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23 Rustically Romantic Ideas

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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

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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?

Set The Mood: Simple Decor Ideas for Valentine’s Day

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This posts comes from our friend Jinnie Templin at Bright Settings.

Whether you’re married, engaged, or just have a special someone you want to share your time with, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect day to show your significant other just how much they mean to you.

If you’re trying to make this Valentine’s Day a special one, here are some ideas to create an ambiance that’s perfectly tailored for you and your sweetie.

 

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Choose decor that represents your relationship.

The token colors for Valentine’s Day are red, pink and white, but doesn’t mean you have to abide by those imaginary rules. The same goes with hearts; I’m a fan of the shape, but too many hearts on Valentine’s Day and I feel like mine might explode. Instead, opt for colors that suit you. Whether it’s table linens that match the color of the sunset you watched together when you first started dating or flowers that match the colors of the school at which you met, breaking free of the red and pink will help your night feel more special and less like a Hallmark card.

If you’re staying in, add an extra element to make the evening stand out.

You certainly don’t have to go out on Valentine’s Day. If you do decide to have a romantic dinner at home, you don’t have to go overboard, although a few extra elements can turn your everyday stomping grounds in to a romantic setting. My suggestions? Switch up the decor, light some homemade Romantic Paper Wrapped Candles, or add a love letter such as a DIY Love Card to your tablescape. These elements will transform your ordinary dinner table into something different and special. One way to quickly spice up your table is by creating a Full of Love Topiary Tree.

Be yourself.

We’re surrounded by images that suggest big gestures should be the norm and that puts a lot of pressure on holidays like Valentine’s Day. Glitz and glam are great to incorporate at the right occasion, but choosing elements that really represent who you are will go over much more smoothly. It will also remind your partner why they love you so much in the first place—because you’re you. Plus, if you’re staying true to yourself, you’ll be much more relaxed and better able to enjoy your time with loved ones.

No matter what your plans are, remember that this holiday is all about who you share it with. As much as I’m about choosing the right decor for the occasion, I still believe that the best ingredient to any successful dinner is good company.

How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day?

FaveCrafts Valentine Swap: Here’s What I Got

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The FaveCrafts Card Swap is officially over, and it was officially a success! We had 318 swappers participate, which was more than double last year’s swap participation! Thanks to everyone who swapped with us. I hope you’ll join our next swap too!

I got my card in the mail the other day! Thank you so much to my swap partner Kathy. She made me a gorgeous Valentine with a faux flower embellishment and a bit of bling. She even left the inside blank so I can give this card to someone next year. How sweet! Wanna see the card I got?

Here’s the beautiful front:

I love the shadowing effect of the lettering and the different sized circles. I also really love the addition of the faux flower. It gives it so much texture and dimension! And of course I’m a sucker for bling–aren’t we all?

Here’s the blank inside:

Hmm, I wonder who I should send this to? I could even use it before next Valentine’s Day since it doesn’t say “Happy Valentine’s Day” on it.

And the best part? It came in a bright yellow envelope (my favorite color of all time!!)

 

Thanks again, Kathy, and thanks to everyone who participated in the swap! You can check out the glittery pop-up heart card I made this year, and also the sewn Valentine I made for last year’s swap.

If you participated in the swap, post photos of the cards you received on our Facebook wall. I’d love to see them!

28 Last Minute Valentine Craft Ideas

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Fess up: Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, and you still haven’t gotten your sweetheart anything special, right? Hey, it’s OK. We’ve all been there. I mean, isn’t Valentine’s Day one of those iffy holidays anyway, where you’re not sure what kind of gift is appropriate? So, you’ve put it off until the last minute, and now you’re in panic mode. Well, you can stop stressing! We’re here to save your V-Day debacle! We’ve collected tons of crafty, creative ideas for Valentine’s gifts that you can whip up in a flash. Oh please, no need to thank us…just send flowers.

Homemade Valentine Candy Craft Ideas

Everyone knows the fastest way to a lover’s heart is through their stomach. Food never fails! With these edible Valentine craft ideas, you’ll be sure to secure your guy’s or gal’s affection. Plus, candy is a totally Valentine-appropriate gift that isn’t too over the top. Any one of these food-focused Valentine craft ideas is a sure bet.

