I have been feeling a bit crafty lately and have had fun doing some little Valentine’s Day projects. Don’t ask me why. And we like to call it ValentiMe’s, just to be silly. And now I will share some ValentiMe ideas with you.
Fun ValentiMe’s Day Ideas
I made these EASY photo tiles!
{I used the new Valentine digital kit at http://www.ggdigitaldesigns.com/ .}
Here’s what you need–it’s really simple and makes a cute gift or decoration for your home.
**whatever size of tile you want (the ones I made were 4.5 x 4.5 inches, only like 13 cent cheapos from Home Depot)
**whatever photo or design you want (I made little mini digital layouts sized to fit a little smaller than the tile–I forgot to do exact measurements but it worked out just fine! Just go with the flow.)
**A bottle of Mod Podge (I used Matte finish but you could do glossy if it floats your boat.)
**brush
Here’s how to be all crafty with Mod Podge:
I printed my photos out and trimmed them. Then I “painted” a thin layer of Mod Podge on the tile, placed my photo where I wanted it to go, and let it dry for about 5 minutes (until it wasn’t sticky). Then I did another layer of Mod Podge over the top of the photo and let it dry completely. That’s seriously IT. I truly love how they turned out. 
Pillow Boxes
Another really easy one, I used a project already done for you at http://www.ggdigitaldesigns.com . Just printed them, cut out the template, and folded and taped together. Voila. I will fill these with little ValentiMe goodies.
Oh! And I also made these Treat Bag Toppers.
Also using that darn cute Valentine kit from my girls at http://www.ggdigitaldesigns.com/. It fits any regular ol’ ziploc baggie, you just staple or tape the topper over the ugly zipper part and fill the baggie with treats. I have eaten all of these kisses, just so you know. I’ll have to remake them.
Another really simple gift idea for this holiday of love. I made Brandon’s a bit more boyish with the reds and browns, and added pink and a little girlishness for Annie’s teachers. And again, I used various papers and embellishments from http://www.ggdigitaldesigns.com/. They are my product endorsement for the day. Printed them out, trimmed and used double-sided sticky tape to wrap around Hershey bars.
Also using that darn cute Valentine kit from my girls at http://www.ggdigitaldesigns.com/. It fits any regular ol’ ziploc baggie, you just staple or tape the topper over the ugly zipper part and fill the baggie with treats. I have eaten all of these kisses, just so you know. I’ll have to remake them.
And last, but not least, I made Candy Bar Wrappers!! I told you I was having fun. I think I’m giving these to Brandon’s school teacher and the kids’ primary teachers.
Another really simple gift idea for this holiday of love. I made Brandon’s a bit more boyish with the reds and browns, and added pink and a little girlishness for Annie’s teachers. And again, I used various papers and embellishments from http://www.ggdigitaldesigns.com/. They are my product endorsement for the day. Printed them out, trimmed and used double-sided sticky tape to wrap around Hershey bars.
And I have a treat for you. I made the template!! And you can download it!! I’m sharing the love.
Click here to download: http://download.yousendit.com/6787230F17432FC6
This will be good for 7 days or 100 downloads, whichever comes first.
Thanks for those who leave comments and thank-yous when they download, it’s just so nice.
If you need help with the digital aspect of the projects, check out the tips and tutorials at Digital Scrapbook Memories:
And with that, I’m done! Have a lovely day.
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Thanks for the template, you have saved me allot of work. Your projects are so cute. You have used two of my favorite websites (DSM & GG DD).
Brooke! You have the BEST ideas! These are all so adorable! I especially like the picture tiles. Thanks for sharing all your creativity!
Thanks for sharing your creativity. I will totally be using the candybar layout for the grands from the kids.
Oh my goodness you caught the creative bug! Thanks for the template- you are so generous!! I really like your ideas of the cute tiles!
Love me some Valentime’s crafts…can’t wait to make those tiles. You ooze craftiness!
Hey thanks for the “product endorsement”! Everything you did turned out SO STINKIN’ CUTE!!!! On my way to snatch the template!
so, so, so, so, so cute! i love that i can even do them.
thanks for sharing your great ideas.
i’m not sure how much longer you have, but it sounds like you are nesting – creatively nesting, of course.
