Everyday Best

Dallas Blogger

  • About
  • Make
    • All Crafts
    • Beach Crafts
    • Free Printables
    • Galaxy Crafts
  • Celebrate
    • 4th of July
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • New Years Eve
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Summer
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentines Day
  • Eat
    • EveryDay Best Recipes
    • Restaurant Reviews
  • Decorate
  • Play
    • Vlogs
    • Car Reviews
    • Disney
    • Health
    • Hotels Reviews
    • Shopping Guide
    • Personal Posts
    • Tech
  • Organizing
  • Travel
    • Colorado
    • Dallas/ Fort Worth
    • Dubai
    • Family Travel
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • New York
    • Texas
    • The Bahamas
    • Travel Tips
  • facebook
  • pinterest
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • youtube

Star Wars Valentines – Tips for making your own!

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure statement for details.

January 27, 2016 Shannon Schmid 2 Comments

Our family really enjoyed the latest Star Wars movie – it was so sentimental and fun for my husband and I to introduce Star Wars to our daughter! And I can’t tell you how happy it made me as a mom to see a female lead! Rey became a family favorite instantly, and my daughter immediately asked for class Valentine cards featuring Star Wars. When I didn’t find any in the stores that I loved – we decided to let my daughter play Rey, and to make our own Star Wars Valentine! Making Star Wars Valentines is easy.

Here is how we did it!

cover art star wars valentine photo

 Making a fun Galactic Background for your Star Wars Valentine:

1. Take a photo of your child in whatever Star Wars Costume or look they want. Try to take the photo from their eye level so it’s straight on. They can pretend to hold a light saber, but if you want it to look like it has the black bottom try having them hold a household object like a flashlight! We used a black remote control below!

If you can find a completely blank wall, you can skip straight to step 3! If not, no worries!

How to design a Star Wars Valentine

– You can use any photo editing program you like, but I prefer simple – so I use PicMonkey (Affiliate Link) If you don’t have the paid version, you can use the free version for some effects, or try the the paid version for a month free. I opened up the “design” feature on PicMonkey, and chose white as my canvas color. Then I went to menu on the left and chose “overlays.” At the top of overlays, I clicked on “your own” and chose the original photo from my computer. I sized it by moving it up and down, and then clicked the right tab on the pop up menu and selected the “eraser”‘ option.

2. Using the eraser, I chose the size brush I wanted and began to get rid of the original photo background. I used a small eraser for spots close to my daughter, and a larger size for areas that had no detail to avoid erasing. Eventually I was left with a photo of just my daughter superimposed on my chosen white background.

-If you make a mistake and erase something you meant to keep, no problem! Just click the “undo” button on the top of your PicMonkey screen!

how to make star wars valentines

3. Now comes the fun part! You can use any background or effect in the same way you erased your original background. I chose two of the “space” backgrounds by clicking the “texture” tab on the left. Then on another Valentine I thought I’d try a crumpled “paper” background by clicking that tab (also on the left).

Want to add some fun graphics or sayings on your Valentine? Just save your background work, and then click edit! Now you can add words to your card. Here are a few suggestions…

Some Fun Star Wars Word Play:
You’re such a “Rebel!”
I “Chewy” You!
I like you “Sith” much!
You hold the “Woo-KEY” to my heart!
“Yoda” one for me!
May the “Force” be with you Valentine!
I heard there was a “Bounty” on your heart!
I “Chew’se” you!
You’re the “Droid” for me!
Valentine, you’re a “Rey” of light to me!
Don’t close the “blast doors” to your heart!
Our love will “Endor!”
The “Force” is strong with you Valentine!
Valentine, You’re a “Trooper!”
You “R2” good to me, Valentine!

Word play is easy using Star Wars places and names, so be creative and come up with a few of your own! It’s a lot of fun!

Completing Your Valentine:

You could certainly print your valentines out and use them just as they are. But for an extra pop – I found some small glow sticks to thread into to Valentine Card, and to act as a glowing light saber! Its easy to place them in just use an exacto knife to make a tiny opening.

Hope these tips help you to create fun Valentines Day Cards this year – and for years to come!

 

Looking for other Space Age Crafts? Check out this Galaxy Shirt, for another Star Wars inspired project!

how to make a galaxy shirt

About Shannon Schmid

Shannon traded in her sensible NYC TV producer shoes (they were best for taking the subway), for a pair of Texas Cowboy boots when she married her best friend! He's at fault for making this Yankee a Texan! Shannon writes about all things that make a house a home. Her chief blogging inspiration is being the proud & slightly neurotic mom of a preschool age daughter.

You can find Shannon on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and her new favorite place to hang out, Google+.

Related posts:

Window Cling Valentines {Free Printable!} Chalk Art! Fairy Jar! Statue of Liberty Craft & Costume

All Crafts, Crafts, General, Valentines Day General, Kid Fun!

Get Updates When I Post!

Enter your email address:


Comments

  1. Danielle says

    January 28, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    So darn cute and clever!

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Free Valentine Printables - Perfect for Girl Scout Cookie Season! - Everyday Best says:
    January 13, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    […] Try these… Trolls inspired Valentines toppers, window cling printables, and tips for making Star Wars Valentines. […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Hi! I’m Shannon!

profile Email: everydaybest.com@gmail.com

Looking for something?

See what we’re up to on Facebook…

Get an email when I post!

Enter your email address:

Holiday Ideas

Haunted Mansion Costume Tips

Costumes – you can pull together with 1 piece!

