FaveCrafts

1000s of free craft projects, home decor ideas and DIY tips

23 Rustically Romantic Ideas

by 1 Comment

If you’re looking for ways to express your rustic sense of style this Valentine’s Day, then look no further! These 23 Rustically Romantic Ideas are perfect for the holiday of love while still exuding the rustic atmosphere that will fit so well in your home. Sure to wow your friends and family, these rustically romantic ideas are incredibly festive and fun. Burlap, wood, and felt are just some of the materials that give these rustically romantic ideas the country charm that we love. This list features our favorite rustic decorating ideas for Valentine’s Day, as well as rustically romantic gift ideas.

23 Rustically Romantic Ideas

Rustic Home Decor
Decorate your home with heart! Make these awesome DIY Valentine’s Day decorations that are both festive and have that certain special, wholesome country charm. These rustic home decor crafts would look great in any country-style home, cottage, or farmhouse. These decorations would also be great for any rustic wedding because they are both rustic and centered on love.

DIY Rustic Stitched Wooden Sign1. DIY Rustic Stitched Wooden Sign
2. Valentine’s Day Garland DIY
3. DIY Heart-Shaped Wreath
4. Be Mine Burlap Wreath
5. Rustic Burlap Heart
6. Beautiful Wrapped Paper Hearts
7. Rustic Branch Photo Holder
8. Rustic LOVE Sign
9. Chic Decorative Heart
10. Romantically Rustic Mixed Media Heart
11. Vintage Key to My Heart
12. Classic Country Scrap Wreath

Rustically Romantic Gift Ideas
The only thing better than decorating your own home with rustically romantic crafts is making rustic gifts to give to your friends, family, and loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Jewelry, soap, tea, bread—we’ve got all sorts of ideas to help you give the best Valentine’s Day gift ever for that special someone in your life.

Country Girl at Heart Tote13. Country Girl at Heart Tote
14. Warm Hearts Coffee Cozy Pattern
15. Handmade Soap Hearts
16. Somebody Loaves You
17. The Sweetest DIY Tea Bag
18. Really Pretty Ruffled Shirt Scarf
19. Secret Message Felt Hearts
20. Sweet Memories Burlap Bag Keepsake
21. Decoupage Heart Necklace
22. Heart Felt Ornaments Tutorial
23. Crochet Valentine Shawl

 

How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?

10 Valentine’s Day Crafts to Help You Have the Best V-Day Ever

by 3 Comments

Get ready for the loveliest day of the year! With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, it’s time to get your home, your gifts, and your Valentine’s Day cards in order. If you’ve ever thought that Valentine’s Day was sort of a let-down, then you need to follow this guide to understand how fun and festive it can actually be. It’s likely that all you need are some good Valentine’s Day ideas to get you excited about the holiday again. With this step-by-step guid, we’ll show you some of the best Valentine’s Day crafts to make Valentine’s Day gifts, home decor, and decorations so that you have the best Valentine’s Day ever.

10 Valentine's Day Crafts to Help You Have the Best V-Day Ever

First things first, decorate your home so that you are surrounded by love! Making your house a fun, festive place will definitely make you excited for Valentine’s Day. Start off by upgrading your boring old candle holders into stunning, romantic decorations. These are truly The Easiest Valentine’s Day Decorations.

The Easiest Valentine's Day Decorations

Next, make sure all of your neighbors and visitors feel the love too by hanging a Valentine’s Day wreath or other decoration on your front door! We especially love this Repurposed Crown Molding Heart Decor!

Repurposed Crown Molding Heart Decor

Wake up with a heartwarming cup of coffee by making the I Heart You Mug Cozy. This would also make a great gift for anyone you know who is an avid coffee or tea drinker.

I Heart You Mug Cozy

Planning a Valentine’s dinner? Add some nice little touches to your table decorations by making the Queen of Hearts Table Runner.

Queen of Hearts Table Runner

Add other small touches around the house that your friends and family will love with their whole heart. Leave this Wine Cork Heart by the bar so that all of the wine lovers can appreciate this heartwarming wine cork art.

