DIY Custom love you bookmark

Need a Custom gift? Well, I did. So I made these custom bookmarks recently, and thought I'd share it with you in case you are the same kind of I am. That's why I'm posting this .
 What you'll need: 
1) the printable PDF of the template, get it here
2) letter-sized cardstock
3) fabric scrap
4) craft knife
5) short length of thinnish ribbon
6) .25 inch hole punch
7) spray adhesive
8) bone folder
 Here we go. Print the template on cardstock and cut out the rectangular fabric template. I cut mine out window style, so I can place it just so on the fabric. Use it to trace and cut out a rectangle of your fabric scrap.
 Now cut out one of the bookmark templates (of which there are two on the page) using a craft knife and ruler. Cut straight lines only, as shown, leave the curvy bits for later. You'll see.
 (Wow. I didn't realize how grubby my craft knife looks until now. I've had it since freshman year at college, so like 22 years. I understand they come with cushy handles now. Notice especially the petrified band of masking tape. That was to keep my fingers from slipping. In COLLEGE.)
 Score it down the middle using the BACK of your craft knife (not the sharp edge), only light pressure required. Or you can use your fancy bone folder.
 Now cut out the heart with your craft knife. Wow, that sounds violent. Craft knife newbies, do not be fainthearted (ha), you can do this! Don't attempt to go all the way round in one direction, do it in parts and approach the corners from opposite sides for smoother results. The heart is not symmetrical, so if you are a little off, big schmeal. Do yourself a favor and use a new blade. If you use a dull blade, you will not be happy with the results and you may give yourself a hand cramp, especially if you are doing more than one.
 Now fold the bookmark with the black lines on the outside, not the inside. Press the fold with your fancy bone folder. Or, as in my case, with your cheap plastic folder from Wal-Mart.
 This is now folded the opposite way from how it will end up, but you'll want to use the curved lines on the corners as a cutting reference right now. Cut through both layers to make the rounded corners, making sure to keep it tightly pressed together while you cut.

10 Ways to Trick Out Your Flip Flops

Here's the deal. Flip flops are absolutely essential for summer, but sometimes they are downright boring. The fancy ones hurt your feet and the comfy ones look like shower shoes. So naturally, we hit up Old Navy, stocked up on 10 pairs of cheap flip flops, busted out our super glue, needle and thread, and got crafty with it. Make your own beautiful custom flip flops. We recommend getting a bunch of pairs and making a few pairs you can mix and match! :)
 Materials:
– flip flops!
– Gorilla Glue
– needle & embroidery floss
– trim: ribbon, yarn, zippers, buttons, etc!
 The how-to for each of these styles is basically stitch, glue, or stud. For gluing the trim down, you'll want to use Gorilla Glue as it works super well on various materials. For stitching, you'll need a pretty heavy duty needle, and the studs are pretty self- explanatory.
 1. Gold Stars: We'll kick it off with gold stars! We found this playful trim at our local fabric store. This is a great way to bling up any pair of flops, and these would be a perfect late night option for a summer wedding.
 2. Fringe: You know we love our boho action. The combo of black and white gives this hippie-fied sandal a graphic edge.
 3. Colorful Yarn Wrap: Sometimes those plastic flops can get a little blistery, especially on a really hot day. Give your feet a break and add a little color to your look by wrapping them in yarn. We used a few spots of glue throughout the wrapping and at the base to keep it in place. For a more temporary look, use hot glue instead of Gorilla Glue.
 4. Studs: A few months ago we studded our collars, and now we're studding our flops! We used traditional studs that poke through and fasten on the underside of the flip flop straps. Super easy to do, and pretty simple to change up.
 5. Crocheted Trim: We had some extra trim left over from our Beach Wrap DIY and decided to boho up our navy flops. Simply sew around the strap and create a soft, earthy texture for your darling feet.

