Great Ideas — ♥ Last Minute Valentine Gift Ideas!!

 

 {Easy Heart Coffee Sleeve @ Smile Monsters}

{Love Bug Gifts @ 30 Days}

[Love Letter Corsage @ Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss}

{Salted Caramel Cupcakes @ TidyMom}

{Sugar Cookie Pops @ This Little Nest}
 
 {iPhone Valentine @ Living Locurto}

{Fabric Fortune Cookie Valentines @ Coco and Cocoa}

 {Raspberry Meringue Drops @ Hoosier Homemade}

 {Oreo Love Bugs @ It’s a Tradition}

{Sweet Paper Box gift idea @ Craftberry Bush}

 {Soda Valentine gifts @ Blue Cricket Design}

 

 {Lunch Box Valentine Love @ Three Pixie Lane}

 

{Decorated Cookie Pops @ the audzipan anthology}

{Love Bird Chapstick Gift Printable @ My Computer is my Canvas}

{DIY Photo Blocks @ Funkymom Cards}

 {Lollipop Flowerpots @ Social Salutations}

 {Dollar Frame gifts @ The Single Nester}

{Easy Valentine Heart Pins @ Create}

{Valentine Bubbles @ Crafting and Creativity}

{Homemade Dipped Valentine Marshmallows @ a pretty cool life}

 
{Coconut and Chocolate “Mounds” Cookie Bars @ madigan made}

 

 {Oreo Truffles @ Amanda’s Cookin’}

{Chocolate Truffles @ Everyday Art}

 {Nutella Chocolate Pretzel Bites @ Savory and Sweet}

 

 {Book Page Flowers @ Yellow Blackbird}

 

 {Printable Sucker Covers @ Silly Precious Piggies}

 {Marshmallow Valentine Treats @ The Sweet Life}

{Chocolate Dipped Cookies @ The Tidy Nest}

{Friendship Bark @ Living with Punks}

{Cocoa Mocha Marshmallows @ Apple Loves Orang}

{Strawberry Dipped Marshmallows @ Nap Time Journal}

 {Snicker Surprise Cookies @ Under The Table and Dreaming}

{Valentine Bouquet @ Caits Creates}

{Chocolate Sour Cream Cupcakes @ Kusak’s Closet}

{Homemade Chocolates with Buttercream Filling @ Our Seven Dwarfs}

{Cookie Pops @ Smile Monsters }

{Homemade Twix Bars @ Fudge Ripple}

{valentine Skewers @ Red Couch Recipes}

[Popcorn Valentines @ Ladybird Ln}

{Fudgy Valentines @ Kristy Makes}

{Homemade Valentine Oreos @ Domestic Sugar}

Woo hoo — so many fun ideas have been linked up so far!! This is my favorite part about blogging – seeing all of your inspiring ideas!! come link up your ideas and you can win $35 to Fabric is my Bag: 

Another Great Ideas feature post is coming up soon! 

xoxox

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Guest Project — Free Printable {Valentine} Love Coupons!

This is Kendra from Key Lime Digital Designs. I am a stay at home mom who loves to craft, eat cookie dough and read mystery novels. I am so excited to be guest posting here! Thanks Jen!

I have a fun {FREE} last minute Valentines gift to share with you!

Your sweetie is going to love it!

Printable Love Coupons!

They say things like, Good for 1 Free Kiss. Good for 1 Free Movie Night.

9 different coupons!

Just download, print, and find the perfect way to give them.

You can just add a few coupons to your valentines card or fancy them up a little…..

They are the perfect size to fit around a chapstick. Just add a touch of glue to hold it in place.

  

I’m going to drop a couple in my husband’s key dish, tie a few to his cell phone,

and maybe even slip a few in his wallet! 

I think I might also give a few to my mom attached to a cute posy clip.  

Good for 1 Free Lunch Date.

9 coupons printed on one page.

3 of them a blank, fill in whatever you want!

Update — the code wasn’t working before, but it should be fixed now: 

Download HERE and use the code TTANDJ to get them for FREE!

