Handmade Valentine Cards

Love is definitely alive and well in Bloggerville!

Handmade cards have become very popular and so much more personal and special than a store bought card. There are many resources for graphics and tutorials on the internet.  Besides, a little imagination goes a long way with stuff you have in your craft stash.  Your card doesn't have to be made with expensive die cuts, card stock and stuff you have to go out and buy . . . that is up to you!

Here are some examples of what some crafty crafters are coming up with in Bloggerville for some inspiration . . .

http://theautocrathaley.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentines-day-cards.html

http://dancingintherainjb.blogspot.com/2011/12/bouquet-of-love.html

http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/2011/01/18/cheery-lynn-designs-tuesday/

http://scrappinonashoestring.blogspot.com/2012/01/it-dont-mean-thing.html

Happy Valentine crafting!

Heart Pillow ~ Faux Chenille Technique

Faux chenille is one of my favorite applique techniques!  

Back when I designed shirts and jackets for my boutique, I used denim with great results.  I've thought of experimenting with the combination of rag quilting and applique for a bedspread using this method with denim.

By the way, did you know you can strip the color out of denim and dye it?  It is a very versatile and sturdy material . . . my favorite for these type of sewing projects . . . great for purses and tote bags.

This heart pillow is a cute gift or decorating idea for Valentine's Day :)  

Click here for the tutorial from the blog Ameroonie Designs.

Heart Shaped Pot Holders

Another project for Valentine's Day!

 Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia shared the pattern for Heart Shaped Potholders from the book Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing & Fabric Crafts with readers of The Purl Bee.  

Click here for the tutorial.

Crafty Valentine Inspiration

Valentine's Day is one of my favorite celebrations!


I'll be bringing you lots of ideas on decorating, crafts,
gifts and special Valentine blog hops and linkys.




Click on the photos to go to the
original blog posts that include
tutorials for the projects.

I love love love this soup can mini album made by
 Lyndee at Recovering Craft Hoarder.

  Click on the photo to go to her blog post with a tutorial.  

I see Lyndee's creation as a starting point for many other projects!

Many years ago, I had the idea of using can lids of varying sizes to make wind chimes.  It was one of those projects that I never completed, but Lyndee's project reminded me of it.  How cute would a Valentine's Day themed wind chime be utilizing shades of pinks and reds with hearts mixed with some beads here and there?

If you have tin snips . . . you can trace shapes on the can lids and cut out . . . use care and finish the edges so they are not sharp enough to get a nasty cut.  Would be great for use in your jewelry creations, to decorate frames . . . the possibilities are endless!

Thanks for Lyndee for the inspiration!  

Cameo at Blissmade Designs made this cute
canvas wall art . . . click on the photo to go
 to her blog where she has a tutorial on
how to make your own.

I will be posting some awesome looking Valentine treats
 over at my food blog, Gina's Italian Kitchen, including
a recipe for fast and easy homemade cupcakes.

How about printing out these cupcake holders 
and make these cute little tags to go with
those homemade cupcakes?

Diane at Pitty Pat Paperie has
taken care of all the design work for you! 

Here is some Valentine decorating 

inspiration from Ami at Ali Lily

Need more festive Valentine
 decorating inspiration?

Much more to come before Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day Gifts, Crafting and Decorating

DIY Candy Stands

What is better than indulging in the delicious treats that Valentine's Day brings us?  It is the joy of creating a pretty display to make it even more inviting!  My personal favorite is the red polka dot double decker serving plate . . . isn't it clever and cute??  I love it!



The Crafting Chicks are always finding awesome bloggers with cool creations!  Guest blogger Abby from A Feathered Nest shares her DIY Candy Stands for Valentine's Day.  

With a little imagination, you can turn dollar store or thrift store items into awesome treasures!

This cute "Jar of Love" from Amanda's blog, City Girl Gone Coastal, is one of the most awesome ideas I have seen for Valentine's Day . . . or any day.

I love finding new and unique ideas for using all those glass jars I refuse to throw away . . . check out the label 'glass jars' for my other posts on creative uses for glass jars.

Click on the photo for Amanda's post on this thoughtful gift that answers the question "I love you because . . . ."


Thank you Amanda!

How about these cute candy jars from Wendy at Craft Goodies?  Click on the photo to go to Wendy's article on Valentine revamps!  Great ideas and beautiful creations!

Happy crafting!  

If you have an awesome creation, blog or blog hop you'd like featured,
 submit your link in a comment post for a future post consideration.

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