Today we will show you how to make a really cool item that you have never made before. This project is to make a jar filled with beautiful pastel chalk…it looks like sand art, but instead with chalk. Look below to find out how to make these awesome jars…great for a Valentines Day gift or for a Cool Summer Project. Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade   will show you today how to make a cute gift for your Valentine.

How to make a Chalk Pastel Jars for Valentines Day or for Summer Fun

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– chalk: blue, pink, green
– sugar
– small jar
– paper

Step 1.

Put some sugar on a piece of paper.

Spread it.

Rub the blue chalk over the sugar…

… and the sugar will become blue.

Use the paper as a funnel to put the blue sugar into the jar.

like this.

Step 2.

Repeat step 1 using pink chalk. Put pink sugar over the blue one.

 Step 3.

Add a layer of white sugar on the jar, then make some green sugar (repeating step 1, with green chalk).

Add the green layer over the white one, like this.

Seal the jar and the gift is ready.

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Oh no! Mother’s Day is coming up and you didn’t make your Mom a Mother’s Day present!!! No worries…here is a fun and easy craft that will knock the socks off of your mother. This paper flower craft sort of looks like a daisy, but you can use any colors you want to make it look like any type of flower. Find out how to make this paper daisy below.

Crafts Materials Needed:

Colorful Paper

Scissors

Step 1

Take a long strip of colorful paper and roll it up as in the picture seen above. Now paste the rolled paper shut.

Step 2

Now cut slits in one end of the rolled paper tube.

Step 3

Now flatten out the slitted side and turn it upside down, as seen in the picture above.

Step 4

This part is a little hard to explain, but basically take a small piece of colorful paper (in the finished picture this part would be orange) and twist it into a rounded stump.

 Step 5

Now put this rounded stump into the center of the flatten flower.

Step 6

Now take a narrow strip of green paper. Paste one end on the short stump below the flower. Start twisting the strip round and round, each time a little more downward, in a spiral fashion…as seen in the pic above.

Step 7

Now get a green piece of paper and fold it forwards/backwards/forwards/backwards, etc like an accordion.

 Step 8

Now draw the shape of half of a leaf on top of the fold and then cut it out. You will now gets tons of leaves out of this.

Step 9

Flatten out the leaves and then work them into the spiral folds on the stem as seen in the picture above.

Finished Paper Daisy Craft

Now you have a beautiful paper flower or daisy for your Mom on Mother’s Day. I hope you enjoyed this craft!

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I am sure that you can think of way more than 52 reasons that you love someone. However, it will only take those 52 reasons to make your loved-one break down into tears of happiness. Take the time to tell your Mom / Dad / Sister / Brother / Grandparents etc how much you love them with this special project. Versions of this craft are all over the Internet…each a little different from the other, and I am not sure who was the first craftster to come up with this idea…but it is super cool. So know that I didn’t come up with this idea, however, it isn’t exactly the same as others.

Crafts Materials Needed:

A Deck of Cards

Glue or Paste

Jump Rings

Paper / Printer (or you can write out by hand)

Hole Puncher

Templates

Click on Pic and Save Pic That Opens Up

Click on Pic and Save Pic That Opens Up

Click on Pic and Save Pic That Opens Up

Click on Pic and Save Pic That Opens Up

Step 1

Download and then print out the 4 pages of templates. Then write something for each number. Each thing should be something you love about the person you are writing the book for.

Step 2

Cut each number rectangle out.

Step 3

Paste each number rectangle on a playing card.

Step 4

Now take a hole puncher and punch 2 holes in each card. Line cards up so holes are in about the same place on each card.

Here is what the holes look like on the other side of the cards.

Step 5

Open jump rings and thread it through all the cards…2 this for both holes.

Now Your Loved One Can Flip Thru Pages

This might be the most special gift you ever give any one. Your loved one will cherish this book forever.

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I saw somewhere a handmade Valentine’s Day card with a little girl or boy holding a lollipop and I thought it was so cool. It stuck in my mind and I decided to try it out for my daughter’s Valentine’s Day card that goes out to her classmates. This is a great way to personalize your child’s Valentine’s Day card … as it display’s your child within the card. Now in a perfect situation, I would have printed this card out with colors, but of course I ran out of ink. And, I also would have printed this out on white card stock, however Walmart only had card stock in bright colors. So, decided for yourself which elements you want your card to have. Have fun.

