Happy Valentine’s Day! I’ve often wondered how Valentine’s Day came to be celebrated. For decades, I thought it had a romantic connotation.
Here’s a little factoid. Apparently Valentine’s Day did not come to be celebrated as a day of romance until circa 14th century. There have been several Christian martyrs named Valentine. However, the day may have taken its moniker from a priest martyred around 270 CE (common or current era) by Emperor Claudius II Gothicus. Gosh – that’s beyond ancient, isn’t it?
In the modern day, it’s simply another commercial opportunity to celebrate a loved one. It wasn’t until recently that I discovered from my American friends across the pond, you can send it to anyone to show your appreciation for each other – it need not necessarily be confined to your sweetheart. However, I did make this one for mine.
Inside card
Not sure if I should’ve stamped the honeycomb effect, what do you think? It’s done now, so I’ll have to leave it!
Cutting guide
- Card base : Basic White thick 5 ¾” x 8 ¼” (14.5 cm x 21 cm)
- Mat layer #1 card front Inked Botanicals DSP : Cut 4” x 5 ⅝” (10 cm x 14 cm)
- Scrap of Basic White Mat layer #2 card front : Die cut largest rectangle from Everyday Details dies
- Mat layer #1 inside card : Cut 1 piece Pool party 3 ¾” x 5 ½” (9.5 cm x 13.5 cm)
- Basic White Mat layer #2 inside card : 3 ⅝” x 5 ⅜” (9 cm x 13 cm)
- Scraps of Basic white for stamping and punching bee elements with Bee Builder punch
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