Editor's NoteWhomever decided to stick a holiday in the middle of deep winter was a genius. And whomever designed the holiday to focus on those we love was inspired! Right when I'm feeling the mid-winter blues, I get to celebrate Valentine's Day! That means handmade valentines, decorated sugar cookies, and classroom parties. I like to be as involved as I can be in this holiday, and it certainly makes me happy to see those on the receiving end happy as well.

In this issue, our designers have created loads of Valentine and Anniversary project ideas. Looking for a cute classroom Valentine idea? Wendy Sue incorporates pencils into a collection of handmade Valentines. Want a dynamic home decor display? Kandis Smith alters a metal frame giving it a vintage Valentine vibe. We've filled this issue with layouts, cards, valentines, and altered projects all designed to help you celebrate this special holiday.

Take the time to show your friends and family that you care. Make something handmade and from the heart!

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Credits: Photography CEEBEE - Courtney Winnie

Contributors Danielle Flanders, Kandis Smith, Leslie Ashe, Patricia Kumfer, Shaunte Wadley, Wendy Sue Anderson

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H A N D M A D E

VA L E N T I N E S - C r a f t a c l a s s r o o m o r n e i g h b o r h o o d v a l e n t i n e g i f t s t r a i g h t f r o m t h e h e a r t .

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VA L E N T I N E

C A R D S - C r e a t e a n d m a i l a s p e c i a l d e c o r a t i v e c a r d t o s o m e o n e y o u l o v e .

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VA L E N T I N E /

A N N I V E R S A R Y

L AY O U T S - D e s i g n a l a y o u t f e a t u r i n g V a l e n t i n e ' s D a y o r o n a s p e c i a l a n n i v e r s a r y d a t e .

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H A N D C R A F T E D

H O M E D É C O R - A l t e r f o u n d s i t e m s i n y o u r h o m e o r c r e a t e a n e n t i r e l y n e w p i e c e f o r t h e V a l e n t i n e ' s h o l i d a y .

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Give the gift that keeps on giving. Create a special gift of handmade Valentines that the recipient can share with their loved ones. Cover a small box with patterned paper, ribbon, and stickers. Then create several small valentines that easily fit inside.

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by Leslie AsheBox = 2 1/2" X 2 1/2" X 5"Cards = 2 1/2" X 2 1/2"

Valentine Box Set

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Supplies:* Yours Truly "Smitten" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Adore" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Rose Blossom" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Newsprint" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Journaling Cards" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "6 X 6 Paper Pad"* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet

* Yours Truly "Alpha Stickers" Sheet* Red Polka Dot Ribbon* Grey Baker's Twine* Doily Border Punch* Scallop Border Punch*Label Border Punch* Stamp Border Punch* Corner Rounder Punch

* Pinking Sheers* Heart Punch OR Heart Digital Die Cut Shape* Digital Die Cut Machine* Red Buttons* Black Pen* Modge Podge Adhesive* Adhesive Foam Squares

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Cards Instructions:1. Cut 2 1/2" X 5" rectangles from the "6 X 6 Paper Pad" and fold in half.2. Use the border punches to punch the bottom edge of some of the cards.3. Embellish the cards with stickers from the "Element Stickers" sheet, the "Alpha Stickers" sheet, shapes punched from the paper pad, Baker's Twine, and buttons. Use adhesive foam squares to mount some of the items on the cards.4. Place cards inside box.1. Use Modge Podge to cover the box with the

"Smitten," "Adore," and "Rose Blossom" patterned papers. Strips of paper should be cut to fit each edge of the box. Let dry.

2. Punch or die cut two heart shapes from the "Smitten" patterned paper. Mount one flush on the top of the box and mount the second on the top of the box with adhesive foam squares. Mount a red button on the second heart.

3. Use a black pen to write "notes" just below the larger heart.

4. Cut a 12" X 5" rectangle from the "Adore" patterned paper. Use the Doily Border Punch to punch a border from the right edge. Roll up the strip and tie a red polka dot ribbon around the strip. Glue the rolled strip on the top of the box.

5. Cut the "LOVE" strip from the "Journaling Cards" patterned paper and mount on the box with adhesive foam squares.

Cover any chipboard box with patterned paper simply by measuring each side. Cut paper to length and adhere to box with Modge Podge.