Brooke–
I think one of the most endearing things about you is that you are not only creative, but you are such a nice sharing girl;) It’s what makes people love you, want to be your friend, and want to be more like you! You’re the best…
Thank you! These are so cute!
wow Brooke! Look at you go!! You really went to town and I LOVE it! I’ve been thinking about doing those pillow boxes for Valentine gifts and those tiles are PERFECT because I already did a layout for my husband and was going to frame it but I think I’ll do the tile thing!! You are amazing!
And thanks for the template too!
Thanks so much for letting us know how to make the tiles. I can’t wait to try it out! Thanks for the template, too. I know how I’ll be spending my son’s nap time today!
Wow you are on top of it, I was feeling like it was still too early for Valentines. I saw these on your friends site, everything is so cute and I am for sure going to use them.
I got my job charts printed out over the weekend, they are awesome. Thanks for always sharing your creativity, you’re great.
Wow! We’ve been on the same wavelength this week. We should have let our kids play while we played.
I love those tiles. I saw them on Leslie’s blog. Cute stuff! What kind of paper did you print the picture on before you mod-podged it?
Thanks for the wrapper download. I snatched it up!
Brooke,
Thanks so much for the template!! Your rock!!
Holy cow woman!! Look at you go! You are on a crafting spree!! I love it!! Your mind makes me happy!
-k- brooke you can’t be a real person – you are just too good to be true!! You are seriously my idol!
TOTALLY cute valentines things!
A little bit, I am sick to my stomache at how crafty, cutesy, nesty, fabulousy you are. How do you do it? Seriously! I really do wonder how you do it. I nearly had a breakdown today deciding where to put some can lights in the basement while at the same time making a PBJ. You? You are out decorating the world for us. Thanks for showing me the way yet again.
I love you, but you make me feel like the biggest mo-tard when it comes to being creative! I will be happy to steal your idea though… Thanks! I miss ya!
All your projects are so cute!! I saw your tiles on gg’s web site and said to myself, I recognize those kids! Thanks for the candy wrapper template…it will make awesome valentine’s gifts!
You are so talented- and so generous! Thanks for the template!
Susan
I love the tiles! Would you mind telling me how you did the ribbon embellishment that looks like it is actually wrapped around the picture on the tile? Maybe I’m being dumb but I looked and looked and couldn’t figure it out!! And thanks for the template….I’m always up to try something new!
You are SO GOOD!!!! I for sure want to try making the tiles and candybar wrappers!! Thanks!
To spepper22:
I used a digital frame that is available at http://www.ggdigitaldesigns.com in the Schnookums kit. The ribbon is already wrapped around the frame, so it’s really easy!
Hope that helps.
Thanks for the template, Brooke! I would love to try the photo tiles with my activity day girls. Thanks for the great ideas!
You’re so popular!
Everything is super cute! You have been busy!!!
brooke. you make me sick..in a good way. you are a craft icon and just looking at your pictures stresses me out. i seriously look at the things you do and it amazes me. and if i had a blue ribbon, i would give it to you.
Brooke,
You are way so popular!!! These are way cute, maybe if I can find the time. I don’t know how you do it. I was looking at your photo inspiration and saw Pepper Nix. I went to Israel with her and one of the girls at a recent reunion told me to check out her website. She does do fabulous work, as do you.
Ok.. I certainly didn’t get THIS gene.. WOW!!! you amaze me.
You’re so creative! Those tiles turned out darling!
Me heavens. Is there anything you don’t know how to do? I wish I was smart enough to do digital scrapbooking. Have you looked at my blog recently? Pretty pathetic and boring!!!
sometiems you really make me sick! How are you so darn cute and creative all the time?!! I might have to try some of these but I am afraid they will still be too hard for my wee little brain. thanks for sharing!
wow Brooke, have some comments you little creative genius. I am on my way to get a new external hard drive so my goods don’t get lost and I don’t barf up a lung, that would be scary
How did you print your picture for your tiles? Is it on your local printer or thru a print store. Was the paper matte finish or glossy photo paper? I can’t wait to make these!