Forget the candy this Valentine's Day! Make a really cute and simple DIY heart shirt for the people in your house! Perfect for Valentine's Day at school or really, to wear year round. (I think hearts look great anytime of year.) 🙂
I’m thinking you could also use the same template on a tote bag or pillow case. They would look equally as adorable! That’s the nice thing about crafting though, you get to put it on any little thing that makes you happy. Now, read along, I'm off to make my own heart shirt. 😉
1. Print out your heart stencil "here". 2. Lay your shirt flat, and place a piece of cardboard or a few sheets of paper inside the shirt, right under where your design will go. 3. Cut out your printable and place it on the front of your shirt. 4. Take all the caps off your markers so they are ready to use. 5. Hold the heart into the shirt using one hand and hold your marker in the other, using only the tips of your marker begin dotting around the heart almost like you are tracing it. 6. You want to have a lot of dots directly around the heart then have then fade away the further you go out. 7. Now switch colors (do this 3 times). 8. You can always go back if you don't have enough dots. 9. Now move your heart stencil out of the way. 10. Let dry for 24 hours before you wash but after that these markers are permanent.
If you are in need of a simple, thoughtful gift idea, I present you with... gifts in a mug. 🙂 Once I started creating one gift in a mug, the ideas kept flowing! The options are endless!
These are a perfect gift idea for friends, teachers, your boss, really, anyone!
The idea is simple. Pick a cute mug, then fill it with your recipient's favorite things.
To help you get your wheels turning, I want to show you three simple ideas that can be done on any budget.
I found my supplies at Walmart, Amazon, Dollarama and my house.
Gift in a Mug #1 - Self Care Mug
This coffee mug gift idea includes a face mask, cozy socks, lip balm, hand cream, and a milk chocolate bar. This would make for a great gift idea for a friend, mother in law or teacher!
Mug - Walmart Fuzzy socks - Dollarama Hand cream - Walmart (was in a set of four, perfect for splitting up!) Lip balm - Walmart Chocolate bar - Walmart Face mask - Walmart
Gift in a Mug #2 - Desk Essentials
This coffee mug gift idea is perfect for someone who works in an office or from home. Anyone really! For this gift in a mug, I put in a mini stapler, hand cream, two pens, gum, a chocolate bar, a small notebook and a small day planner. Because the notebook and day planner don't fit in the mug, I am just going to place them underneath the mug and wrap it all together in some cellophane.
This idea makes me so happy! It would be perfect for a hostess gift or for a holiday party. Swap the Christmasy items for more neutral items and you could have the cutest birthday present for a friend. To this gift in a mug, I added a mug cake package, a fork, a napkin and a couple of candles. Simple and cheap.
Mug - Walmart Mug Cake - Amazon Fork - my party stash Napkin - my party stash Candles - my party stash
Other gift in a mug ideas I had:
Hot chocolate mug: a mug, a packet or two of hot chocolate, a candy cane, a special treat, marshmallows, a chocolate covered stirring spoon.
Kids themed: a mug, a Pez candy dispenser, a special pen, a notebook, small kid things from the dollar store.
Craft supplies: a mug, fun craft supplies for an adult or a child.
Liqueurs in a mug: a couple of those tiny liqueurs that would taste yummy in coffee or hot chocolate.
Kitchen Essentials: I have seen mini whisks, tongs and the like at Superstore. These would be cute tucked into a mug with a dish cloth!
The ideas are endless!
I hope my ideas will help you out if you want to try gifting a Gift in a Mug this year!
Crayola has a ton of seasonal crafts available for kids to create! Many of the crafts make use of basic, everyday craft supplies. Click here to start crafting with Crayola!
I know a couple of Dad's that are going to love this Father's Day gift idea! I think it's the perfect thing for those Dad's that 'don't want much'. It's so, so simple to put together. You most likely have everything on hand already. Except for the nuts maybe, but that's a quick trip to the store.
Here's how to make the 'Nuts About Dad' Father's Day gift:
Since we're getting into canning season and all, I thought I would do a round-up of some of the beautiful free printable canning jar labels that I have found! Keep scrolling to see them!
There are so many different and amazing labels to choose from. Including pretty blank labels, editable labels and even completely done for you labels. I'm sure you will find something that will suit your needs!
So today I give you, 20 amazing free printable canning jar labels:
Free Apron Patterns that will get your creativity flowing
If you’re looking for a fun, practical, and budget-friendly sewing project, this huge collection of free apron patterns is a great place to start! It includes easy-to-follow tutorials and patterns for all kinds of aprons. Whether you want to make a full apron, a simple half apron, or a cute child-sized version, it's all covered here.
Aprons are one of those timeless handmade items that are both useful and thoughtful. They make wonderful homemade gifts for birthdays, holidays, housewarmings, or even as a little “just because” surprise for someone who loves to cook, bake, garden, or craft.
What makes these projects especially great is how beginner-friendly they are. Sewing an apron is a simple, confidence-building project that doesn’t require complicated techniques or expensive materials. Even if you’re just starting out with sewing, you’ll likely find these free apron patterns easy to follow and very satisfying to complete.
With so many styles and designs to choose from, you can easily customize your apron to match different personalities, seasons, or kitchen aesthetics. From classic and functional to cute and decorative, there’s something here for everyone.
So grab your fabric scraps, pick your favourite free apron patterns, and enjoy creating something useful, handmade, and unique!
