Valentine Bear Card That’s Cute, Layered, and Easy to Make (Video)

Some cards just make people smile the moment they open them — and this Valentine Bear card is one of those projects.

What I love most about this design is that it looks playful and layered, but it’s built from simple steps that feel relaxing, not overwhelming. It’s the kind of card you can make when you want to enjoy the process and end with something meaningful to give.

Why You’ll Love This Card

• Uses small patterned paper strips for visual interest without overwhelm
• Shows how to layer without making the card bulky
• Perfect for Valentines when you want something heartfelt, not fussy
• Easy to recreate with scraps or favorite DSP
• Great example of balanced, confidence-building card design

This Valentine Bear card is part of a one sheet wonder style layout, which means you can create multiple coordinating cards from the same paper selection — without complicated math or measuring stress.

In the video, I walk you through the full assembly, share spacing tips, and show how small design choices (like panel placement and image overlap) make a big difference.

This project — along with the other coordinating cards you see — is part of my upcoming Valentine Kisses Online Workshop.

These designs are also my Diemonds team make-n-takes, which means they’re created with teaching, sharing, and crafting together in mind. It’s one of my favorite parts of being a demonstrator — designing projects that are fun to make and fun to teach.

Want to Create Along With Me?

This style of project is exactly the kind of card we love creating together during my classes and workshops—approachable, adaptable, and full of creative possibilities.

Whether you’re crafting for fun, building confidence, or looking to stretch your supplies, projects like this are a great place to start.

If you love cards that are simple, textured, and easy to personalize, I think you’re going to really enjoy this one.

Project Layers (Imperial)

• 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” Real Red cardstock
• Doily
• 5” x 3-3/4” Basic White cardstock
• (3) 1” x 2” DSP strips
• 3-1/2” x 2-1/4” Basic White cardstock
• 2-3/4” x 1-1/2” Basic White cardstock
• 1-3/4” x 3” Pecan Pie cardstock
• 5” x 3-3/4” Basic White cardstock

I have created a printable recipe with the complete supply list and cut dimensions for you. Simple click the button below to access the printable file.

Want to give this one a try? I showed how to create this adorable project in my Tuesday YouTube PREMIER. Follow along at your own pace, while I walk you through how this card comes together and share tips for working with layered textures so everything stays clean and cohesive.

Watch the video replay below and be sure to leave me a comment.

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Did this spark new ideas for your next project?
Tell me in the comments below — What would you change if you made this card your own—the occasion, the critter, or the colors?

I can’t wait to hear your ideas!

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Hope you enjoy!

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