DIY Compact Mirror

Hello guys, inexpensive gift.
 These custom pocket mirrors are very easy and turn out so cute! Cost: if you use your 40% Hobby Lobby coupons or catch sales, about $2 per mirror. See below the jump for details.
 supplies:
wood medallion (found in the unfinished wood section of Hobby Lobby)
craft mirrors with beveled edge (pkg of 3, found in craft section of Hobby Lobby)
acrylic paint
one large and one detail paintbrush
mod podge or some type of sealant
strong glue (not pictured -I use E6000 religiously)
 steps:
1. paint medallion
LET DRY COMPLETELY.
2. apply sealant (as you will notice, I forgot to paint the detail colors before I applied sealant. I painted over sealant and then sealed again - worked okay but not ideal).
LET DRY COMPLETELY.
3. Glue mirror to medallion.
LET DRY COMPLETELY BEFORE USE.

DIY WATERCOLOR COFFEE MUG

 If you are a coffee fan, then you certainly have your favorite personalized cup – the one that you never share with anybody else! However, if you do not have one (or if you accidentally broke your favorite mug), then you will definitely get to love this tutorial. Here is how you can make your own custom mug, a beautiful and lively colored marbled coffee mug, within seconds:
 Watercolor Coffee Mug

 Step 1: Gather All The Materials For this project, you will need:
One white coffee mug (with no patterns or drawings whatsoever)
One plastic bowl filled with water (the bowl must be deep enough to sink the entire mug in) and some fingernail polish in the desire color.
 Step 2: Start The Project!
Once you have filled the plastic bowl with lukewarm water, add the fingernail polish to it and let it spread out. After that, take another polish (a different color) and add several drops of that one as well. Carefully mix the two colors with a toothpick and then dip your white coffee mug into the entire mixture.

DIY the Girl Custom Graphic Hat of Summer

 If you've scrolled through Instagram at some point this Summer, you've likely spotted an accessory taking over your feed: a wide-brimmed hat embroidered with cute sayings like "Do Not Disturb," "Out of Office," or "So Busy." It was an item I lusted after since the moment I saw it, but on top of the hefty price tag of $440 for the original design — a number that's well beyond my budget — it happened to be sold out everywhere I looked.
 So on a day where I found myself with a good amount of free time, I took matters into my own hands, vowing to DIY something similar, or custom hats. Read on to see my inspiration, then find out how you, too, can make your own 'gram-worthy topper — for a fraction of the price, make your own personalized hat.

 Step 1 First, Gather Up Everything You'll Need That'll be a hat with a wide and flat brim, iron-on letters from a craft store, and a pair of scissors.
 Step 2 Cut Out the Letters You'll Be Using The bonus here is you can literally write whatever you want on your hat. Be sure to keep the plastic layer on top of your letters, then lay everything out so you can see what your finished product will look like.
 Step 3 Plug In Your Iron The iron-on letters package will likely advise you to place a towel between the letters and the iron. Personally, this didn't work for me, so after a while I ditched the towel and carefully ironed — on a fairly hot setting — on top of the plastic layer (which, surprisingly, didn't melt). And if you're nervous about ironing a hat (um, can you iron a hat?!), don't be. People use this method to straighten out brims all the time.
 Step 4 Wait a Few Minutes, Then Peel Back That Plastic Layer This will leave you with your finished product: a cute sunhat with a saying on it!
 Step 5 Post It to Instagram Yes, this step is very necessary. Haha. LOL.

How to Make Personalized Burlap Bags

Love burlap. But want a stylish personalized burlap bag?
How? to make a personalized bag?

