Valentine's Day is almost here, and if you're like me, you're scurrying to do something special for your mate. The standard chocolates and flowers just isn't cutting it anymore, and you can only make so many homemade cards before it becomes banal and meaningless. So, what can ...more
This tutorial it's step by step instructions, so it's very easy to understand it. Don't forget to like, comment and share this project :) Step 1: Watch the Video! Video: . Step 2: Gather Your Supplies! glue scissors 18 cm x 18 cm green cardboard 15.2 cm x 15.2 cm designed pap ...more
Searching for a Valentine's Day gift? Great. That means you have someone to share V-Day with this coming Monday. And you want to get the best gift to show your love. But c'mon—no matter what you get, it's probably enough to woo your lover over, even if it's as simple as a batt ...more
Make this Valentine's Day one to remember! Well... because you forgot. But don't worry, you can still make that heart pitter-patter for your love by saving face and getting some last minute Valentine gift ideas on the cheap. There's no reason to shop at Hallmark or buy expens ...more
Valentine's Day is traditionally thought of to be a lover's holiday. You know, the whole Casanova-esque wooing with red roses and chocolates exchanged, romantic dinner dates by candlelight in hopes of Cupid working his magic later on. But Valentine's Day can be just as fun for ...more
While fanciful store bought gifts like boxes of chocolate, roses, and spa certificates are great presents on Valentine's Day, when it comes to dinner and dessert homemade is usually best - and most appreciated. Take a look at this cake decorating tutorial to learn how to shap ...more
At its core, Valentine's Day is about giving and getting sweet treats. While one could argue that the same idea applies for both Halloween and Christmas, on Valentine's Day these sweets are packaged in the most adoring, lovey dovey ribbons and wrappings. Check out this paper ...more
Don't get us wrong - we love Valentine's Day. After all, it's the one day of the year you can lay everything down on the line and tell someone "I love you" earnestly. But if you happen to be single on Valentine's Day, the occasion can seem more S.A.D. (Single's Awareness Day) ...more
On Valentine's Day it is completely unacceptable to look anything less than drop dead gorgeous. While sleek pin-straight hair is great as a go-to hairstyle and a ponytail is wonderful for keeping the hair out of your face during your hot yoga class, we think it's time to amp i ...more
At its core, Valentine's Day is about love, the act of loving, and harmony. So it only makes sense to give your amor a heart-shaped token of your affection this Valentine's Day. Take a gander at this origami folding video to learn how to put together a small origami heart.
Valentine's Day is all about expressing romance, so why shouldn't your hair do the same? While straight locks are a great go-to look, there's nothing quite like voluminous, sexy waves for your guy to run his fingers through. Bombshell it up by creating this touchably soft, sh ...more
Despite appearances, these Valentine's Day cupcake soaps take almost no time to make and are easy to assemble. Craft an entire batch for friends as a Valentine's Day present or gift them to a conversation heart-addicted niece. Either way, these cupcake soaps are irresistably ...more
When it comes to Valentine's Day presents, let's face it: Non-handmade is best. It's not that we don't want that hand knitted heart sweater, but it's nice on the romantic holiday for a sweeter and couple-centric treat like a couple's massage or tickets to a play. However, the ...more
We believe that cupcakes are as cute and pretty as they come, but when they're given out as party favors (pending they don't get entirely eaten beforehand) they have to be packaged and carried home. But don't dampen the beauty of these miniature cakes by stuffing them in insu ...more
If you're looking for a gooey, sticky, and tasty treat for you and your loved one this Valentine's Day, this video is sure to help you out. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to make delicious Valentine's Day rice crispy treats. It takes only a few ingredients and can be do ...more
If you have a boyfriend or a girlfriend, then Valentine's Day is truly a beautiful, memorable occasion filled with lots of dining, wining, and hearts popping out of your heads like those cheesy cartoons. Remember the occasion in a permanent way by crafting this pretty Valenti ...more
We know that every pink and red Hallmark card out there tells us that Valentine's Day is about smoochin' it up with your amor and generally cherishing the ones you love, but to be honest, the holiday is also about cherishing your love for candy and sweets. Check out this vide ...more
Wear your heart on your sleeve - literally - by crafting this origami heart pin. Show some love for Cupid's holiday by creasing and folding your way to origami perfection. This heart pin can be used as a bookmark, and as a present it can be tucked into a book of romantic poet ...more
Valentine's Day is super stressful. From getting a gift that's personal but not TOO personal (like Spanx because she always complains about her muffin top, for instance) to picking out a bouquet of her favorite flowers, you probably have a lot on your plate. Make your dessert ...more
