<a class='isly-pinterest-permalink' style='display: none !important;' href='https://andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/diy/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine/' data-description='Anders Ruff Custom Designs, LLC: Ruff Draft:  DIY Decoder and New Secret Message Valentine'></a><a class='isly-pinterest-permalink' style='display: none !important;' href='https://andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/diy/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine/' data-description='Anders Ruff Custom Designs, LLC: Ruff Draft:  DIY Decoder and New Secret Message Valentine'></a>{"id":18748,"date":"2013-01-23T05:02:20","date_gmt":"2013-01-23T05:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/?p=18748"},"modified":"2013-01-23T13:51:51","modified_gmt":"2013-01-23T13:51:51","slug":"ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruff Draft:  DIY Decoder and New Secret Message Valentine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We have been having so much fun coming up with new ideas for this year&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.andersruff.com\/index.php?route=product\/search&amp;filter_name=mustache%20valentine\">Mustache Valentine Collection<\/a>! \u00a0Today, we wanted to show off the newest Valentine Card- A secret message valentine with DIY decoder template! \u00a0The package includes a blue and pink Valentine Card that says, &#8220;I spy a secret message&#8221; (with a CUSTOMIZED secret message in the red rectangle) along with the DIY decoder template.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine\/attachment\/sony-dsc-284\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18780\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18780\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/update-01396-640x428.jpg\" alt=\"mr-mrs-valentine-mustache-i-spy-card-secret-message-diy-decoder\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/update-01396-640x428.jpg 640w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/update-01396-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/update-01396-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/update-01396-790x529.jpg 790w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/update-01396-127x85.jpg 127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The decoder template is easy to follow, and you only need a few supplies to make it!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine\/attachment\/sony-dsc-270\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18753\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18753\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01414-640x534.jpg\" alt=\"mr-mrs-valentine-mustache-secret-message-diy-decoder-printable\" width=\"640\" height=\"534\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>SUPPLIES NEEDED:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/shop.andersruff.com\/mustache-secret-valentines-day-message-decoder?filter_name=mustache%20valentine\">&#8211; Printable Secret Message Card and Decoder Template\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0(printed on cardstock or photopaper)<br \/>\n&#8211; Scissors<br \/>\n&#8211; Red Cellophane Wrap<br \/>\n&#8211; Paper Glue<br \/>\n&#8211; Hole Punch<br \/>\n&#8211; Brad \u00a0*optional<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine\/attachment\/sony-dsc-283\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18766\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18766\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01368-640x428.jpg\" alt=\"mr-mrs-valentine-diy-decoder-red-cellophane-wrap-template\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01368-640x428.jpg 640w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01368-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01368-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01368-790x529.jpg 790w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01368-127x85.jpg 127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0DIRECTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Trim paper so that each template is separated. (2 decoders and one film template)<br \/>\n2. Fold one decoder template in half and trim out decoder shape.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine\/attachment\/sony-dsc-282\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18765\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18765\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01372-640x426.jpg\" alt=\"mr-mrs-valentine-decoder-template-folded\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine\/attachment\/sony-dsc-281\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18764\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18764\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01373-640x639.jpg\" alt=\"mr-mrs-valentine-diy-decoder-template-silhouette-cut\" width=\"640\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01373-640x639.jpg 640w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01373-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01373-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01373-790x789.jpg 790w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01373-85x85.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Once outside shape is cut, trim inside circle (while pieces are folded in half). \u00a0I used a hole punch to start the cut&#8230; it makes it easier!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine\/attachment\/sony-dsc-280\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18763\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18763\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01380-640x451.jpg\" alt=\"mr-mrs-mustache-valentine-diy-decoder-cutting-template\" width=\"640\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01380-640x451.jpg 640w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01380-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01380-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01380-790x557.jpg 790w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01380-121x85.jpg 121w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine\/attachment\/sony-dsc-279\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18762\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18762\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01382-640x618.jpg\" alt=\"mr-mrs-mustache-valentine-diy-decoder-cutting-template-folded\" width=\"640\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01382-640x618.jpg 640w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01382-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01382-768x742.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01382-790x763.jpg 790w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01382-88x85.jpg 88w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. \u00a0Next using the red film template, trim a piece of red cellophane wrap.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine\/attachment\/sony-dsc-278\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18761\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18761\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01390-640x543.jpg\" alt=\"mr-mrs-mustache-valentine-film-template-red-cellophane\" width=\"640\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01390-640x543.jpg 640w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01390-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01390-768x652.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01390-790x671.jpg 790w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01390-100x85.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. \u00a0Glue or tape cellophane inside of one side of the decoder \u00a0(I used hot glue)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine\/attachment\/sony-dsc-276\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18759\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18759\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01392-640x599.jpg\" alt=\"mr-mrs-valentine-mustache-secret-decoder-red-cellophane-diy-printable\" width=\"640\" height=\"599\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6. \u00a0Then glue or tape other side of decoder so it is permanently closed shut.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to attach the decoder to the valentine card, use a hold punch and secure it to the card with a brad. \u00a0If you place the decoder about 3\/4&#8243; down, the decoder can read the entire message when you swing it from side to side.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine\/attachment\/sony-dsc-273\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18756\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18756\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01407-640x520.jpg\" alt=\"mr-mrs-mustache-valentine-decoder-diy-template-printables\" width=\"640\" height=\"520\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine\/attachment\/sony-dsc-272\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18755\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18755\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01409-640x466.jpg\" alt=\"mr-mrs-mustache-valentine-decoder-diy-template-printables-message-secret\" width=\"640\" height=\"466\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/diy\/ruff-draft-diy-decoder-and-new-secret-message-valentine\/attachment\/sony-dsc-271\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18754\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18754\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01411-640x428.jpg\" alt=\"mr-mrs-mustache-valentine-decoder-diy-template-printables-message-secret\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01411-640x428.jpg 640w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01411-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01411-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01411-790x529.jpg 790w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01411-127x85.jpg 127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What will your secret message be? \u00a0Hope you love these as much as we do!<\/p>\n<p>*****<br \/>\nFind our Mustache Valentine&#8217;s Day Collection of items in the shop <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.andersruff.com\/index.php?route=product\/search&amp;filter_name=mustache%20valentine\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have been having so much fun coming up with new ideas for this year&#8217;s Mustache Valentine Collection! \u00a0Today, we wanted to show off the newest Valentine Card- A secret message valentine with DIY decoder template! \u00a0The package includes a blue and pink Valentine Card that says, &#8220;I spy a secret message&#8221; 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