Wine Cork Heart

Now that your house is decorated to the nines, it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day gifts. If you’re looking for a nice gift to make all of your girlfriends, why not tell them, “Somebody loaves you“?

Somebody Loaves You

Finding gifts for the man in your life can be difficult, but everyone knows the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so try making him A Pie Made With Love!

A Pie Made With Love

Now that you’ve got your gifts all set, it’s time to finish off your Valentine’s Day cards. For a more serious card, try giving the stunningly beautiful Pretty Paper Scraps Valentine.

Pretty Paper Scraps Valentine

If you’re a bigger fan of funny Valentine’s Day cards, give your loved one this DIY Scratch-Off Valentine—it’s horribly/wonderfully punny!

DIY Scratch-Off Valentine

Last but not least, dress to impress! You’ve decked out your entire house—and your friends and family—with awesome Valentine’s swag. But don’t forget about yourself! Wear this Lovey Dovey Apron to really bring out the Valentine’s fanatic in you.

Lovey Dovey Apron

And there you have it! You can easily craft your way to a festive and inexpensive Valentine’s Day!

What’s your favorite way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Sweet and Simple Valentines

by Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays dedicated to giving, sharing and, of course, love! Over at AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com, we know how much handmade means on a holiday like this, so we’ve hand-selected a few of our favorite ideas. This collection of our cutest Valentine’s Day sweets and treats is sure to keep your heart happy all February long. From our thrifty and simple handmade gifts to our stylish and sweet Valentine’s Day Recipes,this assortment of ideas will be sure to surprise your sweetheart, friends, and family – even at the last-minute!

 

Tasty Treats

Everyone knows that the quickest route to the heart is through the stomach! No matter the specifications of their sweet tooth, your sweetheart will be sure to love any of these easily affordable Valentine’s Day Recipes. Choose your favorite through their eyes and get ready for a perfectly practical, yet romantic, Valentine’s Day.

 

Sweetheart Sugar Cubes

Have you been looking for creative sweets that you can share with sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? These adorable sugar cubes can be molded into hearts, letters, flowers, and many more shapes. Place them in a cup of coffee or tea for your sweetheart while you spend a romantic night together. Don’t forget to dye them red, pink or purple for an added Valentine’s Day flair.






Love Struck Chocolates

If you want to make a Valentine’s Day recipe you can share with your sweetheart and your little one, how about making these adorable Love Struck Chocolates. These yummy treats are simple, edible Valentine’s Day crafts that you can whip up in no time.





Handmade Valentines


A handmade valentine can go a long way, whether it’s for your sweetheart or a dear friends, this age-old sentiment is always appreciated. These handmade Valentines are a quick solution to that last-minute holiday rush. Nothing shows how deep your devotion is than a handmade valentine.

Candy Heart Printable Valentine

You get the entire package when it comes to the Candy Heart Printable Valentine tutorial. You’ll be able to combine a sweet valentine with a tasty chocolate to make the perfect handmade card for the holiday, without the extra effort! What makes this Valentine’s Day craft such a winner is the free printable that is included!







I Heart Ruffles Paper Valentine

If you are looking for a valentine that you completely make your own, the I Heart Ruffles Paper Valentine is perfect for you. This sweet Valentine’s Day card can be personalized in more ways than we can count. Simple pick your favorite fabric, get out your needle and thread and follow these instructions to make one of the most unique homemade Valentine cards we’ve ever seen!






What will you make fore your valentine this year?


 


Sweet Celebrations

LOVE HOLIDAY CRAFTS? Enter to win a copy of Sweet Celebrations! from Stash Books! The deadline to enter is February 18, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Whether you are new to the trade or have been quilting your entire life, this book will have something just right for your skill level. The hardest part about quilting will be choosing your favorite fat quarter, holiday, and pattern – thanks to Sweet Celebrations from Stash Books.

 

Link Love: Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas

by 5 Comments

Valentine’s Day is two weeks away – are you feeling the love? Even though I don’t have a valentine this year (does Ryan Gosling count?), I plan to make the most of this holiday. Growing up, my mom made Valentine’s Day fun and memorable. In the morning, we’d find a small gift next to our breakfast and receive candy to eat after our family dinner. She also made it a point to decorate our house with cute little heart-shaped accents and use pink and red paper plates, napkins and tablecloths for meals.

