These felt heart sachets are stitched completely by hand, and they are a great project to try your hand at basic hand embroidery. Why not surprise someone special with a handmade valentine craft that smells as nice as it looks? Read on for the free pattern and full how-to. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up…
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Ruffled Felt Heart Kissing Ball (Valentine Craft Idea)
If you are on the lookout for a fun, simple valentine craft idea, these Ruffled Felt Heart Kissing Balls might be right up your alley! They are a snap to put together, and they are the perfect craft project to do with friends or children since the work can easily be done in assembly-line fashion….
Valentine’s Day Mantel
Decorating a mantel for each holiday doesn’t have to be an expensive venture. Read on to see how I pulled together items I already owned to create this mantel display for Valentine’s Day. Total cost? Absolutely free, since I used only what I had on hand! I love having a new mantel display for every…
Paper Medallion & Faux Bois Valentine Wreath
Using just a few supplies, I created this wreath for my Valentine’s Day mantel display. Let me show you how to craft a wreath of your own for Valentine’s Day to outfit your home in style! For this project, you will need… Wreath form Wrapping paper (I purchased both the red faux bois and…
14 Fabulous Valentine’s Day Wreaths
Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday to decorate for, and one of my favorite projects for the holiday is to craft a pretty wreath for my front door. If you are needing advice for how to make a wreath for the day of love, look no further: I’ve hunted down 14 fresh, fun Valentine’s…
Wrapping Paper-Covered Monogram Lampshade
Update a plain lampshade by covering it with wrapping paper and adding panache with a bold monogram plaque. The end result is a sophisticated monogram lampshade that combines style with function, and best of all, by adhering the wrapping paper temporarily, you can change out the look as often as you like. Let me show…
Navy, Gold & White Winter Mantel
After the festivities of the holidays have come and gone and the decorations have been packed away, outfit your mantel for the winter season. With rich gold tones juxtaposed against crisp white and preppy navy, these winter mantel decorations are some that will last the whole winter through! Each year, it is our tradition to…
Miniature Tinsel Wreath Craft
This time of year, many of us are on the lookout for fun Christmas crafts, but let’s face it: Sometimes in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle, time only permits for easy Christmas craft ideas. These miniature tinsel wreaths are constructed with supplies that are readily available, and they make great ornaments, adornments…
DIY Star Ornaments (Swell Noël #14)
Today’s Swell Noël Post features a darling handmade ornament idea from Jen of Craft-O-Maniac. Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things happen on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and Instagram by using the hashtag…
Seven Handmade Gift Ideas
With just two weekends remaining between now and Christmas (can you believe it?), now is the time to get those handmade gifts finished up! This week’s Saturday Seven party is brimming with fantastic gift ideas, and today I’m sharing some of the ones that caught my eye. Yo-Yo Embellished Gifts Ideas @ Nest of Posies…