Valentines Get Crafty – Crafts & Ideas to Inspire

Aaaah don’t we all love a bit of romance around Valentines… even if Valentine’s crafts are not your thing, do stop by and have a look at these “Love You” crafts – you can give them any time of year to make a loved one – be it your “other half”, a good friend or a close relative – feel special.  I hope you feel inspired!

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Valentines Fun

Valentine’s Fairy

We are yet to make a clothpeg doll or pipe cleaner doll.. we simply have had time to make one yet! But I know that if Pip Squeak sees this one, she will want to have a go. Isn’t this fairy simply adorable?? Thanks to Creative Works for Children for the great idea!

 

 

 

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Valentine’s Animals

Oh my. You know me and cardboard tubes… I can’t get enough of them and any recycled craft is right up my street! I ADORE these love animals. What a gorgeous craft to do with kids this time of year! An idea from Ziggity Zoom.

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Love Rocks

I am rather partial to the feel and look of stones as it is… but how lovely are these little love rocks? A great way to recycle some precious fabric too and make a real token of love. Keep them in your pocket or make bigger ones as paper weights. Red Bird Crafts creates.

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Valentine’s Necklace

What a very sweet valentines necklace by Craftzine. Write on the messages on the back if you wish or just keep it plain. Lovely indeed.

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Valentine’s Alphabet

Get even the littlies involved with this Valentine’s Alphabet matching game… It is cute and fun and colourful. And a great way to celebrate Valentine’s with small ones. Hands On As We Grow, shares the post!

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Stuffed Hearts

Anna from The Imagination Tree is fabulous at showing you how to get even the youngest of children involved in craft and play activities. Here her girls make wonderful hearts for Father’s Day – perfect, I think you should tell people you love them all year round.

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Valentine’s Greeting Cards, Love Notes & Art

Crayon Heart Card

If you remember and liked the beautifully delicate “crayon hearts” from last year’s Love Get Crafty,  you will love this little card. Take one crayon heart and suspend it beautifully! Family Fun shares their craft!

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Cork Printing and other ideas

Another lovely Get Crafty regular – Domestic Goddesque has a great post with several little card ideas that young children can help out with – including a cork stamp card. Kelly is a bit of a cork fiend (they way I like to be though of as a Cardboard Tube Crafter) and has already made a fabulous set of cork related crafts. So this is just another wonderful addition. Great for small hands!

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Heart Lollipop Butterfly

Here is a cute little butterfly for kids to make.. though Skip To My Lou provides you with a download, I reckon a handmade butterfly would be gorgeous to. Such a *sweet* gift for your child to give a friend!

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Lollipop Card

I saw a very similar and adorable Christmas card last year, so was pleased to see this lollipop card? What a fun way to send some love through the post?! And not difficult to make. 320 Sycamore inspires us!

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Super Valentine’s Day

I ADORE this “Super Valentine’s Lollipop”. Brilliant and fun and am sure will be well received! And what is even better, is that Zakka Life makes life really easy by providing you with a template to download. What more could you want?!

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Chocolate Robot Card

Well… we LOVE making robot cards, so how about this chocolate bar robot? Isn’t he fun and something that you kids can definitely help you with. Better Home & Gardens shares their idea.

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Sewn Heart Cards

Oooh how pretty are these little “sewn heart” cards? I do love the combination of paper and machine sewing. I think it looks great. As a recently “new sewer”, am I brave enough to give it a go? I think so! An idea from Purlbee.

 

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Rose Stamp Card

Would you believe that this card is made by STAMPING celery? Yes it is! How clever and how PRETTY! Home Made Serenity came up with this fabulous idea!

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Teabag Love Note

I love this Love Note from Martha Steward, here in the UK we are BIG tea drinkers and it wouldn’t it be great to have a little heart dangly down the side of your cup every time you reach out for a sip? Martha Steward does it again.

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Heart Collage

I do love this heart collage from That Artist Woman. Doesn’t it look beautiful? A bouquet of hearts is simply gorgeous. Be inspired to have a go – make a picture for your loved one or a great greeting card!

