Caley at FaveCrafts.com asked me to do a project for them and with Valentine's Day coming up, I thought... hey, how about a Valentine's project? I'm pretty clever that way. The funny thing is I don't normally celebrate Valentine's Day (there is no way a husband or significant other can live up to the huge expectations of that day, so I have always let them off the hook). But, now that a certain little person is around, I can see Valentine's Day being fun again. What's not to like about candy (especially conversation hearts) and paper hearts and maybe even cupcakes?
So I came up with this crazy idea of a fabric Valentine and it exploded from there. Those are the double-sided fabric envelopes up there. What's in those envelopes? Well, let's take a look...
This one contains a sweet little note tied around a felt and fabric heart. Aaaahhhh....
And my favorite-- a fabric, felt and ribbon banner comes out of the other envelope to display as the receiver wishes. I think the possibilities for this are endless- you could make the pennants out of paper and glue them to ribbon. You could use the pennants in different colors for a birthday card or other occasions. You could embellish them ad nauseum with trims, ribbons, buttons, bows, beads, embroidery-- anything. And you can do it all with Heat n Bond Ultra Hold, an iron and scissors. No sewing needed.
The How-To is on my site here. FaveCrafts.com has it posted here and on their blog here.
kids make holidays WAY more exciting!! I'm way into Valentine's Day! Love the banner! Can't wait to make one! Thanks for the tips!
Posted by: Amy S. | January 22, 2009 at 08:33 PM
Thank you so much for this! I'm always looking for ways to make stuff for my daughter's class for Valentine's day!
Posted by: Marie | January 23, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Very cute!
Posted by: Jen R | January 23, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Thanks so much Caroline. These are fantastic!
Posted by: Caley | January 23, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Great project!
Posted by: Mellissa - wondermommy | January 23, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Oh, the banner turned out so cute. Your fabric choices are spot on. I might have to make one myself.
Posted by: Rhonda | January 23, 2009 at 03:02 PM
love the cards; what sweet idea to do with our daughters
Posted by: Leslie L. | January 24, 2009 at 09:56 AM
So cute! But I'm having trouble downloading those PDF files, it says it has been "damaged"???
Posted by: Marie | February 10, 2009 at 09:24 PM