Valentine – Creative Memories Blog

Art of the Heart: Take On the #2022FebruaryBONUS Challenge

Posted on February 14, 2022March 4, 2022 by Creative Memories

Valentine’s Day is the day of love, but every day is a reason to celebrate amore and affection! There are so many moments and ways to tell those you love (your partner or spouse, friends, family, siblings, you name it!) how you feel — a home-cooked meal, a candlelit date night, handwritten notes, getting a cup of coffee together, phone call or video chat, help with housework, listening to how their day was… just to name a few!

And the perfect match to go along with Valentine’s Day is a #2022FebruaryBONUS challenge for you to take on in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group. Get more info on this heartfelt happening down below!

Weave in Extra Love With This Valentine’s Day Scrapbook Layout

Posted on February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 by Creative Memories

With its two scallops on top and V-shaped point at the bottom, the heart icon is one of the world’s most familiar symbols, found everywhere from sparkly necklaces to emojis to the Valentine’s Day decorations. Speaking of Valentine’s Day, with that date right around the corner, blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu wanted to share some love with all of you by creating a layout that makes our hearts pitter-patter with scrapbooking glee! Prep for the love-filled occasion ahead by creating this Valentine’s Day scrapbook layout today!

Combine Art and Heart With These Scrapbook Border Ideas

Posted on February 10, 2021February 11, 2021 by Krislyn Mattei

The true mark of a creative crafter is what she’s able to do with the various tools and supplies that are nearby — especially when said scrapper is able to mix and match, blend and beckon different collections to make masterpieces that simply exude an aura of effortless elegance. Blog contributor Krislyn Mattei recently took the Art Nouveau and Love Wins collections and concocted some stunning scrapbook border ideas — check them out below and show off your own creative genius!

Send Sweet Scrapbooking Treats With This DIY Valentine’s Day Gift

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 by Creative Memories

How do you show your love on Valentine’s Day? Do you buy flowers? Give out chocolates? Send sweet cards to loved ones or perform random acts of kindness? If you’re a crafter, you might opt to create a homemade Valentine’s Day gift instead! Blog contributor Tina Kistinger created her own DIY Valentine’s Day gifts and even added her own sweet twist to the project — check it out!

Send Your Adoration With This Gorgeous DIY Valentine’s Day Card

Posted on February 4, 2021February 3, 2021 by Creative Memories

Roses are red, violets are blue. Here’s a sweet card that’s just for you! There’s something about homemade items that means just a little bit more, especially when it comes to cards — the time you took to design it, write in it and send it off to friends and family near and far makes for a heartfelt reminder of your love and appreciation. Blog contributor Tina Kistinger knows the value of a handmade card, and this year, she used the Heart to Heart Border Punch to craft a gorgeous DIY Valentine’s Day card. Take a look below, give it a go and send it off to those you know!

Express Your Love With This Valentine’s Day Scrapbook Spread

Posted on January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Creative Memories

Butterflies in your stomach, stars in your eyes, weak in the knees — falling in love can be a feeling like no other. In fact, being in love has emotional and physical benefits and levels, like the capacity to reduce stress, lengthen one’s lifespan and have heart-healthy benefits (how fitting)! Ready to show off your adoration to the special people, pets or other personal lovelies in your life? Then showcase your warm and fuzzies with the Love Wins Laser Cut Paper Pack! Blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu has always admired laser-cut papers and was especially excited to create a Valentine’s Day scrapbook spread with this paper pack. Take a look!

Send Your Heart Aflutter With These Valentine’s Day Scrapbook Projects

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by melissaullmann

Did you know that roughly 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year, making that mid-February day the second most popular occasion of the year for giving cards? (Now that’s a lot of love!) Here’s something else to boost those sweet sentiments — two borders and a card to surely give your tummy butterflies and make your heart pitter-patter! Check them out below and say “be mine” to their beauty!

Ignite Your Passion With This Valentine’s Day Scrapbook Layout

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 by melissaullmann

Love — a simple four letter word, but one that transcends with endless affection and appreciation. Speaking of love, Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, and for some that could mean gifting a box of chocolates or flowers, writing an endearing card or expressing respect with a romantic, kind gesture… or perhaps showing your caring (and creative!) side with a project from the new Love Wins collection! Prep ahead for the day — or any heartwarming day — with this love-focused and Valentine’s Day scrapbook layout!

Send Some Sweet Treats with DIY Valentine’s Day Tags

Posted on February 10, 2020March 20, 2020 by Creative Memories

Valentine’s Day is a great holiday for giving out candy and showing appreciation for people in your life. Are you looking for a fun way to give your co-workers, colleagues, clients, teachers and loved ones chocolate-y goodness this year? You can add a cute twist to your gift with this cute DIY Valentine’s Day tag idea. Check it out!

Spread the Love with these DIY Valentine’s Day Photo Projects

Posted on February 6, 2020March 20, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

What are your Valentine’s Day traditions? Do you love spending the day doing special things with your significant other? Maybe you use it as an opportunity to pamper yourself at the spa or with a massage. Or do you take the time to give all your affection to your kids or grandkids, doing something fun for the holiday? No matter what you do that day, blog contributor Krislyn Mattei has some fun DIY Valentine’s Day photo projects for you to try. Take a look!