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Supplies:• YoursTruly“Journaling

Cards” Patterned Paper• YoursTruly“Element

Stickers” Sheet• PrinterORBlackPen• Red,Black,andGrey

Baker’s Twine• 1/8”CirclePunch• ValentinePencils• AdhesiveFoamSquares

Even kids can get in on the action with these sophisticated Valentines made from printed sentiments and patterned paper. Tie a pencil and an embellished ticket to a journaling card printed with the holiday day greeting "Valentine, You're just 'write' for me!" Parents can print the sentiment and kids can tie on the pencils.

by Wendy Sue AndersonPencil Valentines

1. Cutthecardsfromthe“JournalingCards”patternedpaper.Create sentiments on the computer and then print onto the journaling cards OR handwrite sentiments with a black pen.

2.Punchtwo1/8”circlesoneachcardspaced1/2”apartandabout1” from the edge of each card.

3. Thread red, grey, or black Baker’s Twine through the holes.

4. Place a Valentine pencil on each card.5.Mountcirclestickersfromthe“ElementStickers”sheetonthe

red,blac,andgrey“ticket”stickersfromthesamesheet.6.Puncha1/8”circlefromthetopofeachticket.7. Thread each card’s Baker’s Twine through the ticket and tie into

a bow.

Dimensions: 4” X 3”

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Supplies:• YoursTruly“LoveNotes”PatternedPaper• YoursTruly“Smitten”PatternedPaper• YoursTruly“JournalingCards”PatternedPaper• YoursTruly“AlphaStickers”Sheet• GlassineBags• RedTwine• NaturalTwine• BlackMetalButtons• 11/2"ScallopHeartPunch• 1/4"CirclePunch• BrownStampingInk• AdhesiveFoamSquares

1. Fill two glassine bags with candy.2.Cuta23/4"X43/4"rectanglefromthe

“LoveNotes”patternedpaperandrubedges with brown stamping ink.

3.Cuta11/2"X41/4"rectanglefromthe“JournalingCards”patternedpaper(miniheart pattern side).

4. Place the heart rectangle on the black rectangle and then on the glassine bag. Usethe1/4”CirclePunchtopunchaholethrough all three layers.

5. Thread red twine through the holes and tie into a bow.

6.Punchtwo11/2"ScallopHeartpunchesfromthe“Smitten”patternedpaperandmount on the heart paper with adhesive foam squares.

7. Thread natural twine through the backs of two black, metal buttons and tie into a bow. Adhere buttons to the punched hearts.

8.Addsentimentstothebottomofeachheartrectanglewithlettersfromthe“AlphaStickers” sheet.

Glassine Bag Valentinesby Kandis SmithDimensions: 3 1/2" X 5”

There's nothing sweeter than a hint at what's to come! Fill clear, glassine bags with colorful treats. Then cover each bag with strips of paper, a heart punched from patterned paper and a specialized sentiment created with letter stickers.

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Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse for making beautiful handmade cards. Look for soft, feminine touches such as vintage lace, doilies, buttons, gems, and ribbon to dress up your cards. For a masculine touch keep cards streamlined, with a graphic style.

Supplies:* Yours Truly "Journaling Cards" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Awning Stripe" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Hugs & Kisses" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Dark Pink Black" Solid Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Red Grey" Solid Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet*41/4"X51/2"WhiteCard* Red Baker's Twine* Corner Rounder Punch* Scallop Border Punch* Adhesive Foam Squares

1.Cuta41/4"X51/2"rectanglefromthe"DarkPink Black" solid patterned paper and mount on the white card. Use a corner rounder punch to round the upper corners of the card.

2.Cuta41/4"X4"rectanglefromthe"AwningStripe" patterned paper.

3. Cut the cityscape journaling card from the "Journaling Cards" paper and mount on the bottom of the "Awning Stripe" patterned paper.

4.WrapRedBaker'sTwinearoundthejournalingcard and rectangle and tie into a bow. Mount the rectangle on the bottom of the card.

5. Use a scallop border punch to punch a border from the "Red Grey" solid patterned paper. Mount the strip 1" from the top of the card and trim off the excess border strip.

