Stacked Hearts Valentine Card v1 - Tutorial

Project Description

Here is a series of Valentine projects for you to complete in card stock all based on the stacked heart design element. The series includes two cards and a framed wall decor piece. This tutorial is for version 1 of the card shown at the right. There are additional tutorials for the other two projects listed below. There is also a cutting file for a matching envelope included in the download.

Cutting File available here from https://3dcuts.com/heart-valentine-projects/stacked-heart-set

Tutorial for the framed wall decor is here. https://3dcuts.com/stacked-heart-wall-decor-tutorial

Tutorial for the v2 Valentine is here. https://3dcuts.com/stacked-heart-card-v2-tutorial

Supplies needed:

• Cutting File available here from 3dcuts.com.

• Card stock - I used the 65lb Cardstock Neenah from Amazon - affiliate link below- for the white. Note- cut wall decor first and use discarded hearts to make this card.

• Card stock - colored I used Michael’s Recollections card Stock 1 piece 12 x 12 is needed for the envelope. 1 piece red 8.5 x 12 is needed for the card

• Adhesive - Art Glitter Glue

• Folding Board (optional)

Major Parts Sizes - as download.

Keep grouped for sizing: Measurements match the grouping and orientation in the diagram below. Measurements maybe needed if using dxf files. After re-sizing you can re-arrange for optimal cutting.

• Sentiment square * 5.1681” square

• Hearts grouped together • 7.4269” W x 3.5052” H

• Also on your paper cutter cut the following:

  • 1 piece of red card stock 5.5 x 11”

  • 1 piece white card stock 5.5 x 5.5 “ square.

• Envelope • 11.353” W x 11.4006” H

The download includes the insert for the card and the hearts. If you make the wall decor piece first, all of the hearts will be leftover from that cutout. This file was designed to use those scraps. I have included the hearts here in case you just want to make this card.

Steps for completing the Stacked Hearts Valentine v1:

Special Note: I update the instructions online. Check here for adjustments and additional information.

1. Download the cutting files for your cutting machine here from the 3dcuts.com store. https://3dcuts.com/heart-valentine-projects/stacked-heart-set . For those of you that are reading this as a pdf I recommend viewing it online at my tutorials page at this url. https://3dcuts.com/stacked-heart-card-v1-tutorial There all the links will be live.

2. Load the files into your cutting software following the steps for your cutting machine.

• For the Silhouette:

• SIL Files from uploaded SVG purchased from 3dcuts.com:

  • The SVG files may need to be turned into cutting files. Click here for detailed steps on how to use SVG files on your Silhouette. http://www.3dcuts.com/tutorial-upload-svg-silhouette

  • DXF files can be opened in the basic edition of Silhouette Design Studio but often require modifications. I recommend using the Designer Edition and using svg files. DXF files do not always maintain file sizes and you may need to adjust according to sizes noted above.

• For Cricut Explore: Here is a guide for importing into Cricut Design Space. http://www.3dcuts.com/tutorial-adding-3dcuts-files-to-cricut. Remember to ATTACH files before cutting in Cricut. T

• For Brother ScanNCut: The svg files will need to be transferred to files for your particular machine. You can change SVG files to FCM files at http://www.canvasworkspace.com/ or Google "How to import SVG files into a ScanNCut" for links to tutorials. Some models of Brother Scan N Cut can directly import the SVG files. Some files are on 12” mat so you may need to select 12 x 24” mat for correct sizing.

3.  Cut the files.

• It is best to have good quality card stock and a good blade and clean, sticky mat. I use the Premium blade and the Nicapa mat.

• I use the dotted score line as a fold line. I do not have a cutter that can score.

• You do not need to cut the hearts if you made the wall decor project first. The discarded hearts from that project are designed to fit in this project.

4. Assembly

• The assembly steps are detailed in the video below. Here is the YouTube url https://youtu.be/zoRg0ygwAn8.

5. Share

I love to see your finished projects. Please send photos to me at marji@3dcuts.com or share your photos on facebook, facebook crafting groups, pinterest and instagram.

6. Mail

Who will you send it to? This card will require extra postage in the USA because of its shape.

Other Valentine projects from 3dcuts.com: