With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I thought I'd revisit some of my old Valentine's Day DIY projects from previous years...just in case you missed it, or simply felt like taking another peek! Most contain free stationery printables to help you re-create the project for yourself.
DIY 'Je t'aime' coffee cup wrappers - Wouldn't it be cute to surprise a loved one on Valentine's morning with a cup of coffee for the road that
literally says 'I love you'? With this concept in mind I designed these
love-themed wrappers that can be used to dress up a disposable coffee
cup. The perfect romantic gesture for the caffeine obsessed!
DIY 'Je t'aime' mini card sets - I really enjoyed creating the design for the 'Je t'aime' coffee cup
wrappers' so I thought I'd also transform them into mini cards with
polka dot lined envelopes.
DIY Valentine Post-it Love Notes - To elicit a smile or two from your loved one on Valentines's day, try writing sweet little messages on post-its and
leave them in unexpected locations for your partner to find.
DIY Origami Heart Love Note - Create an origami paper heart and write a private message to a loved one inside.
DIY Valentine Popcorn Invitation ( for a cosy night in ) - Instead of splurging on dinner at a fancy restaurant, have a cosy
night in on the couch. A couch 'picnic' of sorts. Snuggle under a blanket, order
take-out, indulge in champagne, popcorn and candy in front of your favourite romantic movie. Download the bits n' pieces to re-create this 'popcorn' invitation to give to your loved one.
{ photos by Amy Moss }
Cute greeting cards by Rubina.
I really enjoyed creating the design for the 'Je t'aime' coffee cup
wrappers'
so I thought I'd also transform them into mini cards with polka dot
lined envelopes, for those in need of a (very) last minute gift for a
loved one! :)
Continue to download your freebies!
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Wouldn't it be cute to surprise a loved one on Valentine's morning
(or any morning for that matter) with a cup of coffee for the road that
literally says 'I love you'? With this concept in mind I designed
these love-themed wrappers that can be used to dress up a disposable
coffee cup. The perfect romantic gesture for the caffeine obsessed!
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To elicit a smile or two from your loved one on Valentines's day (or
any day for that matter) try writing sweet little messages on post-its
and leave them in unexpected locations for your partner to find. Places
to hide them include- on your partner's pillow, on the bathroom mirror,
on top of your partner's laptop or on the fridge door. Hopefully it
will brighten up their day!
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It comes around once a year. Instantly
detectable from the overwhelming explosion of pink and red in shop
windows, the hiked up price tag on a bunch of roses and the
sudden inexplicable desire to buy chocolates or candy. The experience may be
nauseating to many, but, in my opinion, the perception of
Valentine's Day merely being expensive and fraught with clichés
belongs to those who fail to think outside the heart-shaped box. The
truth is, I bear little objection to the holiday. In fact, I embrace
it and view it as an opportunity to get creative!
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01 Cushion from Alexandra Ferguson { via Luster }
02 Candy Cane Cupcake wrapper from Lovely LIttle Parties
03 'Lips in Rio Rio' Lipstick from Topshop ( via wit + delight }
04 Love rubber stamp from Papersource
05 Dress by Fleur Wood
06 'Sweet Hearts' mini pegs from Kikki K
07 Crochet red hearts from Sabahnur
08 Heart Doily rubber stamp from Papersource
09 'Ticket to my Heart' card from Terrain
A fun selection of Valentine cards over at Mr. Boddington
Love this pretty, illustrated Valentine postcard series from Studio Tipi. They're inspired by 'myths, folklores and ancient stories from around the world' and 'based on the theme of undying love'. Sweet.
{ via grainedit }
01 Valentine's Balloon Card by Rifle Design
02 Spade Bon Shopper bag from Kate Spade
03 Looks like the making of a great typeface by Evanmade
04 Mug by Lisa Stickley
05 Rainbow ballpoint pens from Kikkerland.
06 Areaware Jack Russell Cushion spotted at Smallable
07 Heart stamp as part of Valentine's Mailing Set at Cavallini and Co.
08 Pretty photo by Stefania Paparelli
Yeah, I know, Valentine's day is over a month away and yes, I'm jumping the gun a tad. But I got excited when I found these cute handmade cards by Lisa Jones and just had to share... You forgive me right?
Valentine's Day may be over but I'm sure you can find other excuses to use this gorgeous "Love Mail" stationery by Kikki K. Also worth checking out are their "Bon Voyage" and "Bundle" collections.
Sigh... I had all these plans to create a plethora of DIY
Valentine's Day projects for Eat Drink Chic. However, plans for my
impending engagement party have taken up so much of my time that I've
had to put these ideas on hold.
A few days ago I created these little origami heart invitations for
our engagement. They open up to reveal the invitation message inside
and have an attached string so that guests can also use them as a
keepsake decoration. They also sit snugly in little translucent paper
pockets with sewn edges.
However, in a last ditch effort to get at least SOMETHING up for
Valentine's Day (as last-minute as it may be), I've removed the
invitation text and provided them for you to download to write a little
love note to your Valentine. In fact, you could even use this to
surprise your significant other at any time of the year with an
unexpected love message.
Continue to read more about the project and to download your freebies!
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Adorable lovebird cards... perfect for your valentine. Designed by Lee May Foster of Bonbi Forest.
