We LOVE our readers here at The Daily Digi, so we thought we thought it would be fun to share a Valentine inspired gift with you today! This free download will only be available through February 14th so hurry and grab it before it’s gone!

This layered template is sized at 2.5 inches by 3 inches which is the standard size for Artist Trading Cards. I (Katie) thought they would also be the perfect size to make Valentine’s Cards and Love Notes with, so I am excited to share a few fun ideas with you!

I often had to buy 2 boxes of little valentine cards for each of my children to give their classmates, and then I would end up with a few extra ones to discard. If I had been a digital scrapbooker back in those days I could have easily customized my own cards using a template like this one and printed out as many as I needed. If you want to print your own cards, you might enjoy this post how to party with digital scrapbook supplies for some tips on paper and printing.

Beyond printing needs, the nice thing about making your own little Valentines is that they are much more meaningful to give away. You can customize this template using the included papers, or any fun digital kit you want to get more use out of.

I made a few sweet “Love Notes” for my own children.

Additional credits: Darcy Baldwin Tracy Script font

I like to call these “Love Notes” because they really are like miniature love letters to my children telling them something special that I cherish about them. I love the idea of printing up sweet notes like this throughout the year. No need to limit sharing love to Valentine’s Day only!

This is also a fun way to be creative with your photos.

Additional credits: Fontologie Haphazard Font

I love taking pictures of (and eating!) yummy cookies and it was very easy to turn this photo into a unique valentine card.

The great thing about using a photo is that you can create your own theme. Take a picture of your child’s favorite toy and turn it into something special!

Additional credits: Fontologie Haphazard Font

Additional credits: Shabby Princess Sweetie Pie kit

Once Valentine’s Day is over, use this template to create Love Notes or gift tags throughout the year. I think you will be amazed at how much you can do with this nifty little template!

For even more fun, you might enjoy creating your very own Artist Trading Cards. Here are a few links to give you ideas:

• Artist Trading Cards tips from 2Peas Designer Garden
• Original home of Artist Trading Cards in Zurich, Switzerland
• ATCs Exploring Art in Miniature from Squidoo

Enjoy!

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