Sure, grand gestures are a fun aspect of Valentine’s Day (if anyone wants to get me a diamond, please feel free), but it’s the small, handmade touches that you’re sure to remember. In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, start decorating your space and wearing heart-shaped accessories. A Crocheted Heart Headband is perfect for little girls but moms can make one for themselves as well. This pattern for this adorable headband is extremely simple, making it ideal for beginners. You can also add a pretty handmade wreath to your door. Go green and make a Valentine’s Coffee Filter Wreath or show off your rustic side with a Charming Valentine’s Day Wreath. You might think these projects are complicated but they’re actually so easy to make!

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about romance. Embrace the best aspects of the day and create adorable DIY designs that you can show off all year long. Even the smallest handmade item can brighten your day or make someone smile.

  1. Magnetic Valentine’s Card from Muslin and Merlot
  2. Anthro-Inspired Heart Pillow from Hearts and Sharts
  3. DIY Love Heart Crayons from Captured By Lucy
  4. Concrete Love Hearts Necklace from Fall For DIY
  5. Valentine’s Cork Heart from Sand and Sisal
  6. Valentine Storage Decor from Crafts By Courtney
  7. Giant Cupid’s Arrows from For The Love Of
  8. Valentine’s Day Garland from Vicky Barone
  9. Valentines Wreath from Nap-time Creations

What’s your favorite Valentine’s Day tradition?

 

5 Sewn Gifts for Men This Valentine’s Day

by 1 Comment

It can be tough deciding what to give your man for Valentine’s Day. Do you want to go silly or sentimental? Is your guy stylish or too tough for trends? The editors of AllFreeeSewing have pulled these perfect present ideas for Valentines Day for you to make your man. If you’re at a loss over what to make the Mr. Wonderful in your life, take these five tutorials to the sewing machine and start creating.

sewn-gifts-for-men

Five Sewn Gift Ideas for Your Man

Mug Rug and Applique Heart Pocket1. Mug Rug and Applique Heart Pocket – For the more traditional approach to Valentine’s Day, go with something sweet. This tutorial allows you to get your sewing fix in by creating something absolutely, heart-wrenchingly cute (have you seen the pocket on this project?), and give something to your man. Set the table on V-Day with this mug rug, a sweet note tucked inside the pocket, coffee, and his favorite breakfast food. Doesn’t have to be complicated, just has to be cute.

Magic Tie Trick2. Magic Tie Trick – This simple sewing project can work for the goof-ball or polished professional. A man who appreciates a funny but effective fix to an everyday problem, he’ll be grateful that you went with this DIY idea. Made to keep his tie from falling forward, this easy trick doesn’t damage the quality of your guy’s tie and won’t take you long to do. Sounds like a win-win!

Firewood Tote3. Firewood Tote – If your man is a rough and tough cookie, he’ll appreciate this Firewood Tote from We Wilsons at Whipup. Get the free pattern to make this simple but handy tool that will make transporting that firewood easier for your man.

Gentleman's iPhone Case4. Gentleman’s iPhone Case – It’s up to you whether you want to go above and beyond and get him a hip and happening phone for Valentine’s Day (we probably wouldn’t), but this case can offer any older phone a stylish look that will make his device look brand new. Made from a masculine suede, this protective sleeve is both useful and aesthetically pleasing. Nothing says “I love you,” like a mechanism to protect your main means of communication between each other.

Leather Patch Scarf5. Leather Patch Scarf – Is he sleek and chic? We saved this sewing project for those that have a guy who enjoys looking good like you do. This sewn accessory is small and subtle enough to appeal to many tastes. With strong leather embellishments he can associate you with a feeling of warmth whenever he wears this sweet scarf.

We may not be pros, but we still think these sewing projects are pretty decent DIY gifts for Valentine’s Day. Still, you tell us,

What’s the best gift to give your man for Valentine’s Day?

