Valentine's day 2012

I am, and continue to be, suffering from crafter's block.  Yes, writer's block for those who craft.  Sigh.  I am sure inspiration will strike soon BUT for now, I'll share some of my Valentine's inspired creations from last year.

Finger paint animal silhouette Valentine's along with some puns.

 
Hand print Valentine's. 

Eraser to stamp tutorial. 

 

5 minute Valentine's day decor, you are guaranteed to love.

Embroidered 'loved' tee shirt.

Doggie Bag Tutorial.  Perfect bag to collect all those Valentine's day cards in.

Heart shaped bird seed ornaments. 

Heart shaped, stamped, clay ornaments.

Dino-mite Valentine Day Cards.

'Love is all you need, all you need is love' garland.

Though I am creatively uninspired at the moment, I hope this look back on Valentine's day 2012 makes you feel inspired.

Doggie Bag - Tutorial

I am usually not a paper craft kind of a girl BUT as I was wandering around Papyrus, I saw a doggie gift bag and inspiration struck. As soon as I got home, I grabbed some card stock and made one for myself.

If you are interested in making one as well, you'll need:
Black, Red and White Card Stock
Scissors
Glue
And a Gift Bag

Using the pattern below here...

and here. Copy and paste into a word document, the patterns are approximately the size of an 8 x 11 piece of paper.

Cut your doggie bag pieces out of white, black and/or red card stock.

Find a gift bag {from your stash}. Am I the only one that has a supply of gift bags we've received {my stash}? I'd like to think I am being frugal but I worry this may tilt more towards having {well organized} hording tendencies.

Start to glue the pieces onto your gift bag. Glue the body on first, followed by the collar, then the head and lastly the spot and heart. I removed the gift bag handle so it didn't get in the way while gluing.

I also added a few red sequin embellishments to his collar.

After you put the gift bag handle back on, fill it with a heartfelt gift and pass it along to your Valentine.

Or use this doggie bag as a Valentine's day card mailbox. Simply write the name of the person who will be receiving the Valentines on the doggie's heart.

Either way, I think I have a serious case of puppy love.