One month until one of my absolute favorite holidays, whee! I whipped up these “Thumb-body Loves You!” Valentines as part of a Share the Love blog hop hosted by the ever lovely, Jamie of C.R.A.F.T. So if you’re jumping over here from DIY Show Off, “hello” and make your self at home!
As much as I love Valentine’s Day, I really really REALLY dislike conversation hearts. Blech. I’m not entirely opposed to sugar but if I’m going to eat those empty calories, it better taste good! They are super cute though and when paired with thumbtacks, make a great little gift you can give an office pal or teacher. Who doesn’t need more cute thumbtacks in their life?!
Making these is super easy and cheap, almost all the supplies were found at my nearby Dollar Tree. The hardest part is probably finding six conversation hearts perfect enough for the thumbtacks. Luckily, The Dollar Tree had four packs of sweethearts for a dollar! All you have to do is brush on a few layers of Mod Podge (or use a spray sealant) to protect the candy and then just superglue thumbtacks to the back. Easy peasy.
Print out the “Thumb-body Loves You” Free Printable and use spray adhesive to attach it to some foam core (also found at The Dollar Tree!) and that’s it! Insert the thumbtacks on the space provided on the card and then gift to “Thumb-body” you love! Yay for quick and cute valentines. 🙂
Now, hop on over to Lindsay over at Makely Home for her super cute “You Blow Me Away” valentines!
Visit all these amazing blogs for even more Valentine’s Day printables!
16. Julia http://cuckoo4design.
Kelly says
14 January 2014 at 7:45 amI’m with you on not liking/eating the conversation hearts — but they are cute! Such a fun idea creating a thumbtack 🙂 Super excited to be a part of the “Share the Love” blog hop with you. Hugs.
Vanessa Brady says
14 January 2014 at 8:34 pmRight? Conversation Hearts are so much better to craft with!
Alexis @ Persia Lou says
14 January 2014 at 9:02 amSo awesome! Love punny Valentines – the cheesier the better.
Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says
15 January 2014 at 1:43 pmI hate those little hearts too but I love this idea! So cute, thanks for sharing! 🙂
Gwen says
16 January 2014 at 8:11 amSo fun, Vanessa! {I totally agree about those conversations heart… but they do make an awesome Valentine card!}
megan says
21 January 2014 at 3:35 pmthese are completely adorable! i can think of several people who might find a set in their mailboxes come valentines day!
Jocie@OPC The Better Half says
23 January 2014 at 12:22 pmthese are super cute vanessa! thanks for linking up at Creativity Unleashed and featuring you tomorrow on the blog. 🙂
Debbie says
27 January 2015 at 9:20 amSuper cute!