Victorian valentines showcased the printer’s art and included moving parts, three-dimensional effects, feathers, real lace and fringe, spun glass, and even pearls. Valentines were sent between friends, not just to objects of romantic affection. One simple way to decorate a card is to make a design on white or light-colored paper using a traditional pin-pricking or piercing technique. The result can be as simple or complex as you choose.
Project: Pin-Pricked Paper Heart Card
Level: Medium Age: 7 and up Materials needed: Fairly stiff white paper (lampshade paper works well; get itwhite on one side, colored on the other), red construction paper (or otherkind of paper), a sharp needle or piercer (like a small skewer), baby’s breath(or other small dried flowers) scissors, utility knife, glue (optional) Directions:
