With the exception of Halloween and Christmas, I’m usually not a big holiday decorator. I have a few little things I set out for Valentine’s Day and Easter, but that’s about it.
But…..the circus is now old enough to really enjoy these holidays a little bit more…and since I am mom of the year and all, I felt I should up my Valentine’s game a little.
So, I whipped up an adorable little heart garland and the kid and I even made her very own valentines in an hour.
Because I’m mom of the year like that.
Disclosure: This post was a collaboration with Creative Collection. All opinions and random heart glittering are 100% mine.
Ok, in all fairness, basically everything I needed for both of these crafts were in the paper packages. Its kind of like the lazy girl’s way to craft.
I still get points for doing it though, right?
Materials and Supplies Needed:
- Creative Collection Valentine’s Pack: Hearts & String (available at Wal-Mart)
- Creative Collection Premium Paper and/or Cardstock Valentine’s Packs (available at Wal-Mart)
- Scissors
- Tape
- Mod Podge, Paint Brush, and Glitter (optional – if you want to jazz up the heart garland a bit)
Really, you don’t need steps for these crafts at all. Everything you need is in the package. However, I did decide to jazz up the heart garland a bit with gold glitter.
All I did was paint a little Mod Podge onto the hearts in random spots and then shake the glitter on. Once its dry, simply pull the included string through the pre-cut holes in the top of the hearts and hang it up.
How freakin’ easy was that?
I also opted to mix the larger hearts with the smaller hearts on my garland.
While the glitter is drying on the hearts, make your cards and envelopes.
Once more, everything you need is in the package! These come not only with card and envelope templates, but also with envelope liner templates – and I’m always a sucker for an adorable envelope liner.
Trace and cut out as many as you need.
We opted to use patterned scotch tape to secure our envelopes for a little extra pizzaz.
The hearts on the front of the cards were templates that came in the packages also. I traced and cut them out for the kid and then let her stick them on the cards. On the inside of each card, we used paint to make her handprint.
I had the garland up, the cards made with the handprints drying, and the envelopes addressed in an hour.
Boom.
Valentine’s Day? Check.
Be sure to see this adorable (and super simple!) valentines wreath diy I made using vintage valentines too!
And get ideas for all kinds of holiday decorating here!
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Sarah @ Life On Virginia Street says
I’m not a big holiday person either, but I love how easy these crafts both look. I can handle that. That paper garland is amazing though. I totally think it needs to stay up in your daughter’s room year round 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Oooooo, Sarah! That is a great idea – she would love it!
Liz Anthony says
Great idea for a quick craft.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Liz!
Rachelle J says
I would love to make my own invites for my daughters birthday party!
Alina says
I’d love to make a banner with hearts to place over my fireplace.
Sean says
I’d love to make a couple of personal valentine day’s cards with my child for the favorite people in her life.
Lindsay says
I hope I get one! Too cute!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Lindsay!
Penny Sue Whitlock says
Your garland is too cute!
Thank you for sharing and thanks for the giveaway.
Sprinkles of Blessings to All!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Penny!
Sheri says
I’m not sure what kind of paper, but something for Halloween would be cool!
Ashley says
I would like to make a banner of hearts
Susan M. says
You and your writing never fail to crack me up — for sure, Mother of the Year in under an hour!
Have two granddaughters with birthdays in June depending upon what’s provided, I think it may find it’s way into a 4 and 7 yr. olds party. Thanks for the opportunity!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahha! That is my mission, Susan!!
carol easterday says
love the banner its really cute! I would probably makes cards or invites. thanks for the giveaway!
Shareen Mioskowski says
These are such great ideas I made sure to pin them!! I especially love the handmade envelopes and cards for Valentines day and well at any other needed time, here in my home that is quite often!! The garland or banner will be a fun craft to do with my daughter who would love to keep it up in her room for a good amount of time i am sure! Thank you so much for this useful and helpful post! <3
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Shareen, you must be like me – I NEVER can find an envelope around here when I need one! You better believe I put away those envelope templates in a safe place so I would have them when that time arose!
amy barra says
super cute! I miss when my kids were young and did this stuff with me…now I get my girlfriends to do my crafts and projects with me! we do something for every holiday so im sure this would be great products to add to the fun!
Nicolle says
My twins’ birthday’s are coming up in March so I’d probably make something for that. 🙂 Cute Valentine’s cards. I cheaped out & let them pick theirs out at Dollar Tree. Not nearly as cute but they were happy & it only cost me $1.00/twin. Not bad. 🙂
Sheila Moore says
I would make a banner for my granddaughter’s room. Thanks Jenna for the chance!
Ashleigh Hall says
I love the garland you made! We are big fans of garland around this house! Especially the littles. They love to help create them!
Pam P. says
I don’t know yet what I would attempt to make, but depending on what is received I will come up with something. I am new to blogs, and Pintrest (haven’t even figured out how to use it yet, I mostly just “lurk” on pages of interest). I have been cross stitching and needle pointing for about 40 years. Maybe it’s about time to try something new?? LOL
Colby says
I would make a banner! Thanks so much for the opportunity! <3
Seana says
I’m not much for Valentines Day but I gotta say that is really cute.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Seana! I know – I don’t usually do a lot of Valentine decor, but this one was fun and I love the glitter!