 {Just fill out your name and email and the download will be sent immediately to your email!}

Happy Valentine’s Day!

 Thanks Kendra –

what a sweet idea to give  anyone on your list!! 

Kendra also has a wonderful blog – These Days We…  

where she shares delightful crafts and tutorials: 

{Holiday Ribbon Wreath}

 {Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes}

As well as great blog tutorials on things like How to Make a Blog Button. 

And at Kendra’s site —  

Key Lime Digital Designs, she has lovely downloads for sale like:

 {Family BINGO Game}

And cute blog designs: 

 Be sure to visit Kendra at  Key Lime Digital Designs 

and

These Days We…

xoxo

PS: It’s Friday — and you know what that means!! 

Time to link up YOUR projects and ideas. I love spotlighting YOUR ideas. 

The party starts at 6 pm {MST}. Come by for some fun!!!

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Guest Project — Free Printable {Valentine} Love Coupons!

This is Kendra from Key Lime Digital Designs. I am a stay at home mom who loves to craft, eat cookie dough and read mystery novels. I am so excited to be guest posting here! Thanks Jen!

I have a fun {FREE} last minute Valentines gift to share with you!

Your sweetie is going to love it!

Printable Love Coupons!

They say things like, Good for 1 Free Kiss. Good for 1 Free Movie Night.

9 different coupons!

Just download, print, and find the perfect way to give them.

You can just add a few coupons to your valentines card or fancy them up a little…..

They are the perfect size to fit around a chapstick. Just add a touch of glue to hold it in place.

  

I’m going to drop a couple in my husband’s key dish, tie a few to his cell phone,

and maybe even slip a few in his wallet! 

I think I might also give a few to my mom attached to a cute posy clip.  

Good for 1 Free Lunch Date.

9 coupons printed on one page.

3 of them a blank, fill in whatever you want!

Update — the code wasn’t working before, but it should be fixed now: 

Download HERE and use the code TTANDJ to get them for FREE!

 {Just fill out your name and email and the download will be sent immediately to your email!}

Happy Valentine’s Day!

 Thanks Kendra –

what a sweet idea to give  anyone on your list!! 

Kendra also has a wonderful blog – These Days We…  

where she shares delightful crafts and tutorials: 

{Holiday Ribbon Wreath}

 {Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes}

As well as great blog tutorials on things like How to Make a Blog Button. 

And at Kendra’s site —  

Key Lime Digital Designs, she has lovely downloads for sale like:

 {Family BINGO Game}

And cute blog designs: 

 Be sure to visit Kendra at  Key Lime Digital Designs 

and

These Days We…

xoxo

PS: It’s Friday — and you know what that means!! 

Time to link up YOUR projects and ideas. I love spotlighting YOUR ideas. 

The party starts at 6 pm {MST}. Come by for some fun!!!

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Great Ideas — ♥ Valentine’s Day ♥ {3}

{What Allie’s Making Now}

{Our Humble A{Bowe}d} 

 

 {Crafty Chic Mommy}

{Brassy Apple}

{Craft – O – Maniac}

{A Pretty Life in the Suburbs}

{JC’s Loft}

{Thrifty Decorating}

{Craft Monkey}

{Sumo’s Sweet Stuff}

{The Tidy Nest}

{Attempting Aloha}

{Sassy Style Redesign}

{Modern Country Style}

{Aunt Lolo Crafts}

{Between U and Me}

{Sew Many Dreams}

{Miss Lovie}

{Bits and Pieces of the Better Life}

{My Creative Departures}

Wow – more than 750 projects linked up this week. 

You guys are just AMAZING!! 

Thank you for linking up and showing off YOUR great ideas!! 

The winner of the  2  TWIG prints is: 

Lovely Domestic Diva

Keep  TWIG in mind for awesome, handmade toys, art prints and jewelry! 

And the winner of the  Georgie Tees onesie is: 

  Book Smart Mom!!!

Head over to  Georgie Tees for super great prices on cool kids tees — and remember all tees are on clearance PLUS an extra 25% off!! Stock up for baby shower gifts!!

xoxo

 

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Guest Project — Four Last Minute Valentine Ideas!!

