Valentine’s Day Ideas

DIY: Just Write Valentine’s Day Printable Card

February 4, 2013 By Debbie 2 Comments

I have another fun and free Valentine’s Day printable card to share with you. It’s heart shaped and may be “just right” as a non-candy option for school valentines. They are adorable “You are just WRITE” Valentine’s Day cards.

All you need to do is print our “You are just WRITE Valentine’s Day” tag, cut the hearts out and attach a pencil.

I used a hole puncher plus I used scissors to create two slits for the pencil to go through.

You need to make sure the hole or slit is big enough to fit your pencil.

Download our “You are just WRITE Valentine’s Day” printable cards HERE.

So, are you ready for Valentine’s Day?

I hope you have a happy day!

See our other free printable Valentine’s Day cards:

Read about other homemade Valentine’s Day card ideas HERE.

Find other Valentine’s Day ideas HERE.

(I’m linking up to Frugal Girls!)

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DIY: 3D Heart Decoration

January 28, 2013 By Debbie 4 Comments

Two years ago, I made cute little 3 dimensional hearts and placed them in picture frames. I am feeling sentimental about it. You see, I made those hearts because my youngest daughter wanted Valentine’s decorations and at the time we had none. It was also my first ever Happy Clippings DIY project. So in a way, you could say those hearts brought back my creative side and my love for do -it-yourself and craft projects. It also helped Happy Clippings evolve into the blog it is today.

Let’s get back to this 3D Heart Decoration. This time I made one big 3 dimensional heart with a cupid’s arrow. It is an easy and quick project to put together.

I already had beautiful Valentine’s Day themed paper left over from an owl project I recently made. I also had all the other supplies needed to create a beautiful Valentine décor.

The materials I used to make this framed Valentine decoration was scrapbook paper, red cardstock paper, pink cardstock paper, gray cardstock paper, scissors, pencil, glue, ribbon and a frame.

First, I cut out four (4) big hearts using 4 different scrapbook papers. I created a heart template and using the template I cut each heart.

Since I was going to fold the hearts anyways, I folded the scrapbook paper and placed the folded heart template on top. This made it quick and easy to cut the hearts.

I glued two of the hearts together back to back . Then I glued the other two hearts together back to back. Finally, I glued together the two sets of hearts creating a pretty 3 dimensional heart.

Using the same heart template, I cut one more heart out of red cardstock paper to be the backing of the 3D heart.

I also cut out an arrow using a template I made.

If you want to use my heart and arrow template, you can download it HERE.

I glued the red heart onto the back and then glued the arrow. I cut my gray cardstock paper to fit the frame. I glued another Valentine themed paper (6×6 size) onto the middle of the gray cardstock paper. Finally, I glued the 3D heart onto the middle.

One more finishing touch – a pretty pink ribbon tied onto the end of the bow. Now, our framed 3 dimensional heart is complete and gorgeous. It is even more lovely sitting next to a vase full of red tulips.

I hope your day is filled with happiness and love!

Find other Valentine’s Day ideas HERE.

(I’m linking up to Tutorials & Tips Link Party, Valentine’s Day Link Party, I’m Lovin’ It, Tatertots & Jello Weekend Wrap Up Party and The Frugal Girls!)

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DIY: Valentine Paper Roll Owls

January 24, 2013 By Debbie 27 Comments

My 9 year old daughter inspired this sweet project. The other day she came home with a cute paper roll owl she made at school. I told her I loved it. My daughter suggested we make more but with a Valentine’s Day theme – “you know with hearts and we can hang it on our kitchen light.” My first thought – that’s brilliant.

My second thought was how awesome it is to have a creative daughter. I appreciate it because I love making creative crafts just like her.

So, off I went to Michaels craft store to find Valentine’s Day themed paper.

The materials I used to make these Valentine’s Day Paper Roll Owls are toilet paper rolls, Valentine’s Day themed scrapbook paper, red cardstock paper, orange cardstock paper, googly (wiggle) eyes, pencil, scissors, glue, paint brush, circle puncher, heart stickers and ribbon.

My daughter helped me make these cute owls.

First, I cut scrapbook paper to fit the paper roll. I glued the paper onto the paper roll. I used Mod Podge as my glue.

I found it easy to apply the glue using a paintbrush and hold the paper roll by putting a few fingers inside it.

To make the ears, push down slowly on one end of of the roll (see picture above). Repeat on other side.

I made the eyes by using googly eyes (size 14mm) and gluing onto red paper cut into circles. I cut a beak using orange paper. I glued the eyes and beak on.