Also, this is a craft that has to be mostly done by and adult…as a craft knife is needed. Also, you need to prepare the image on the computer…so if you have an older child and they know how to do this, then by all means, let them help.

Crafts Materials Needed:

Computer, Printer, Card Stock, Lollipops, Scissors, Craft Knife (for Only Mom or Dad to Use)

Step 1

Ask your child to hold out their hand in a fist. Do a better job than I did. I am an awful photographer. Oh well.

Step 2

I too k my picture into Adobe Photoshop. I then cut her cute little arm off and made it bigger so the hand looked closer / larger. This is NOT a necessary step if you are a better photographer. 🙂

Then make 4 of them so they are the right size for a Valentine’s day card.

Step 3

Cut into 4 separate cards.

Step 4

(For Parents / Adults Only). Take a craft knife. and cut on the left AND right side of the fist. Then put the lollipop thru like this.

Step 5

Once you get the hang of it, they are really easy to make. Make sure to make enough for all of your child’s classmates.

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Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it.  Kids love handing out Valentine’s Day Cards…. they just love it.  Plus, they love receiving them as well.  I don’t know about you, but every year I try to help my kids come up with different Valentine Card ideas than the year before.   It gets difficult after a while to keep coming up with unique ideas.  Well, I thought I would help you with that by showing you some really cool Candy Valentine’s Day Card Ideas for Kids.  I found them all while scrounging the internet for you.  Each are unique and a ton of fun to make.  I’m sure you and your kids will find something here that they will enjoy making and giving to their friends and family.  So, let’s get started.

Check out our other Valentine’s Day Crafts.

Cool Candy Valentine’s Day Card Ideas for Kids

 (1) Now or Later Valentines Cards

Better Homes and Gardens shows you how to combine these tasty treats with a clever written label to make a wonderful Valentine’s Day Card.  “Will You Be Mine Now or Later?”  How clever is that?!  The receivers will love it.

(2)  Dynamic Duo Valentine Cards

We’re two of a kind.   That is the saying you can use when you are putting together this tasty Valentine Card.  I found this cool candy Valentine’s Day card over at Spoonful.  They also offer some other clever sayings to use on other Valentine Cards so you don’t say the same thing to everybody.

(3)  Candy Doggy Card

Made with Tootsie Rolls this Candy Dog Valentine Card is sure to be a big hit in the classroom this year.  This is one of our fun crafts.  It is an easy craft and is inexpensive too…. gotta love that.  Check it out to find out how to make this Candy Doggy Card.

(4)  Candy Rings

Here is a fun Candy Valentines craft that the children will love…. both the receiver and the giver.  These are Candy Rings…. perfect for Valentine’s Day.  I found this over at Kaboose.  Here they use a chenille stem per ring plus a wrapped candy.  These are so cute!!

(5)  Cupcake Goodies

These are simply brilliant…. and I’m sure absolutely delicious.  Made with cupcake liners and your favorite candy these are sure to be a big hit with your family and friends.  Add a special Valentine’s note to add a loving touch.  Check out this craft at Martha Stewart.

(6)  You Rock Valentines

Show somebody how much you love them with this unique Valentines idea.  Made with Pop Rocks candy this Valentines sends out an awesome message…. that the receiver “Rocks”.  I found this Candy Valentines Card at Fiskars.  Check it out for yourself.

(7)  You Make Me Snicker

This Candy Valentine’s Day card is just simply adorable.  I found this craft over at Craft-O-Maniac.  Here she uses pictures of her daughter with the words, “I Like You, You Make Me Snicker!” on it.  Add a snicker candy and you have yourself a Valentine’s Card.

(8)  Valentines Critter

Here is another one of our very own Candy Valentine’s Day Cards.  It is an adorable little critter holding a yummy lollipop and a heart that reads, “Happy Valentine’s Day”.   That pretty much says it all, right?  Check out our How to Make a Valentines Critter for yourself.

(9)  Butterfly Valentines

This butterfly is so super cute!!  And, it is really a fun and easy Candy Valentine’s Day Card to make.  You can find the craft details at Skip To My Lou.  At that site they offer a printable template that you can print off on card stock.  Do a bit of cutting and add a lollipop.  You will be good to go.

