Tutorial - How to Make Cut Apart Valentine Hearts

Craft for kids starts with an empty box

Tutorial at Non Toy Gifts Blog

"Once the Christmas tree and decorations made their way out of the house, Valentine hearts started taking over. I’m in the process of creating about 70 Valentines (actually only the heart bags, as the valentines are store bought) and we were busy with a Valentine craft this past weekend. The boys and I painted Valentine hearts made from cardboard. This craft is a nice way of using scrap cardboard and the outcome can be used as decoration. A kid made Valentine decoration to proudly display over the fireplace".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Treat Hearts from Maps

If you don’t happen to have any old maps you can download some

Tutorial at Pillar Box Blue Blog

"I love working with maps and personalised crafts, so for valentines day I have made some lovely heart shaped treat bags using old maps. This is a really easy craft where you can make something quite special for your loved one by upcycling maps that have meaning for you. For example you could use a map of where you first met, or your favourite city or even a piste map of your favourite ski run".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Primitive Fabric Hearts

Full tutorial on making these pretty hearts

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"I’m totally in love with Prim folk art, it’s so sincere and always comes straight from the heart. To celebrate valentines day I made these primitive bed spring hearts to give to all the special people in my life.  They’re really easy to make and you can add your own message to show how much you care".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Chain of Hearts Mobile

Hang the mobile and see the hearts dance gently

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"Re-Purpose an old lamp shade into a mobile and add some heart felt charm and serenity to your garden....Cover the card stock on both sides with the aluminium tape. I love using self-adhesive aluminium tape, it’s much cheaper than pewter and it sticks like crazy. One roll goes a loooooooong way.  If you have a Cuttlebug you can add some texture and patterns for a little extra oomph".... Read more

Tutorial - Free I Love Sewing for You Printable

Frame, use as a card, or print as a gift tag

Tutorial at the Inspired Wren Blog

"Just in time for Valentines Day, I've whipped up this free printable for your sewing space. There's also a mini-version to use as a tag on your next sewn gift".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a 3-D Heart within a Heart

Hang your open heart in the window 

Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog

"Thinking about a quick and easy way to decorate for Valentine's Day, one that's different and catches the eye of your loved ones?  How about making a hanging 3D heart within a heart....Draw two 1/2 heart images (smaller heart in center) on a 5 1/2"x8 1/2" cardboard and cut out".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Heart

Use as an ornament, doily, applique, bunting, or anything else you can think of

Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"I had a plan to make a tutorial for the "How to read crochet charts" series and feature a heart pattern, just before Valentine's, but the chart I decided on was so unintelligible I decided to alter the pattern, and just write the pattern down. Let's start".... Read more

Tutorial - Mini Canvas Art with Fabric Scraps

Great way to use favorite fabric scraps

Tutorial at Mad for Fabric Blog

"In celebration of Valentine’s Day, what better way to use up my beloved Liberty London scraps than with mini canvas art. This can be done using just small pieces of treasured fabrics from your stash. See instructions on how to make this tiny canvas art".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Valentine Love Bug

Simple hand sewing project

Tutorial at Coloured Buttons Blog

"These little love bugs are colourful good-natured critters that your kids can make and give to their friends and family this Valentines day. Filled with rice grains, they are soft and pliant and will fit snuggly into the palm of your hand. They make gentle loveable companions who will happily live in a pocket or sit quietly on a desk while you work".... Read more

Tutorial - Bolster Pillow Cover for Valentine's Day

Pillows are a quick and easy way to decorate for the holidays

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"Last year I had made a few heart quilt blocks — but didn’t have a project for them to go into!  After looking at their size I found that they were the perfect size for making a pillow cover for a bolster pillow I have in the living room.  They are made with a basic 4 patch…if you can believe it.  Super simple and perfect for making in one afternoon. The pillow cover features a flap that covers the opening for the pillow form to go into.  Works great! Plus it’s super simple to sew and not as complicated as you think".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Button Heart Hanging

Button heart hangings make a fun project for Valentines Day

Tutorial at Sewing the Seasons Blog

"The possibilities are endless for button heart hangings depending on the style, colour or design of buttons. The hangings can be attached to a feature hanging rod or stretched over an artist's canvas. For this tutorial, I take you through the steps for the wood button/linen one using a hanger but the instructions can be adapted to suit the finished size you wish to achieve or finishing technique you want to use".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Shabby Denim Heart Ornament

