Love is in the Air: Quick and Easy Projects for Valentine’s Day

These projects were originally featured in Take Ten Winter 2016.

Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Whether you’re planning a sophisticated soiree or a child’s classroom valentine exchange, these projects are perfect for capturing the spirit of the season of love.

Teeny Tiny Valentine’s Day Cards

Create these darling valentines for all the loved ones on your list this year. These cards fit perfectly into their tiny envelopes and can be whipped up in 10 minutes or less. Decorate with a little washi tape, paper heart, and stamped details for a card that everyone will appreciate and treasure. Plus, this card project is now available as a kit, so it couldn’t be easier to send a little note to all your friends this Valentine’s Day.

Click here to get the kit.

 

Love’s Delight Valentine’s Day Cards

Give your valentines some rustic touches this year with these hand-stamped cards. The book text, twine, and Kraft paper all add to the vintage appeal of this card. Add a Tim Holtz arrow embellishment to finish the card and your sweetheart will love the heartfelt sentiments of this handmade creation.

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Filled with Love DIY Favors

Create the perfect tiny, treat bag to give to a friend or loved on this Valentine’s Day. These charming bags are pretty and simple, and they’re the perfect DIY project to help add a one-of-a-kind touch to an already special Valentine’s gift. Just spritz a muslin bag with spray inks and stamp hearts and sentiments on the bag for a quick alternative to the ordinary wrapping paper or gift bag.

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