea. Thank you.

  16. Judy Sheldon | Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    Icy, thank you for your generous support. I had thanked you yesterday, but it seems to have vanished.

  17. Ruby Hawk | Jan 29, 2008 | Reply

    I bought the kit several years ago but I have never opened it. Maybe I will do it now with your article fresh in mind. thanks for reminding me. Best wishes, Ruby

  18. Jessica Rowe | Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    Judy, this is a great idea, I enjoy making my own cards and what not, and this will be perfect for this year. Thankyou for the great idea.

  19. Nick Kenney | Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    I can’t ever seem to write anything really romantic for Jan when I try to make her a card…although I did it one year and she LOVED it! I was disappointed in it but I guess she’s the only one that matters.

  20. Judy Sheldon | Jan 30, 2008 | Reply

    Ruby, Jessica, and Nick, your support is greatly appreciated.

    Nick, ladies are suckers for the mushy stuff. lol And you are right, she is the only one that matters.

  21. Joan | Jan 31, 2008 | Reply

    Don’t you just love jealous, tacky people who can’t spell ‘too’ and ‘you’re?’ Next time you call someone ’stupid,’ think you could spell it correctly?

    Miss Julie, please consult your dictionary next time before spewing hateful remarks. You need a therapist.

  22. Judy Sheldon | Jan 31, 2008 | Reply

    Joan, thank you for reading and supporting. Miss Julie has been sent to “spam land”. She’s had her moment of glory.

  23. jason | Feb 2, 2008 | Reply

    HAPPY DAY

  24. Judy Sheldon | Feb 2, 2008 | Reply

    Jason, thank you and the same to you.

  25. luis | Feb 4, 2008 | Reply

    IT IS REALLY GOOD I GOT A VERYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY GOO SUPRISE

  26. kyndal | Feb 4, 2008 | Reply

    happy valentins day

  27. Judy Sheldon | Feb 4, 2008 | Reply

    Luis and Kyndal, your support is appreciated. Happy Valentine’s Day!

  28. kassi | Feb 7, 2008 | Reply

    dear wife

    you are my cinter of my lovewe will be together forever

  29. Judy Sheldon | Feb 7, 2008 | Reply

    Kassi, thank you for reading and commenting.

  30. Judy Sheldon | Feb 11, 2009 | Reply

    Debra, thanks so much for reading.

    Take care & G♥d bless.

  31. trishia | Feb 13, 2009 | Reply

    I’m happy that Chang Lee referred to you in his article. I really needed to know how to format a card.This article has been very helpful. Thank you!

  32. Judy Sheldon | Feb 13, 2009 | Reply

    Trishia, thanks so much for your support, and you see that I referred to Chan in mine too. lol

    Take care & G♥d bless!

  33. романтическое свиданье. | Jan 11, 2011 | Reply

    Thanks very interesting article, I’ll read your blog.

  34. Judy Sheldon | Jan 11, 2011 | Reply

    Thank you, I truly appreciate your comment.

  35. nicole | Jan 27, 2011 | Reply

    hey i need some help for a valentines card do u now someoone here that can help me???????

  36. Judy Sheldon | Jan 28, 2011 | Reply

    Nicole, I wrote the steps out, but if you need help with a specific step, please advise.

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