(10)  I’ve Got a Crush on You

I just love this Valentine’s Day Card idea…. I just couldn’t pass up adding it to this post.  It is not quite a Valentine Card, but it is definitely an adorable Valentine message to give to a special someone.  Use Crush soda along with a special message…. “I’ve Got a Crush on You”  They will surely love it.  Check out all the details at Design Aglow.

(11)  M&M Tic Tac Toe

This Candy Valentine’s Day Card is really awesome.  And, it is sure to be so much fun for anyone who receives it.  I found this great Valentine idea at Shim & Sons.  Here they used 2 different color M&M’s and placed plenty in resealable bags.  They also used card stock to create the Tic Tac Toe Valentine Cards.  These are sure to be a ton of fun.

(12)  Lip & Mustache Lollipops

This is an awesomely clever idea.  Here Blonde Designs shows you how to use craft foam to trace some mustaches and lips.  Add them to a lollipop with a Valentine note and you have a fun Candy Valentine’s Day Card.  Watch how silly everybody looks sucking on the lollipop… they will look like they have mustaches and funny looking lips.  It is sure to get a lot of laughs.

(13)  Valentine Mice

I know what you are thinking…. when you think of Valentine’s Day you don’t think of mice.  I understand that.  But, take a look at these delicious mice made from Hershey Kisses and think again.  The receiver of this special Valentines gift will surely love it.  So much so that they probably will not want to eat it.  Check out Floral Showers for all the details.

(14)  Valentine’s Fuzzy Cake Balls

I found this yummy Valentine’s Day treat at Hungry Happenings and just had to share it with you.  Here they use shaved coconut to make these adorable creatures.  But, as they share with you if you do not like coconut feel free to use shaved chocolate instead.  Add a cute and loving message to your fuzzy cake ball and you have yourself the perfect Valentines.

Top photo by StuartWebster

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Shana · Candy and Food, Card Stock, Cool Finds and Tips, Crafts Foam, Food, Make Your Own Greeting Cards Crafts, Paper, Parenting Articles, Valentines Day Crafts · 0 Comments

Valentine’s Day is next month.  Now is the time to start getting your Valentine’s Day Mailboxes ready for February.  Valentine’s Day mailboxes are a great way to collect your Valentine’s Day cards from all your friends and family members.  I have searched the internet and found some really wonderful and awesomely cool Valentine’s Day Mailboxes.  Surely, out of all the Valentine’s Day mailbox crafts I have listed in this post you will find one that fits your needs…. plus, it promises to be tons of fun for you and the kids.

Check out our other Valentines Day Crafts.

Awesomely Cool Valentine’s Day Mailbox Craft Ideas

(1)  Valentine Stick Box

Here is a super cute way to hold all your Valentine’s Day cards this year.  Made from 65 skill sticks this Valentine’s Mailbox will surely be a ton of fun to make.  I found this craft over at Making Friends…. check it out for yourself.

(2)  Cardboard Box Valentine Mailbox

Now, isn’t this Valentine Mailbox super cute?  It really is.  Spoonful shows us how to take a rectangular cardboard box and make it into something very useful…. collecting your Valentine’s Day cards.  Sounds like a lot of fun to me.

(3)  Robot Valentine’s Day Box

Oh boy…. this Valentine Mailbox is outrageously adorable.  I found this craft at eHow and I just love the idea.  Here they use recycled materials… like shoe boxes and toilet paper rolls to make this mailbox.  Gotta love that!!

(4)  Crepe Paper Flowers Valentine Box

Wow…. what girl wouldn’t just love this Valentine Box.  Plus, it is so much fun to make.  Using crepe paper streamers of different shades of pink Todays Fabulous Finds shows you step-by-step how to make this beautiful Valentine Mailbox.

(5)  Valentine’s Day Suitcase Mailbox

Here is a unique Valentine’s Day Mailbox craft…. and it is one of ours from a previous year.  In this post we show you how to take a recycled cereal box and transform it into this functional suitcase Valentine Mailbox to hold all your cards.  Check out How to Make this Valentine’s Day Suitcase Mailbox for yourself.

