By now, you've probably all seen the '52 things I love about/reasons I love you' playing card books on Pinterest. I stumbled upon the idea after a link brought me to this site. They have a fantastic template to use, and a really easy how-to guide.
I've been making a few for my friends for Valentines day gifts for their partners and thought I'd share!
I've been making a few for my friends for Valentines day gifts for their partners and thought I'd share!
Enjoy <3
You'll need:
- 1 Deck of Playing Cards (I used Bicycle series 1800 from eBay, as I wanted the washed out, vintage look)
- Glue (I used a simple pritt stick)
- Template for the cards
- Scissors
- Hole Punch
- Binder Rings, ribbon, etc to bind them together
So firstly, download the template (link above) from Instructables. Save As, and add your own text. If you need inspiration, just google search 'reasons I love you'.
The font I used here was from Da Font and was called 'digs my heart'.
So, once you've printed them, cut them all out. Then glue the backs, and stick them to each card. Save a joker for the front card, as you'll need the title page on the front, and one on the back too if you choose to.
Once they're all stuck on, you'll need to hole punch them.
I found a standard hole punch was too wide, so ended up buying this single hole punch.
I used the spare joker and measured 2cm from the short edge, and 1cm from the long edge, to place the holes. Then I used that card as a template for the rest.
I lined up the card I'd punched, and drew on the next cards, then took the template card away, lined up the punch and hit it. It worked perfectly.
(That says rock...pick a legible font!)
It's a long task, but eventually I was done with the holes. To bind them you could use ribbon,string, anything really. I wanted proper binding rings so I found a pack at Staples for a few £.
And viola! That simple :)
I'd love to see if you guys try it out, and if you need any advice,
just ask away!
Saira xo
