Best friend on the Block, Lego Valentines

If you have boys like mine they love everything Lego.  When I asked them what they wanted to give for a Valentine and mentioned my Lego idea they were cheering with excitement.  I originally came across this idea when I was planning a Lego Themed Birthday and thought it would make and affordable class Valentine as well.

The supplies you will need are child size ring blanks (purchased my from eBay), 2x2 Red Lego Bricks, 3"x 4" clear treat bags, Valentine Scrapebook Paper, Heart Punch and Printer.

Rings not your thing, stay tuned foe my next post, it will be Lego Key Chain.
Happy Crafting,

Melanie

I "Heart" Valentine's Wood Door Decor

I wanted to share my latest non paper crafting project for this Valentines.  I have been pinning a lot of pallet projects for inspiration, but haven't gotten my toes wet yet.  We have been cleaning out and found this old shelf from my college days.  We really didn't need it and were just going to donate and I thought WAIT, I can use that!  This really wasn't quite the reuse of a pallet, but could be easily adapted.

Here is the old college book shelf, it had a good run, but I like it's new life much better.  First I disassemble the bookcase.  This was fairly easy since it was held with screws.  Next I laid two of the shelves together, this was large enough to make my heart.  To connect them I took one of the legs and cut it to size with a chop saw.  Did I mention how much fun it was playing with power tools again, it had been too long.  Architecture school wasn't all bad I guess :)  Once my pieces were cut I them to the back of the two shelves.  

I traced the heart on a large piece of paper and the transferred it to my wood slates.  Then it was time to put the jig saw to work.   Here is the rough cut out of the heart.

Then I sanded and spray painted it red, took it back to the sander for a little distressing.  Next was to create the hanger.  I used a wire hanger and wrapped it around a pipe to get the spiral shape.  Then I twisted the ends into a loop and attached with a screw.  Voila!  I festive heart for my front door.

Hope this inspires you to get out your power tools.

Happy Crafting!

Melanie

Valentine Treats for Teacher

Yesterday, I shared with you the Valentine's my boys helps make for their classmates.  Click here to view them.  Today, I will show you what we made for their teachers.

These treat boxes were made with the Matchbox Die from Stampin Up.  I was so excited to get this when it went on their clearance rack recently.  I also used the new "Hearts a Fluttuer" stamp set and the "Mixed Medley" stamp set to finish it off.

I hope the teachers enjoy them, I know I would love to receive this:)

Happy Valentine's Day,

Melanie

Valentine Treats for School

I wanted to share with you my latest craft exploration for Valentine's day.  Here are the Valentine's that my children and I made for their school friends.

For the girls, we made these flower valentine's with the Blossom Punch by Stampin Up and the Island Floral die.  The "friendship" center of this flower is from a retired stamp set called "Thinking Happy Thoughts".  I had my son practice typing his friends names on the computer and we printed out the To and From banners.  

For the boys, we made these gear shaped valentines.  We used the Basket and Blooms die along with the "Circle Circus" stamp set.

I really enjoyed spending time making in these with my boys.  They always love to use the big shot and help stamp.  

Happy Crafting,

Melanie

Valentine's Treat and Pink Paper Bakery Special Guest

Hi everyone,
I wanted to let you know that today I am being featured as a special guest of at Pink Paper Bakery.  They showcase wonderful projects using Stampin Up products.

I created this adorable Valentine'e treat holder, for more pictures and details on how to make them please stop by Pink Paper Bakery.

Thanks for stopping by,
Melanie

Modern Love in Black and Red

Now this is a little more modern than I tend to go, but I really like how it turned out.  I even did another, non-Valentine, version of this card that I will show in an upcoming post.  

I made this with My Creative Time's, "100% Sweetness" stamp set.  I also used the "Hearts a Flutter" framelits to create the circle and negative heart cut out.  

I hope you enjoy this more modern take on a Valentine's card.  It was fun to do something a little out of my comfort zone.  Don't be afraid to try it yourself.

Happy Crafting,

Melanie

Rustic Love

This Valentine's card goes for more rustic masculine look.  I used the "Woodgrain" embossing folder along with the "Hearts of Flutter" stamp set and framelits.

