I’ve had this project in my stash for almost two years! It all started when Canson sent a box of their amazing printable papers.
Definitely the watercolor paper is my favorite to print on, but they come in all sorts of papers.
The first photo I altered in PicMonkey, adding the Polaroid frame. It came out distressed like this. So easy to mount with the Canson photo corners onto scrapbook paper. Then I added the XOXO embellishment. Sweet and simple.
Same idea here except this time I punched holes around the edge and laced it with chunky yarn. Lacing. This simple stitched border makes my heart flutter in all it’s homemade-ness. Perfect for grandma!
The last idea is a fave. My friend sent some scans of a little bug drawing by her daughter, Lily. I printed them and colored with Koi watercolor markers from Sakura.
Your kids would have a blast coloring their own art work (obviously)!
Because these were intended to be Valentines (and that I love layers and hearts and needed an excuse to add more), these little love bugs got a set of heart wings made from scrapbooking paper.
Mount them on solid paper and you’re ready to rock, Valentine!
3 DIY Valentine Ideas
Valentine’s Box Idea
Valentine’s day is coming! I was picking up photos the other day at the drugstore and came to a screeching halt when I looked up to see the wall of valentine treats. My heart fluttered. Not gonna lie. Heart shaped chocolate boxes, tacky silk roses, boxes of valentines and conversation hearts. Oh. be. still.
This is a project I made a couple years back and I thought I’d share. It’s a valentine mailbox using a vintage purse. Something my little self would have loved to collect valentines in.
It doesn’t take much: a purse, some embellishments, ribbon and Mod Podge. The paint is pretty optional. If you’re a craft supply hoarder like me, you’ve got the stash ready!
Mod Podge your paper pieces on. Hot glue til’ ya drop the rest.
Tie short pieces of ribbon onto the handle and away you go!
Hi, I’m Candie. I design jewelry and crafts, author books, teach classes and host television programs. I thrive on simple ideas that anyone can achieve. I also love projects made from unexpected materials that stand the test of time. Join me as I lead a creative life! 