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Hello

Crafty readers @ Tatertots and Jello!

I am Hani, from Craftionary

I have a wonderful Husband whom I’m married for 2 years and together we have 

the most adorable bundle of joy; our baby boy

I love to craft and enjoy other people’s wonderful ideas too. Just keeping things organized and

knowing my own creativity; led me to blogging. Since my boy is young and hyper active

I work on projects that are safe, as he grows so will we grow @ Craftionary

Thanks Jen for having me here, I am so excited to share a few last minute valentine

gift ideas that make it all special and charming. So, lets get started

1

CANDLES WITH LOVE

• Just as I saw these simple candles; an idea struck me and I suddenly bought them. I searched for romantic and love quotes on Google and
  found one wonderful quote that well suited my candles. I then simply
  printed and transferred the quote to each candle with vinyl sheet and
  there don’t they look lovely now? : )
• These candles are a very romantic gift for Valentine’s Day.

2

MAGNET-HEARTS

• I wanted to make a magnet for quite a long time and it just suddenly happened that on my last visit to Wal-Mart
  I just randomly bought magnets. Now I was surfing through my stuff and
  thought of making something with foam and there the magnet heart came to
  my mind.

• This is the simplest thing to make. Just
  cut and glue the stack of hearts together. You can use any color and any
  number of hearts depending upon how thick you want it. I used 3 hearts.
  Then glue the magnet and beads on the back and front and leave it to
  dry. I used white glue as it dries transparent.

• I made 2 hearts. One saying “I love you” and the other has our names on it. Both the hearts look great together. : )

3

HEART-MARK

• Make an
  easy and instant bookmark for your book worm Valentine. A bookmark is
  something that will last forever if your valentine loves to read books.
  Whenever he/she will be reading a book, the bookmark will remind them of
  you. 
• Draw a template on a piece of paper like
  the one on the right and cut it. Now trace the half piece on both sides.
  In this way you will have equal sides. 

• Now cut some hearts from a
  patterned paper and glue them over. You can use hearts and red color
  papers. There is a whole lot of paper variety to choose from everywhere
  these days.
• Make a simple braid three parts with colors of your choice. I have
  used red, orange and off-white. Punch a hole at the top of the bookmark
  and pass it through.

• Finally make boundaries using thread in the shape of hearts and your bookmark is ready. Give your heart-mark on Valentines. : )

4

EXPRESS WITH LOVE TAGS

• Finally the greeting card that is
  made with love tags. Cut cards into any shape you like. Here I have cut
  black and red cards into tag shape. Cut a pattern that you like from a
  paper and glue it over the card. 
• For the out-line use golden ribbon and glue it at the back of the tags to reveal just a thin layer.

• I crafted the “L” with buttons, the “O” thread and hearts inside, “V” with nylon net ( just cut scraps of nylon net and glue the ends to the card, the shape will automatically be formed) and “E” is simply card that is glued over.

• A complete buttoned card looks like this. If you wanna give it a try.

• Finally decorate it with ribbon flowers, cut-out hearts, buttons and any accessory you like. 
• Glue the tags over the greeting card.

• Here are two different looks of the Tag-Card. Which one do you like better? : )
• Finally
  write all that you want inside; it would be a great idea to write your
  journey with him in the form of a poem, or a quote that defines your
  relationship.

 

Hope you had fun with me and these simple last minute ideas for Valentine’s Day. 

Have an awesome week!

Thanks Jen

Thanks Hani – what super ideas!! 

Be sure to check out the Craftionary for more creative projects, like: 

{Turn Stockings into Flowers}

 

 {Origami Office Organizer}

Be sure to visit Hani @ The Craftionary 

xoxo

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Great Ideas -Sweet {Valentine} Treats!

