Project | Heart of LOVE Gift Tote

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Difficulty Level: Intermediate

This handmade Valentine’s Day gift tote blends engineered paper crafting with bold, glittery design for a fun and functional finish. The entire structure — including the heart‑shaped front panel and integrated handles — was designed from scratch in Loklik IdeaStudio and sized to fit a US Letter sheet of cardstock. A slight distortion in the heart shape became part of the tote’s charm, giving it a unique, stylized look. The front panel features layered HTVRont glitter HTV and dimensional foam tape for added depth, while the sides are assembled with double‑sided tape to create a sturdy pocket perfect for small gifts, treats, or notes of love.

Height, width, & depth after assembly: 6in (H) x 4.25in (W) x 1.75in (D)

Materials & Tools Used:

  • Cardstock (main structure and heart layers)
  • HTVRont Glitter HTV (LOVE lettering and accents)
  • Foam Tape (to add dimension to the front panel)
  • Double‑Sided Tape (for assembling the tote)
  • Loklik IdeaStudio (full design and engineering)
  • Cutting Machine
  • Weeding Tools
  • Heat Press

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This is such a thoughtfully designed piece, and it really shows how intentional engineering and creativity can come together in paper crafting. Designing the entire structure from scratch and optimizing it to fit a US Letter sheet is no small feat, and the integrated handles are a fantastic functional touch. I especially love how you embraced the slight distortion in the heart shape and turned it into a design feature rather than a flaw, that confidence in the process really elevates the finished tote. The layered glitter HTV and foam tape add just the right amount of depth and sparkle, making it both playful and polished. Beautiful work and a great example of turning a simple material into something truly special.

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Thanks so much for your very kind words, Cory! That means so much coming from the king of cardstock, himself! :heart::smiling_face_with_three_hearts::heart: It was quite the challenge, for me, but I’m proud of the end result, distortion and all. :laughing::+1: I also realized I pressed the HTV onto the wrong sides of the hearts, but I embraced that flaw, as well.

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