6. Cut the "love, love, love" strip from the "Hugs & Kisses" patterned paper and mount at the bottom of the red scallop border. Trim off the excess border strip.

7.Mountthe"YouMaketheWorld"stickerfromthe "Element Stickers" sheet on the card with adhesive foam squares.

You Make the World by Wendy Sue Anderson

Card is 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"

Journaling cards cut from the "Journaling Cards" patterned paper make the perfect base for any card. Mount the cut out journaling card onto a premade card. Then embellish with Baker's Twine and additional stickers. Turn cards horizontally or vertically as desired.

Supplies:* Yours Truly "Newsprint" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Crush" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Journaling Cards" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet*41/4"X51/2"WhiteCard* Vintage Black Lace* Black Baker's Twine* Black Gems* Red Button* Pinking Sheers* Adhesive Foam Squares

1.Cuta41/4"X51/2"rectanglefromthe"Newsprint" patterned paper. Rub edges with brown stamping ink and mount on the front of a white card base.

2.Cuta21/2"X41/2"rectanglestripfromthe"Crush" patterned paper. Cut the bottom edge with pinking scissors. Rub edges with brown stamping ink and mount on the card with the pinked edge at the bottom.

3. Cut the postcard rectangle from the "Journaling Cards" patterned paper. Rub edges with brown stamping ink.

4. Mount vintage black lace on the card with strong adhesive. Mount the cut postcard card on the card front with adhesive foam squares.

5. Thread black Baker's Twine through a large red button and mount on the card at the bottom of the postcard.

6. Mount the "You + Me = Love" sticker from the "Element" sticker sheet on the postcard with adhesive foam squares.

7. Mount black gem stickers on the postcard.

You + Me = Love by Kandis Smith

Card is 4 1/4 X 5 1/2"

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1. Cuta51/2"X41/4"rectanglefromthe"AwningStripe"patternedpaperand mount on the white card base.

2.Cuta31/2"X2"rectanglefromthe"Hugs&Kisses"patternedpaperandcut the top edge with pinking sheers.

3. Mount on the top of the card.4. Mount the "yours truly" sticker from the "Element Stickers" sheet onto the

card with adhesive foam squares.5.WrapRedBaker'sTwinearoundthejournalingcardtwiceandtieintoa

bow.

6. Attach a pearl button to the center of the bow.7. Mount the journaling card on the card front with adhesive foam squares.8.Mountwhitenettingonthebottomleftcornerofthejournalingcard.9. Mount the "14 February" sticker from the "Element Sticker" sheet on the

white netting.10. Thread natural hemp twine through two pink buttons and knot on the

back of each button. Adhere buttons to the card.

by Kandis SmithCard is 5 1/2 X 4 1/4"

Yours Truly

Supplies:* Yours Truly "Awning Stripe"

Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Hugs & Kisses"

Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet*White51/2"X41/4"Card* Red Baker's Twine* Natural Hemp Twine* Pearl, and Pink Buttons*WhiteNetting* Pinking Sheers* Adhesive Foam Squares

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by Leslie AsheCard is 4 1/2 X 6"

Love Never Fails

Supplies:* Yours Truly "Adore" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "6 X 6 Paper Pad"* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet* Yours Truly "Alpha Stickers" Sheet* Doily Border Punch* Adhesive Foam Squares

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Border punches dress up any paper. Simply align the border punch pattern on the edge of the patterned paper and punch! Add additional strips of border punched paper for a lacey effect.

1.Cuta41/2"X12"rectanglefromthe"Adore"patterned paper and fold in half.

2. Use the Doily Border Punch to punch a border from the bottom of the front and the back of the card.

3.UsetheDoilyBorderPunchtopuncha31/2"border from the black dot side of the "Adore" patterned paper. Trim and mount the border strip at the bottom of the card.

4.Cuta5"X11/4"rectanglefromthereddotpatterned paper found in the "6 X 6 Paper Pad."

Use scissors to notch the ends and mount on the card horizontally.

5. Mount the "red rose" sticker from the "Element Stickers" sheet on the card with adhesive foam squares.

6. Mount the "Say it with Flowers" sticker from the "Element Stickers" sheet on the "rose" sticker with adhesive foam squares.