{Inside BruCrew Life} 

{It’s a Crafty Life}

 {Smile Monsters}

{Oopsey Daisy}

 {Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM}

{In Between Laundry}

{Funky Polka Dot Giraffe}

{Three 4 and Under}

{Adam and Haley}

{Lamb Around}

{Everybody Loves Raymond…. and Kat}

{Jac O’ Lyn Murphy}

{See Kate Sew}

{Everyday Art}

{The 30 Girl}

{Heidi’s Recipes}

{Bugaboo, Mr., Mini and Me}

{{the girls at} Rusted Gingham}

{All I Create}

{Five Minutes Just For Me}

{Joseph’s Grainery}

{Ali. Lilly}

{Loving Every Second}

I spent last night going through the projects. 

So many great ideas — like free printables, DIY projects, adorable Valentine crafts and more!! 

  Come link up YOUR ideas and you can win your choice of any TWO art prints from 

TWIG Creative!!

Another Great Ideas feature post coming up!! 

xoxox

 

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Great Ideas -Sweet {Valentine} Treats!

{Inside BruCrew Life} 

{It’s a Crafty Life}

 {Smile Monsters}

{Oopsey Daisy}

 {Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM}

{In Between Laundry}

{Funky Polka Dot Giraffe}

{Three 4 and Under}

{Adam and Haley}

{Lamb Around}

{Everybody Loves Raymond…. and Kat}

{Jac O’ Lyn Murphy}

{See Kate Sew}

{Everyday Art}

{The 30 Girl}

{Heidi’s Recipes}

{Bugaboo, Mr., Mini and Me}

{{the girls at} Rusted Gingham}

{All I Create}

{Five Minutes Just For Me}

{Joseph’s Grainery}

{Ali. Lilly}

{Loving Every Second}

I spent last night going through the projects. 

So many great ideas — like free printables, DIY projects, adorable Valentine crafts and more!! 

  Come link up YOUR ideas and you can win your choice of any TWO art prints from 

TWIG Creative!!

Another Great Ideas feature post coming up!! 

xoxox

 

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Guest Project — Make a Valentine Tree of Love!!

Hello Everyone!

I am Angie from Echoes of Laughter …a stay-at-home mom of 2 who loves crafting!

I want to thank Jenn for the pleasure and honour of being a guest here on Tatertots and Jello.

 I am just super peachy happy to be able to share this with you!

Here is a tutorial for a very simple ‘tree of love’ 
for Valentine’s Day.
♥♥♥ 

I had 3 goals for this project….
I wanted to make something pretty, 
 something affordable,
and something that could be made in under an hour…. 
because we are all busy women with so much to do!

For this project, you will need:

a small flower pot or bowl

a block of floral foam

some branches about 12″ to 14″ high

 {I snapped these brances from a tree in my yard…when it is -30 outside…it sure is easy to snap something!}

black letter stickers

cinnamon hearts

white school glue 

miniature clothespins

and

A handful of pictures.

I chose these mini portrait pictures of my children where they were little.

• First add the word ‘love’ with the black letter stickers to the pot.

• Cut floral foam to fit inside the pot.{I just cut the foam with a steak knife.}

• Insert the branches to make the ‘tree’.

• Next, use white school glue to glue the cinnamon hearts to the base of the tree to cover the floral foam.

• Let dry for a few minutes.

• Next, trim and mat the small pictures with white cardstock and embellish as desired. I used dollar store Valentine stickers I already had in my stash of supplies. I also found adorable red mini clothespins at the dollar store. But plain mini clothespins would work as well, or ribbon.

•  Then pin your decorated photos to the branches.

Now enjoy a wonderful centerpiece for your table…

or a sweet decoration for your living room.

Wishing you all a terrific Valentine’s day with those near and dear to you!

I hope you take joy in whatever it is that you create!!

Angie xo

Thanks Angie — what a sweet idea!! 

Angie has all sorts of great ideas over at Echoes of Laughter:

 {Photo Tray Tutorial}

 {Love this idea — create an Oatmeal Breakfast Bar}

 {How to Organize School Papers}

 {Upcycled Front Door Wreath}

Be sure to check out Echoes of Laughter – you will be glad you did!! 

Have a Terrific Day!! 

xoxo

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Guest Project — Make a Valentine Tree of Love!!

Hello Everyone!

I am Angie from Echoes of Laughter …a stay-at-home mom of 2 who loves crafting!

