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Cupid’s Handmade Crafts eBook

Cupid’s Handmade Crafts eBook

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Letter from the Editors

Hi Crafters,

It’s that lovely time of year when we show appreciation for our friends and loved ones in the form of Valentine cards and gifts. Valentine’s Day is also a great excuse to get ultra romantic and lovey dovey with your significant other. Crochet fabulous décor, like a chocolate box with several different crochet chocolate pieces. Make a unique heart necklace to wear out to dinner with your sweetheart. And don’t forget to give a handmade card to your mother this year – she’ll love our beautiful Victorian Valentine Cards.

If you’re tired of the same old Valentine themes and commercial products, you can make your own cards and gifts that showcase your personal style. Get the kids involved with easy kids’ Valentine crafts using felt and pipe cleaners. Whatever it is you’re looking for, we have just the thing.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

You can find more Valentine’s Day ideas, free knitting patterns, craft projects and extensive decorating ideas at www.FaveCrafts.com.

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Happy Crafting,

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Cupid’s Handmade Crafts Table of Contents

Lovely Gifts and Décor.............................	5
Candy Bouquet...............................................	5
Lace Valentine Hearts....................................	6
Crochet Valentine Amigurumi.......................	8
A Unique Valentine Vase ............................	10
Valentine's Gift Bag.....................................	12
Crochet Heart Sachets..................................	13
Floral Hearts Gift Tags ................................	15
Antique Pearl Box........................................	16
Crochet Chocolate Box ................................	17
Jewelry & Accessories ............................	21
Colorful Love Necklace ...............................	21
Felt Heart Brooch or Pendant Necklace.......	22
Heart Bracelet and Earring Set.....................	23
Pen for Your Valentine ................................	25
Crochet Valentine Shawl .............................	26
Xoxo Valentine Frame .................................	28
Heart Toggle Necklace ................................	30
Be My Love Boxers .....................................	31

Happy Valentine Cards ..........................	32
Victorian Paper Valentines ..........................	32
With Love Stitched Card .............................	34
Heart Stamp Card ........................................	34
Blue Valentine Heart Card...........................	36
Pink Heart Mini Card & Envelope .............	37
Valentine Card and Candy Wrap.................	38
Iron-on Valentine Card ................................	40
Hippity Hoppity Valentine Card..................	41
Valentine Crafts for Kids .......................	42
Easy Valentine Photo Pins...........................	42
Hugs and Kisses Tic Tac Toe ......................	43
Chocolate Kiss Mouse Valentine.................	44
Felt Conversation Heart Pins .......................	45
Valentine Magnets .......................................	46
Foam LOVE Letters ....................................	47
Sweetheart Garland......................................	48
Valentine Plastic Lid Photo Frame ..............	50

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Lovely Gifts and Décor

Candy Bouquet

By: Terri O of www.terriocraftprojects.com

For a unique Valentine's Day present at little cost, make a Candy Bouquet with these instructions from Terri O. A painted clay pot would make a great base for this bouquet. You can make these bouquets for other occasions too.

Materials:

Container for bouquet

Rocks for the bottom (so it doesn’t tip over)

Floral foam or Styrofoam

Skewers

Floral tape

Glue gun

Seasonal candy

Tulle

Ribbon

Instructions:

2.Cut 4 x 4 squares of the tulle. Use two pieces on top of each other and from the center grab the tulle to make a flower. Using the floral tape secure the tulle to the skewer. Make your skewers different lengths to get different heights. You will need quite a few. These are for filler.

3.Place something heavy like clean rocks at the bottom of your container. Place Styrofoam or floral foam over the rocks and secure with glue gun.

4.Begin in the back center of the Styrofoam with your tallest piece. Create and triangle shape. In other words, as you get near the edge of your pot use shorter skewers. Use as much candy as you like. Fill the rest of the spaces in between with your tulle.

5.You can use just about anything to fill in the spaces. Try using cellophane or even confetti paper. Get creative with the event and use candy or paper that reflects your theme. Have fun!

1.Glue your candy to the skewer or insert the skewer into your candy.

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Lace Valentine Hearts

By: Heidi Borchers of Inspired at Home

Create three different lace hearts, one filled with potpourri, for decorating or gift-giving this Valentine’s Day. These lace hearts look would lovely as ornaments hung in your home.