Perfect for a Valentine's Day dinner! You will need 12 fresh oysters, dry white wine, cava vinegar, grape seed oil and rooibus tea with bergamot. For the emulsion, you will need egg, canola oil, lemon juice, saffron, dry white wine, garlic and Tabasco sauce. Garnish with chive ...more
Create a MAC "Hello Kitty" romantic Valentine's Day makeup look with the makeup tutorial from Lauren Luke, aka Panacae81. Lauren, also known as Panacae81 on youtube, has been making makeup tutorials for some time now. After becoming a youtube legend, Lauren has gone on to wri ...more
We all love cupcakes, but some of us don't tolerate gluten, and other of us have peanut allergies. Imagine this scenario times 30, the average number of students in a class, and you can see where things would go wrong. Make your cupcakes everyone-friendly this Valentine's Day ...more
This beauty video demonstrates how to create sexy Valentine's Day makeup. Marlena, aka MakeupGeek, is a freelance makeup artist living in Michigan. Marlena says "Makeup isn’t just paint for the face, something to cover blemishes, or even something fun to do in my spare time- ...more
Broken crayons kind of suck. They make it hard for you to stuff all your crayons back into your crayon box uniformly, plus then you have to ditch the wrapper and it all looks like a mess. Make broken crayons prettier by crafting these heart-shaped crayons that are great for V ...more
Valentine's Day is coming up in only a little more than a month (we know, it seems like it was just Christmas a few days ago), so get ready to shower your amor - or amores - with love and candy by crafting this cute candy box. Miniature and perfect for small sweets like Nerds ...more
Chocolate bark is an excellent gift or dessert for Valentine's Day. Crunchy, rich, and sweet, it's an aphrodesiac that'll get your taste buds off. But don't take the easy way out and just purchase some bark at the store. Instead, check out this food tutorial to learn how to m ...more
If you want your valentine to die of cuteness overload this Valentine's Day then make this origami heart complete with a necktie. While it's simply a heart-shaped origami project, it can easily be turned into a card if you write a nice message on the front or back.
Tell your sweetheart he or she has stolen your heart by giving them this adorable two color Valentine's Day heart. Made from white a red paper, it metaphorically symbolizes two parts of a whole coming together. Check out this origami tutorial to learn how to craft this beauti ...more
Don't worry: You won't be actually handing your classmates and friends a matchbox for Valentine's Day. Instead, this adorable "love bandit" matchbox is just a slide-out box adorned with a raccoon holding a heart. This matchbox can hold any small candies, from Nerds to gumdrops.
This short animated tutorial will show you how to assemble an origami heart that even the clumsiest butterfingers among us can perfect. Since Valentine's Day is coming up, you best hone your skills at this heart so you can give a few to your amor.
Pink is a soft and festive shade that has been associated with amor and Cupid for ages. As such, wearing the pretty hue on your face also endows your complexion with a sweet, loving glow. We know Valentine's Day is over, but that doesn't mean you can't look tres romantic! Che ...more
You want your special love notes to your sweetheart to be kept a secret, right? So what better way to toss him/her a sweet sentiment during class than by folding it into a heart? This is a quick video to show you how to fold a note into a heart. It makes a great note/ letter ...more
We know you probably haven't quilled anything since fifth grade, but that doesn't mean you should leave this paper curling skill to your tender elementary school years. In fact, quilling adds quite a lovely feminine touch to any project. Check out this paper crafting tutorial ...more
Mushrooms are quite whimsical, cute fungi. Whether they're the ones you pick in clusters to eat or the animated, cartoonish ones you see adorning Sanrio notecards, they're very chubby and that chubbiness affords a great cute aesthetic value. Check out this card making video t ...more
Before you know it, Valentine's Day will be here. Or your boyfriend's birthday. Or your two year anniversary. And while buying the newest techie gadget for your boy will earn you a gold star on your head, you can truly get his heart racing by making him a pair personalized box ...more
You've got a great gift for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day. Awesome. Now, how are you going to present that lovely gift of yours? Wrapping paper? Cardboard box? Decorative bag? If any of those things are your answer—you're not trying hard enough. If you've got a small gif ...more
Your name doesn't have to be Martha Stewart in order for you to craft something beautiful for your amor on Valentine's Day. In fact, all you need to know is a few basic origami folding skills. Take a look at this origami folding video to learn how to build a simple spring peo ...more
Hearts are fairly easy to cut out of paper, but origami hearts take a little more work, and that means more appreciation from their recipient. Even better, flying origami hearts. What better way to tell your loved one you care on Valentine's Day than with some bat-winged heart ...more
Does your heart go all aflutter for your sweetheart? Literalize what so many poets have, well, waxed poetic about by making this sweet origami beating heart. It's made so you can stick your fingers inside and actually make it "beat".