(6)  Valentine’s Day Card Holder

Here is a great way to make a Valentine’s Day card holder using a couple of plastic plates.  Plastic plates are very durable and a great way to hold all of your Valentine’s Day cards.  Plus, this craft is not only easy, but also a lot of fun to make.  Check out Free Kids Crafts for all the details.

(7)  Card Stock Mailbox

Wow, this mailbox is really beautiful…. and perfect for holding your Valentine’s Day cards.  Splitcoast Stampers shows you how you too can make this Card Stock Valentine Mailbox.  Check out the site to find the link to her very own template to make one for yourself.

(8)  Conversation Heart Mailbox

Here is another Valentine Mailbox that is made from a cereal box.  I love the crafts that use recycled materials…. it just makes me feel so good.  Kaboose shows us how to make this adorable Valentine Mailbox that promises to be not only easy, but a lot of fun as well.

(9)  Paper Doily Heart Valentine Box

Here is another Valentine Mailbox that came from our site last Valentine’s Day.  Here we show you how to take some paper doilies that you can get at a dollar store or discount store and also use our printable template to make this fully functional and adorable heart mailbox.  Check out How to Make a Paper Doily Heart Valentine Box for all the craft details.

(10)  Valentine Card Holder Purse

Okay, I know that most girls are just going to love this Valentine card holder.  Made from a half gallon ice cream container this card holder purse is simply adorable.  I found this craft over at AllCrafts.net and it is amazing.  What a great way for any little girl to hold on to her Valentine’s Day cards.

(11)  Crazy Card Carrier

Here is a wonderful way to carry your Valentine’s Day cards to and from your Valentine’s Day party destination.  Made from card stock and a gift bag this Valentine’s Day Mailbox Craft is just simply adorable.  Check out Spoonful for all the fun details.

(12)  Bear Valentine Bag

This bear is a cutie patootie and will surely be helpful carrying your Valentine’s Day cards back and forth.  Made from a small brown gift bag it will surely be a lot of fun to make.  The kids can use their imagination to decorate the bear bag as they wish.  Check out All Kids Network to see the craft for yourself.

(13)  Tin Valentine Boxes

Here are some Tin Valentine Mailboxes…. a craft I found at The Dating Divas.  They are super cute and perfect to have for each one of your family members to collect their Valentine’s Day cards.  Make one for each of the members in your family.  They are durable enough to use every Valentine’s Day.

(14)  Kleenex Box Valentine’s Day Mailbox

Here is another fun and easy Valentine’s Day Mailbox that you can make with your kids.  Made from an empty tissue box it is another great way to make something from recycled materials.  Education.com shows you how to make this adorable Valentine’s Day mailbox step-by-step.

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Today I will show you how to draw a fantasy style Valentine’s Day Card…. specifically a Valentine Dragoness Valentine’s Day card.  You can use regular paper for this craft or if you would like something more durable feel free to use Card Stock.  Whatever you have in your house is fine.  I will show you how to make every detail of this Valentine Dragoness perfect for your someone special.  So grab a paper and pencil and let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you step-by-step how to make this.

Materials Needed

Paper or Card Stock

Pencil

Black Pen or Thin Marker

Step 1

Let’s start with one simple circle (is not necessary to be perfect). Now draw the X’s below.

Step 2

We’ll draw the basic parts of her face: eyebrow, jaw and snout.

Step 3

Now outline the head, over the new added parts, and then add the neck.

Step 4

Now we will sketch the nose…

And the mouth.
The mouth should be from the edge of the snout to the jaw.

Step 5

Let’s give her life: add the eye.
It should be drawn keeping the shape of the eyebrow.
Add definition to the nose, the jaw and the mouth.

Step 6

The basics are done so we can start adding details. Let’s give her horns and a little crest.

Step 7

Her head is ready but feel free to add as many details as you want – this will make your dragoness one of a kind.
It’s time to sketch the heart she is holding…

… and the hands.

Step 8

Let’s complete her with some wings. We draw it the same way we drew the crest, just bigger.

Step 9

Of course, she has claws. So, we draw them.  Also, draw her crest to go down over her back (between the wings), and add the last details.

Now our sketch is ready.

Step 10

Clean the unneeded lines. If you want you can copy it on a new paper (by placing it up against a window and tracing it).

Step 11

You’ll see that after cleaning… the lines are too thin… so outline and emphasize the important features, especially the eye.