Link Love: Valentine’s Day Crafts

by 1 Comment

Valentine’s Day is on its way! Here are some more cool craft ideas I found from around the web. Use these craft ideas for a Valentine’s Day party, or just to decorate your home for the holiday. Some of the craft ideas can even be left up all year round if you’re a fan of red and pink! I included some handmade cards and other gifts in the round-up too, in case you’re exchanging Valentines this year with that special someone. And for those who love to dress the part, Valentine’s Day accessories and other wearables will do the trick!

By the way, if you haven’t signed up for our Valentine’s Day card swap yet, there’s still time! The sign up deadline in February 1st, so go sign up and then start making your handmade card. I haven’t decided what I’m making yet, but there are plenty of ideas floating around on the internet!

  1. Valentine Heart Cookie Sandwiches from Make and Takes
  2. Painted Heart Bag from V & Co.
  3. String Wall Art from Que Linda
  4. Pop-up Valentine Cards from Martha Stewart
  5. Glittered Mason Jars from Tatertots and Jello
  6. Crochet Heart Bobby Pins from With a Grateful Prayer and a Thankful Heart
  7. Striped Origami Heart Garland from How About Orange
  8. Love Frames from I Will Craft
  9. Stenciled Heart Bookmarks from 30 Handmade Days

FaveCrafts 365 Valentine’s Day Treat

by Leave a Comment

The matchbook is a very versatile fold. You can place lots of fun items into this pattern like a photo, a few sheets of memo paper, or in this case a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day! Watch the video to see what my friend Carol and I came up with for our dive buddies.  Just click here for the instructions to this project

For more great Valentine’s Day projects check out these free downloadable e-books put together by the fabulous editors at FaveCrafts.com

8 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts

21 Valentine Craft Ideas for Kids

How To: Unique Ideas for Valentine’s Day

by 2 Comments

Have you hit the proverbial wall when it comes to unique ideas for Valentine’s Day? Your significant other and your friends basically know what to expect from you, like they do every year. Unique ideas for Valentine’s Day are foreign to you. In the originality department, you need a refresher.

Let’s be honest, Valentine’s Day is all about the red and pink hearts, lovey dovey stuffed animals and pretty flowers. Sure, that’s all a huge part of what has made Valentine’s Day what it is. But there’s another element of this holiday that often gets overlooked, even though it’s glaring us in the face. LOVE! While you’re looking at all those red and pink hearts this year, hopefully it reminds you of the love you have for your boyfriend, spouse, friends and family members.

What is love? It’s a feeling. It’s an emotion. I believe that love is best shown, not said. Think about the special things you share with your loved ones to come up with some great gifts and heartfelt unique ideas for Valentine’s Day.

1. What’s your boyfriend’s favorite candy? If he loves Skittles or M&M’s, put them in small packages with sweet love notes for him to find throughout the day – one in his car, gym bag, medicine cabinet, laptop bag. If you really have some extra time – go through the Skittles and pick out all the red and purple ones and give those instead of the entire assortment! Do the same for the red M&M’s.

2. Make him something he’s not expecting. You’ve noticed that all his socks have holes in them, or his underwear really need an update. Make a special Valentine gift that’s practical and thoughtful. If you’re a knitter, knit a pair of great socks. Or buy a fun pair of cotton boxers and decorate them for Valentine’s Day! Check out this knit sock pattern, and this craft project for Valentine boxers.

3. Say “I Love You” with a poem. Sometimes those ready-made greeting cards don’t quite express how we feel about our loved ones. Say something meaningful in a heartfelt poem that your guy will appreciate and treasure – yes, even boys might like poems. Make a pretty (or cheesy) Valentine card to go with it, to bring out the sensitive and goofy side of you as well. Poems don’t always have to rhyme, either!

4. Order take-out from a variety of your favorite restaurants, for a feast-for-2 in the comfort of your own home. Take the reigns on the dinner plans this year, instead of always relying on him to make the first move. He’ll appreciate being let off the hook for once, and might make up for it in other areas. Try something creative like personalized or heart-themed napkin rings or dinnerware. Follow this tutorial for Valentine Table Setting and Custom Dinnerware.

For more unique ideas for Valentine’s Day, check out these 12 suggestions for every type of guy.

Crochet

Jewelry

Knitting

Paper

Sewing

Thrifty