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Scrapbooking In The Valentine’s Day Aisle

I’ve had the opportunity to browse two discount chains’ Valentine’s Day sections in the past couple of days. Being a scrapbooker, I am always on the lookout for bargains and supplies that weren’t necessarily intended for scrapbooking, yet could still make a layout something special. Lately, I was able to find several items, that were just perfect for scrapbooking. So here are a few ideas, to get your creative juices flowing. Remember, these items can be used year round, and do not necessarily only have to be used for Valentine’s Day. Greeting Cards This is probably the most obvious. Even … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Decorations

Do you decorate for Valentine’s Day? Even if you don’t usually do so, there is no reason you can’t start. Making decorations is a fun way to spend time together as a family and it’s also a good outlet for imagination and creativity. You can make suggestions or use projects and ideas that you find here and in other venues, and you can also ask your kids for ideas. Little ones tend to have some pretty ingenious ideas. They may need a little help translating what they see in their mind into something tangible, so having everyone work together is … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day is Coming Soon

It won’t be long. February 14th is only about a month away. While you may still be catching your breath from the recent passage of the major holidays, it will soon be time to start getting ready for Valentine’s Day. Sooner might be better than later, especially if your kiddos seem to be having a little bit of holiday let down like many people feel after big holidays are over (especially Christmas). You can get them excited about some new projects and upcoming events and occasions. Custom Valentines Instead of buying packages of ready to use Valentines, consider making custom … Continue reading →

Candy Bar Messages

My husband has a serious sweet tooth. The man loves candy. One year for Valentine’s Day, my oldest son and I created him a huge valentine made out of candy bars. We took a poster board and wrote a message in candy and markers. We used as much candy as we could by using the names of the candy bars in our message. The first word was “Daddy”, so we taped over the word sugar on a Sugar Daddy bar. Our message continued, “You are a LIFESAVER. We love you MOUNDS and to PIECES. You are our HERO. You are … Continue reading →