I want to thank Jenn for the pleasure and honour of being a guest here on Tatertots and Jello.

 I am just super peachy happy to be able to share this with you!

Here is a tutorial for a very simple ‘tree of love’ 
for Valentine’s Day.
♥♥♥ 

I had 3 goals for this project….
I wanted to make something pretty, 
 something affordable,
and something that could be made in under an hour…. 
because we are all busy women with so much to do!

For this project, you will need:

a small flower pot or bowl

a block of floral foam

some branches about 12″ to 14″ high

 {I snapped these brances from a tree in my yard…when it is -30 outside…it sure is easy to snap something!}

black letter stickers

cinnamon hearts

white school glue 

miniature clothespins

and

A handful of pictures.

I chose these mini portrait pictures of my children where they were little.

• First add the word ‘love’ with the black letter stickers to the pot.

• Cut floral foam to fit inside the pot.{I just cut the foam with a steak knife.}

• Insert the branches to make the ‘tree’.

• Next, use white school glue to glue the cinnamon hearts to the base of the tree to cover the floral foam.

• Let dry for a few minutes.

• Next, trim and mat the small pictures with white cardstock and embellish as desired. I used dollar store Valentine stickers I already had in my stash of supplies. I also found adorable red mini clothespins at the dollar store. But plain mini clothespins would work as well, or ribbon.

•  Then pin your decorated photos to the branches.

Now enjoy a wonderful centerpiece for your table…

or a sweet decoration for your living room.

Wishing you all a terrific Valentine’s day with those near and dear to you!

I hope you take joy in whatever it is that you create!!

Angie xo

Thanks Angie — what a sweet idea!! 

Angie has all sorts of great ideas over at Echoes of Laughter:

 {Photo Tray Tutorial}

 {Love this idea — create an Oatmeal Breakfast Bar}

 {How to Organize School Papers}

 {Upcycled Front Door Wreath}

Be sure to check out Echoes of Laughter – you will be glad you did!! 

Have a Terrific Day!! 

xoxo

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Guest Project — "Love Juice" Valentine’s Day Gift Idea {with free printable}!!

Hi, I’m Kalleen from At Second Street. 

I’m a mother of four who crafts to keep myself sane. 

Valentines is one of my favorite holidays.  Not because I’m into all the lovey couple stuff. I have so many fond memories of making valentines boxes, delivering valentines, receiving gifts from cupid and the giant heart cookies my mom would make. 

Since my kids can’t make boxes like I did, I’ve decided to help them make special valentines to give out to classmates. I was inspired to make Love Juice packets one day when my kids were begging me to have some of my Crystal Light. 

There is something magical about mixing some up. 

And they are delicious. 

What I used:

• a bottle of water

• Hawaiian punch singles ($1 for a pack of 8 at Walmart)

• a roll of heart wrapping paper (from targets $1 bins), scrapbook paper will work too.

• avery file folder labels #48366

• card stock for heart labels

• ribbon

• paper straws

• tape 

First remove water bottle label and replace with a 2″ strip of wrapping paper. I taped mine in place. 

Print heart labels on card-stock. 

You can find them HERE. Make sure to print in the landscape setting. I cut and matted (optional) my label. Then taped it to the middle, front of bottle with double sided tape. 

Next I applied my Love Juice label to the mix pouches. 

You can print my labels HERE. 

***update– the link is now fixed!

*They are formatted to only print on Avery file folder labels #48366. 

I punched a hole in the top of the pouch and strung a ribbon through it.  I tied a knot around the neck of the bottle keeping it loose enough that I could slide a straw through as well. 

That’s it, they are ready to be delivered.

Thanks so much for sharing your day with me Jen.
You are one of my favorite people in blogland.

 Thanks Kalleen!! 

That is absolutely adorable — just like everything you do. 

If you haven’t checked out At Second Street — hop over there ASAP.

 {Crepe Paper Hanging Hearts}

 {Valentine Mail Pouch}

 {Bunting Cake}

 {Owl Shower}

You’ll see why At Second Street is at the top of my Must-See Blogs! 

xoxox

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