Supplies:
Burlap or Jute Bags Supersoft Transfer Paper
Ink Jet Printer
Iron

 There are several ways you can personalize the bags:
1. Silk screening or freezer paper stencils. (see my Beach Bag Tote tutorial here)
2. Spray paint with stencils
3. Fabric applique
4. Transfer Paper

 I chose transfer paper for these particular bags because I want pretty detailed graphics and it takes way too much patience to hand cut a stencil for something like that.
 First, I created this little “Groceries” graphic in Photoshop. If I’m making a graphic that prints out onto multiple pages I usually use Powerpoint to size and print it because it turns out easier to visualize and match up. I printed out the graphic onto Super Soft Transfer paper.
 I carefully cut out my graphic and made sure the two sides matched up, placing them face down onto the burlap bag. Pressing a hot iron for a few minutes (careful not to burn the paper or bag!) transfers the image to the bag. An instant custom bag comes out.
 Now we can make custom bags for sister or friends as a gift.This would be a great bridesmaid gift or graduation gifts for friends. Bridesmaid Gift Idea or Graduation Gift Idea: Add a monogram to your personalized burlap bag.
 We can make different sizes. Large size,make big enough for the beach, also Label one with a favorite quote, add a quote to a burlap bag for a gift.

 Let me know if you make one… personalized bag.

This DIY Emoji Clutch Bag Is Too Cute to Handle

Looking for your next trendy accessory?

Look no further than this supereasy DIY emoji clutch bag from A Beautiful Mess! 
While I certainly enjoy making items that are more of a timeless style that I can keep for a long time to come, there's always something extra fun about making projects that are purely based off of trendy fads too. They are just, well, fun! We've been pretty emoji obsessed around here and thought it was high time that we devote a wearable accessory to the lovable icons. A wristlet clutch seemed like the perfect project to feature the faces! Want to make one too?
 Supplies:
vinyl fabric in yellow, pink, and black
zipper
fabric scissors
fabric glue
X-Acto knife
emoji clutch template (right click to download)
round bowl or plate about 8" wide
binder clips (optional)
non-stick sewing machine foot (optional)
Chicago screw for handle (optional)
 Get your bowl or plate that you're going to use as your face template (shoot for a size of 8-9"). Trace two circles onto the back of your yellow vinyl, and cut out your circles.
 Designate one of the circles to be the back of your bag, and cut a slit that is 1/2" wide and 7" long down the middle of the circle. Try to find a zipper that is exactly 7" long if you can, but if you can't find one, you can use wire cutters and scissors to trim the zipper down to size (the wire cutters are to cut through the metal zipper section more easily). You can also adjust the length of the window you cut to accommodate a different size zipper.
 Use the fabric glue to glue the zipper under the cutout so that the zipper fits perfectly in the window.
 Once the glue dries, stitch around the window about 1/4" from the edge to secure the zipper in place. I would suggest using either a nonstick foot for your sewing machine (handy for lots of different materials), or putting a piece of scotch tape on the bottom of your standard foot. The material will move much smoother through your machine than if you don't.
 Cut two pieces of black vinyl that are 3/4" x 11" and 3/4" x 12". Glue the pieces wrong sides together with the shorter piece centered in the middle of the longer one (see first photo above). Making the last 1/2" of each side only one layer thick instead of two will make the strap less bulky when you fold it in half and sew it into the side of the clutch. Before folding, you can either leave the strap just glued together, or you can stitch along the sides with black thread for a more finished look.
 Fold the strap in half and glue the two ends together to make a loop. If you want to add some sort of decorative hardware here (like a Chicago screw or stud), just punch a hole and install the screw at the beginning where the strap goes from two layers of fabric to four.
 Use the template in the supply list to cut out your heart eyes and mouth from pink and black fabric, and glue the cutouts into place. This is another detail where you can simply leave it glued on or stitch over the cutouts to secure them further and give a more finished look. It's up to you!
 Once the cutouts are in place, use the glue to attach the front circle to the back circle (wrong sides facing each other), and glue the end of the handle loop between the two layers to secure. Use binder clips to keep the edges together as the glue sets.
 Sew around the edge of the bag with a 1/4" seam allowance (removing the clips as you go), and your bag is ready for its big debut!
 Make it your own custom bag , DIY Emoji Clutch Bag?

