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Aren’t these little owl (rice filled) heating pads adorable!?!  And with their super cute heart tummy, they’re perfect for Valentines Day! The photo/ pattern/ tutorial are all fully credited to Suzanne over at Just Another Hang Up, visit the actual post HERE.  I bought some fabric last week and am eager to make my own little owls for the kiddies.  Suzanne shares her pattern and has wonderful step by step directions on how to make these little cuties.  Thanks so much for the freebie Suzanne, it’s much appreciated!

If you’re into sewing and crafting I can guarantee that you’ll love Just Another Hang Up.  I spent ages going through Suzanne’s posts and getting inspired.

Here’s an easy kids craft for Valentines Day.  The kids love it since it involves painting.  It just takes a couple of minutes and creates a lasting memory.  Here’s the PDF to make your life just a little easier Children Hold our Hearts

I have a handy heart punch that I used for the middle heart.  However you could easily cut these out free hand as well.

Did you notice my super cute magnets? I purchased them from The Orange Circle (Canada made).  Bethany has a wide variety of designs and the magnets are durable and beautifully made.  Loving them!

I love mobiles.  There’s just someting whimsical about objects floating in the air.  I picked up these adorable little hearts from the Crocheted Flower Patch and thought they would be perfect for a mobile.  I got a piece of round cardboard (ended up being the cardboard from a Delissio Pizza bottom) and glued red paper to both sides.  I then put a couple of holes in the middle to thread my ribbon through.  I punched 12 holes around the outside of the cardboard piece and then tied with hearts on with fishing line.  Super easy! 

Today I’m bringing you another free printable 8×10 Valentines Poster.  Simply click the link to bring up the PDF file.  Print, trim to fit and mount in an 8×10 frame.  I have a couple of frames that I like to rotate seasonal things in.

PDF File: Love Words Poster 8×10

Enjoy!  Did you appreciate this post?  Please feel free to share with others (just don’t claim as your own).  Thanks!

A very long time ago (before I was married with kids), I was into crayon melting.  What a great way to use old and broken crayons and make them like new again.  I used to use candy molds and make all kinds of fun shapes.

This morning my kids and I melted crayons into heart shapes as little gifts to go along with their Valentine cards.  My daughter loved taking the wrappers off the crayons and my little guy enjoyed breaking the crayons (I cut what was left).  I picked up the crayons for $1.50 for the bag from a thrift store (no need to go new).  The silicone heart mold was $3.50 from Walmart.  Ideally, I would have got something a little smaller but this was all I could find at Walmart and I didn’t want to look in a lot of different stores.  Michaels would probably be a good bet though.  Just fill the molds about 3/4 full with broken crayons and put in a 250 degree oven for about 15 minutes.  Take the crayon meltings out as soon as they are melted.  Let the “new” crayons sit until hardened and then simply pop them out of the mold.  Easy and fun!  We made 12 fairly large heart crayons.

Be sure to check out the other great Valentine ideas and printable freebies on our blog!

I love how this banner turned out!  Perfect for Valentines day. Simply print off each of the following PDF files on your home printer.  I then cut out each image leaving aprox 1.5cm of white space on the edges.  You will then need to get some light-med weight cardboard, a couple of cereal boxes would work great.  Cut the cardboard into four 19cm x 19cm squares (one for each letter).  Turn each letter over and tape the edges to the back of the cardboard. Fold in the corners as if you were wrapping a present.  The cardboard backs will give each letter more weight and nice finished edges.

Once each letter is done, punch two holes in each letter and string a piece of ribbon through.  Hang on a mantle of any place that a banner would catch some attention.  That’s it; enjoy!

L in LOVE Banner

O in LOVE Banner

V in LOVE Banner

E in LOVE Banner

Did you like this freebie?  I’d love for you toleave a comment and let me know.

I came across this super cute idea for Valentines shortbread cookies while browsing pinterest.  LOVE them!  Get the recipes and full directions HERE.  Photo from Diamonds for Dessert.com

Spread some love, why not photo Valentines cards!?!  All profits will be given to charity (Canuck Place in Vancouver, BC).

I’m currently planning a Valentines Party for my little ones.  I love a reason to have a party, make some cute decorations and eat some yummy treats.  So I’ll be posting some free printables (made by Dolcetto Designs), decorating ideas and recipes during the next couple of weeks.  Be sure to check back often, as there’s lots of good stuff!

Get the above 8×10 Printable Poster for free!  Here’s the  Love you Poster in PDF.  Just click the link and you’ll be able to print the poster on your home printer (card stock is great if you have some on hand).  Put it in a nice frame and you’ve got a pretty decoration for your party!

(I picked up the fabric on sale for $5 meter since it was a Christmas print.  It will make a perfect back drop for the little photo booth at our party).