Quilted Valentine Pillow Decor

Quilted Valentine Pillow Decor Valentine’s Day comes up so quickly in the new year.  I love it because it is a time to celebrate love and friendship. I am a big fan of decorating the house for all of the reasons possible.  With couches in three rooms and beds in four, there is always a need for more throws.  This quilted Valentine pillow decor is a fantastic project for using …

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DIY Hot Cocoa Valentine Card with a Free Printable

DIY Hot Cocoa Valentine with Free Printable Tag

This is a great year to whip up a DIY hot cocoa Valentine card with a free printable using two things I love, Xyron’s Mega Runner and my Hot Cocoa die that I designed for Sizzix.  I made these darling little boxes with decorative cards and embellishments to compliment a single hot cocoa packet and sprinkled marshmallows.  It is so easy to make lots of them for a classroom of …

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Felt Valentine Heart Garland Decor

It is time to kick off the season of LOVE and all things Valentines!!!  While it is always emotional to take down Christmas decorations and let go, I do love getting ready for Valentine’s Day.  I made a garland several years ago for the tree when I was super inspired by all things sock monkey and this holiday season used it on our headboard.  I added this felt Valentine heart …

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Gnome Painting Step By Step for Kids and Adults

Gnome Painting Step By Step for Kids and Adults Looking for paint and sip ideas or something to do alone? Look no further. If you have been following my journey this holiday season then you are already aware of my new obsession.  I LOVE gnomes.  This step by step gnome painting was the first of many that I painted for gifts this year (and decorations around my home).  I used …

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Sparkle Glass Slime for Valentine’s Day and 19 Other Great Projects

Valentine’s Day is such a great reason to make and create all the things.   My 2018 projects have been a blast to make and to share.  I am rounding them up here to get them in one place for you to check them out. Felt Sock Monkey Valentine Banner with Kunin Group Cherry Whipped Cream and Hot Cocoa Bar with CherryMan Sizzix Sheep Valentine Udderly Smooth Lotion with Printable Expressionery …

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Mixed Media Burlap Valentine’s Day Garland

Add I am pretty excited about this project.  I tried something totally new to me and mixed things up making this mixed media burlap Valentine;s Day garland.  I wasn’t sure how the beautiful colors of DecoArt’s Americana paint would work painted straight on hearts cut from burlap but WOW, it is super awesome.  The finished project is hanging from our mantle going into the magical month of love, February.  This …

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Mini Valentine’s Day Card with Sculpey Clay

This mini Valentine’s Day card with Sculpey clay is such a fantastic way to create something special and make it personal.  The tiny card is made with Sculpey III clay and then baked before adding paper pages inside with your sentiments.  Valentine’s Day is a great time to share your deepest feelings with you favorite people and this mini card is one they can keep on their nightstand or in …

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Giant Robot Valentine Box for Collection Canned Foods

February is a great month to focus on love and relationships.  During this month of Valentine’s Day, it is a great opportunity to teach kids to focus out and spread those feelings of kindness and caring in the community.  It is fun to make a giant Valentine box for collecting canned foods, coats or socks.  To make this giant LOVE ROBOT you will need a big box and some shiny …

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A sMOOOOOch for Valentine’s Day with Udderly Smooth

It is the fourth day of my 2018 Creative Valentine’s series and I am totally crushing on this idea.  First you should know that I am huge fan of Udderly Smooth lotion to keep my skin healthy during the cold, dry months in Colorado.  The lotion is bomb because it is greaseless which means it doesn’t make me feel gross.  It moisturizes in total excellence.  This darling idea is great …

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Homemade Cherry Whipped Cream and a Hot Cocoa Bar

It is cold outside and there is snow on the ground.  We are getting ready for our Girl Scout sleepover where we will celebrate friendship and plan ways to be supportive, loving and caring in 2018.  We will also celebrate what it means to send a Valentine.  At the last meeting, I was out of CherryMan cherries (which they always put in their lemonade spritzers) and wow, what a grumpy …

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