7. Add the "heart," "love never fails," and the "LOVE" alphabet stickers from the "Alpha Stickers" sheet on the card.

When layering items on top of each other, try placing some of them askew for a casual, handmade effect.

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Supplies:* Yours Truly "Crush" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Journaling Cards" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Light Pink Cream" Solid Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "6 X 6 Paper Pad"* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet* Yours Truly "Alpha Stickers" Sheet*GreyStampingInk* Pink Button* Black Baker's Twine* Digital Die Cut Machine* Digital Heart Shape OR Heart Punches* Digital Envelope Die Cut Shape* Sewing Machine* Black Sewing Thread

1. Cut a 10" X 7" strip from the "Crush" patterned paper and fold in half.

2.Cuta43/4"X61/4"rectanglefromthe"LightPinkCream"solid patterned paper. Rub edges with grey stamping ink.

3. Mount on the front of the card and zig zag stitch with a sewing machine and black sewing thread in an oval around the rectangle.

4. Cut the "postmarked" square from the "Journaling Cards" patterned paper and mount in the upper right corner of the card.

5. Mount the "How wonderful . . ." sticker from the "Element Stickers" sheet on the "postmarked" square.

6. Mount the "stamp" sticker on the bottom of the card.7. Use a digital die cut machine to cut a digital envelope shape

from the "Light Pink Cream" solid patterned paper. Rub edges of the cut with grey stamping ink and assemble. Mount the envelope shape at the bottom of the card.

8.UseadigitaldiecutmachineanddigitalheartshapesORa variety of heart punches to cut heart shapes from the patterned paper found in the "6 X 6" paper pad. Rub edges with grey stamping ink. Mount the hearts in the envelope and the card, using foam adhesive to add dimension to some of the heart shapes.

9. Mount the "Valentine's Day" and the "Sent with Love" stickers from the "Element Stickers" sheet on the envelope.

10. Thread black Baker's Twine through a pink button and tie into a knot on the back of the button. Mount the button on the center of the envelope cut.

Sent with Love by Tamara Tripodi

Card is 5 1/2 X 7"

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Supplies:• YoursTruly“AwningStrip”PatternedPaper• YoursTruly“RoseBlossom”PatternedPaper• YoursTruly“JournalingCards”PatternedPaper• YoursTruly“Honeymoon”PatternedPaper• YoursTruly“ElementStickers”Sheet• YoursTruly“AlphaStickers”Sheet• GreyCardstock• 41/4"X51/2"WhiteCardBase• RedBaker’sTwine• NaturalJuteTwine• 1”HeartPunch• 1/8”CirclePunch• DecorativeBorderPunch• RedSprayMist• RedGems• StickPin• VellumDoily• RedButtons• SewingMachine• BlackSewingThread• AdhesiveFoamSquares

1. Cuta4”X51/4"rectanglefromthe“AwningStripe”patternedpaper.2. Cuta3”X41/2"rectanglefromgreycardstock.3. Use a decorative border punch to punch the right side of the grey cardstock.4. Use a sewing machine and black sewing thread to zig zag stitch the grey cardstock to the

“AwningStripe”patternedpaper.5. Cut a vellum doily in half. Mount the top half of the doily 1” from the top of the grey

cardstock.6. Mountthe“redticket”stickerfromthe“ElementStickers”sheet3/4"fromthebottomof

the grey cardstock.7. Cutthepostcardfromthe“JournalingCards”patternedpaperandmountonthegray

cardstock.Machinezigzagstitchthepostcardtothe“AwningStripe”patternedpaper.8. Mounttheentirepieceonthecardbase.9. Usea1”HeartPunchtopunchfourheartsfromthe“RoseBlossom”patternedpaper.

Spray each heart with red spray mist and let dry.

10.Whendrypuncha1/8”circlefromeachsideoftheheart.StringredBaker’sTwinethroughthe holes, along the back of each punched heart, and wrap the twine around the top and the bottom of the card. Adhere the twine to the insides of the card.

11. Mountthe“XOXO”letterstickersfromthe“AlphaStickers”sheetonthepostcardjournaling card.

12. Add three red gems to the postcard.13. Mount the bottom half of the vellum doily on the postcard.14.Mountthe“psIloveyou”stickerfromthe“AlphaStickers”sheetonthedoilywithadhesive

foam squares.15.Puncha1”heartfromthe“Honeymoon”patternedpaperandplaceonthemetalstickpin.

