How to make a Valentine with his own hands

How to make a Valentine with his own hands
 Tradition of giving Valentines Valentine's Day has its roots in the Middle Ages. It is hardly possible to know exactly who was her ancestor. One thing is certain - it was a man in love. Now we can find in stores a variety of options for gifts for loved ones. But let's not forget that the first valentines were made and it was only with his own hands. Let's go back to the old custom and try to make your own Valentine.
 There are many original ways to make Valentine with his own hands. It can be linked, matted, sew, sculpt, draw. The choice depends on your taste. Options presented here are simple to implement and does not require any special skills. Then the main thing that is required of you - is a burning desire to congratulate their favorite Valentine's Day with.

Sew the cushion-heart. To start, determine the required size pillows and follow the pattern of the paper. On a piece of fabric to draw two hearts on a template, cut out. Do not forget to leave allowances for seams. Fold the hearts inside out and sew together (10-15 cm leave neprostrochennymi). Remove the product and tamp any filler (suitable padding polyester, polyurethane foam, etc., Special materials). Dosheyte pad on the front side. Your comfortable, soft valentine is ready!

Bake the cookies in the shape of heart. Knead shortcrust pastry (100 g butter, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup sugar, 2 eggs, salt, flour as to get enough dough). Form a thin sausage and roll them in the form of the heart (the figures do little to prepare the cookies will not fall apart). Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a hot oven until done. Bon appetit and love!

Make a valentine-card. Take a sheet of cardboard with fancy colored surface (glossy pattern, embossing and so on.). Cut a strip of 20 cm long and 12 cm wide. Fold in half. Fabricate a heart on a rectangular sheet of paper, 12 cm long and 10 cm wide, cut it out. Place the template on the workpiece so that the upper part of the heart coincides with a fold line card, circle, cut it out. Valentine card ready! Now it is necessary to write in words the wishes of your loved one. Let them remain your little secret for two.

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