Valentines Day - Handmade

With Valentine's Day coming up quick, many people are searching for unique handmade projects.

Last year, my son and I had fun with a homemade card idea we saw online. It was so super easy and turned out really cute.

We took a photo of my son with his arm out, hand in a 'fist'. Printed on cardstock, added text, cut in squares, punched holes, added a lollipop, an voila'.

Source:author, DoxalloDesignsStudio

This is a really sweet project (I think I may make for myself!) that can be left up year round, it's that pretty.

Source: cozycottagecute

Head on over to Cozy.Cottage.Cute to find the 'how-to'.





Another great handmade decoration are these LOVE blocks.

Source: Storiesbymeblog

The sentiment is great, but combining it with photos of you and your loved ones......*swoon*. I'm a goner! If this causes your heart to skip a beat, head over to Stories by Me for the details.

I know that we don't all have time to craft some wicked cool Valentines day cards or decorations. I get it, I do. So if you fall into that category - check out the Valentine related items from our BEST members. 

Written by, Janice of Doxallo Studio

I Pity the Fool Who Doesn't View this Post!

Listen sucker, Valentine's Day is less than a week away! So download this card by Kolleen from Design by Night and give it to your loved one—it will definitely put you on the A-Team with your honey.

Click here to download a pdf of this card.

The card should be printed at 100% on letter sized (8.5 x 11) paper. Trim the card using the crop marks and fold in half. The final size is 4.25" x 5.5". The sample was printed on red card stock to give it a little more XOXO. The cards will fit in a standard A2 (4-3/8" x 5-3/4"), however if you do not have an envelope handy you can refer to this tuturial for Recycled Paper Envelopes to create one.

Written by: Kolleen from Design by Night

A cute Valentine's Gift idea

who says gifts have to be expensive to be nice?  not me...in fact, I am much more a fan of thoughtful gifts than anything else...so I thought this tutorial for a cute gift I found on the blog Family Chic was perfect for Valentine's Day- and it involves chocolate!!

 

the best part is that it's a simple template that you can then customize and use so many ways!


for the whole tutorial, head on over to the Family Chic blog!

Valentine's Day: Engagement Rings on Etsy

It's that time of year - the season for romance! And if you're at the stage in your romance where you might be looking for a ring for that special someone, I can think of no better place to get it than Etsy. A handmade engagement or wedding ring is unique, eye catching, and always a conversation-starter. It demonstrates that you've put thought and love into the selection of your ring and picked out one that really, really represents the one you love. And - bonus - often, a handmade ring is a much more economical and environmentally friendly choice than one from a traditional jewelry store.

My now-husband and I bought these engagement rings from Etsy seller robandlean in 2008, and love them. Both titanium, with a conflict-free tension set black diamond for me and an ebony wood inset band for him. We got so many compliments on our rings (and yes - boys can wear engagement rings, too!) throughout our engagement!

Post written by Jamaila of Anapurna

Friday Finds: Valentine's Day

These items would be just perfect for a Valentine date with my husband. Here is my outfit for a night on the town.

Vintage dress by Timeless Vixen Vintage.

Necklace by In Blue Light and purse from Percy Handmade.

A card for my husband by Articulations.

And of course, dessert, from Have it Confections.

Written by Linda of Linda's Paperie.