Pokethestickpinintooneoftheadhesivefoamsquaresunderneaththe“psIloveyou”sticker.

16. Thread natural jute twine through two red buttons, tie into a knot, and mount buttons on the card.

PS I Love You Cardby Amy Heller

Card is 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"

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Supplies:• YoursTruly“RoseBlossom”PatternedPaper• YoursTruly“Newsprint”PatternedPaper• YoursTruly“LoveNotes”PatternedPaper• YoursTruly“JournalingCards”PatternedPaper• RedCardstock• 51/2”X41/4”WhiteCardBase• GlassineBag• 1”HeartPunch• RedButtons• NaturalJuteTwine• BlackBaker’sTwine• PearlStickers• SewingMachine• BlackSewingThread• WoodenHeart• DecorativeCornerPunch

1. Cuta51/2"X41/4"rectanglefromthe“RoseBlossom”patternedpaper and mount on the white card base.

2.Cuta31/4”X5”rectanglefromredcardstock.3. Use a decorative corner punch to punch each corner of the red

cardstock.4.Cutapieceofthe“LoveNotes”patternedpapertofitinsidea

glassine bag. Slide the paper inside the bag.5.WrapblackBaker’sTwinearoundtheglassineenvelopeseveral

times, knot, and mount the bag on the red cardstock.6. Use black sewing thread and a sewing machine to stitch the bag to

the red cardstock. Mount the cardstock on the card base.7. Usea1”heartpunchtopunchseveralheartsfromthe“Newsprint”

patterned paper. Place the hearts inside the bag.8.Cutseveralrectanglesfromthe“JournalingCards”patternedpaper

and mount on the envelope.9. Thread natural jute twine through two red buttons and tie one into a

knot and one into a bow. Mount the buttons on the card.10.Mount two pearl stickers on the card.11.Mountawoodenheartonthe“Newsprint”patternedpaper.Trim

around the heart edge and mount the heart on the glassine bag.

100% in Love with You by Amy Heller

Card is 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"

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Supplies:* Yours Truly "6X6 Paper Pad"* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet* Yours Truly "Alpha Stickers" Sheet* Yours Truly "Light Pink Cream" Solid

Patterned Paper* Black Cardstock* Black Gingham Ribbon* Pink Baker's Twine* Black Button*BrownStampingInk* Digital Die Cut Machine* Heart Digital Die Cut Shape* Scallop Square Digital Die Cut Shape* Adhesive Foam Squares

1. Cut a 5" X 10" strip from the "Light Pink Cream" solid patterned paper. Fold in half and rub the edges with brown stamping ink.

2.Useadigitaldiecutmachinetocuta41/2"scallopsquarefromblack cardstock. Mount in the center of the card.

3. Cut a 4" square from the "Rose Blossom" patterned paper found within the "6 X 6 Paper Pad" and mount in the center of the scallop square.

4.Useadigitaldiecutmachinetocuta3"X23/4"heartfromthetextpatterned paper found within the "6 X 6 Paper Pad." Cut into a 4" square and rub edges with brown stamping ink. Mount on the "Rose Blossom" square with adhesive foam squares.

5. Mount the "Valentine's Day" circle from the "Element Stickers" sheet on the heart square with adhesive foam squares.

6. Mount the "hearts" stickers from the "Element Stickers" sheet on the heart square.

7. Mount the "love never fails" sticker from the "Alpha Stickers" sheet on the heart square.

8.Tiealengthoftheblackginghamribbonintoabow,notchingtheends and mount in the upper left corner of the card.

9.Threadpinktwinethroughthebuttonandtieonthebow(withtheknot in the back of the button).

by Leslie AsheCard is 4 1/2 X 6"

Love Never Fails

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20 VALENTINE layouts

Layouts using Valentine themed papers and embellishments can focus on Valentine's Day activities, on wedding anniversaries, or on the people that you love. Use items from the collection that help tell the story and support the theme of your layout. Record your feelings, as well as, your memories of each special event.