 

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Badge Art

Oooh I have a soft spot for badges as it is… though I can never quite decide what to do with them. How about this lovely lovely piece of canvas art? Gorgeous, isn’t it? Brigitte Herrod sells these, but you could have a go?

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Scrabble

Simple and effective. I love this scrabble love token from Homemade Crap. Write any message to suit you and your loved ones!

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Small Gifts

Valentines Bracelets

Older girls may like having a go at this little sewing project – make friendship bracelets out of felt.  I think they look great would be a fabulous gift exchange amongst friends! And idea from Holiday Crafts and Creations.

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Heart Pencil Toppers

If your child likes giving the WHOLE CLASS a gift on Valentines, then these are for you. They are quick and easy and I think they really do look lovely. Here is our Pipecleaner Heart Topper post.

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Swedish Heart Basket

Make these little traditional Swedish Heart Baskets and fill them with sweets. Originally meant for Christmas, we have made them for Easter and all sorts of other occasions. Perfect.

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My Little Valentines

Oh my… you may know how much I love matchbox crafts… how cute are these (sweet) little valentines matchboxes? I particularly like the ones that have child’s drawings on them. So cute! Certainly a great way to show you love someone. Go make one as per inchmark.

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Origami Paper Heart Bookmark

How cute is this simple bookmark? Yep, a bit of clever Origami from over at Bloomize and you have a lovely lovely gift. Use plain paper or why not print some funky origami paper from my free printables page!

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Hugs for Friends

Friends also need some love on Valentines day. So why not send them a little bit of love and hugs? Skip the Chips made these adorable little hugs (AND some hearts to go inside) for her child’s classmates. Adorable!

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Valentines Book Mark (+ template)

Oooh how lovely. Not only are these bookmarks very very cute, but mmmcrafts gelps you along with a helpful little template for you to print off. And I love that you use pretty fabrics for the hearts! A quick, but gorgeous gift, appreciated by all, I am sure!

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Hair Slide

Another cute little idea are these heart shaped hair slides! Liz from Me and My Shadow shares the step by step process. They look easy to make and really would make a lovely gift!

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Heart Shaped Soap

Soap making is yet something I have to try out – maybe it is indeed the “new craft challenge” for 2012… I do like trying out new things.. and Martha Steward makes it sound “do able”. And don’t these little soaps just look fabulous? I think I would be very proud if I managed some.

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Hugs & Kisses

What more do you need than Hugs & Kisses on Valentine’s day… I love these little bottles of love to giveaway. Now all you need, is a compliant little boy and girl who will give you that picture perfect shot. In the meantime visit Trey and Lucy for more on their gift.

 

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DIY Confetti Heart Mugs

These DIY Heart Mugs make a super cute gift, especially when filled with sweet treats. Love how easy they are to make and how effective they look!

 

 

Heart Cookie Cutter Pincushion

Oooh how pretty are these Country Living Heart Pin Cushions? Very pretty indeed. I love the use of different fabrics and of course the cookie cutter. Perfect!

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Decorations

Pipecleaner Bead Hearts

A cute little ornament or gift – made from pipecleaner and beads. So simple and yet so pretty. From One Mom to Another shares more ideas on her Kids Valentine’s post.

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Magazine Hearts

I love the idea of recycling some old magazines (maybe from a garden centre) and making these pretty hearts out of them. lovely. The Green Baby Guide shares this and other Valentine’s crafts.

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Heart Paper Chain

My children recently reminded me quite how special paper chains are to kids – they are so simple and yet strangely magical. A Little Great makes the humble paper chain EVER more fabulous, by turning the rings into hearts. Wow!

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Wool Heart Decorations

Family Chic has this wonderful heart decoration idea. I love the simplicity of it and all the pretty colours. Simply wonderful. Am sure the children will enjoy having a go too!

