5 Sweet Craft Ideas for Valentine’s Day!
Here are some 5 sweet linen craft ideas that are full of love.
Japanese Kanzashi Flowers:
Colorful Linen Flowers:
Heart Hot Pad:
Things are likely to get heated up on this day of love. Make a DIY Heart Hot Pad so you can turn up the heat without scorching any fingers.
Heart Pincushion:
Hanging Linen Hearts:
These gorgeous Linen Hearts were featured on our blog around the holidays, but I think they can be enjoyed anytime of the year! Why not fill one with some scented potpourri to hang in a room? They make a great gift for friends and family!
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3 Comments
Sandra
Ha, ha, ha So glad someone with a sense of Humor! That was good on the pincushion…can be used as a VooDoo project! I laughed out loud LOL. Thanks!
Christine Rush
These are great ideas, I will share them with my sewing group, never thought of using linen in this way. Thanks
Dollie Hunnicutt
Very cute, will make some later for my church at our porcelain show tp raise money .you have some great ideas. Thanks.