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Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone. Hope you’re all wearing some green so you don’t get pinched! In honor of the day, I’ve got some St. Patrick’s Day printables for you. Perfect for last minute crafting, they’re all printable from your own computer, and the perfect way to bring a little festivity to your day!

1. Lucky Pillow Box – stuff with your favorite St. Paddy’s day Treats. Think lucky coins, green m&m’s, or irish cream truffles. {Free!}

2. Lucky You Cupcake Toppers – 4 styles for you to print. {Free!}

3. Favor Box and Candy wrapper kit – Wrap your fav candy bars with a little irish flare. {$5.00}

4. Modern Sham-rock Stationary Set – Why not write all your notes today on these fun note cards. {$6.00}

5. More Cupcake Toppers – cause I love cupcakes, but you can also use em as napkin rings, wine charms or pins. {Free!}

6. Leprechaun Treasure Hunt – follow clues from a leprechaun to his hidden treasure. {$3.99}

7. So Lucky Stickers – Print them out on sticker paper and have fun sticking them to your friends and family all day. {$5.00}

Check out this super cute Valentine’s Day Flip book from Color Me Katie. This simple project is a great way to make a big statement… and it’s pretty easy to pull off. All you need is a camera, a printer, and some markers, and you can make your own “kiss in your pocket” flip book.

- Flip Book from katie sokoler on Vimeo.

I’m in love with this cake… not only does it look absolutely delicious, but I love the surprise when you cut into this cake. This is one of those cakes that would actually make it acceptable to steal a piece before it makes it to the table.

I am baker, has been busy perfecting this cake and has posted a detailed step-by-step tutorial… if you’re daring enough to attempt this!

- Check out the tutorial here

Lea from The World’s Smallest Postal Service has a super sweet teeny tiny Valentine’s package. This “cute as a button” package is exactly that…. cute as a button. Each teeny tiny package is custom addressed, and includes a little strip of paper, saying “You are as cute as a…”. Under the teeny tiny newspaper, your valentine will find a vintage button.

- Order now while supplies last

If ever there was a holiday that begged for sinfully sweet treats it’s Valentine’s Day! If you’re thinking about baking up something yummy for the one you love here’s some sweet inspiration…

1. Big Kisses | 2. Cake Truffles | 3. Decorated Sugar Cookies | 4. Scrabble Cookies | 5. Mini Heart Cupcakes | 6. Red Wine Chocolate Truffles | 7. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies | 8. Raspberry & Macadamia Nanaimo Bars

Not everyone has time to make their own Valentines, but that doesn’t mean you can’t support handmade. Here are some of my favorite Valentine cards on Etsy.com.

1. You know what I love more than Bacon? | 2. Like a fat kid love cake | 3. I love you more than Xbox | 4. Crazy bunnies in Love | 5. I love you so much… | 6. You’re the cheese to my macaroni

7. Octopus love | 8. I (blank) You. | 9. I ♥ you | 10. blank mini note cards

This Valentine’s Day instead of giving into the commercial craze of the holiday, show someone you really love them, by giving them something handmade. Here’s a few simple card ideas to get you inspired, they’re quick and easy, and feel extra special cause they’re handmade!

Stitched Hearts | Stars & Hearts | Paper Hearts | Button Heart | Puppy Love | Love

Feliz Navidad from Costa Rica. I’m taking a few days off over the holidays so posting around here will be a bit light, but we’ll be back soon with lots more crafty goodness! Happy Holidays, and thanks for reading!

Place card holders are a fun and festive way to glam up the table and add that personal touch. Here are a few DIY options for your holiday dinner.

Twig and Branches | Christmas Ornaments | Rustic Napkin Holders | Branch Place Card Holder | Eucalyptus Chair Tags | Pine Cone Place Card Holders | Gingerbread Cottages | Paper Tree Place Card