DIY Desk Organizer

Is your top desk drawer full of loose change, rubber bands, paper clips, pens, and other random supplies? Create this super easy DIY desk organizer and make sure everything stays in its place!
 Items to Gather:
Craft or Artist's Supply Box
Scrapbook Paper in an assortment of colors
Scissors or Paper Cutter
Glue or Tape Instructions:
 Step 1: Start by taking the lid of the top of your box and removing the tabs included.
 Step 2: Design your custom compartments by choosing where to place the dividers, thinking about what you already have sitting in your desk drawer. I have a variety of areas for different sized items. Feel free to create more or less depending on your needs.
 Step 3: Decide which papers will go in which area. Starting with one, flip the paper upside down and place the tray over the top. Mark the area on your paper. (Using a ruler and paper cutter for these steps will make for a much more precise measurement, straight line, and cut. Mine were done freehand though, which is also fine.)
 Step 4: Place your papers into the correct spots, using glue or tape to secure in place.
 Step 5: Place your loose desk items into your new organizer, place back into the drawer, and be able to find everything again!
 other tips/suggestions: You can customize the slots and the paper you use to match your own personal stye, or the style of someone else (maybe a great holiday gift?). Need a way to make sure the organizer does not slide all over the drawer it is placed in? Pop some round velcro dots on the four corners of the bottom of the tray, and attached the matching piece to the drawer. Stays in place no matter how times you open and shut your drawers!

 Have fun creating personalized desk organizer!

Make Personalized Bags

We believe everyone is creative so SnapMade provide you with gorgeous basic bags that you can customize. Select your color. Customize your bag with tools on SnapMade.com Or create a like-no-other montage with a combo of any of our add-on pins. Or why not try both an art panel on one side, and pins on the other for 2 very different looks in one tote bag? Those little add ons can be switched out with other art panels or pins as the seasons, your mood, or your style change. That makes a bag that you can use for a long time hat can refresh and evolve as you do little less throw away, a little more intelligent and sustainable.

5 Eyeshadow Hacks for Spring

Looking for some simple ways to refresh your eye makeup this spring? I know a few eyeshadow hacks that you can use this spring to make your eyes look impossibly beautiful. Pick the eyeshadow brushes from your custom make-up bag and let's get started!

DIY Trucker Hat Makeover

Hats are suitable for men or women. If you have custom baseball caps or snapback hats design by yourself, it would be more meaningful. Besides, you can design custom football hats or custom trucker hats for your boyfriend or girlfriend as a birthday gift. There are some kinds of personalized hats for your choice. They are all 100% high quality, and rush delivery!

DIY Personalized Pillow

It’s time to change out my winter pillows for spring ones. I easily get board with the same old throw pillows on my couch and love to change them up frequently.

Custom Cheer Shirts

Every cheerleader has spirit, but do they have the right cheer gear? There is of course the uniform, which every cheerleader could live in, but it’s probably not the best idea and doesn’t really count. So, there needs to be other options available when you are not in uniform and we have those options for you to choose from!

DIY Coffee Mugs

I recently discovered cute custom coffee mugs on pinterest and weheartit. It has inspired me to make my own!

Easy Custom Phone Cases!

Am I the only one who constantly falls in love with all of the great iPhone case designs that abound these days? I had a feeling not. Let’s face it – for most of us, our phones are our most carried accessory these days, and dressing them up with a little personality is a natural tendency. That said, I don’t always have a spare $30+ to drop on the latest iPhone case of my dreams, so I am loving the idea of going the DIY route to revamp a few older cases. Feeling like adding a little bling to your phone, too? Here is the site that I want to recommend to you where to design your own cases in a very easy way.

Top 5 easy DIY projects

1. Shoe Coloring Want to jazz up a pair of shoes? Get out a few fabric markers and a pair of white shoes. You can use a cardboard paper to use as your design for even lines. Scissors and a pencil will also be needed to measure and cut. Feel free to mark anywhere there is white but leave the shoe laces alone. You can always get colored shoe laces instead.