Lightweight cardboard: 1 (4‖) square

Batting: 1 (4‖) square-

Fabric: Moiré pink 1 (5‖) square

Lace: White 1 (5‖) square

Lace Trim: pre-gathered- ½‖ wide12‖ length

Ribbon-Satin: Mauve- ¼‖ wide13‖ length

For lace heart:

Materials: (for all items shown)

For each: Aleene’s Super Thick Tacky

Glue

Pattern

For potpourri heart:

Lightweight cardboard: 1 (7‖) square

Batting: 1 (7‖) square

Fabric-Moiré: pink 2 (7-¼‖) square

Lace: White 2 (5-½‖) square

Potpourri

Lace Trim: pre-gathered white ¾‖ wide 18‖ length

Ribbon Satin: burgundy 1/8‖ wide28‖ length

Florist wire:26gauge 3‖ length

Silk Flowers and leaves

Metallic thread: gold 10‖ length

For small heart:

Florist wire:19 gauge18‖ length

Ribbon: satin-pink-½‖ wide- 1 yard

Lace: ecru beige 5-½‖ square

Lace Trim: pre-gathered ecru beige 1‖ wide 20‖ length

Ribbon: satin ecru beige ¼‖ wide 26‖ length

Florist wire: 26 gauge 3‖ length

Roses: 3 pink Leaves: 10 green

Instructions:

For potpourri heart, transfer large heart pattern to cardboard and batting and cut out. Transfer small heart pattern to center of cardboard heart and cut out. Repeat with batting. Set small heart cutouts aside to make small heart (see step below*). Using cardboard heart as a guide, transfer pattern to 1 (71/4‖) pink moiré fabric and cut out, adding ¾‖ all around to inside and outside edges. Glue large batting heart to one side of large cardboard heart. Let dry.

With batting side down, center and glue cardboard heart to wrong side of moiré fabric heart. Fold excess fabric around inside and outside edges to cardboard, clipping curves as needed, and glue in place. Let dry.

Transfer small heart pattern to each 5-½‖ lace square and cut out, adding ¾‖ all around. Center and glue edges of one lace heart to back of fabric covers heart to cover

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cutout area. Let. Dry. Lay remaining lace heart flat on back of first lace heart and glue edges, leaving a 2‖ opening unglued. Let dry. Stuff lace heart with potpourri and glue opening closed. Let dry.

Glue ¾‖ wide lace trim to the back of heart so that lace extends beyond edge of heart. Transfer large heart pattern to remaining 7-

¼‖ moiré fabric square and cut out. Glue moiré heart to back of heart. Let dry.

Make a multi-looped bow with burgundy ribbon. Glue the bow to heart. Glue silk flowers and leaves on top of bow. Let dry. For hanger, fold the gold thread in half and knot thread ends through lace edging.

*For small heart, use small cardboard and batting heart cutouts leftover from potpourri heart or transfer small heart pattern and cut one each from cardboard and batting. Glue batting heart to one side of cardboard heart.

Let dry. Transfer small heart pattern to 5‖ moiré fabric and lace squares and cut one each, adding ½‖ all around. With batting side down, center and glue cardboard heart to wrong side of moiré fabric heart. Fold and glue excess fabric to cardboard, clipping curves as needed. Let dry. Repeat with lace heart. Glue ½‖ wide lace trim to back of heart so that lace extends beyond edge of heart. Let dry. From mauve ribbon, cut one

(7‖) length and one (6‖ length. Tie 7‖ length in a bow and glue to heart. Glue ribbon rose on top of bow. For hanger, fold 6‖ ribbon length in half and glue ends to back of heart. Let dry.

For lace heart: beginning at one end of 18 gauge wire, tightly wrap pink ribbon around wire. Glue ends to secure. Referring to diagram, bend ribbon-covered wire in half and shape as shown, leaving 1‖ at each end.

Twist ends together as shown.

Squeeze a line of glue along the wire heart on one side. Center 5-1/2‖ lace square on glue side of wire heart and press into glue. Let dry. Trim excess lace from around heart.

Glue 1‖ wide lace trim to back of heart so that lace extends beyond edge of heart. Let dry.

From ecru beige ribbon, cut one (20‖) length and one (6‖) length. Make a multi-looped bow with 20‖ ribbon length. Glue bow to bottom of heart. Glue roses and leaves on top pf bow and wire heart. Let dry. For hanger, fold 6‖ ribbon length in half and glue ends to back of heart. Let dry.

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Crochet Valentine Amigurumi

By: Kathleen Sams for Red Heart Yarn

Crochet a heart-shaped amigurumi this Valentine's Day. Your Valentine is sure to love this cute little guy. This Valentine's Day crochet pattern is also great for kids.

Materials:

Yarn: RED HEART® ―Super Saver®‖:

1 Skein 774 Lt. Raspberry or 905 Magenta.

Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6].

