as american as apple pie {boxes}

nothing is more patriotic than apple pie on the 4th of july!

these pie boxes can hold your favorite apple pie recipe. or fill them with with store bought pies. . . it will still be just as cute! see below for the easy craft project + free printable.

supplies:

white card stock

scissors

bone folder

tape or glue stick

how to:

1. first you will need to download the template {see after the jump}

2. print the template out on cardstock.

3. cut out + score the dotted lines with a bone folder.

4. fold the dotted lines... now your box is taking shape.

5. glue or tape the top flap closed + you have a patriotic pie box.

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paper fortune cookies

this is such a cute take on the cupcake liner craft craze. make one or one hundred + one with this super easy tutorial!

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you are just my type

pillows... love, love, love them!
mr craft + i are redoing the living room so i have pillows on my mind. i might just blog about them all week! but for now here is a freebie download for you, a paper pillow box. just the right size for inserting treats for your font luva.

{click image to view in printable size}

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love rocks!

yup, i said it... love rocks!
and chocolate of any kind rocks my world too. here is a free download for a candy bar wrapper to gift to your choco-valentine-luva.

{click to view in large printable size}

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seed paper roses tutorial

roses for your valentine!
and these flowers create even more beautiful flowers come springtime. mine are sitting in a vase on my windowsill patiently waiting for the weather to warm up. but you could add a tag + gift a bouquet to your favorite gardener. be sure to download the tutorial at the end of this post + enjoy!



{click for larger printable view}

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valentine wheel



ms stewart creates this cute, cute, cute valentine wheel...

"create a wheel of rotating endearments along with phrases and symbols that convey your love with every turn."

check out the how to here.

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lacey envelopes for you to make

i am a big fan of reusing envelopes. they are simple to make from old magazines, cereal boxes + such. but i am truly loving this cute project from we.love.laugh.kiss.

very clever tutorial!

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paint chip valentines

check out this super cute idea for recycling paint chips from country living! 
how to:

"Press inked stamps onto the strips to form phrases like XOX and let dry for five minutes. Kahn's trick for ensuring that the ink adheres? Coat each paint strip with aerosol hair spray before stamping."

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make your own 3d glasses

hooray for 3d movies at home!
how much fun is it to watch the newly released Despicable Me at home on the couch with the kids. that is until the 3d glasses get lost or broken. not to worry, here it a quick diy home craft to make your own.

some other cool 3d movies the kids may enjoy....
Coraline
Alice in Wonderland
Tangled
The Polar Express
Ice Age 3

diy 3d glasses template    

{click image to preview + print in full size}

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create the perfect silhouettes

now add the family for the perfect silhouette...





check it out at http://www.widdlytinks.com/myfamily/silhouettes/

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paper covered pencils

a great use for the odd bits of paper left over from scrapbooking... paper covered pencils. grab your dollar store pencils + let's get crafting!

instructions:

1. cut a strip of paper measuring 1″ x 7″.

2. apply mod podge on the back on the paper.

3. carefully place pencil on one edge of paper + with your fingers, smooth paper onto the pencil by rotating it {you may find it easier to roll it along on a flat surface}.

4. topcoat with a little bit more mod podge.

5. allow one hour to dry.

6. cut any excess paper with a sharp exacto blade.

7. sharpen + write!

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