Step 12

Apply shadows with thin and light lines.

Step 13

Now, with a little piece of paper, smudge the shadows.

Step 14

Add “Be my Valentine” on the heart and our dragoness is ready.

Give this handmade Valentine Dragoness to someone special this Valentine’s Day.  They will love it.

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Today I’m going to show you how to make a paper rose.  Knowing how to make a rose out of paper can came into handy on special days like Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day or even on someone’s Birthday.  With only a few materials you can learn how to make a beautiful rose that is good enough to give out on these special days.  So, grab the few materials needed and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Any Color Paper

Green Paper

Pencil

Scissors

Ruler

Stapler

Step 1

Draw a spiral like this.

Step 2

Cut out the spiral.

Step 3

Roll paper with ruler… then when flexible roll with hands.

Step 4

The outside edge is now pushed down thru center.

Step 5

Staple base together.

Step 6

Fold a piece of paper in half and cut half of a leaf shape (as seen above).

Step 7

Roll leaves a bit.

Step 8

Staple or tape leaves on rose.

And, that’s it…. you just made a paper rose.  Isn’t it beautiful?  Now, the real question is…. who are you going to give it to?  hmmmmmm……

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Today I have a fun craft to do with your left over Valentines Day Heart Shaped Box.  I’m going to show you how to make a Fish out of a Heart Valentines Day Box.   This craft is not only a lot of fun, but it is a great way to recycle those used Valentines Day Boxes…. so you don’t have to just throw them away.   And, the fish not only turns out totally cute, it also gives you a secret storage box to store your small secret things in.  Now, that is fun!!  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

Check out How to Make a Kitty Cat out of a Heart Valentines Day Box.

Materials Needed

Valentines Heart Box

Black Marker

Red Craft Foam, Felt or Paint

White & Black Craft Foam

Colorful Tissue Paper (2 different colors)

Pencil

Scissors

Glue Stick

Lid or Bowl (for tracing)

Paper Plate

Paper

Glue

Step 1

Get your chocolate hearts box.

Step 2

Draw lips with backwards E shape.

Step 3

I used sticky craft foam square tiles and filled in space in the lips.  Use anything that you want to use though…. even paint or felt.

Step 4

Draw an outline around the lips.  Draw curved rectangles for white highlights.

Step 5

Fill curved rectangles with white craft foam.

Step 6

Use colorful tissue paper for next part.

Draw circle on a stack of square tissue paper.

Cut out circles.

Step 7

Dot glue all over the rest of heart.

Layer circles on top of box and on top of each other.

Until it looks like this.

Step 8

Use a lid or bowl to trace a big circle on white foam.

Trace a smaller circle on black craft foam.

Cut out 2 small white circles and glue together like this.

Step 9

Glue eye on fish face.

Step 10

Draw a heart with a rectangle on left….. do this on a paper plate.

Bend and glue rectangle on to side of heart box furthest from lips.

Now fish should look like this.

Step 11

Draw half of a heart on folded paper.

Cut out heart.

Cover with tissue paper circles too.  Make two of these.

Step 12

Glue fin to fish face.

And, your fish is now done. Wasn’t that fun?  Now, you have a secret storage box that is decorated as a fish.  The real question is now ….. what are you going to fill your secret box with?  Enjoy.

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I have a fun craft for you today….. and the coolest part is you will get to use your old Valentines Day Heart Box that you had been given as a gift on Valentines Day.  Today I’m going to show you how to make a Kitty Cat out of a Heart Valentines Day Box.  This cat is made from tissue paper and paper plates….. it is so much fun to make.   Once you are done with this craft not only will you have a cute kitty cat, but you will also have a super cool box to store whatever you would like.  So, let’s get started.

Materials Needed

Valentines Day Box

Paper Plates (a few)

Tissue Paper Squares (Orange & White)

Pencil

Glue

Brown Felt

Marker

Lids (One larger than the other for tracing circles)

Paper (White, Blue & Black)

Craft Foam or String

Scissors

Tape

Step 1

Start with a Valentines Day Box.

Step 2

Add glue to a paper plate.

Buy or cut tissue paper squares.

Grab a pencil and wrap square around eraser of pencil.

Dip pencil into glue.

