Category: Crafts

You may have friends on Facebook or locally that use their die-cutting machines to cut vinyl to personalize things.  I have a few projects on my blog that I’ve posted doing that very same thing.  I know a lot of you see those projects and want to run out and get one.  A very popular thing right now that owners of those machines are doing are personalizing Easter baskets.  But let me show you how you can do just that, without a die-cut machine, and spend only about $3-$5 on it using supplies from Dollar Tree!

Many credit cards and all U.S. passports issued after 2006 (plus some other ID cards, such as workplace IDs and some state drivers licenses) contain radio frequency identification (RFID) chips that broadcast personal information. They are constantly transmitting and thieves that have an RFID reader can capture that information just by walking by you. That’s right, even if the credit card or passport is in a bag or a purse they can get that information, and the only way they can’t is if you block that signal.

I peruse stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby and websites like Zulilly and proclaim with nearly everything I see: “I could make that…and a lot cheaper!” But then I never do it. “Enough!” I said after seeing both a wreath with a wine cork monogram online and stand alone burlap monograms at the store.

I did however need a ‘little’ help from Michaels and Dollar Tree, to make my own Cork Monogram.

Whether you’re as crafty as Martha Stewart or a novice user with a glue gun, Michaels has a way of bringing out the creativity in everyone!  Yesterday evening I had the chance to see the newest Michaels DFW location, located at 1051 E. Southlake Blvd. in Southlake Park Village shopping center, Southlake, TX.  If you’re in the area you have to get out and see the new store at the official grand opening on Sunday, February 8th.  It has a brand new intuitive shopping experience, that you’re going to love.

I’m not leaving out the rest of you though 🙂

I’m a free agent when it comes to coffee.  I enjoy different flavors and brands, and so single serve cups make the most sense for me when it comes to brewing coffee.

I know I’m not unique in my love for coffee – and if someone, anyone really, gave me a Valentine with some Java attached to it, well let’s just say they’d be counted as pretty special in my book.  

And when I recently received a 40-count variety box of Java Factory Single Serve Cups, I had a momentous break through of the cutest Valentine ever for the coffee loving male squeeze in your life.

Adding a card stock tag to a crazy or heart shaped straw is another alternative to giving out candy Valentines.  I found the straws 6/$1 at Dollar Tree.

I know a lot of parents don’t want to give out more candy on Valentine’s Day and would like to have their children hand out alternative sentiments to their friends.  The other day I had one for a pencil and note pad, and today I have one for a game Valentine.

Valentine themed mini erasers serve as a stand-in for X’s and O’s in this tic-tac-toe game.

If you’re looking for an idea to put together small school treats or birthday goodies, here is a fun way to package them up.

If you’re looking for alternatives to candy for Valentine’s this year, this cute pairing of pencil and notepad is a great option.  I purchased the pencils 6 for $1.00 and the mini composition books 3 for $1.00 at Dollar Tree. 

I have both a Silhouette V3 File for those with a Portrait or Cameo as well as a PDF to print and cut if you don’t and want to just do them by hand. 

For each set all you need is some colored card stock and some tape in addition to the pencil and notebook. 

With just 13 cards and some ribbon you can put a little fun around your mantle or door frame this Valentine’s Day.