Craft Confessions | Simple Valentines

Did you realize Valentine's day is only four days away? Ah! I realized a few days ago that our pseudo-Valentine's day was fast approaching since my husband leaves town tomorrow morning, so I rushed around trying to get festive in a hurry. I was pretty happy to see that I could come up with some simple treats for less than $2!

First, I made a really simple heart garland. I bought four pieces of felt at the craft store (which always cost from 20-30 cents) and cut really simple hearts out of them. I sewed them together into a cute garland, and draped in over our stair banister and across part of our ceiling.
Cost: about $1.20

While I was at the craft store, I noticed really cute decorated Chinese take-out boxes for $1, and I had a 40% off coupon, so I got it for 60 cents. Super cheap, right? I used some scrapbook paper I already had on hand to fill up the box. I made a tag for the box that said "How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways" and I wrote 14 things I love about My Main Man (from his willingness to deal with my particular brand of crazy to his awesome handsomeness).

To top things off, one of my very fun friends hosted a girls' craft night recently where we made scratch-off Valentines. I have to admit, it was kind of funny watching some of our Utah native friends struggle with the scratch-off concept since they've never seen lotto cards, but they caught on soon enough! I sure hope My Main Man likes his!

It's nothing too fantastic, but I think these will do the trick for our home this year!

Printables | For Your Valentine

Growing up, I never really got into the Valentine's Day spirit, and frankly I just didn't care. Then, I met my super awesome Main Man and decided to make V-Day my annual scrapbooking deadline. Looking at all those sweet, lovey pictures over the last two years sure got me in a sentimental mood, and I think My Main Man got some warm tingles, too. With that background, you might imagine how sad I was to find out that my hubs would be out of the country for our first married Valentine's Day. (I'm actually very excited for him because he's traveling to Thailand where he served a mission for our church and I get to join him for the last week of his month-long trip. It's just sad to miss such a love-filled holiday!) So, I decided to create a printable I can share with him to remind him just how much I love him. The printable says, "Home is where your heart is."

Do  you want a copy? I'd love to share with you! E-mail me at MadeonMainbyMissE@gmail.com and I will be so delighted to give you a PDF or JPG (your preference) to print off at 8" x 10".

I chose to layer some gold tulle over my image for dimension. I like how it sparkles in the right light, too. 

I tried to keep the theme something that will work for people in lots of situations so that many of you can print it off and enjoy putting it up in your home. Even if your loved one is only away for a few hours at work, how can they not read that phrase and think about having your love waiting for them at home? I might even print off a few extra copies so My Main Man can't forget how much I'm bonkers for him!