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Supplies:* Yours Truly "Love Notes" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Hugs & Kisses" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Awning Stripe" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Journaling Cards" Patterned Paper"* Yours Truly "Red Grey" Solid Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet*Yours Truly "Alpha Stickers" Sheet* Red Polka Dot Ribbon* Black Baker's Twine* Black Spray Mist* Yellow Buttons*BlackandWhitePen* 1" Circle Punch* Adhesive Foam Squares

Focus on those that mean the most to you in a layout about family. One black and white photo is layered on a large, hand cut patterned paper heart. Add "stitching" around the heart with a white gel pen. Add spray mist and stickers for a beautiful finished product.

by Leslie Ashe

My Heart is Full

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by Amy Heller

Sweets for My Sweets

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Supplies:* Yours Truly "Honeymoon" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Love Notes" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Journaling Cards" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet* Yours Truly "Alpha Stickers" Sheet* Cream Cardstock*WhiteRicRacRibbon

* Pink Baker's Twine*WhiteJuteTwine* Pink, and Glitter Buttons*Woodenhearts* Black Spray Mist* Sewing Machine* Red Sewing Thread

Wooden hearts filled with patterned paper give this layout an earthy, natural feel.

Try a twist on a traditional design and turn your elements on an angle. Amy created this diagonal layout with one focal point colored photo and two smaller black and white photos which draw the eye immediately to the center of the layout. Select one photo that tells the story best and print the rest of the photos in black and white.

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Create a home decor piece by following the same steps used to recreate the heart and then mount the heart shape inside a frame.

Supplies:* Yours Truly "Newsprint" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Rose Blossom" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Hugs & Kisses" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Honeymoon" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Crush" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Adore" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Love Notes" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Cherished" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Awning Stripe" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Smitten" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Sweetheart" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Journaling Cards" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet* Yours Truly "Alpha Stickers" Sheet* Grey Baker's Twine* Sewing Machine* Red Sewing Thread* Adhesive Foam Squares

by Wendy Sue Anderson

Love You Beyond Measure

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Valentine themed papers and stickers can also be used for anniversary or layouts about those you love. In this layout, Kandis focuses on herself and her husband. Start a tradition of taking an annual photo of you as a couple on or around your anniversary. Then create a layout about the reasons why you're still so in love.

Supplies:* Yours Truly "Rose Blossom" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Smitten" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Journaling Cards" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet* Yours Truly "Alpha Stickers" Sheet* Brown Cardstock* Tan Photo Corners* Pink Gems* Red Baker's Twine* Notebook Border Punch * Adhesive Foam Squares

by Kandis Smith

Yours Truly

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26 VALENTINE PROJECTS

Decorate your home with beautiful Valentine projects. Recover and alter pieces that you already own. Wrap a handmade gift with special Valentine elements. Make this holiday handmade!

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Supplies:* Yours Truly "Rose Blossom" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Honeymoon" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "6 X 6 Paper Pad"* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet*PinkWrappingPaper* Manilla Tag* Red Baker's Twine* Natural Jute Twine* Red Button*WoodenHeart* Vellum Doily* Scallop Border Punch* Heart Punch OR Heart Digital Die Cut

Shape* Digital Die Cut Machine* Scallop Scissors OR Scallop Border Digital

Die Cut Shape* Pink Paint OR Pink Spray Mist* Sewing Machine*WhiteSewingThread

Create a long heart banner perfect for wrapping gifts, by punching hearts from patterned paper. Machine stitch together in one long string and then wrap around a special Valentine gift for a loved one. Or hang the banner in your home as an art piece.

by Amy Heller

Valentine Wrapped Box

Card is 6 1/2 X 4 3/4"

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Download this digital die cut shape designed by Lori Whitlock at http://www.loriwhitlock.com/blog/products-page/3d/heart-box/.

Easily recreate this Valentine box with a digital die cut shape designed by Lori Whitlock. Designed as an SVG file, this shape can be cut with compatible digital die cut machines. Follow the tutorial directions to complete this beautiful project.

Supplies:* Yours Truly "Hugs & Kisses" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Rose Blossom" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Adore" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Newsprint" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Journaling Cards" Patterned

Paper* Yours Truly "Red Grey" Solid Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Element Stickers"Ssheet* Black Vintage Lace* Black Stitched Ribbon* Metal Square Charm* Clear Epoxy Hearts*BrownStampingInk* Digital Die Cut Machine* Digital Die Heart Box Shape

Heart Box by Tamara Tripodi

Dimensions: 4 1/4" X 1 1/4" X 5 1/2"

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1. Use a digital die cut machine and Lori Whitlock's"HeartBox"diecutshapetocut the heart from the "Red Grey" solid patterned paper. Assemble the box.