Now dab pencil onto heart… pick back up.

Now leave tissue paper behind like this.

Step 3

Keep doing this…. Orange at the top and white at the bottom.

Like this.

Step 4

Cut a rounded triangle from brown felt.

Also, cut three thin rectangles.

Glue them as the nose and the mouth.

Step 5

Trace 2 big white circles with lids.

Trace 2 slightly smaller blue circles.

Trace slightly smaller black circles.

Draw 4 small white circles.

Glue them together to look like this.

Step 6

Draw an ear shape with a rectangle shape at the bottom on a paper plate and cut out.

Cut out two ears… then fold rectangle inwards.

Glue and tape ears on sides.

The ears should look like this now.

Step 7

Now dab / glue orange tissue paper squares around outside of ears.

Step 8

Either cut a few of these pieces from craft foam or use string.  Tape together at one end.

Stick the ends of whiskers underneath nose.

Look how cute this craft turns out?!  It turns out so cute!!  Plus, wasn’t it a lot of fun to make?  How did your Kitty Cat turn out?  Let me know in the comments below.  And, make sure to take a picture of your craft and post that in the comments as well…. I’d love to see it.

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Shana · Box and Container Crafts, Cats, Crafts Foam, Felt, Tissue Paper, Valentines Day Crafts · 0 Comments

I have a fun and easy craft for you today.  I’m going to show you how to make Hearts and Arrows for Valentines Day.  This Hearts and Arrows craft makes for the perfect card to give your special someone.  Or, use this craft as a decoration for Valentines Day.  Either way you are sure to get lots of compliments from anyone who sees this item.  And, the cool part is you probably already have all the materials needed in your house.  So, grab those materials and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Printer and Paper

Scissors

Glue or Paste

Click on template images below to make larger and to print.  You can choose to print off a color or black and white version.

Heart & Arrow Template – Color Version

Hearts & Arrow Template – B & W Version

Squiggly Background – Color Version

Squiggly Background – B & W Version

Step 1

Print out templates.

Step 2

Cut out items from templates.  Also, cut slits in heart.

Step 3

Now put arrow thru the heart to look like above picture.

Step 4

Paste the heart on the squiggly heart shape.

And, there you go…. you just finished your Hearts and Arrows for Valentines Day.  Now make sure to give it to someone special this Valentines Day.

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Shana · Make Your Own Greeting Cards Crafts, Paper, Valentines Day Crafts · 0 Comments

Valentines Day is just days away.  Are you still looking for decorations for Valentines Day?  If so, then I have the craft for you today.  In this post I will show you how to make Paper Heart Flowers perfect for Valentines Day.  This craft is really simple, but so much fun.  In no time at all you can make a whole bunch of Paper Heart Flowers…. enough that you can decorate your house.  The cool part is you probably have the materials needed for this craft at home already… no need to buy anything more.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Paper

Pen, Pencil or Marker

Red Crayon (optional)

Step 1

You need to have a square paper for this craft.  So, if your paper is not square do this…  Fold corner A over until the side AB meets up with side BC.  Cut along the bottom.  Your paper should now be square.

Step 2

Fold paper in half and then fold corner A to D… then open.  Fold corner B to C.

It should now look like this.

Step 3

Draw a line that looks line the one in the above picture.

Step 4

Unfold.

Step 5

You can draw a heart on each leaf.  And, color each heart red if you so desire.

And, there you have it.  You just finished making your Paper Heart Flowers.  Make a few of them to decorate your house this Valentines Day.  Have fun!!

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Shana · Paper, Valentines Day Crafts, Wall and Door Hanging Crafts · 0 Comments

Are you still looking for decorations for Valentines Day?  If so, then I have the craft for you today.  In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Kissing Dangle Decoration for Valentine’s Day.  It’s an easy craft, but turns out really beautiful to hang up for Valentines Day.  Plus, making this craft is a lot of fun…. almost as much fun as it will be seeing people’s reactions when they find out you made this decoration yourself.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you how to make this, step by step.

Materials Needed

– 4 recycled valentines cards
– white paper
– scissors
– thick thread
– pencil
– paper glue
– assorted color beads (I used blue, red and white)

Step 1

Take the card with the smaller width and draw its width on the white paper.

Do the same with the card with the smaller height.

