I watched this Soapylove tutorial and was struck by a.) how easy it would be to make this gift and b.) all the cool things you could do with this. For ideas for a variety of recipients, keep reading…

I myself have some really cute silicone heart-shaped molds that I got ages ago, thinking that I would make some heart-shaped blueberry muffins for Alex or cupcakes or something yummy but now I’m thinking cupcakes in some and soap in others! I mean, heck – the Parsons table inspired soap blocks are cool but with Valentine’s Day just around the corner I envison hearts. But really, this tutorial just makes me realize how simple it would be to make any sort of melt and pour soap.

…read more

Oh, Paper Source, how I love thee!

This homemade Foxy Valentine is a super cute way to let someone know you think they are foxy! It is easy, inexpensive and creative.

Something like this can be made even more personal by customizing the label – for instance, with your Valentine’s name – or leaving something special inside. The something special need not be expensive either (though it would probably come as quite a surprise it was!); a love note, a memento of some special time together, your Valentine’s favorite candy or whatever else you choose. You could leave the humor at the outside and be serious on the inside or choose to keep the cute going, for instance, you could put some fireballs inside with a note that …read more

This is such a simple idea but I really love it!

For an easy but memorable gift, decorate a small box of matches for Hanukkah and pair it with nine candles.

This is the type of craft that requires very little time or effort but you can really personalize it and make it into a lovely gift.  This present would be nice alone or as an accompaniment to another gift.  You could wrap up the candles and even use the matchbox as an adornment to the gift wrap by attaching it to the ribbon!

Very pretty, tasteful, useful and affordable!!!

Happy gifting!