About Arts & Crafts: Valentines to Make and Give

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Arts & Crafts From Barbara Crews, your About Arts & Crafts Editor Greetings! Crafters usually don't need a reason or holiday to make a gift for someone, any day can be a special one. But when a holiday comes along, it's even more fun to make gifts for friends. Watch out on Valentine's Day -- you just might be getting a handmade treasure from a crafty friend! Pewter Pearls Ceramic Heart An absolutely gorgeous necklace, love the heart and the pearls too! If you're looking for a Valentine themed piece that will look great the rest of the year -- this just might be the necklace for you. See More About:  free necklace projects  making necklaces  bead stringing Valentine Cross Stitch Valentine cross stitch to make for friends and family. Check out the way Connie adapted one of my antique Valentine postcards into a cross stitch pattern. See More About:  valentine cross stitch patterns  free cross stitch patterns  holiday cross stitch patterns Haskell-Style Beaded Pendant If you love the Miriam Haskell vintage jewelry, you just might enjoy making this pendant that has a similar style. See More About:  free beading tutorials  beading how-to's  beading techniques Origami Money Heart With a few grandsons that need to be remembered on Valentine's Day, but also with the need to keep away from the too cute stuff, I think I've found the perfect solution. Give them money, but fold it in the shape of a heart. See More About:  holiday origami  money origami  origami for beginners Arts & Crafts Ads Valentines Day Valentines Gifts Valentines Cards Arts & Crafts Valentine Ideas Featured Articles Sew a Snake Rubber Stamping Valentine Ideas Heart Candy Bouquet Paper Bag Valentine Scrapbook Knitted Heart Headband Crocheted Flowers   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Arts & Crafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Around About Valentine Ideas from Interior Decorating Heart Crafts for Teens Heart Garland from Recycled Papers Advertisement