14 DIYs for Valentines :: Day 14

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Here are some super cute free Valentines printables from Brittany Thomas, courtesy of The Gingerbread Blog. Printables are so fun and easy, so even though it's February 14 (V-day), you can still give your sweetie something sweet.

 

 

Have fun printing!!

 



14 DIYs for Valentines :: Day 13

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This is similar along the lines of the DIY from day 5 {INSERT LINK!!}, but these are just as cute.

You can find the pattern to these adorable hearts here.

 

14 DIYs for Valentines :: Day 12

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Go here for details directions, along with photos.

14 DIYs for Valentines :: Day 11

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I would love to make this adorable heart garland to decorate our livingroom window.

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Here is a copy of the pattern from its source:
 

Chain 45, in top of heart sc, chain 6, sc in top of other side of the heart, chain 12, sc in top of heart, chain 6, sc in top of other side of the heart, chain 12. Repeat until all hearts are joined, chain 45 fasten off.

If you make it, let me know how it goes!

14 DIYs for Valentines :: Day 10

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Things You'll Need:

Red thin gauge wire (available at craft stores)

Light bulb (any standard incandescent bulb with a regular size base will do...no fluorescent of halogen bulbs)

Pliers

Screwdriver

Safety goggles

Scrap piece of wood or wood cube

2 pins

Paper and pen (or type written message)

Wire cutters

Hammer and nail (optional- if you are using soft balsa or craft wood, these are not necessary)

Hot glue gun

For detailed instructions, go here.

***The image and materials list are from the link under the first image.***

14 DIYs for Valentines :: Day 9

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This is certainly not something that I could even imagine trying to do, to my head or to anyone else's head. But it looks so cute, that I'm sure at least SOME of you can do something awesome with hair.

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What You’ll Need:

• Wide-tooth comb
• Fine-tooth comb
• Hair clip
• Ponytail holders

Time:
15 minutes

Step 1: Starting with damp hair (either towel-dried or misted), use a wide-tooth comb to detangle the hair.  Then, using a fine-tooth comb, part the hair down the middle of the head.  Clip one side up right above the ear.

Step 2: On the other side of the part, use the fine comb to gather a thin section of hair from the crown.  This section should measure about 2 inches from the hairline to the top of the head.

Step 3: Divide this section into three, and begin a French braid starting at the crown and curving toward the temple, then toward the back of the head, like the top lobe of a heart.  You will be lifting hair into the braid only from this side of the part.  Leave no loose hair in front of the ears.

Step 4: When you reach the center part at the back of the head, secure the braid with a ponytail holder.  If the hair is very long, end the braid about midear; the ends will hang down the back.

Step 5: Unclip the hair on the other side of the part and repeat the process.  Secure with a ponytail holder.

Step 6: Join the ends of the braids together in the back with a ponytail holder to form the bottom point of the heart.

***All directions and images are from the link under the first image.***

14 DIYs for Valentines :: Day 8

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The original link from this pin is broken, but this DIY looks fairly simple. This could be done on canvas, board, wood, anything that is stiff. Paint it red and place white letter decals on top. If you don't want to do decals, you can always paint the letters in white - which might require a few coats.

Wrap the middle of the board with red and white baker's twine, and tie on the heart, punched out of patterned card stock.

14 DIYs for Valentine :: Day 7

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Remove all the crayons from their wrapper.

Use a pencil sharpener to sharpen the crayons to get all the shavings.

Sprinkle the shavings between two sheets of wax paper, then iron the sheets together.

Punch or cut hearts from the wax paper and use the sewing machine to sew them together.

Voila!

***All directions and images are from the link under the first image.***

14 DIYs for Valentines :: Day 6

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This is a beautiful way to utilize vintage bottles and yarn to create a beautiful Valentine's Day mantle in your home! Now, if I made these, I would have NO where to put them, since Isabel would destroy them in about 12 seconds (she can destroy pretty much anything in 12 seconds. that's all she needs). But they are really pretty to look at.

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14 DIYs for Valentine :: Day 5

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These would make a really cute Valentine for your kids or even some co-workers. I love how easy these are to make, and they turn out so nice.

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14 DIYs for Valentines :: Day 4

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This DIY is brought to you by Blooming Homestead. (wow, I sound like a commercial!)

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Supplies you will need:

A frame,

glue gun.

hearts (these hearts were found at Hobby Lobby)

As you can see, the hearts are shiny on one side and frosted on the other.
This is how the hearts were to be placed in the frame.

Glue the heart.
Adhere it into the frame.

Voila! A beautiful heart frame! Perfect for placing on your mantle or hanging in your front entrance.

***All directions and images are from the link under the first image.***