DIY Heart Shaped Paper Clips

i love projects that make me smile and think “why didn’t i think of that?”. this fun heart-shaped paper clip project from jessica jones it’s almost impossible to resist making a few of these at your desk right now. all you need is a paperclip and your fingers- because you’re just a few bends away from a heart-shaped way to keep your sweetie’s papers together. if i had children i would definitely use this to pin a sweet valentine’s day note to their lunches. click here for more info on jessica’s site. [thanks, jessica!]

This was found on Design Sponge.com

Thanks for the great idea. They would be great on cards and scrapbook pages.

Have Fun!!

Valentine Tree

To make this one you just follow the same steps from the Money tree tutorial listed here except you'll swap out the floral wire for silver wire and you'll use scrapbook paper instead of money. Everything else is the same. I also added in some rub-ons so there is quote about love on my tree.

Created by ThenSheMade. To find more cute ideas visit her website.

DIY Scratch Off Tickets

I love scratch-off tickets. I love the anticipation as you rub that penny across the ticket waiting to see what you’ve won/earned underneath. I decided to make that the basis of my gift for my Husband this Valentine’s Day.

Start by gathering your supplies:

• Lucky in Love cards printed on cardstock
• Paper cutter
• Marker/pen
• Paint brush
• Metallic acrylic paint
• Dish soap
• Contact Paper OR clear packing tape

I decided to make my Lucky in Love with one per day for him to scratch off. So I printed the page 4 times (there are 4 to a sheet and I needed at least 14.) After cutting them out, I wrote out my messages.

You could write a variety of things each day; quotes, love notes, activities/something to do each day, coupon, etc.

Now it is time to paint! Instructions of how to make the scratch off ticket were found here but essentially it is one part dish soap added to two parts metallic acrylic paint. MY TIPS: I was originally going to get the silver metallic paint, but when I got to the store they were out. I found the bright red metallic paint and it ended up matching the cards PERFECTLY! Also, instead of using contact paper (or laminating…which some comments suggested), I just put a piece of clear packing tape on the card. It worked beautifully! So much easier then cutting out contact paper.

For the whole tutorial and more pictures go to http://www.thedatingdivas.com

They have other great ideas for gifts on Valentine's Day.

Framed Heart Tree

I used my 8x10 frame but decided to use the mat in this one so the opening is 5x7. I cut the bare tree from the ZooBalloo Cricut Cartridge (7") and the hearts from Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge (1/2", roly poly). Then I just glued them onto a piece of white cardstock.

The mat that came with the frame was ivory which just didn't work. So I gave it a coat of Valspar Frosty Berry and it looked much better.

I saw this darling frame on Pinterest and thought this would be an easy craft for valentines. For more details on it go to http://griffithsrated.blogspot.com/ . It is super cute and easy. There is only a few days left till February.

Paper Cupcake Stand

Here is the other template that you can go and printout to make for a great tea party of gift. They are on display at the store with the other Valentine ideas.

I found if at
http://www.blog.birdsparty.com/2010/09/tutorial-easy-paper-cupcake-stands-and.html

There are great ideas at this site. I hope you have fun making it like I did when I first saw them. (picture if from birdsparty also.)

Paper Mailbox

Come in and see the new display for Valentine's Day Ideas.
Here is one of the template you can make for that special day.
At Damask Love Blog there is a free template for the cute mailbox.

http://damasklove.blogspot.com/p/templates.html
Then click on Paper Mailbox template and print it out.
It is so simple and great for kids.

Come back and visit the blog for another template to come and ideas.

Paper Heart Garland

Get ahead now for Valentine's. Make paper heart garland that is so easy. You could adorn any place and make it festive for the holiday.

Cut your paper about an 1 1/2 wide strips and away you go. Have fun.

Open House

Thursday, January, 5th 2012

5:00pm - 8:00pm
In crop room.

Come meet our new Teacher and all there new projects that the other teachers have.

Make and Take's
and of course prizes. (must be present to win.)

See ya soon.