Linda Moffitt says
Invitations for My Kids one Big Birthday party that I hold on the same day to make it easier for family
Susan the farm quilter says
I would make garlands for my granddaughters’ rooms with them.
Cindy Trobaugh says
Some snazzy Lil’ garland for My Pantry or Headboard….Great job on these Cuties Ladies! Smiles. Cindy
rachel says
I love heart garlands for Valentine’s Day!
Lindsay Eidahl says
I might use it to makeover a clearance lamp we bought for my daughters room.
chris hoey says
I really like heart garlands for Valentine’s Day!
Diane Westbrook says
Oh, thanks Jenna for the wonderful giveaway! You always come up with some of the cutest ideas…Love this one..I, too never have a correct envelope to go with any of my cards..so who runs away with envelopes??? I have 9 grands and two great grands…I would love to make the valentines-on-a-string for them as Valentine cards…they would have so much fun with them. Thanks again…and yes, freakin’ awesome! Diane
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Diane! The grands would love to get in on some of this action! My circus loved it!
Mila says
I would love to do some origami crafting if i win… 🙂
Laura P. says
I’d use it to make cards for sure and maybe a couple bookmarks.
Alice G says
Hi,
My new granddaughter, Bebe, the Bomb! will celebrate her first valentine’s day this year. I will make her an awesome heart crown with pink and silver glitter. I will then take her picture and use the envelopes to send it out to everyone that is not lucky enough to see her for all her firsts.
Love your blog,
ag
marie says
probley heat glitter valentine card =]
Nora says
I’d definitely make cards!
ken ohl says
I would give to my niece and she would make items for her scrapbooking
jules m. says
i’ll make valentines cards! 🙂
angie says
So cute!
Amy M. C. says
I love making homemade cards and also tags for my baked goodies. This paper collection would be well-used! Thanks for the fun giveaway!
Sherri says
I wanna send cards to friends far away. Love these envelopes!
jennifer says
So much fun! My mind is spinning now! Would love,love love
Jean Diemer says
I am making cards for the military to be sent to people overseas to brighten their day so I would use the supplies to make more cards. I enjoy your blogs, so much fun!
Jean Bullock says
I would make pop up cards if I win.
barb macaskill says
Love the simplicity of this! I would make cards, cards more cards and then party décor for my three year old granddaughter’s birthday party! Thanks for the chance to try these new to me kits!
Kristen says
Cute Valentine’s!!
Jean Marmo says
Such wonderful ideas! I would be making cards!
Kathleen Y. Worth says
I had never seen the templates for envelopes. That is sooo cool! My kids make all their cards. As a family, it is a tradition that each of us makes a card for one another’s birthdays. It is so special to get cards like nothing you would ever see in a store.
xty cruz says
I would probably make a nice 3D valentines card
Patty S. says
I love the color combinations. They make such a festive decoration!
nicole says
id use them to make candy holders for my daughters bday party
April says
I would make the banner of hearts, so cute!
Ellen C says
I would make Valentines with my kids. I love these ideas!!
Karen says
I would make homemade cards w/ my 2 girls.
Lana Bradstream says
My daughter and I will make a banner
Nicole Vosburgh says
My little guy and I would love to make a family chain with all of our names on it!
Danielle Royalegacy says
The hearts are lovely, but with Easter coming now, I will make some flowers – probably origami.
Laura G says
I’ve never been big on holidays until my kids got older — now I play along and they notice when I miss something. The good thing is that now I have a few things for each holiday and we always do a craft so it’s good enough — they don’t expect a ton but they do expect something. Glad I’m not alone.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Totally not alone, Laura!
joanna reed says
I would make garland with my little boy.
Monique Rizzo says
The Garland is super cute!! How fun.
Linda Chidster says
I’d make a Banner for my 10 mo old Granddaughters Room!
THANKS for the Chance to WIN!!! 😉
Stephanie Grant says
I would use it to help decorate for our next party!
Diane @ Vintage Zest says
We will make whatever my niece wants to make! I think she would LOVE the garlands above as inspiration!
heather says
I will make a card for a soldier overseas.
Robby Rob says
a fancy, from the heart, card for the Mrs.
Jean Diemer says
I also have never seen the templates for the envelopes. What a cute idea to match the envelope to the card. Can’t wait to try this.
Thanks for a chance to win some goodies!
Tricia G says
A heart banner! It would look nice above my bed.
Jesse D says
I’m a college student living away from home, so I would use this pack to send my little sister some unique mail!
Megan Scharlau says
I’d use them to make a garland perhaps of hearts and flowers!
Marci Wright says
I could think of loads of crafts to do with this pretty paper. Last year my son & I made paper flower bouquets for valentine’s Day & took them to the nursing home where we visit.
Mayla M says
I’d make party decorations for my sons birthday next month.
