Get The TechniqueIt's still technically January, but trust me, Valentine's day is just around the corner! This weekend is the perfect opportunity to get started on those handmade gifts-
get the kids involved too-
While we always like to promote making your own crafts, there are too many cards and gifts out there that are just too cute to resist! Take a look at some of our favorites, and please let us know of any that you think we've forgotten.
1 Cards by Yellow Owl Workshop http://www.yellowowlworkshop.com/love.html (coming soon: a special Yellow Owl printable valentine on our blog!)
2 http://www.yellowowlworkshop.com/love.html
3 http://www.yellowowlworkshop.com/love.html
4 Yellow Owl "Love You Stamp Set" http://www.yellowowlworkshop.com/stamps.html
5 Find these sweeties in the Upon a Fold shop- and they're on sale now! http://uponafold.com.au/shop/product/eri_eri_pun/
6 Another "gem" from Upon a Fold- http://uponafold.com.au/shop/product/ddc_dbr_jew/
7 A print from Erin Jang of The Indigo Bunting. Coming soon to our blog: a special printable clipart valentine from Erin! http://Theindigobunting.bigcartel.com/product/love-you-like-a-fat-kid-loves-cake
8 Love this one from Bird and Banner- it's so quintessentially crafty with the heart doily and faux stitching. http://www.etsy.com/listing/66356683/pack-of-5-you-have-my-heart-cards
9 This letterpress beauty is from Moontree Press. http://www.etsy.com/listing/65264177/love-letterpress-card
10 Rifle Paper Co. sells these funny postcards in sets of 10, so there are plenty to go around. http://riflepaperco.com/item/Valentine_s_Day_Postcards/259/c34
11 This one's a bit more romantic- http://riflepaperco.com/item/Valentine_s_Balloon_Card/145
12 Banquet's "Swans in Love" http://shop.banquetworkshop.com/product/swans-in-love-hot-pink-valentines-card-doily
13 http://shop.banquetworkshop.com/product/neon-pink-heart-card
14 Banquet's vine gift wrap is almost to pretty to open. http://shop.banquetworkshop.com/product/pink-on-pink-gift-wrap-vines
15 Anglea Liguori sells this pretty XOXO ribbon- I think it'd be sweet to sew a bit of it into a loved one's mitten. http://shop.angelaliguori.com/product/new-xoxoxox-brocaded-ribbon
16 More adorable ribbon from Somerset Market on Etsy- http://www.etsy.com/listing/89409991/valentine-ribbon-red-love-hearts-printed
17 Choose your own colors to embroider these gift tags. http://amhdesignonline.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ADL&Product_Code=Heart-tag-white&Category_Code=GIFT_subcategory
18 Some irresistible treat boxes from our very own Martha Stewart Crafts team! http://msc.eksuccessbrands.com/Product/Valentines+Day+Heart+3x3+Treat+Box.aspx
19 Wrap up some homemade treats with these bags. http://msc.eksuccessbrands.com/Product/Valentines+Day++Heart+Shape+Treat+Bag.aspx
20 Mini Treat Boxes- so tiny, so cute! http://msc.eksuccessbrands.com/Product/Valentines+Day+Mini+Treat+Boxes.aspx#
21 Classic heart stickers from Knot & Bow- share them with a classroom, use them to embellish cards or seal envelopes, or even wear one on a lapel. http://www.etsy.com/listing/67183414/144-red-heart-stickers-free-shipping
22 So cute! http://www.etsy.com/listing/62722740/me-you-pencils-gold-engraved-natural
23 This beautiful recycled letterpress banner is from Something's Hiding in Here. http://www.etsy.com/shop/somethingshidinghere?ref=si_shop
24 These yo-yos too! http://www.etsy.com/shop/somethingshidinghere?ref=si_shop
25 Chez Sucre Chez sells these as kits or already completed- you choose! http://www.etsy.com/listing/76109394/squirrelly-love-cross-stitch-kit
26 http://www.etsy.com/listing/90470149/diy-kit-lovebirds-new-colorway
27 http://www.etsy.com/listing/35187442/diy-x-stitch-kit-and-pattern-some-bunny
28 Harriet Damave makes the most beautiful hand-painted pieces. Choose one of these hearts, or one of her sweet animals. http://www.etsy.com/listing/78779450/heart-delft-handpainted-porcelain-wall
From: Kristina | 1/29/12 at 1:05 am
Ok, now I'm getting excited for valentines day. I think I'm going to make one of those large heart shaped candy boxes and fill it with trinkets and candies. Love the ideas, as always!
I would also love to see what you all are making for valentines day!
From: maggie murray | 1/30/12 at 12:46 am
Love your cards for Valentines Day, Blake!
Congratulations,Maggie
From: Wendy | 2/4/12 at 11:49 pm
Thank you so much for all the ideas. This year is going to be special for my fiance, at 43 he has never had a Valentine's gift. I actually had purchased hi gift before I got his Christmas present.
Now I need to get ideas for his birthday.
From: angela | 2/9/12 at 9:50 am
Thank you Blake for including the xoxo brocaded ribbon. A pleasure to see it here.