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Corcheted Heart Garland

Aaah how sweet are these little crochet hearts? Either make the garland as per Design Sponge’s heart pattern instructions OR just make a few of the hearts to slip into coat pockets, wallets and pencil cases. Too cute.

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Paper Rose

I think this rose is simply stunning! Do you think it is hard to make? No! Come check out Dozi Design and you will be surprised to see quite how easy it is to make this. I reckon you can try it with your kids and then make a whole bouquet of them!

VISIT OUR YOUTUBE channel for similarly wonderful roses made from PAPER PLATES!

 

Tissue Paper Roses

Similarly.. check out these GORGEOUS Tissue Paper Roses. Aren’t they stunning? And these Roses would certainly last forever. I have to say, they would make a stunning wedding bouquet too!

 

 

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Easiest Heart Garland

I love anything that is introduced as “easiest”… and Made By Rae says that this is the easiest heart garland ever. And don’t you think it is super pretty too? I love how colourful it is.. and I love that it is EASY!

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Lace Heart Garland

How BEAUTIFUL are these lace hearts? Simply gorgeous. Can you guess how they are made? From Michele Made Me again.

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Heart Crochet Pattern

The Crochet convert that I am loves these little crochet hearts. They are a great way to practice crocheting, as well as use up odds and sods of yarn. You can find the pattern on Simply Beans. Perfect!

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Valentine’s Tissue Wreath

Well.. you can’t have Valentine’s decorations and not have a wreath. I love this tissue paper wreath from Hands On As We Grow. It is pretty and something the kids can help with.

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Rag Heart Wreath

If you want something more durable and have some fabric scraps to use up, then why not follow this lovely guest post on Red Ted Art from Mary (Mary Poppins Home Sweet Home blog. This Rag Heart Wreath is pretty and easy!

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Saltdough Lace Ornaments

These are simply gorgeous!! The clever lady from Mommy Labs had the FABULOUS idea to use lace to print your salt dough with, before cutting out heart shapes for Valentine’s ornaments. The lace really does looks gorgeous and leaves you with such a fantastic pattern. I LOVE.

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Valentine’s Food

Heart Wieners

This is the sort of cute Valentine’s craft that really makes me smile!! Take one sausage and hey presto in no time you have “love food”. Adorable. The idea is from Becoming Sensible.  Perfect.

 

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Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

Oh my, these look devine! There is something about chocolate and strawberries together that make them irrestistable. Both a most on Valentine’s day… so these chocolate strawberry ice cream sandwiches are just too tempting. Thank you for the recipe to Mint Design Blog.

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Heart Chocolate Shortbread

If you want more chococlate ideas.. and you want your kids to help bake, then we made these Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies last summer – just because it is nice to tell someone (The Englishman) that you love them, any time of year. I share my kid friendly and very very versatile shortbread recipe with you in this Kids Crafts post!

 

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Heart Cupcakes

OH MY WORD! How clever are these heart cupcakes? Aren’t they marevelous? To me it looks like magic. Check out Made With Love By Me and you will see that you need no real amazing equipment (just a cookie cutter) and no magic at all. I love it!

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Heart Cake Pops

Oooh, I thought that Heart Cake Pops would be really hard to make.. but looks like all you need is a heart shaped cookie cutter!  Mel’s Sweet Treats shares her lovely post. x

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Valentine Pops

Make ordinary cake pops and cover in heartshaped sprinkles. Check out the Hello Kitty Cake Pops on Red Ted Art, and at the very end, glaze with chocolate and roll in heart shaped sprinkles. Done. I apologies bit I can’t find the photo credit for this one.. but it is originally from Blog Catalogue.

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Stained Glass Cookies

Delicious looking stained glass cookies. And so colourful and pretty too! Mmmh. Cake Whiz shares her step by step guide to make these!

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Marshmallow Hearts

We all know that a way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach and their are plenty of food goodies for you to choose from… and this is just another wonderful addition – marshmallow hearts from Simply Modern Mom. Yum!

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So… are you inspired yet to get crafting for Valentine’s Day? Which Valentine’s Day Idea will you go for first?