How-To: Jar of Hearts
By Jessica Wilson Have something small but lovely to give your valentine? Tuck it inside a wee paper heart, drop it into a jar full of love, and step back as your giftee goes gaga over it!
Holiday Projects
How-To: Cranberry Cookies
Christy at Instructables has a recipe for these delightful cranberry cookies, which appear to be perfect in every way: Cranberry cookies make great Christmas cookies, but are also a great way to use up leftover fresh cranberries after the holidays. These are my favorite cranberry nut swirl cookies – they’re well worth freezing cranberries so […]
Valentine Gingerbread House
Kristy of Craftastica makes a great point in her post about this fun Valentine gingerbread house she made with her children. This year the girls and I decided to make gingerbread houses. Well, the holidays can sort of sneak up on a person, so we didn’t make them until after Christmas. That got me thinking, […]
Handmade Valentine’s Day Cards
It’s not to late to make your own Valentine’s cards! Here’s some inspiration from fellow CRAFT readers with Vday cards made with lots of love. Tamara of Art, Adventures and a Toddler shows you how to make this felt monster Valentine. Stitchcraft has a tutorial for a Valentine’s Day card with attached tissue cozy that’s […]
Valentine’s Day Vanilla Cut-Out Cookies
By Katie Goodman Kids love to help decorate cookies! Special Valentine’s Day cookies are a great way to celebrate at home and with friends. For a Valentine’s Day cookie decorating party, the cookies and frosting can easily be made in advance. Then, set out the plates of cookies, bottles of frosting, and sprinkles for the […]
How-To: Lovebird Valentine Headband
Andrea of CraftyBitch created this lovebird Valentine headband for her daughter, and has shared the pattern for download on her blog. I love the touch of ric rac around the base of the headband.
New Mochimochi Pattern: Hugs + Squoze
Anna at Mochimochi presents her new pattern in her shop Hugs + Squoze ($5), a cuddly little duo to make for your main squeeze (or for yourself, of course) for Valentine’s Day!
