Make a journal from scratch to record and keep track of everything in your garden this spring and summer. Sabrina at The Honor Roll shows you exactly how to make one, including the stamping and color work on the cover. … Read More...
DIY Stationery – Envelope Cutouts – Maritza LisaMaritza Lisa
Love stationery? Make your own! Using your Silhouette machine, Studio software and some free envelope cutting files you can create these lined envelopes with a cut-out section for an address, sentiment or stamped image. The bright pop of color in … Read More...
3 Ideas to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year falls on February 19th this year, and if you want to celebrate or document the holiday here are three quick and simple ideas you can use. The first comes from Hattifant, and is this delightful fold out … Read More...
This Week’s Top 10 Posts
Here we go with the 10 most popular posts on the blog this week! Some are Valentine’s Day ideas that you can book mark for next year, or adapt for other occasions. But the list also includes a few oldies … Read More...
10 Mailbox Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Are your kids as fascinated with mailboxes as my son is? I blame the singing mailbox from Blue’s Clues for this obsession. We even bought him a vintage metal mailbox for his pretend play. And as soon as I finish … Read More...
Freebie| Valentine’s Day Photo Props
I think I mentioned before that my son loves having fun with photo props, so I made some for us to use on Valentine’s Day this year! Over on my personal blog, Callaloo Soup, I am sharing free printables all … Read More...
Tutorial | Craft a Heart-Shaped Card
It’s not too late to craft some heart-shaped Valentine’s Day cards! In this simple tutorial from Crea Bea Cards, learn how to use simple crafting materials like red and white cardstock, a cutting mat and craft knife to make a … Read More...
Tutorial | Pom Pom Heart Treat Bags
Pick up a stack of wax or glassine treat bags, some tiny red pompoms, then grab your heart punch and red card stock to make these simple but classic treat bags for Valentine’s Day! You can’t go wrong with a … Read More...
Tutorial | Origami Heart Garland
Learn how to make these adorable kirigami hearts – kirigami is the art of paper folding and cutting – then string them together to make a garland. Each heart takes about two minutes to make once you have the hang … Read More...
Tutorial | Treat Holder For Valentine’s Day
Looking for a quick and cute treat holder? This simple one made from two pre-made tags, and some cardstock scraps is the perfect size for Ghirardelli chocolate squares, or Hershey’s Nuggets. Use a die cut machine or punches to add … Read More...
Top 10 Scrapbooking Posts for Week 6
I’m upping the ante and sharing the Top 10 posts from now on. More great stuff to see!
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check these out at DickBlick
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11 Ideas for Candy Free Valentine Treats + Free Printables
I’m one of those moms who dislikes the proliferation of candy for kids everywhere, so I’ve been collecting ideas for non-candy Valentine treats that your children can share at school, and with their friends and family. Many of these are … Read More...
4 Free Printables for Valentine’s Day
Whether you plan on sending cards, or just decorating for Valentine’s Day, here are four free printables that you can use. Use the printable from Confetti Sunshine above in a frame, or clipped to string, or pair them with … Read More...
10 Ways to Use Pegboard in Your Craft Room
Pegboard isn’t just for workbenches and garages! Here are 10 ways you can use the versatile material for organizing your craft supplies. It’s particularly good for those with small spaces. Once you have the basic pegboard, you can add shelves, … Read More...
Tutorial | Wooden Scrapbook
Give your next handmade scrapbook a twist by making it entirely from wood! This simple project from Farm Fresh Therapy uses plywood for the scrapbook covers, sheet protectors and binder rings. You’ll have to be handy with a drill for … Read More...
Tips & Tricks | Ideas for Simplifying Project Life
With one month gone in the year (already!), you’re probably getting a better feel for how your project Life or other year long memory keeping project is going. Depending on whether you are in the flow or not, you might … Read More...
Tutorial | Heart Garland for Valentine’s Day Decor + Freebies!
This 3-D heart garland for Valentine’s Day decor is easier to make than you think! Lia even supplies a PDF template and a cutting file for the heart. Once you have lost of hearts cut out of different colors and … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Valentine’s Day Gift Wrap
Wrap up your Valentine’s Days gifts in two versions of this bright and cheerful gift warp designed by Sarah Hearts. because she loves hearts on everything, the gift wrap is covered in them! I love the unconventional colors, don’t you? … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Kids Valentine’s Day Cards
Kids of all ages will love these cute animal Valentine’s Day, both to give and receive. The cards come six to a sheet, and Lia recommends using a laser printer for full color printing. If you don’t own one, you … Read More...
Free Cut File | Rose Valentine’s Day Card
Create this gorgeous rose cut out Valentine’s Day card either by hand or with a Silhouette machine, by using the free downlaod from Tinsel + Trim. Once you have the card front cut out, add colored paper at the back … Read More...