2. Use the same digital die cut shape to cut a heart from the "Hugs & Kisses" patterned paper. Rub edges with brown stamping ink. Add black vintage lace to the back edge of the heart shape and mount on the front of the box.

3. Mount the clear epoxy square from the metal charm on the "Newsprint" patterned paper making sure the married couple image shows through. Use clear adhesive to hold in place and letdry.Whendrymountinsidethemetalcharm.

4. Hang the charm from a length of black stitched ribbon. Loop the ribbon and mount on the heart shape with strong adhesive, leaving the two ends sticking up, on the top of the heart shape.

4. Mount the "Valentine's Day" sticker and the "you + me = love" sticker" to the front of the heart shape.

5. Mount a clear epoxy heart on the "Rose Blossom" patterned paper with clear adhesive, let dry, and cut around edge. Mount on the heart shape.

6. Mount another clear epoxy heart on the "Adore" patterned paper with clear adhesive, let dry, and cut around edge. Mount on the heart shape.

7. Cut the "typewriter" card from the "Journaling Cards" patterned paper and tuck inside the box shape.

Heart Box Tutorial:

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by Wendy Sue Anderson

Dimensions: Large Heart = 5 1/2" X 5 3/4"; Small Hearts = 3 3/4" X 4"

Treat Pillows

Supplies:* Yours Truly "Adore" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Crush" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Love Notes" Patterned Paper

* Yours Truly "Journaling Cards" Patterned Paper* Grey Baker's Twine* Digital Die Cut Shape Heart* Digital Die Cut Machine

* Sewing Machine* Red Sewing Thread* Poly-fill or Candy

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Fill die cut heart shapes with candy before machine stitching them closed. Or stuff with poly-fill for a simple, yet elegant home decor piece. Make sure to use light adhesive when machine stitching to keep needle from becoming sticky.

1. Cut two large hearts from the "Adore" patterned paper.

2. Cut two small hearts from the "Crush" patterned paper.

3. Cut two small hearts from the "Love Notes" patterned paper.

4. Place hearts back to back and fill with Poly-fill or

candy. Machine stitch shut with red sewing thread.5. Cut the cards from the "Journaling Cards"

patterned paper and mount on each heart.6. Tie a length of grey Baker's Twine into a bow and

adhere to each journaling card on each heart.

These hearts can be filled with a variety of items including sweet smelling lavendar.

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by Kandis Smithsize here....

I Love You Frame

Supplies:* Yours Truly "Cherished" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet* Yours Truly "Alpha Stickers" Sheet* Metal Frame* Pink Acrylic Paint* Paintbrush* Black Button* Pink Baker's Twine* Adhesive Foam Squares

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Any frame can be easily transformed into your holiday theme of choice with a coat of paint, and an embellished mat. Brush paint on the frame lightly, let dry, and then sand to create a vintage, distressed look.

1. Use a paintbrush to "dry brush" pink paint onto a metal photo frame. Sand off the excess paint when dry or use a paper towel to wipe off some of the paint when wet. Both techniques create a distressed, vintage paint effect. Let dry.

2.Cuta4"X51/2"rectanglefromthe"Cherished"patterned paper.

3. Mount the "heart" sticker from the "Element Stickers" sheet in the center of the rectangle with

adhesive foam squares.4.Mounttheletterstocreatethe"I"and"you"words

on the rectangle using letters from the "Alpha Stickers" sheet.

5. Thread pink Baker's Twine through a black button and tie into a bow. Trim off excess twine pieces and mount button in center of the "heart" sticker.

6. Mount the rectangle inside the frame when dry.

Use adhesive foam squares to give a sticker addeddimension and shadow on your project.

