Happy Valentine’s Day

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.

Valentine card with Bee my valentine bundle

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!

inside bee my valentine card

Cutting guide

  1. Card base : Basic White thick 5 ¾” x 8 ¼” (14.5 cm x 21 cm)
  2. Mat layer #1 card front Inked Botanicals DSP : Cut 4” x 5 ⅝” (10 cm x 14 cm)
  3. Scrap of Basic White Mat layer #2 card front : Die cut largest rectangle from Everyday Details dies
  4. Mat layer #1 inside card : Cut 1 piece Pool party 3 ¾” x 5 ½” (9.5 cm x 13.5 cm)
  5. Basic White Mat layer #2 inside card : 3 ⅝” x 5 ⅜” (9 cm x 13 cm)
  6. Scraps of Basic white for stamping and punching bee elements with Bee Builder punch

Video tutorial

Supply list

Listed below is the supply list. Just click on the picture to take you directly to the item in my online store.

Product List

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