PERSONALIZED HOME WELCOME MAT

Your home should be welcoming and warm, and a personalized doormat is a great way to make a good first impression. Welcome guests with personalized doormats that can have any message, design, or pattern that you choose. Choose doormats that can be personalized with names, monograms or photos, only at Personalization Mall. Even though you may not think about it much, the welcome mat to your home is pretty important. Do you consider your home a fun house, a family house, or an obsessed pet owner house? The tone of your welcome mat can let people know what kind of a place they are entering. A personalized mat can also let your guests know they are at the right house. I recently went to the wrong apartment when visiting my friend Hillary because I didn't pay attention to the fact that, although the apartment looked the same, the welcome mat was all wrong. That should have been my first clue. To ensure that people know they are in the right spot, you can make a cute personalized welcome mat with your last name and keep any confused guests to a minimum.

4 Ways To Relieve Your Morning Anxiety

Dealing with morning anxiety is never easy, even if you take some medication. I have to cope with my morning anxiety occasionally, but I’m not a fan of medication so I decided to do a research and found out a few ways to relieve my morning anxiety naturally. If you are anything like me, then I may help you. I’m strongly believe that the body heals itself, you simply need to give it a chance to do so. Follow these tips for reducing your morning anxiety and you will be able to wake up and say ‘What a beautiful morning today’ each morning.

DIY COLOR BLOCKED MUGS

While we’re all for color here at Brit HQ, there’s something so elegant about something that’s simply white. But if you really can’t deal with the lack of color (which we totally understand!), it’s easy enough to recreate this in your favorite bright hue.

Easy DIY Valentine's Day Crafts

Valentine’s Day is all about love and romance. It’s a special day to spend quality time with your significant other and celebrate your love for one another. Whether you’ll be celebrating with your wife of 20 years or with a new boyfriend, coming up with the perfect gift for your special someone can be difficult. To help make your shopping experience a little easier, follow our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide. Try these crafts now.

Anniversary Gifts - if you need a little inspiration

Any wedding anniversary is a special occasion, whether they’ve been together for just one year or fifty years. No matter how many years they’re celebrating, we’ve got the perfect anniversary gifts that’ll make their day extra special.

Select the Perfect Case to Keep Your iPhone Protected

Having an iPhone is a good option since it is considered by many experts as the best smartphone available in the market these days. Although it is quite expensive, unlike other phones, it can be considered an investment. With this, it is necessary for you to buy a case to protect it. If you wish to buy an iPhone, be sure to know about the many iPhone cases and later on choose the best one for you.

5 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Boyfriend or Husband

From stepped-up sweets to personalized mementos, take the stress out of Valentine’s Day shopping with these unique finds.

5 Charming Home Decorating Ideas for Valentines Day

Valentines Day is an opportunity to create romantic atmosphere and enjoy a special time with your beloved. Cute Valentines Day ideas are a great way to surprise your loved ones. Pink, red and white Valentine decorations make your rooms feel warm, festive and inviting.

Warm Up with These Hot Drinks for Winter Days

It happens year after year. In the steamy summer, we long for the crisp chill of winter, and when winter rears its snowy, icy, windy head, we pine for summer again. The seasons are truly a double-edged sword. One of the upsides to winter weather is lots of comfort food, woolen sweaters, turning on ovens to bake without breaking a sweat in the kitchen, and of course, cozying up with hot drinks by the fire. Need some inspiration to get cooking? Here are some great ideas and recipes for hot drinks to create in your own kitchen and keep warm all through the bitter, cold winter.

Custom Pillow Cases from SnapMade

When it’s time for bed or a nap, rest your head on custom pillow cases from SnapMade. It is suitable for everyone no matter men, women, or kids. If you have printed pillows covers designed by yourself, it would be more meaningful. Besides, you can design customized pillow cases for your boyfriend or girlfriend as a birthday gift. There are some kinds of pillow cases for your choice. They are all 100% high quality, and rush delivery!

4 Personalized Groomsmen Gifts

Exclusively Weddings makes finding the perfect groomsmen gift easy with our wide selection of personalized hip flasks, zippo lighter, cigarette cases, cuff links and more! Personalized groomsmen gifts are a great and personal way to thank your wedding party.

