There's nothing old-fashioned about saying "I love you." Here's a classy antique-looking Valentine's Day card to make for your sweetie.

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What you'll need:

How to make it:

Step 1: Card Cut Out

1. Cut 5"x 8" rectangle with Victorian-style design cardstock.
2. Fold cardstock in half.

Step 2:  Button Heart

1. Draw a 3"x 3" heart shape on front bottom center of card with pencil.
2. Alternate gluing small buttons, pearls, and ribbon rose flowers on front of card along edge of heart shape.

Step 3:  Lace and Ribbon

1. Glue lace piece to the front inside bottom edge of card.
2. Cut 1/4"x 10" cream-colored ribbon.
3. Create a loop and glue to center at top on back of card.
4. Glue a button on top of loop.
5. Tie a small bow with 1/4" cream-colored ribbon.
6. Glue bow to top of heart.
7. Glue a small pearl on top of bow.
   

Tips:

• You can replace button with different sized white or cream colored pearls.
• Beads and buttons are very small and can easily end up in kids' mouths. Please make sure small children are supervised when completing this craft.

Claudine Casault is a craft developer living in Ontario, Canada.

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