valentine's day
A complete round-up of our best Valentine’s ideas ever
While the Valentine’s Day industrial complex is likely trying to convince you to shell out for a very serious, pricey dinner ($55, 000 cupcakes??) and buy unnecessary presents, let’s remember a time when Valentine’s Day was all about heart-shaped crafts and sugary treats. We’ve got some great lovey and sweet tunes to provide the soundtrack to your party (whether that party is large or small), great crafts and activities that will put a smile on your face (not to mention, the face of the recipient of said crafts) and yes, recipes for various pink desserts. And if that’s not enough to melt your heart, take a read through some of our love letters from greats dads to their partners. They’ll make you laugh and cry and want to hug someone.
THE CRAFTS Read more...
make it!
Catherine Romano blogs about crafty projects for kids and parents
My son recently started a preschool program and I wanted to send him off with something special. My mom used to leave little notes in our lunches – each note said something sweet and included a cute drawing (which was often of my cat). Since my boy is still too young to read mommy-notes, I went to the web to look for inspiration and stumbled upon these adorable pocket hearts. I knew my son would love a heart tucked into his blue jean pocket, so I made a trip to the dollar store to collect materials and start the project.
Check it out.
My materials:
- Felt
- Needle
- Batting
- Scissors
- Embroidery thread
Here’s what I did:
1. Layer two sheets of felt on top of each other, and cut out a heart shape.
2. Thread the embroidery through the needle. Read more...
make it!
Catherine Romano blogs about crafty projects for kids and parents
Valentine’s Day is one of my favourite holidays – lots of lovely sentiments for friends and family, sweet treats, and adorable decor items.
Because hearts are the iconic symbol of Valentine’s Day, I wanted to create a craft based on the simple shape. I was inspired my snowflake cut-outs last month, and thought that a heart shape could also be playfully cut out in a similar way. Take a look at my materials and the striking results:
Materials
Various coloured sheets of paper (available at your local office supply shop or craft store)
Scissors
Process
1. Fold a sheet of paper in half
2. Cut out half of a heart shape
3. Keep the heart folded in half and cut along the edge of the paper. Experiment with various heart shapes – smaller, softer edges, upside down.
4. Open up your heart and voila, a little love to share! Read more...