I then made the wings. I cut out heart shaped wings and glue to the sides of the owl.

I attached ribbon to the top so we could hang our pretty Valentine owls on our kitchen chandelier.

I also placed one heart sticker on each owl to give them some extra love.

What do think of our Valentine Owls? I think they are adorable. Let’s give my sweet daughter a big cheer. She is thrilled to have her idea featured on here.

See our other kid-friendly projects made with googly/wiggle eyes:

Find other Valentine’s Day ideas HERE.

(I’m linking up to I’m Lovin’ It, Weekend Wrap Up Party, Sunday Showcase Party and The Frugal Girls!)

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DIY: Wheelie Fun Valentine’s Day Card (Printable)

January 22, 2013 By Debbie Leave a Comment

I have a “wheelie” fun Valentine’s Day card to share with you. As you may know, I have three kids. Two daughters and one son. I have already shared our cute Valentine’s card ideas for my daughters. This “wheelie” Valentine printable card was created for my son to give to his classmates.

This boyish card was inspired by the I “Wheelie” Like You card which I featured in our Valentine’s Day Card Ideas for Boys.

We plan to put a die cast car in each bag, tie it up and attach our “Have a Wheelie Fun Valentine’s Day” tag. The dies cast cars we’re using was purchased at Party City (for $9.99 for a bag of 24 cars). You could pair this Valentine printable with any toy car, car shaped candies or Disney Cars Fruit Snacks.

Another idea is to use Life Savers Gummies since they look like tires.

We’d like to share this fun printable with you. Download the “Have a Wheelie Fun Valentine’s Day!” printable card HERE.

See our other free printable Valentine’s Day cards:

You may also like our Handprint I LOVE You This Much card HERE.

Find more Valentine’s Day card ideas that will appeal to boys HERE.

Read about other homemade Valentine’s Day card ideas HERE.

Find other Valentine’s Day ideas HERE.

(I’m linking up to Weekend Wrap Up Party and The Frugal Girls!)

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DIY: Wine Cork Heart and Valentine’s Display

January 17, 2013 By Debbie 5 Comments

I put together a beautiful Valentine’s heart display for our mantle. I simply hung hearts on branches. The main heart is made out of wine corks.

Little red puffy felt hearts are also hanging on the branches. I purchased the felt hearts at Michaels and attached thread through the back. The branches are curly willow branches (also from Michaels) that I placed into a vase filled with pebble rocks. Some of the branches I purposely arranged sideways so it would have a leaning appearance.

This isn’t the first time I created a Valentine’s Day theme mantle display. One year I placed 3D framed paper hearts on our mantle. Another year I put a framed Heart Tree Art and chalkboard jars with hearts drawn on them. Our current Valentine’s Day display of hearts is my favorite. I love how it looks.

The part of this heart tree display I love the most is the Wine Cork Heart. It was easy to make.

If you are saving wine corks, then you may already have enough for this project. You can also purchase wine corks at a craft store or online. I did another project – Mixed Media Artwork: A House – where some of the wine corks were ones I saved and the rest I bought at Michaels. The corks I used for this wine cork heart project was purchased from an Etsy shop.

All you need to make the Wine Cork Heart are wine corks and a hot glue gun with glue sticks.

I also cut out a heart from paper to use as a template. You can just wing it. I liked having a template to ensure my heart was symmetrical.

I glued the wine corks together using my heart template as my guide. I waited for it to be completely dry. I then tied a string through and hung it.

What do you think? I think it’s pretty and simple. Have you or do you decorate your home for Valentine’s Day?

You may also like our Say it with Love Paper Heart Garland.

Find other Valentine’s Day ideas HERE.

(I’m linking up to I’m Lovin’ It, Weekend Wrap Up Party, Sunday Showcase Party and The Frugal Girls!)

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DIY: Bursting with Happiness Valentine’s Day Card (Printable)

January 16, 2013 By Debbie 4 Comments

This year my youngest daughter wanted to give her friends homemade Valentine’s Day cards. She didn’t want to do the cute School of Fish Valentine’s Day cards her sister made last year. So, we created these fun Bursting with Happiness Valentine’s Day cards. They were inspired by Starburst Candies Valentine Tags found on BHG.

We plan to put Starburst candies in bags, tie it up and attach our “Hope your Valentine’s Day is BURSTING with happiness!” tag.

We’d like to share the printable with you. Download the “Hope your Valentine’s Day is BURSTING with happiness!” printable card HERE.