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Supplies:* Yours Truly "Rose Blossom" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Hugs & Kisses" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Journaling Cards" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Dark Pink Black" Solid Patterned Paper

* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet* Yours Truly "Alpha Stickers" Sheet*WhiteFrame* Pink Seam Binding*GrayandWhitePaperFlowers

*WhiteFloralRibbon*BlackStampingInk* Sewing Machine* Black Sewing Thread

by Tamara TripodiDimensions: 9 1/2" X 8 1/4"

You + Me = Love Frame

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*WhiteFloralRibbon*BlackStampingInk* Sewing Machine* Black Sewing Thread

Put those you love front and center with an altered frame focusing on family and friends. This frame highlights Tamara's parents on their wedding day. An ornate frame needs little embellishment. Simply decorate the frame insert with a photo, stickers, and flowers to highlight the subjects.

1.Cuta71/2"X51/4"rectanglefromthe"RoseBlossom" patterned paper.

2.Cuta71/2"X1"stripfromthe"Hugs&Kisses"patterned paper and mount at the bottom of the "Rose Blossom" rectangle.

3.Cutablackandwhitephototo31/2"X3"andmountona33/4"X31/4"rectangleof"DarkPinkBlack" solid patterned paper.

4. Use black stamping ink to rub the edges of the solid pink paper and mount on the "Rose Blossom" rectangle.

5. Use a sewing machine and black sewing thread to zig zag stitch the photo square to the paper.

6. Mount the "rose," "hearts," "key," the "you + me = love," and the "hugs & kisses" sticker from the "Element Stickers" sheet on the paper.

7. Cut the "100% in love with you" paper strip from the "Journaling Cards" paper and mount on the page, adhering only the left side of the strip to the paper.

8.Mounttheentirepieceinsidetheframe.9. Tie pink seam binding into a bow and mount on the

upper right corner of the frame.10. Use strong adhesive to add the paper flowers and

the white floral ribbon to the frame.

Rub the edges of a frame with sand paper or brown stamping ink/gel stain to give it an aged and distressed appearance.

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by Tamara TripodiDimensions: 4" X 2 1/2" X 8 3/4"

Valentine Candy Cone

Supplies:* Yours Truly "Love Notes" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Adore" Patterned Paper* Yours Truly "Journaling Cards" Patterned

Paper* Yours Truly "Element Stickers" Sheet* Black Gingham Ribbon*WoodenSpool*GreyStampingInk*WhiteSeamBinding* Ruffled white ribbon*WhiteFloralRibbon*LargeWhiteEyelets* Eyelet Setting Tool* Scoring Tool* Digital Die Cut Machine* Digital Hanging Cone Die Cut Shape

Create your own embellishments with the use of a score board and scoring tool like the accordion fold circle on this project.

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Leave a special Valentine treat cone on the door of a friend and neighbor. This cone was cut with a digital die cut machine and is designed to be filled with goodies. This would make a fun classroom Valentine activity for a school party. Simply cut the cone from patterned paper and allow the students to assemble and decorate.

1. Use a digital die cut machine and a digital hanging cone die cut shape to cut the cone shape from the "Love Notes" patterned paper.

2. Use an eyelet setting tool to set a white eyelet in each hole on the side of the cone.

3. Assemble the cone shape and rub edges with grey stamping ink.

4. Mount ruffled white ribbon at the top opening of the cone.

5. Thread white seam binding through the eyelets and knot on each end.

6. Mount white floral ribbon 1" from the top of the cone on the front side of the shape.

7. Tie black gingham ribbon into a bow and mount on the top of the cone with strong adhesive.

8.Cutthe"100%inlovewithyou"paperstripfromthe "Journaling Cards" patterned paper and attach the left side of the strip on a wooden spool

that has been rubbed with grey stamping ink. Mount the spool on the black gingham ribbon and leave the paper strip slightly folded up on the right side.

9. Cut a 2" X 12" strip from the "Adore" patterned paper. Use a scoring tool to score the paper strip every1/4."Accordionfoldthepaperstripandattach ends. Rub the edges of the accordion fold with grey stamping ink. Squeeze edges together in the center of the folded strip to create accordion fold circle and mount on the cone with strong adhesive.

10. Mount the "lacey heart" and the "February 14" stickers from the "Element Sticker" sheet on the accordion fold circle.

11.Mountthe"IWillAlwaysLoveYou"sticker,the"Hugs and Kisses" sticker, and one small "heart" sticker on the accordion fold circle.

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