Love isn't all butterflies and roses. In fact, most of the time it kind of sucks, and you may even get your heart broken. Made from white a red paper, it evokes the beauty - and sometimes pain - of love. Check out this origami tutorial to learn how to craft this beautiful pro ...more
Take a luxurious, lingering bath with your boy toy while smoothing and cleaning his skin with this heart-shaped melt and pour soap. Composed of pastel pinks and purples, the soap is hyper feminine and probably shouldn't be a gift to your y-chromosomed loved one, but it can be ...more
What better way to express to your sweetheart what love is all about than by giving her an origami rose? Origami roses, unlike the real flowers, last forever (as long as you don't sit on them accidentally) and look beautiful when attached to stems and turned into a bouquet. U ...more
Whisper sweet nothings to your amor by crafting this simple and quick origami message card, which features a heart seal. It's a delightful way to package a loving, amorous sentiment and can also hold tiny trinkets of your affection. Today we make a message card that features ...more
Who needs a Hallmark card? You can make your own Valentine's card with these free video clips on home crafts. Part 1 of 16 - How to Make Valentine’s Day cards. Make Valentine’s Day cards - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Make Valentine’s Da ...more
Baking extraordinaire Lily Vanilli has made some just-slightly-too-realistic-to-look-yummy bleeding heart cakes for people to give to their respective beaus on Valentine's Day. While it's pretty tricky to get your hands on one made by Lily herself, you can make one yourself if ...more
This daisy Valentine's Day card looks very difficult to make at home, yet its complexity is simply a guise for how easy it is. All you need is variously colored paper (depending on the type of flower you want to make) and a pair of scissors. Make the card for Valentine's Day ...more
Even if you and your office cohorts don't exchange cutesy valentines on Valentine's Day, you can still indulge in the vibrant, lovey dovey holiday by crafting one of these three paper favors for your kid's class. Each one can hold an assortment of treats like chocolates and c ...more
We know that you're probably still reeling from the winter holidays, but lo and behold Valentine's Day is just around the corner. While indulgent gifts like a massage or trip to see a musical are best, when it comes to Valentine's Day cards handmade cards are often the most ap ...more
Give someone you love a cake that will knock their socks off! In this three-part video tutorial, learn how to create an adorable little sheep cake topper out of fondant icing for a Valentine's Day themed cake. "I love ewe!" says this sheep! Make hearts melt and mouths water wi ...more
Give her a Valentine's Day gift that will last forever by making this romantic red, pink, and white polymer clay Valentine's Day heart shaped cake. While making this cake by no means lets you off the hook for getting your gal a present, it's a special token of your love that ...more
Valentine's Day is going to be here in less than a month, so make sure you keep all of your photo memories safe by placing them inside this miniature floral "I Love You" Valentine's Day mini album. Beautiful feminine shabby chic flowers and trim adorn this photo album, which ...more
Valentine's Day sweets can be made even sweeter when they're packaged in delightful way. Martha Stewart herself would approve of this red and pink gift box, which features Valentine's Day hearts on the front. This treat box is extremely easy to make, so you can craft it in bu ...more
Whisper sweet nothings to your Valentine this Valentine's Day by making him or her this adorable origami heart. You can tuck a message like "Happy Valentine's Day" or "I Love You" inside for a personalized and sentimental touch. Check out this origami folding video for the ho ...more
Do you have a friend whose birthday falls on or near Valentine's Day? Then kill two birds with one stone by crafting this Valentine's Day "Happy Birthday" card. It's super easy to craft and boasts a beautiful tiered birthday cake up front. Check out this crafting video for th ...more
Valentine's Day is exactly two weeks away, which means it's prime time to start thinking about what sweets you'll be baking for your sweetheart and how you'll be presenting them. Gift your amor a Valentine's Day present and dessert at the same time by decorating these adorabl ...more
Trust us when we say that no woman out there can resist the temptations of a chocolate dessert. Whether it's white chocolate drizzled on top of strawberries or chocolate lava cake, there's something about chocolate that draws us in time after time. Make your girlfriend love y ...more
Purchasing a present for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day is stressful enough. If you go with something too personal - like some expensive Spanx underwear because she always complains about her muffin top - she'll get offended, but if you go with something too cliche and gen ...more
Don't just leave your kid with a sad plastic bag this Valentine's Day to store valentines from his or her classmates! Make the giving and receiving of valentines special this year by crafting this paper Valentine's Day card mailbox. It's petite, looks like the real thing, and ...more
So you're not a wee little kid in elementary school anymore and you miss handing out those heart sticker-closed envelopes featuring cute messages of Valentine's greetings (and hoping that your crush will notice you drew in an extra heart on his card). How do you celebrate Vale ...more
We know it feels like you're surrounded by a wall of pink and red on Valentine's Day, especially when you enter any retailer, but you have to admit these two colors evoke quite the aura of romance. Check out this crafting video to learn how to make a pink and red Valentine's ...more