Amanda Boerst says
I’d make decorations for my son’s 4th birthday this April!
latanya says
heart footprints
Chrystal J. says
I would make Valentine’s Day cards.
Elissa Mahler says
I would make some cute cards to mail to my sister!
heather kaufman says
I would make crafts with my kids.
Shelia S says
I would let my teen and tween help me decide what to make first. I love the ideas they come up with.
Laura H says
I’d do origami if I won the craft paper.
Tina W says
I’d like to make some holiday decor to mix in with the framed photos in my hallway.
Dawn Monroe says
I would get with my grand kids and create something with a spring time feeling. I’m sick of winter!
Jaclyn Reynolds says
I would make something for spring with my 4 children!
Laura Rogers says
My 4 year old is really interested in art and rainbows. So any craft or project that would allow us to make something together and make memories.
Angela Saver says
If I win, I will use it to make invites for my daughter’s graduation party!
Rhonda says
we have a huge family reunion every July and I would love to make some memorable, personal invitations.
Susan Chester says
I would make some cut out doilies with my granddaughter.
Kristen P. says
I will make envelopes with pretty cards!
ella says
I’d love to make a paper garland
Tina B says
I would love to use it to make decorations for my daughter’s birthday party!
Jasmine says
I’m definitely going to be making some cards to send out! I’m no so crafty but I would love to practice. 🙂
Kortney Lah says
I will make very stunning cards <3 Cards from the heart are better made from art
eden phillips says
i would use the paper to make a scrapbook
Rosanne says
I would make nameplates for classroom desks
Karen Deva says
I’ll use this paper to make some rockin’ bulletin boards and signs in my library!
Katherine says
Something for my daughters bridal shower
Jamie says
Love these, girl! The garland is so cute and I love the envelopes with washi tape. So easy with the template! Thanks for sharing 😉
Hugs, Jamie
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jamie!
Carly D. says
I love making homemade cards for my friends and family members.
Birdiebee says
I’m not sure as I would leave it up to my granddaughter to choose the craft. She stays with me on the weekends and loves to do artsy crafty projects.
Heather S says
I would make a garland! 🙂
Laura H says
I would make invites for my BFF’s wedding shower 🙂
Rose Santuci-Sofranko says
I’d probably make something involving origami and/or paper cutting.
Jackie D says
Super cute! I would love to use these for my upcoming wedding!
McKim says
I would give it to my daughter who is a 3rd grade teacher to use to make a bulletin board in her classroom.
Kimberly M. says
I will make crafts with my grandsons for their mommy. I am sure it will have something to do with hearts.
Julie L says
I think I’d make some homemade thank you cards!
Anna H. says
I’d love to make my first handmade personalized card!
Claire says
I’ll make some cards for birthdays that are coming up
Samantha B says
Placecards for my next party!
chickie brewer says
I’m thinking making birthday cards or decorations!
Dawn Keenan says
I would actually take this to school and share it amongst my students for their upcoming projects. I have 84 kids and try to help them out as much as possible.
Jessica Rose says
I might try my hand at making greeting cards!
Rajee Pandi says
homemade cards for friend
liz l says
I made a homemade card for my husband for Vday, will do same for bday
amy fischer says
not sure yet
K Davis says
I like to make cards for people, and I used most of my supplies for Valentines. So, this would be just great for me, right now. Thanks for the giveaway. 🙂
Erica B. says
I’ll make cards.
Donna Teller says
I would probably use for scrapbooking, mothers day card, or birthday invites.
Samantha D says
I would scrapbook with them!
Kassie Brown says
I would use them as a craft with my daughter for cards to family and friends.
Duane Cooper says
I would make cards for my wife!
Francine Anchondo says
probably garland or cards.
Melinda Stephens says
I’d probably make birthday cards and Easter decorations.
rosemary says
wow
Pamela Michelle says
If I won, I would give it to my mom. She’s retired and eager to get into a crafting hobby.
HAZELL PEREZ says
I would make beautiful cards with my kids with lots of hearts for my kids to give to family & friends to tell them how much they care love! Thank you for the chance so beautiful! Love it!
Candie L says
I would make cards for my Sunday School Class. Thank you
Stephanie Galbraith says
We will make whatever my son’s mind comes up with. He is way more creative than I am and loves paper crafts.
tina reynolds says
I would make the heart garlands with my daughter
Erika says
I would probably make cards 🙂
Audra says
I would make cards
Trish says
A special card for my Mom’s birthday!
Melissa Mazzur says
I would make Easter cards!
Nancy says
If I won, I’d use these supplies to make greeting cards!
Leah Shumack says
We are always making cards or place cards or fun banners for the house!
Michelle Tucker says
I’d use it to make birthday cards. I’ve got several nieces and nephews with birthdays coming up.
Laurie Emerson says
I teach first graders so I would bring this to class and they could make cards for their parents or banners for the classroom.
shea balentine says
Something that I could use for Christmas or scrapbooking would be great! =)
Jenna says
I’d make something cute for Easter!