Split lock stitch marker

yarn needle

pipe cleaners

poly fill

buttons or google eyes

glue

GAUGE: 9 sts = 2‖; 10 rows = 2‖ in sc rnds. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATION:

Sc3tog = [draw up a loop in next sc] 3 times, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook – 2 sc decreased.

NOTE: Work in continuous rnds without joining. Place a marker between last and first sc of rnd; move marker up each rnd.

HEART: Ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 Sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnd 2: [3 Sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc] twice—10 sc. Place a marker in the center stitch of each 3-sc group to indicate each side.

Rnd 3: Sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc—14 sc.

Rnd 4: Sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc—18 sc.

Rnd 5: Sc in next 3 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc—22 sc.

Rnd 6: Sc in next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc— 26 sc.

Rnd 7: Sc in next 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc— 30 sc.

Rnd 8: Sc in next 6 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc— 34 sc.

Rnd 9: Sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 16 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc— 38 sc.

Rnd 10: Sc in next 8 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 18 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc— 42 sc.

Rnds 11-14: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 15: [Ch 1, skip next 2 sc, sc in next 8 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 8 sc] twice—38 sc. Rnd 16: [Working over the ch-1 of rnd below, slip st in first skipped stitch on rnd below, sc in next 7 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 7 sc] twice—34 sc.

Rnd 17: [Slip st in same sc as before, sc in next 6 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 6 sc] twice—26 sc.

Rnd 18: [Slip st in 2nd skipped sc on Rnd 15, sc in next 5 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 5 sc]

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twice—22 sc.

Rnd 19: [Slip st in same sc as before, sc in next 4 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 4 sc] twice; slip st in next slip st—18 sc. Fasten off.

ARMS (Make 2): Ch 2.

Rnd 1: 5 Sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnds 2-8: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off leaving a long

tail for sewing.

LEGS (Make 2): Ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnds 2-10: Sc in each sc around—6 sc.

Rnd 11: 2 Sc in each sc around—12 sc.

Rnd 12: Sc in each sc around—12 sc.

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

ASSEMBLY: Stuff Heart with poly fill. Weave top opening closed, matching stitches. Insert pipe cleaners into arms and legs for more stability; cut off excess pipe cleaner if necessary. Sew on arms and legs as desired (We attached the arms on Rnd 10).

Curly Hair (Optional): Join yarn in first stitch at top of Heart in the ―seam‖; * ch 15,

3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in each ch to end, slip st in next st on Heart; repeat from * across. Fasten off. If desired, you can make the curly hair different lengths by more or less chains.

Eyes: Glue on buttons or google eyes or stitch with different color yarn. A mouth can also be stitched.

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A Unique Valentine Vase

By: ilovetocreate

This Valentine's vase is unique in its own way. The odd shape just screams personality. Glitter and glam spruce it up and make it look beautiful.

Materials:

X-TREME Dimensions™

oXD204 Electric Plum

Home Decor Bisque Designs

o21780 Medium Free Form Vase 3.25" x 4" x 8"

Concepts® Underglazes for Bisque and Majolica

oCN 253 Dark Black

oCN 341 Light Pink

Signature Brushes

oSB 803 No. 4 Liner

oSB 807 No. 6 Fan Glaze

French Dimensions™

oFD 278 French Really Red

pure•brilliance™ Clear Glaze

Ruler - 12‖

Masking tape – ¼‖

Paper towels

Foil

Silk Sponge

Container for water

Pencil

Clean, empty container (margarine-tub size)

Steps:

1.Wipe ware with dampened sponge to remove dust.

2.Measure 1¾‖ up from bottom of vase and make a light line with pencil circling circumference of vase.

3.Place tape along the top edge of the line circling the vase.

4.Shake bottle of the Light Pink glaze. Pour some into the vase and roll around to glaze the bottom and sides. Pour out excess into a clean container.

5.Using the No. 6 Fan Glaze brush, paint 3 coats of Light Pink inside top of vase and the bottom portion of vase below tape. Let dry between each coat. Once dry, remove tape.

6.Pour puddle of Black glaze on foil. Using the No. 4 Liner brush, paint Black glaze up to the edge of Light Pink at the base. Then use No. 6 Fan Glaze brush to paint Black on the remainder of the vase up to the top. Let dry and paint two additional coats, letting dry between each application. Let completely dry.

7.Cut out heart pattern and position where the black and pink areas meet on bottom of vase (refer to picture). Lightly trace around pattern with pencil. Outline the hearts with French Dimensions Really Red. Tip: To soften paint, place under warm lamp. Pierce tip with pin and test flow on paper towel before using.

8.Make swirls in the pink areas of vase (top and bottom) and random dots in the black section using XD Electric Plum.

9.Make additional dots in the top inside

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