I know the glimmer paper doesn't  say rustic, but I think the burlap heart balances out the overall feel.

Enjoy,

Melanie

Up Up and Away Love

To continue the Valentine theme, here is my first Valentine's card that I would like to share with you.  I used some new Stampin Up products.  The cloud embossing folder is called "Cloudy Days" and the balloon string is from "Owl Occasions".  The glimmer heart is cut from the "Hearts a Flutter" frame lists set with the "Tiny Tags" sentiment 'love'.

Simple way to let someone you know that they are loved.  I think I will be sending these to the grandparents from the boys with the addition of some thumb print hearts on the inside.

Happy crafting,

Melanie

Hearts A Flutter - Cup Cake Toppers

The new year is upon us and I am getting ready for the next holiday to celebrate.  You guessed it, Valentine's Day!  Here is the perfect idea for your sweetie or children's party cupcakes.  I made these adorable Cupcake Toppers from the "Hearts of Flutter" stamp set and framelites from Stampin Up.  I also used some additional stamps from Stampin Up's "Itty Bitty" and "Pretty Petites" (Sale-a-Bration set) sets.

These were really easy to make and could be a great activity to do with you children.
Happy Crafting,

Melanie

Little Love Notes

Stampin Up Punches:  Word Window
Occasion Mini: Hearts Collection Framelits Die, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die

I just got some new stamps in and wanted to play around with some Valentine Card creations.  I made these Little Love Notes for my son, Tyler's, preschool class.

They are really simple 3" x 3" cards that I used some scrap paper and some Valentine's paper I got off the Stampin Up Clearance Rack.  They don't have this paper anymore, but there is another set of Valentine's paper if you are interested you can purchase it through my online store.  If you haven't ever been to SU Clearance Rack there are a lot of other great punches and products worth taking a look at.

Did you notice the the Word Window Punch on my cards is smaller?  Come check out my "Quick Tip Tuesday" over at FCCB to see how I did it.

Stampin Up Punches:  Curly Label, Word Window, Punch Pack

Stampin Up Punches:  Word Window, Punch Pack, Scallop Boarder, Small Heart

Stampin Up Punches:  Word Window, 1 1/4" Circle

Have a great week,

Melanie

Inching for Love Valentine

Since I have been making some Valentine for my husband and sons' I though the grandparents would like to receive one too.  I created this card with adorable little caterpillar with the saying, "Inching for Love". 

The cute caterpillar is from the Stretch Your Imagination cartridge.  I made my own little heart board with my Gypsy and the heart was from the Plantin Schoolbook.  I used the same heart for the background.  I used my computer to print out the "Inching for Love" sentiment.  I hope the grandparents will like them.

Have a good week!

Melanie

Hugs & Kisses - Valentine

Here is a cute card that I made for Tyler.  It has this adorable puppy and cat together under a heart filled tree.  He is special little man and I think he will like.  Let's hope he doesn't get any ideas about a dog quite yet. 

I made this card with the with the Paper Pups cartridge for the dog and cat cut at 3.5" and the Sweethearts cartridge for the tree, 3.75" and sentiment at 1.75".  I added some green ribbon to wrap in all together.

Enjoy,

Melanie

 

Valentine's Card

Shhh everyone, I am posting my valentine's card to give my husband.  We have been married for 9 years now and have our two beautiful boys, Tyler (almost 4) and Bryan (one).  We aren't really big celebrators of this holiday, but we do enjoy giving each other a nice card with a personal message inside.  I thought this pull out card and card holder would be perfect for me to write a special note to him.

I didn't have any valentine paper so I decided that I would try to make some with my Cricut Color Inks.  I used my gypsy to fill a sheet of paper with hearts from the Sweethearts cartridge.  In the Gypsy I also modified the original card holder image.  I moved it over to the right to allow room for my "Love" sentiment on the side.  Next, I switched the blade back in and cut the card holder out.  The Gyspy was a great purchase for me and really allows me to be more creative with the Cricut.  There is no way I could have done this without it.  The "Love" sentiment was also from the Sweethearts cartridge and then I layered it on top of pink and read paper that I uses a corner punch on.

My husband doesn't really know what to make of this new hobby, but I hope he can enjoy the card. 

Melanie

 

Area to write a "Love" note