Have fun with decorative sewing stitches

Tutorial at Cocojude Blog

"I chose to use some denim, as I had leftover scraps from some old jeans, and it looks nice and rustic. I was lucky enough to be sent some lovely Christmas ribbons to sample by Fantastic Ribbons, as I am one of their blogging team. The ribbons are lovely twill-style, rustic ribbons which work great with the denim. I have grand Christmas present wrapping plans for the ribbon I have left".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Valentine's Day Candle Jar

Recycled decoration, for Valentine's Day and Beyond

Tutorial at Curly Made Blog

"Today's project is once again a recycled decoration item, this time for Valentine's day.  Start by putting the tape on the jar, in the place you want the hearts to be".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Yarn Heart Knot Necklace

A great project for school age kids to make and give to their friends

Tutorial at All Things Paper Blog

"The backstory... Linda Thalmann of Paperphine had sent me red/white and black/white paper yarn from Austria last year before Christmas and I'd used it on gift tags and ornaments..... which was all well and fine except that I've had it in mind ever since to actually make something with it, but what? When I happened upon this YouTube video by TyingItAllTogether that shows how to create an ingenious heart-shaped knot, I knew I'd found just the ticket".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Lavender Heart Sachet

You could put on a hanger for a sweet smell in your closet

Tutorial at Simple Living Blog

"These are so easy to make and they can be made from any scraps of fabric left over from other projects I was thinking you could also use pretty old hankies ..I made a template of a heart from recycling a piece of plastic (photo below) not sure what I used as I made it some years back and I also made a paper one a bit smaller so that could be used to trace the stitching outline around the heart...I used a piece of pink ribbon so the heart can be hung up..And then I filled them with lavender from my garden...They make lovely gifts for any occasion...I'm going to make some more for Jack's schools Mother's Day stall...They can be hung on coat hangers to make your wardrobe smell nice, put in your lingerie draw..hang them on door knobs/ over bed heads to make your rooms smell nice and they look so pretty".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Embroidered Geometric Heart

Stitch on suede paper for a luxe look

Tutorial at All Things Paper Blog

"I'm loving the geometric and metallic gold design trends, so had the idea to use ornament cord to stitch a heart on paper. Okay, you caught me... I hadn't put away the Christmas crafting supplies quite yet - they're handy for Valentine's Day too.After googling geometric heart images and finding one I liked, I printed it out and cut around the perimeter. Next, I trimmed down a piece of deep red suede paper to fit my frame. Suede paper, if you haven't run across it before (also called velvet, but it looks more like suede to me) is very nice stuff and comes in rich colors".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Heart Shaped Hanging Box

Tuck a message or small gift inside

Tutorial at Cards, Crafts, Kids Projects Blog

"Dear friends I am overwhelmed at the response to my heart shaped swinging box..I never imagined you would like it so much!That shabby chic style heart box was not my usual style and my little 6 year old critique even told me "how dull it looks"!  So to oblige my little daughter,for my GD for ICR ,made a more "kiddy style" swinging heart shaped box".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Flying Heart

A last minute crochet pattern for Valentine's Day

Tutorial at Be A Crafter xD Blog

"Another little crochet project for Valentine.  It is a developed pattern from my heart ring box but much easier and faster to work out.  Kind of a last minute V-day craft".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Candy Filled Doily Heart

Stitch a pretty heart doily to baking paper and fill with candy

Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"It is the little things that make occasions special. You don’t need to spend a fortune to show someone you care. For Valentine’s Day, we have made some quick and budget friendly, heart Valentines. Made from a heart-shaped doily, some baking paper (baking parchment), and some M & M’s, it can be assembled in next to no time! You can then use your creativity to decorate them to suit. We used a retro Dymo embossing label maker to print out some labels".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Wrapped Heart

Add a jump ring and chain to wear as a necklace

Tutorial at All Things Paper Blog

"Licia was inspired to make these hearts after seeing natural, cane-wrapped stars in the shops at Christmas. They look like fun and are easy to do.  Make them as Valentine's Day decorations or as a crafty activity at a birthday party. Metallic paper adds a bit of glam. Young girls can add a jump ring and chain to wear as a necklace. You could also glue one on a card".... Read more