Valentine's Give-away with Doodlebug

I created this base from a die on sale that easily cuts and scores the elements to create a mini note card. I am using a Doodlebug Design patterned paper for this project with Sweet Things: Tiny Valentines as the focal point. This patterned paper can be cut apart and it is an instant Valentine's!

After I trimmed the patterned paper, separating the icons, I ran each thru the Big Shot using a Lawn Fawn Stitched Square die for more detail. To mat the square icons, I cut any coordinating paper at 2 3/8" x 2 5/8". I added detail to this by using a Mama Elephant Postage Die. My paper is smaller than the die so I had to match the edges to the die to get the proper corner cut. I wish I have more Doodlebug patterned paper from this collection to use for this purpose. I just used scraps that coordinate and fit the measurement above. 

For the mini note card,  I maximized a 12 x 12 Doodlebug Design Kraft in Color patterned paper by cutting it at 6" x 3" being mindful of the orientation of the design. I am going to gatefold the mini note card so the pattern should be vertical. i scored this at 2" and 4 1/2". Using a We R Memory Keepers Envelope Notcher Punch, I punch a notch on the 2" side, making sure the notch is towards the edge of the paper. 

Now, it's time to start embellishing the note card. I adhered the Doodlebug Tiny Valentine to the Postage die cut. I adhered a foam to the back of this for added dimension. I adhered this to the outside of the note card. I embellish some of the Tiny Valentine with stamping, adding glitters, using a white gel pen. 

I lined up some Doodlebug Chevron washi tape on a white card stock. I die cut a Paper Smooches Heart die to this and adhered this heart onto the notch using a Glue Dot for added embellishment. I placed the lollipops inside these note cards which held well, not requiring any adhesive at all. But if I planned this well, and if I had more time, I would have punched two circles on the center to which I will thread a twine to hold the lollipop. The raised design on the front will conceal this and at the same time, keep it secure with the additional glue.

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Have a brilliant day!

Maria Giselle B.