Great Proposal Ideas This Valentine’s Day

Planning the perfect Valentine’s Day proposal can be a daunting task; with so much to think about it can be difficult to know where to begin. One thing you can guarantee is it’s a story you’ll tell for the rest of your life. There are so many ways you could pop the big question, but the real key is making it perfect for your partner. Follow our helpful proposal ideas to ensure it’s a day to remember. And don’t forget – no matter how you’ve decided to do it, make sure you’ve got a camera on hand to capture the moment forever.

St. Valentine’s Day is the Time of Magic Moments

St. Valentine’s Day is a wonderful day when you can speak about love, do romantic deeds and don’t fear that others would think that you’re crazy. On February 14 people from all over the world have an opportunity to express their feelings and share their love with loved ones, exchange flowers and valentines with family members and dear friends. This day you can easily start a new relationship or apologize to the person you adore and make an attempt to open a new page in the book of your love.

5 Minute Pillow Cover DIY

Today I wanted to share a project that I seriously do all the time. This is my go-to way to create quick and easy pillow covers that literally takes minutes to complete. If you feel like your decor needs a little pick-me-up, changing your pillows can make for an instant improvement. If you don't feel like spending the cash on some brand new ones, try making some of these using your favourite fabric. The best part is, they are totally removable so you can change them up whenever you want, or toss them into the wash for a cleaning.

DIY Animal Mugs

Alex and I have always wanted to try out the permanent marker on mug DIY that we’ve seen around the internet for the past few years. It looked like such an easy and fun way to personalize a tea/coffee cabinet! Guess what? It IS easy, fun, and (extra bonus) cheap!

DIY Best Friends Phone Cases

What is the best teen craft? DIY Phone Cases! I think this is the best way to get a teen crafty. Phone Cases is something every smart teen uses, because lets be honest without a case on my iPhone it would break within a hour. So, I’ve found this DIY Phone Cases that you’ll want to make right away! These are fantastic and I hope you enjoy. If you recreate one, be sure to share it with us on Facebook!

Cool DIY Metal Stamping Projects & Ideas

Are you into the art of metal stamping? Have you ever looked into making your own metal stamped jewelry? Whether you own your own etsy shop, or you just like making jewelry in your free time – this is the DIY project for you! Check out how to make awesome metal stamped spoons, cuffs, bracelets, and so much more with your very own metal stamping kit! There are so many cool projects that you can make! The holidays are approaching quickly. If you’re a last minute gift buyer – then you’re going to love making metal stamped jewelry. You can create quick and easy jewelry pieces and spend little to nothing on supplies. All you need to do is head over to your local craft store and pick up some metal plates or grab some old rusty spoons at Goodwill! Check out the awesome things you can make using a metal stamper below!

4 Things NOT to Give Your Wife For Valentine's Day

Let's face it, guys. You never want to end up in your girlfriend or wife's proverbial doghouse, but Valentine's Day might be the worst possible night to spend sleeping on the couch. One way to ensure you stay in your lady's good graces is to make sure you buy her a great gift. Check out my list of gifts that might just be the only things worse than buying your girlfriend or wife nothing at all.

Personalised Mugs for Valentine's Day

One sugar or two? Sweetner or honey? Tea or coffee? Milk or no milk? If there’s anyone that knows how your partner likes their brew it’s going to be you. Whether it’s waiting for them on the bedside table when they wake up or used to keep them warm on a cold winter night, everyone appreciates a good cuppa.
Now your romantic gesture of breakfast in bed can be made even more of a special occasion with a custom mug. You read that right, but we’re not just talking about any old mug you can buy in a supermarket, our mugs are personalised. This not only makes them fun and quirky but also completely unique – it’s a great token of affection for Valentine’s Day.