Haunted House Props

DIY Luna Lovegood Costume – for Cheap!

Featured Posts

Where to stay in Estes Park, Colorado!

Colorado Road Trip Challenge {Chevy Tahoe}

Horse Back Riding in Rocky Mountain National Park

Tour of The Stanley – The Hotel from “The Shining”

Join Me On Twitter

Follow @TwitterDev

.

.
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Fall is coming. But not in Texas, ya’ll! It’s Fall is coming. But not in Texas, ya’ll! It’s still over 100 degrees.  So I’m bringing the Autumn to my home per force! 🎃 Check out the faux tree and wreaths from @nearlynaturalfloral I’m using to add some seasonal warmth to my covered porch and living area this year! 🌻

#decor #decorideas #fauxflowers #mynearlynatural #nearlynaturalfloral #fiddleleaffig #falldecor #fall
Had so much fun at @frozenbroadway this weekend, a Had so much fun at @frozenbroadway this weekend, at @basshall in #fortworth! ❄️

And a highlight was getting to see a beautiful performance from an #understudy for Anna, who got to go on for the first time! @hannahjewelkohn what a treat to watch you! 👑

The entire cast was amazing. And completey delightful! You can catch ☃️#frozenbroadway in @visitfortworth through August 20th.⬇️

Tip: Fun #Frozen game. Keep a running tab of how many tiny #Elsa & #Anna you see in the audience and lobby before the show. I stopped counting at 33! 😂

#broadwayatthebass #disneybroadway #ftworthtx @carolinebowman5 @dnilausd @sydneyeliseofficial @belinda_allyn @themichaeleverett @mike_a_haggerty @zachess90 @tylerbo10 @dustinklayton @adrianna___rose @kyle_ley_lah @toetoe_a_gogo @jessiepeltier @renee.reid @gretelscarlett @nicksilverioo @danyoswitzer @zach.trimmer @natwisdom  @peli_woods @3vanduff @collinbaja @laurennicolechapman
Did you know there are lots of #HarryPotter themed Did you know there are lots of #HarryPotter themed gifts on sale for Prime Day? 

https://everydaybest.com/amazon-prime-day-harry-potter-gifts/

#amazonprime #amazonprimeday #harrypotter #lunalovegood #quirkygifts
Did you know that you can watch a light show insid Did you know that you can watch a light show inside Lady Liberty’s Margarita glass at @margaritavilletimessquare - you can! 🍹They also have some seriously chill rooms in their hotel. And did I mention the rooftop pool? 

💦Check out our room tour here: https://everydaybest.com/what-hotel-should-i-stay-at-in-nyc/
It shouldn’t have taken this long, but I just we It shouldn’t have taken this long, but I just went bowling for the first time in my life! 🎳

I avoided it at first because it didn’t seem that fun. Then- because I didn’t know how to do it. But, this year I’m challenging myself to try new things. Even if I look like an idiot! Who cares?! 😃

Bottom line, loved bowling. I suck. But it’s fun! Who knew? Well, lots of people. But now me too! Also- it’s helpful to have friends that make you try new things and expand your horizons. Super grateful for mine! ❤️
It’s pure magic right now at #HolidayinthePark - It’s pure magic right now at #HolidayinthePark - now open select days at @sixflagsovertexas ❄️
Don’t miss photos with Santa, roasting #smores over a fire, holiday entertainment, and beautiful twinkling lights EVERYWHERE! 🎁

#sixflagsmemories #dallasblogger  #DFWholiday #holidaylights
Our family loved going to ICE! Merry & Bright Ligh Our family loved going to ICE! Merry & Bright Light display, and Snow Tubing this year! Did you know that @gaylordtexan #somuchchristmas fun is still open now through January 1st? Need some discount family fun during the winter holiday? 🎄

Use the promo code: BEST for 50% of general admission on ICE!  12/26-1/1 ❄️

Book: Christmasatgaylordtexan.com

#christmasatgaylordtexan #dallasblogger #dfwchristmas #holidaylights
Help us choose! 🍪 Our family’s Annual Gingerb Help us choose! 🍪
Our family’s Annual Gingerbread House Contest starts now! Which house gets your vote? 

Voting closes 12/17/22 at 9pm Central time! 

The winner gets to pick the Christmas movie we watch on Sunday! And bragging rights all year! ❤️

#1 - Icicle Cottage
#2 Tie DyeTownhouse
#3 Woodland Herb Home

#gingerbreadhousecompetition #dallasblogger #DFWHolidays
Santa!!! I know him! ✨ I love that @hebisd has Santa!!! I know him! ✨

I love that @hebisd has #Santa helicopter into some of the local elementary schools! The kids @viridianelementarypta were chanting and jumping up and down! #christmasmagic ❄️
The @nutcrackerimmersive is currently playing at @ The @nutcrackerimmersive is currently playing at @lighthouseartspacedallas - good holiday event for all ages. 

If only they could  release it in #occulus #VR! I’d enjoy the sledding scene everyday! ❄️

#immersivenutcracker #immersiveexperience #immersivenutcrackerawintermiracle #thenutcracker #dfwholidays #dallasblogger
Follow EverydayBest on Instagram

© Copyright 2009 -2017 Everyday Best · All Rights Reserved · Site Design Carol Jones Media · All Logos & Trademark Belongs To Their Respective Owners.
Have questions about linking to EverydayBest.com? Questions about working together? Email me at: everydaybest.com@gmail.com