1.08.2009

♥~Be Mine~♥

Hi Everyone,
Life has been very busy with a newborn around. I haven't had much time to be creative so once again I am bringing you craft ideas from Better Homes & Gardens online. These are so simple even I could find time to do them!

~Heart to Heart Garland~
How To: Make a garland of hearts cut from fabric scraps layered and attached with iron-on adhesive. Punch small holes in the sides of the hearts and tie them together with ribbon.



~Valentine Candle~
How To:
1. Cut strips of different pink patterned papers and adhere them to same-size strips of white card stock.
2. Die-cut, punch, or freehand-cut two sizes of hearts from the patterned papers. Poke tiny holes in some of the hearts to allow wire to be threaded through them.
3. Join the hearts by running wire through the holes and also by wrapping the wire around the hearts, measuring the candle circumference as you go. If you wish, slide beads onto the wire as you twist and bend it into curls and loops.

~Valentine Votive Candle~
How To: Light up your love life with a votive candle creation. Place a candle in a candy dish and add a sprinkling of colorful beads to create a warm, comforting glow. Added idea: In place of beads use candy hearts or buttons etc.

~Valentines Heart Wreath~
Dozens of colorful hearts flutter on card stock cut into the shape of a wreath. Use paper punches (about $5-$20 at scrapbook supply and crafts stores) or scissors to cut hearts from colored vellum and lightweight decorative papers. See the next photo for additional directions.


How To: Curl the cut-out hearts by scraping them between your thumb and a butter knife just as you would curling ribbon. Then layer them on the round card stock base and attach each with a dab of clear-drying glue, either in the center or near one edge. Hang it with ribbon.

For More Craft Ideas from BH&G Click HERE

All photos are from BH&G.

40 comments:

  1. Robin,

    Love all the craft ideas, as always. Puts me in the mood for Valentine's Day!

    Now, I have to say that you have the most gorgeous granddaughter I've ever seen! She is a little doll! I can only begin to imagine how much your heart bursts everytime you're around her! I can't wait to become a grandma one day!

    I'm still not over the whole Tim McGraw thing! lol

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  2. Great ideas..never thought of using sprinkles in that way!

    She is a sweetie!
    -sandy toe

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  3. Robin,

    Those are some great craft ideas but the pic of Noelle Grace is just too precious, she is beautiful!

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  4. That precious baby is the best Valentine of all!! She's so sweet.

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  5. Love the ideas from BH&G that you share with us.

    But I love the pic of that darling Noel even better!

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  6. Robin ~
    Thanks for all the cool ideas for Valentine's Day but thanks more for sharing a picture of that precious lil sweetheart Noel. She's too beautiful for words.

    Pam

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  7. Morning Robin,
    Thanks for sharing that precious picture of Noelle Grace....she is just a doll!♥

    Those look like some fun Valentine's crafts you shared.

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  8. Noelle is so PRETTY!! How is she liking sleeping on her back now?

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  9. Thanks for the craft ideas, Sweetie. I am in the mood to turn the house pink and red!:)

    Keep the sweet Noelle pictures coming! What a little angel....:) Lori

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  10. GReat ideas once again Robin... Baby Noel is beautiful <3

    Monica

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  11. What I love about the crafts that you put on here is that even the most "uncrafty" person can accomplis something simple and beautiful!!!

    And Noelle is always a "sweet" treat to see. keep sneaking her on Grandma!!!

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  12. Noel is the most beautiful Valentine of all!!! I know why you don't have much time to craft...SPOIL her!

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  13. Where the How To: for that last Valentine? I want one of those! She sure is a cutie pie.

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  14. Great Valentine ideas - thanks. I love the little wreath...very cute to make and hang on some door knobs as a secret admirer....Love the picture of the cutie!

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  15. The crafts are cute, but where can I keep me one of those babies!!

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  17. Those ideas are really good!

    Love the sweet pic of Noelle!

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  18. Love all those ideas...going to try a few of them.

    She is so beautiful Robin but I know you know that also...

    Oh if you find time come over and give me some advice on a bathroom issue if you don't mind. You always have great ideas.

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  19. Great ideas! I hope that baby Noelle is still recovering well. Lots of sweet prayers for her!

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  20. Awwww sweet little baby! I love that newborn baby smell. Gets to me everytime and I can almost smell it looking at the sweet picture. You have got great reason to be busy!
    Blessings,
    Debbie
    PS still praying! So glad she is doing good.

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  21. wow! those are all so beautiful! especially the last creation! :) she is so sweet!!!!

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  22. What a beauty that Noel is!! And love the ideas from BH&G!!
    Elise

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  23. Cute crafts... as usual. I can't believe Noelle is almost a month old! Has it truly been that long? She is so cute.

    Thanks for your comments on my post today. I have been to chiropractors before and they have all told me the same thing...I need a good massage!

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  24. I just adore your blog. So glad I found you. I will add you to my list of blogs. come and visit me soon! Rita

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  25. She is beautiful. I love all the crafts also, but she is the best home made thing on the post! M

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  26. Hi Robin
    Thanks for sharing those lovely ideas. We especially like the Heart to Heart Garland.
    Noelle is gorgeous. We look forward to seeing more pictures of her in the future.
    Have a good weekend.
    Lindsay & Jessica

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  27. Noel is so beautiful Robin!
    The hearts around the candle are very cool--I bet I could do that!

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  28. hey Robin :) i had to come back & see that precious little face!!!!

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  29. I love the pic of your sweet granddaughter!
    The votive candle one makes me think of non pareils. Hmmm...make an Ice Cream Sundae, or a votice candle holder?

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  30. I know how it feels. I am a hands-on Dad of three.

    Cherish every moment .... it is life's greatest and most wonderful reward.

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  31. hehehe - what a silly question - I know how that beautiful picture of that gorgoeus grand baby got on there! The love bug put it there after it bit you!! I can't wait to get bit too!!

    Have a loving cuddling weekend!

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  32. Robin, that Noel Grace is a doll! Thanks for the ideas too! Blessings, nancy

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  33. Hey Robin!

    Well..that was one of our engagement pics taken Aug.2007, it's my favorite! We live in a small river town..lol..and that's where he proposed to me :)

    The niece and nephew get me through the day :)

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  34. Your little Noelle is ust beautiful! I hope she is healing well and momma is doing well, also.
    Tammy

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  35. Hey Robin...
    Had to share Baby Noel with Lexi...she loves babies and has tons of them...she will play church, school and nurse with them...so I thought I would show her yours since she just loves them.

    Her response: awhhh so cute...she is a Diva. That is one of her new words she says now. Next response...Mommy do you have a baby in your tummy yet...just thought I would share this...oh and no baby in this tummy..lol....but anyway she is just so beautiful!

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  36. Very very cute, especially your little sweetheart! Can you believe we are already talking about Valentine's Day?

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  37. Love these cute cute ideas... and oh, what an adorable baby!!!!

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  38. Love all the hearty ideas, hehe...and what a cute babes :-)

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  39. Robin, That baby is so precious. She is adorable. I just want to kiss her little head. You are so lucky to have her. Hugs, Tracey

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  40. love the v-day ideas!!! this is one of my fav. holidays, guess because of the pink and red!!!! gonna do some of these for teacher's gifts and swap gift. thanks and the baby is sooooooooooooo precious.

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