See our other free printable Valentine’s Day cards:

You may also like our Handprint I LOVE You This Much card HERE.

Read about other homemade Valentine’s Day card ideas HERE.

Find other Valentine’s Day ideas HERE.

(I’m linking up to I’m Lovin’ It, Weekend Wrap Up Party and The Frugal Girls!)

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DIY Valentine’s Day Card Ideas for Boys

January 7, 2013 By Debbie Leave a Comment

There are many sweet homemade Valentine’s Day card ideas for kids to give out to their friends. Some of the Valentine’s Day cards may not appeal to boys. Here are some cool boy Valentine’s Day card ideas. (I believe girls would also like them.)

Dropping down to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day using plastic paratrooper toys. Read more about this fun idea on Super Mom Moments.
Superhero Valentines. Read more about this super idea on Little Bit Funky.
I “Wheelie” Like You. Read more about this cute idea on Thirty Handmade Days.
Have a Ball this Valentine’s Day. Read more about this idea on The Creative Mama.
You’re a Hit card
You’re a Slam Dunk
You’re Dino-mite.

We made this Wheelie Fun Valentine’s Day Card printable for my son. Read more about it HERE.

You may also like our cute School of Fish Valentine’s Day Card with free printable.

Also, read about more great homemade Valentine’s Day card ideas HERE.

Find other Valentine’s Day ideas HERE.

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Happy Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2012 By Debbie Leave a Comment

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, I hope you have a wonderful day. And thank you, thank you for reading Happy Clipping! You are all awesome!

Pictured at top of post: I made heart shaped rolls for breakfast using Pillsbury’s Sweet Rolls. I don’t think you need me to give you a full tutorial on this one, right? Just roll the two ends and pinch the end. To drink – Hot cocoa with Frozen Whipped Hearts.

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DIY: School of Fish Valentine (and Printable)

February 9, 2012 By Debbie 18 Comments

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I recently did a post which featured Homemade Valentine’s Day card ideas.

I shared this post with my kids and my daughter wants to give the School of Fish Valentine to her classmates. I found this cute idea on the blog, Bateman Buzz, but I originally didn’t see a printable for it. So, I made one and I am sharing our School of Fish Valentine printable HERE with you. (The Bateman Buzz recently shared a printable HERE.)

This Valentine printable would look sweet paired with Swedish Fish or Goldfish crackers.

Put the treats in a baggie, tie it up and attach the School of Fish Valentine printable.

See our other free printable Valentine’s Day cards:

You may also like our Handprint I LOVE You This Much card HERE.

Read about other homemade Valentine’s Day card ideas HERE.

Find other Valentine’s Day ideas HERE.

(I’m linking up to I’m Lovin’ It, Weekend Wrap Up Party and The Frugal Girls!)

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Homemade Valentine’s Day Card Ideas (Kids Craft)

January 24, 2012 By Debbie 2 Comments

Are you looking for Valentine’s Day treats and cards you and your kids could make to give to their friends. Here are some fun ideas.

POPpin Valentine – Make a POPpin Valentine treat using a microwave popcorn bag covered with scrapbook paper and label. Read more about it and get a printable on Go Team Duncan.
I Dig You Valentine’s – Give this adorable Valentine gift using plastic shovels and candy.
Fish Valentine – Make a Valentine’s Day treat using Swedish Fish. Read more about it on Bateman Buzz. (UPD: I recently made something similar with a printable HERE.)
You Rock Valentine – Package Pop Rocks for a sweet Valentine that rocks. Read more about it on A Small Snippet.

Here are some cute homemade Valentine’s using lollipops.

Make a Super Valentine. Read more about it on Zakka Life.
Flower Lollipops. Read more about it on Skip to My Lou.
Jolly Lollies – Mustachioed pop Valentine or Lolly-puckered mouth.
Photo of child giving lollipop. Read more about it on Keepin’ It Real 24-7-365.
Butterfly Lollipops. Read more about it on Skip to My Lou.

Here’s another idea – a You Make My Heart Glow Valentine. I love this idea where a teacher gave glow sticks to her students. Read more about it and get a download on The Teacher Wife.

MORE HOMEMADE VALENTINE’S DAY CARD IDEAS:

We made some these cute You are just WRITE Valentine’s Day cards HERE.

We made some sweet Bursting with Happiness Valentine’s Day cards HERE.

My kids and I made these Handprint I LOVE You This Much cards. Read about it HERE.