Complete the rectangle…

… then cut it out. This is the maximum size that can be used on all the cards.

Draw a heart inside this rectangle. Make it as large as you can.

Cut it out.  This is our heart template.

Step 2

Place the template on a card …

… and draw the outline.

Cut it out, then fold it in half.

Do the same for all 4 cards.

Step 3

Apply a layer of glue on one half of one heart (on the back)…

… then place another heart over it. Press well.

Do the same to add another heart. Now we have only one left.

Step 4

Take the thread and make a knot on its end.

Add the blue bead…

… and make another knot over it.

Add the red bead …

… and make another knot.

Step 5

Apply a layer of glue on the center of hearts.

Put the thread there…

… add glue and the last heart over it, like this.

Make another knot.

Add the last bead and make the last knot.

Now your kissing dangle is ready! Hang it where people can see and enjoy it.

How did your Kissing Dangle Decoration turn out?  Let me know in the comments below.  And, take a picture of the decoration too and share that in the comment as well.  I’d love to see it.  Now, go hang up your Kissing Dangle.

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Laura · Beads, Decorating and Design, Paper, Recycle Greeting Cards, Valentines Day Crafts, Wall and Door Hanging Crafts · 0 Comments

Today I’m going to show you how to make a stuffed Owl toy.  And, not just any stuffed Owl toy, but a “Be My Valentine” Owl that you can give to someone special this Valentines Day.  Imagine their surprise when they receive something that you made yourself.  Or, if you would prefer to keep it…. don’t even give it to someone.  Instead of writing “Be My Valentine” on the heart you can leave it blank or write whatever message you would like.  So, whether it is for you or someone special…. either way it is sure to be loved.  Let’s get started.

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Tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade.

Materials Needed

– three pieces of fabric (a large piece – about 16 cm x16 cm – the color that the owl will have, a smaller piece in a contrasting color and a red piece of about 5 cm x 5 cm)
– small pieces of white and black (or brown) leather
– scissors
– pen
– stuffing material (I used some cotton pads)
– needle and thread

Step 1

Fold the large fabric piece in half.

Draw the outline of the owl using your pen. Like this.

Cut it out. You will find it useful to use some pins to keep the two parts together.

It will look like this.

Step 2

Start sewing the two parts together…

… like this.

Stop when you reach the ears.

Sew the other side too.

Step 3

Turn it inside out.

Prepare the stuffing material .

I tore the cotton pads into small fluffy pieces.

Stuff your little bird so that it has a wonderfully squishy and cuddly softness.

When you are satisfied, sew the top.

Like this.

Step 4

Draw two circles on the piece of white leather.

Cut them out.

Apply a layer of glue on the back of one…

… and place it where the eye should be. Do the same with the other one.

Take the black / brown leather…

… and cut out a diamond from it.

This is the beak and we will stick it between the two eyes.

Use the pen to give it some personality by finishing the eyes.

Step 5

Cut 2 wings from the fabric in contrasting color. Like this.

Then sew them on the two sides of the owl…

… like this.

Step 6

Draw a heart on red fabric.

Cut it out, then apply a layer of glue on its back.

Place it under the beak, like this.

Now you can let it like this, decorate it or write “Be my Valentine !” on it, like I did.

And, there you have it…. you just finished the “Be My Valentine” Owl.  Did you make your owl like mine or did you do something different?  Let me know in the comments below.  If you want, take a picture of the owl and share that too in the comments…. I’d love to see it.

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Laura · Cotton, Fabrics & Materials, Gifts Crafts for Kids, Leather, Make Your Own Toys, Owl, Paper, Stuffed Toy, Valentines Day Crafts · 0 Comments

Valentines Day is coming up in less than a week.  If you don’t have a Mailbox to collect your Valentines Day Cards in then you are missing out.  No worries…. in this post I’m going to show you how to make an Owl Mailbox for Valentines Day.  This mailbox is perfect for collecting all your Valentines Day Cards.  Don’t be stuck holding a brown paper bag to collect your Valentines in…. that’s just boring.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you, step by step, how to make this.

Materials Needed

– recycled box
– beautifully patterned wrapping paper
– white and red paper
– scissors
– pen
– glue
– glitter glue
– cutter

Step 1

Take the recycled box and draw a “window” on it (a rectangle in the middle) … like this.

