Quirky & Fun Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

If you've not gotten your Valentine's Day gifts you're way, way behind! Since you've got two days to get your act together you'd do well go head on over to Mom Spark to see my post about quirky & fun Valentine's Day gifts.

Over there you'll find ideas for food, like our banana up there with an homage to Ms. Stefani. Can you spell bananas without singing it? I never can. But then again I also never stick an extra "na" on there by accident.

Since a lot of lists are about candy and there is no reason to repeat great lists you'll find that are already out there, like this list of 100 Clever Valentine Candy Ideas from C.R.A.F.T., I only included a few of my favorites. But what you will find are other fun ideas like a sewing kit "I love you 'sew' much!"

Head on over to check it out and if you're on the ball, pin it for ideas for Valentine's Day 2014! Happy Tuesday out there :)

LOVE Letters - Cardboard

I think that I like decorating for holidays like Valentine's Day more in theory than in practice. For instance, I had ideas for projects out the wazoo, but in the end I would decide to spend my crafting dollar somewhere else. After all, decorating up for every holiday is fun but it can get pricey. Besides I don't exactly have closets upon storage sheds upon garages of extra space to hang on to everything.

And when I was working it out I figured, why would someone who doesn't craft partially for a living want to spend their crafting budget the same way? The answer I came up with for myself was, they probably wouldn't. So, while I'm not trying to put thoughts into your head, I'm also not making a V-Day mantle decor that'll cost you $30. 

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Screw Valentine's Day Playlist

Sometimes we don't want happy love songs. Sometimes we don't even care if Valentine's Day is just around the corner... screw it! So despite the fact that V-Day is in less than a week, I'm sharing this playlist I compiled of all of my favorite songs that are about heartbreak, cheating, unrequited love and similarly not lovey dovey themes. As it turns out I have more non-love songs than love songs so paring down the list was quite an effort. Check it out!

I skipped around generations and genres to bring my absolute favorites. We've got the likes of Claexico, Imogen Heap, The White Stripes, Ida Maria, Vivian Girls, The Velvet Underground... and what mix tape about heartbreak would be complete without a song by The Smiths?" Hoping that your Valentine's Day is fantastic, but if it's not remember - screw Valentine's Day and carry on!!!

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What's your favorite song that says, my heart is demolished, he's a top shelf a-hole, or why doesn't he know that I exist? I'd love to hear in the comments!

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Lovely Love Song Playlist for Valentine's Day (mostly indie)

Not gonna lie, I'm not terribly crazy about the whole Valentine's Day thing. I think that I've heard too many pessimists talking about how it is a "greeting card holiday". Maybe they're right and maybe they're wrong but that doesn't matter today, because I am terribly crazy about music. So while I'm not too hip on good ol' V-Day I am really into making playlists (digital mixtapes :)

Not gonna lie again, when I initially made this playlist, it had 62 songs on it. Hearing somewhere about brevity and wit, I decided to pare this baby down. So have a listen to my favorite songs to celebrate the holiday of love. I've included my favs with keeping in mind that the day shouldn't be solely about romance in a traditional sense, but also friendship.

So please enjoy this playlist that features the likes of My Morning Jacket, The White Stripes, Florence and the Machine,  Stevie Wonder and The Moldy Peaches!

what is your favorite love song? I'd love to know! Share in the comments

Vintage Valentine Love & Homemade Cards at Mom Spark!

Is there anything in this world cuter than a Vintage Valentine? Maybe babies, kittens and puppies but not a whole lot else that I can think of. Often they are punny and sometimes they are a little strange, but they are always awesome! Check out some awesome resources I have found online. They are available for use in your craft projects unless otherwise noted. Be sure to check the info on the site in case it happens to change. 

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Hugs and Kisses Garland - XOXO!

It would seem for every holiday I have a favorite saying to accompany the times. For me and Valentine's Day it is, without a doubt, XOXO. It's short, sweet and cute which I think is absolutely perfect. 

This garland will soon be used to adorn my mantle. But seeing as how it is currently the only lovey dovey decor, I'll leave a reveal until a bit more has been accomplished!

So yesterday, you may have seen my How to Cut Perfect Felt tutorial. If you didn't you may want to check it out before proceeding. Ready to move on? Cool, let's hit it...

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