Protect Your Tech With Custom Cases

Nothing hurts the soul quite like that pang of fear when you drop your new phone. It falls in slow motion, you swing a foot at it to break the fall, but it’s too late… And as you pick it up and turn it over in your hand, the spider web of cracks across that beautiful HD display is like a glass shard through the heart. Well, enough of that. If you’re buying a phone, tablet or laptop for someone as gifts – and are worried they might not be capable of keeping it from an ill-advised meeting with Snapmade.com, Snapmade is on hand to provide the perfect accessory, from personalised iPhone cases to custom Tablet cases.

School Trip Hoodies

Organising school trips is a great way of giving pupils something to look forward to, and getting out of the classroom can really help to aid learning. Whether you’re taking the kids out on a trip to the zoo, museum or to another exciting location, why not boost the trip even further by investing in cheap plain hoodies and having them emblazoned with your school name and logo?

7 Tips To Help You Survive And Enjoy Your First Year Of College

For most, college is the first opportunity to experience freedom and independence away from home, while living in a community full of people your own age. That being said, attending a college is a huge life adjustment and comes with many changes. These easy tips will help you adjust more easily to your collegiate lifestyle and make the most of your time away at school…

DIY: BODY PILLOW COVER

I think that that being pregnant with this little girl has made me a ruffle maniac. I have had this body pillow for the past 4 years. I never ever use it, because I find it rather awkward. We have been using it as a pillow on our bed to help prop up all the other pillows from behind. The brown just doesn't go, so I had to change it up.

Mother’s Day DIY Mug

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to try a DIY project and I guarantee you’re going to adore this one. I want to make one for every mom I know! Here’s Alli with the details… I am loving the “make your own mug” trend for two reasons: 1. There’s nothing better than a handmade gift. 2. It’s so amazingly EASY! To make, all you need is a mug and a Sharpee (or two). I went with black, and decided to add a little yellow to bring the bee to life.

DIY Valentine's Day Decor

DIY Valentine's Day Decor Christmas has come and gone, the New Year too, and then boom: Hello, January! So naturally, it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. You can’t go wrong with construction paper hearts and valentines stuck to all the windows and doors, but if you’re in the mood for a little project, there are tons of amazing DIY’s and fun ideas out there to you help deck your digs in all things sweet and lovely.

5 Inventive DIY Phone Cases

A while back we featured our favorite cases for folks who love to make things, but what about cases you can actually make? Many of these cases are specific to iPhone but the methods could easily be applied to all sorts of different phone cases, tablet covers, and the like.

Baseball Themed First Birthday

This Baseball themed first birthday party was at a local park shelter. We used lots of classic red, white and blue balloons throughout the event. The balloons you see in the background of this picture are what we call "balloon chandeliers" which hang from the ceiling of the event space. From the bottom, we hung 1st Birthday decorations and baseball decorations.

Custom Your Own Compact Mirrors

Appealing to women of all ages, our custom compact mirrors are one of our top selling products and are always handy and useful. Create your own promotional compact mirrors or private label compact mirrors featuring your brand/logo front and center. Laser engraving is recommended for sleek and sophisticated appeal; while full color imprint options are available for the highly creative trend-setting brands. Here are our most popular ones:

DIY GLITTER HEART PILLOW

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I am in bit of a all-things-heart mode. So when I came across a sparkly throw pillow cover at shop, I thought it would be a perfect valentine’s day present if I change the design to a heart. As you can see in my inspiration images, sparkly metallic accents can glam up any interior. I especially love the effect the gold ones have. It's really easy,just customize this glitter heart pillow with me.

DIY Sharpie Mugs

Okay, gift-giving season is now in full swing. Teachers, friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, and more – there may be a lot of people on your list. Here’s one super-simple custom mug idea that anyone can do and bonus, it’s pretty darn thoughtful too. It’s also quite easy and inexpensive. Keep this idea in your back pocket for the next time you’re in need of a cool gift on the cheap.

DIY Glitter Home Crafts

DIY crafts are very much interesting and it nearly kills all of your free time in a most fun and interesting way. I personally love to post blog about diy crafts and this one is all about glitters that will make your home glittering and beautiful. Listed below are some of the lovely and interesting crafts that you can try at home.