Draw another “window” on top. Be careful to not draw too close to the edge.

Cut the “windows” out. Take care not to cut yourself.

It will look like this.

And the “window” on top.

Step 2

Put wrapping paper under the the lid with the “window” and draw its outline.

Cut it out, like this.

Apply a layer of glue on the back of it…

… and stick it in place.

Step 3

Glue wrapping paper on the other sides of the box too.

For the top do the same as in step 2.

Apply a layer of glue inside the box and cover it with white paper (you can cover only the back, because only this part is visible through windows).

Like this.

Step 4

Now, let’s decorate it.  Draw a simple owl outline and 2 wings on white paper.

Draw another one on red paper.

Cut them out.

Now let’s prepare a tree branch to stand on.

You can use your pen to give it some color, like this.

Cut  it out and glue it on a lower corner of the front window.

Step 5

Now you have to assemble owls. We’ll start with the white one. First, color its eyes.

Then, put glue on the upper side of one red wing…

… and stick it in place. Do the same with the other one.

Make sparkling points on its body with glitter glue…

… like this.

What’s missing? Cut a small triangle from the red paper to make its beak.

Do the same with the other owl. Aren’t they cute?!

Step 7

Apply glue where you want to place the owl.

I put them on the left side of the window. To keep them on sturdy, cover a little of the lid with one of them, like this.

The other one will stay near the first, holding hands (or wings). They look so cute together.

Step 8

Draw one circle on white paper and one on red paper (slightly bigger).

Cut them out.

On the white one write “Happy Valentines Day”.

Apply glue on the opposite corner of the window…

… and stick the red circle there.

Over it place the white one.

Your mailbox is now ready to be used.

There you go…. your Owl Mailbox for Valentines Day is ready.  Now, you are all set to collect all your Valentines Day Cards.  Enjoy!!

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Laura · Birds, Box and Container Crafts, Cardboard Boxes, Decorative Paper, Paper, Valentines Day Crafts · 0 Comments

Today I’m going to show you how to make a Valentines Gift for Her.  It is a lace choker and the end result is just simply beautiful.  Any female would love to receive this as a gift.  It is a perfect gift for your Mom, Aunt or even your someone special.  We will even make a cardboard heart that the choker is placed on to make presenting this gift even more lovely.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you how to make this lovely gift.

Materials Needed

– patterned cardboard
– organza (a rectangle of about 10 cm x 10 cm)
– lace (it will be a choker so you can measure to fit your neck )
– satin ribbon
– scissors
– needle and thread
– pencil
– card punch

Step 1

Cut the organza piece in half.

Take one half and fold it in two.

Now, sew the two parts (of the folded half) around the corners…

… like this.

Pull thread to form the petals.

Make a knot to keep it in place.

It will look like this.

Step 2

Repeat the first step to make anther one.

Step 3

Take about 12 cm of the satin ribbon…

And wrap it around your finger…

… like this.

When you reach the end, sew it to keep it in place.

Step 4

Put the satin part through the middle of one piece with petals and sew it there.

Like this.

Add the second part with petals…

And sew it.

Now the flower is ready.

Step 5

Take the lace…

… and find its middle.

Sew the flower there …

… like this.

Step 6

Cut the remaining satin ribbon in two…

… and sew them at lace ends.

The necklace is now ready.

Step 7

Take the cardboard…

… and draw a heart on it (about 12 cm x 12 cm)

Cut it out.

Make a hole in the upper right part…

… like this.

Fold the necklace like this…

… and place it on top of the heart, under the hole.

Mark a point under the folded necklace…

… and make another hole there.

We will put a small ribbon through these holes to keep the necklace on the base.

It is looking like this on the backside.

You can tie the two parts of ribbon or you can use a double adhesive band to keep them in place.

So, this is the gift…

… and this is the necklace.

Doesn’t this Choker Valentines Gift for Her turn out lovely?  Any girl would love receiving this as a gift.  How did your Choker turn out?  Let me know in the comments below.  And, don’t forget to add a picture…. I’d love to see it.

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Laura · crafts for girls, Fabrics & Materials, Gifts Crafts for Kids, Jewelry Crafts for Kids, Lace, Ribbons, Valentines Day Crafts · 0 Comments