My Punny Valentine
Hello crafty friends! Are you looking for a fun and creative way to make Valentine’s Day extra special for your little ones? Well look no further! In this blog post, My Punny Valentine, I’ll show you how to make awesome handmade valentines filled with hilarious puns that kids will absolutely love.
Handmade valentines not only show thoughtfulness and creativity, but also provide a great opportunity for quality time with your little ones. So why not make this Valentine’s Day extra special by crafting these delightful cards together? So, get ready to unleash your inner craftiness and spread some laughter this Valentine’s Day!
Note: This blog post is all about finishing up the inside of your Mini Sweethearts Valentine card. If you’re new here, make sure to check out my previous blog post on making the Mini Sweethearts Valentine first. It’s a detailed guide on creating the heart-shaped card base and card front. However, if your Mini Sweethearts Valentine is already made, awesome! Let’s dive right in and keep crafting.
Link Abbreviations
- AMZ – Amazon*
- SSS – Simon Says Stamp
- Sb.com – Scrapbook.com*
- SB – Spellbinders*
- SIZ – Sizzix*
- HA – Hero Arts*
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Supplies Used / Substitutions:
- Hero Arts Nesting Infinity Dies – Hearts #DI334 | Sb.com | HA | AMZ | SSS / Any nested heart dies
- Spellbinders 2023 Crafty Advent Calendar / Any small dies or stamps that match the pun
- Cardstock In Various Colors
- Computer Printer
- Sizzix Big Shot | SIZ / Spellbinders Platinum Six | SB / Any die cutting machine
- Bearly Art Glue | Sb.com | SB | AMZ / Any liquid adhesive
- EK Scissors | Sb.com | AMZ / Any paper trimmer
- Die Pick | Sb.com | SSS / Toothpick
- Washi Tape / Any low tack tape
Printing The Punny Sentiments
I created these punny sentiments specifically tailored to fit the Hero Arts heart die. With both right side up and upside down versions, you have the flexibility to position the sentiment at the top or bottom of your card, according to your preference. Below is an example of how the sayings will look inside the heart shape when die cut.
Note: The PDF does not include a colored background. However, if you prefer a colored background for your valentine, you can easily achieve it by printing the PDF on light colored cardstock instead of white.
You can download the free punny sentiment PDF here.
Follow the printing instructions below:
- Print it out on white/light colored cardstock.
- Print on normal/best quality at 100%.
- DO NOT SCALE TO FIT PAGE.
Your printout should look like this.
Cutting the Punny Sentiments
- Use scissors or a paper trimmer to cut the sentiments apart along the dotted lines.
- Grab the fourth largest heart die from the Hero Arts nesting infinity die set.
- Align the heart die with the sentiment at the center and secure it with some washi tape. (Use the box as a reference to ensure it’s perfectly straight.)
- Then, run it through your die cutting machine.
- Glue it to the inside of your card and set something heavy on it while it dries.
Substitutions
I made these six mini valentines using dies from the Spellbinders 2023 Crafty Advent Calendar. If you got this calendar last year, awesome! You’re all set. But if you don’t have it, no worries. You can still make these valentines. Just use any small dies or stamps you have that fit the categories listed below. Oh, and for the strawberry one, any kind of berry works because the pun is “You’re berry cute!” Same goes for the bug. It can be any type of insect bug too because the pun is “You’ll always be my love bug!”
Just click below to jump straight to the punny valentine you want.
- CUTIE PIE – Strawberry
- LOVE BUG – Beetle-Bug
- TRUE LOVE – Turtle
- MISS YOU – Mushroom
- BE MINE – Whale
- SWEET – Ice Cream
CUTIE PIE – Strawberry
I used the strawberry dies from day 12 of the Spellbinders 2023 Crafty Advent Calendar. However, you can use any berry stamp/die you have in your collection to make this punny valentine card.
For this card, I used the following cardstock colors:
- Light Pink Cardstock (for card base)
- Red Cardstock (that was used for the letters on the front of the card)
- Green Cardstock (two shades light and dark)
- White Cardstock (use the scraps left over from the sentiment print out)
- Light Yellow Cardstock
LOVE BUG – Beetle-Bug
I used the car-bug die from day 1 of the Spellbinders 2023 Crafty Advent Calendar. However, you can use any bug (insect or Volkswagen beetle) stamp/die you have in your collection to make this punny valentine card.
For this card, I used the following cardstock colors:
- Light Orange Cardstock (for card base)
- Light Blue Cardstock
- Black Cardstock
- Silver/Gray Cardstock
TRUE LOVE – Turtle
I used the turtle die from day 6 of the Spellbinders 2023 Crafty Advent Calendar. However, you can use any turtle stamp/die you have in your collection to make this punny valentine card.
For this card, I used the following cardstock colors:
- Light Yellow Cardstock (for card base)
- Green Cardstock (two shades light and dark)
- Tan Cardstock
- White Cardstock (use the scraps left over from the sentiment print out)
- Black Cardstock
MISS YOU – Mushroom
I used the mushroom dies from day 8 of the Spellbinders 2023 Crafty Advent Calendar. However, you can use any mushroom stamp/die you have in your collection to make this punny valentine card.
For this card, I used the following cardstock colors:
- Mint Green Cardstock (for card base)
- Red Cardstock (that was used for the letters on the front of the card)
- Light Pink Cardstock
- Darker Mint Green Cardstock (use inks to darken the same cardstock used for the card base)
BE MINE – Whale
I used the whale die from day 24 of the Spellbinders 2023 Crafty Advent Calendar. However, you can use any whale stamp/die you have in your collection to make this punny valentine card.
For this card, I used the following cardstock colors:
- Light Blue Cardstock (for card base)
- Navy Cardstock
- White Cardstock (use the scraps left over from the sentiment print out)
- Black Cardstock
SWEET – Ice Cream
I used the ice cream cone dies from day 14 of the Spellbinders 2023 Crafty Advent Calendar. However, you can use any ice cream cone stamp/die you have in your collection to make this punny valentine card. Feel free to make it your own by choosing your favorite ice cream flavors for you and your valentine.
For this card, I used the following cardstock colors:
- Light Purple Cardstock (for card base)
- Red Cardstock (that was used for the letters on the front of the card)
- Light Pink Cardstock
- Mint Green Cardstock
- Kraft Cardstock
- Brown Cardstock
- Brown Fine Tip Marker (to draw on chocolate chips)
My Punny Valentine Complete!
Hey, congrats! You’ve finished making your my punny valentine! I really hope you had a blast following this tutorial, just like I did. If you decide to give it a go, don’t forget to tag me (@silversgrove or @grovecrafted) on Instagram. I’m super excited to see what you’ve come up with! Thanks for checking this out, and I hope it sparked some fresh ideas for your own creations. Have a great time crafting!
If you had fun creating these adorable punny valentines, you should totally take a look at one of my other valentine card tutorials. It’s called Layered Hearts Valentine, and it’s the ideal masculine card for your special someone. It also makes a great anniversary card for your boyfriend/husband.
