Some cards just radiate joy the moment you look at them — and this one is absolutely bursting with colour and personality. With its bold checkerboard border, vibrant rainbow hearts, and that sweet, simple sentiment front and centre, this card is the perfect reminder that handmade doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful.
This design is all about contrast and playfulness. The black background makes every heart pop like neon chalk on a blackboard, while the crisp white sentiment strip keeps the message clean and eye‑catching. It’s the kind of card that works for anyone — a friend, a partner, a child, or someone who just needs a little colour in their day.
It’s a fantastic project for beginners and seasoned crafters alike — especially if you’re experimenting with colour palettes or want to use up scraps of cardstock.
Materials used
210 GSM Cardstock
LOKLiK iCraft
Scoring stylus
Light grip cutting mat
Glue
Inkjet Printer
Step 1
Place cardstock on light grip cutting mat and cut out all the layers using standard cut, apart from the checker board and the word sentiment. Use the print then cut function for both of those.
Step 2
After everything is cut out, score your card base at 12.5cm if you didn’t use the scoring stylus. Then glue all your pieces on to the card base.
Handmade cards like this remind people they’re loved in the most colourful way.