Framed Valentine Craft Ideas

A framed photo of you and your sweetheart is the classic Valentine’s Day gift. It’s a super quick and easy thing to throw together, it’s meaningful, and it’s a great way to remind your girl or guy how you feel about them. With one of these framed Valentine’s Day craft ideas on their desk at work, you’ll be on their mind all day long

Homemade Valentine Cards

These days, Valentine’s Day seems to be all about chocolates, flowers, and jewelry, but the true root of the holiday is the Valentine’s Day card! Sure, you could buy a sappy card from the grocery store with some cheesy rhyming poem, but handmade cards mean so much more. These homemade Valentine card crafts are a sweet and simple way to wish your sweetie a happy holiday.

Cozy Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas

Whether you’re going to dinner at a nice restaurant, going to see a movie, or spending the night in together, hopefully your Valentine’s Day date ends with you and your sweetie snuggling on the sofa. These cozy Valentine crafts will have you and your date feeling all warm and fuzzy.

Believe it or not, this is only the start! We have even more quick and simple crafts that would make perfect last minute Valentine gifts on FaveCrafts, AllFreeHolidayCrafts, and all of our other sister sites, so now you’ve got no excuse not to shower your sweetie with gifts this Valentine’s Day!

Tell us, what’s your favorite thing to receive for Valentine’s Day? Cards? Candy? Homemade gifts?

 

My Glittery, Pop-up Heart Card for the FaveCrafts Swap

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Tomorrow is the deadline for all of our card swappers to send in their handmade cards! Did you miss the sign-up? Never fear! We’ll be hosting more swaps in the future! Since FaveCrafts hosted the swap, we had to send a card to our partner too! Here’s what my partner got.

The front:

 

And the inside:

And here’s how I made it!

Materials:

  • Cardstock for the outside
  • Cardstock for the inside
  • Washi tape
  • Glue stick
  • Martha Stewart Valentine’s Day paper
  • Martha Stewart Valentine’s Day glitter
  • X-acto knife
  • Scissors

 Instructions:

  1. I printed the Pixelated Pop-up Valentine template onto my red cardstock and cut along the printed lines with an X-acto knife, following the instructions on Minieco.
  2. Then I adhered the red cardstock to some pink cardstock using polka dot washi tape.
  3. After that I used a glue stick and some glitter to add the little hearts to the bottom of the card.
  4. Finally, I wrote a little message to my partner using red pen.
  5. For the front of the card, I cut down a piece of Martha Stewart paper and adhered that to the pink cardstock using more washi tape (I’m obsessed!).
  6. Then I cut out a heart shape from a piece of glittery Martha Stewart paper and glued that down on top.

What do you think? Looks pretty simple, right? Card swappers: post a photo of your card on Facebook and I might feature them on the blog or in a newsletter!

Favorites Friday: Valentine’s Day

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Mindy’s Picks

  1. Valentine paper globes are such a unique idea. This postlinks to a pattern so you can make them yourself.

    Valentine Paper Globes by Heather Bailey

    Valentine Paper Globes by Heather Bailey

  2. I will admit I was skeptical when I saw “How to Make a Valentine from an Onion,” but this really blew me away. Well done Jeffrey.

    Onion Valentine by Jeffrey Rudell

    Onion Valentine by Jeffrey Rudell

Caley’s Picks

  1. Everyone loves fresh flowers, but they are a bit pricey in our current economic climate no? I really appreciate rose alternatives for Valentine’s Day with a bit more staying power. These beaded red rosesare unique and the project directions really simplify the process of making them yourself.

    Beaded Red Rose by BeadJewelryMaking.com

    Beaded Red Rose by BeadJewelryMaking.com

  2. Here is another great alternative to fresh flowers, which can be used again and again for Valentine’s Day. This pink flower-petal wreathuses silk flowers, is super easy to make and it’s just as pretty as can be!

    Valentines Day Wreath by Jennifer Paganelli

    Valentine’s Day Wreath by Jennifer Paganelli

  3. For more romantic Valentine’s Day decor, you can skip the bright pinks and reds. I love the key embellishment in these shiny ornaments, made from broken pearl necklaces.Pearl Heart Ornaments by Heather Bullard

Kelly’s Picks:

  1. These handmade Valentine’s by The Purl Beeare so simple yet they look totally adorable and even make a great decoration when hung up all together.  I love the crochet detailing.

    Crochet Handmade Valentines by The Purl Bee

  2. This Lollipop Flower tutorialby Craft Elf is so easy to follow and the project comes out looking great without having to spend a ton on supplies.  This could be a fun Valentine for your child to take to class and pass out or make them for your coworkers!

    Lollipop Flower Valentine by Craft Elf

    Lollipop Flower Valentine by Craft Elf

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