If the special someone in your life doesn’t go for frivolous gifts, they will surely appreciate a functional Valentine’s Day gift like this adorable “love” key holder.  Over at Mod Podge Rocks!, Man Podger Walter used an unfinished, heart-shaped frame from the $1 section at Michael’s as the starting point for a useful key station that will also remind you of the one you love …

We love hex nut projects.  Hardware bits are such fun as craft supplies!  Over at i try DIY, Mikko used hex nuts joined with jump rings to create a heart-shaped pendant that would make a great Valentine’s Day gift.  If hearts aren’t your thing, you could arrange the hex nuts in an endless number of other patterns instead.  For a different look, try using nuts …

Candy is my favorite of all the classic Valentine’s Day gifts, hands down.  I have such a huge sweet tooth!  If you want to give something a little more special than a box of assorted Russell Stover whatnots, try making your own candy.  This strawberry fudge by Shelly at Cookies and Cups is the easiest recipe you’ll ever see, requiring just two ingredients!  Just looking …

This gumball machine idea is so stinkin’ adorable!  They are made by stacking flower pots and glass bowls together; isn’t it amazing how much they look like the real deal?  I tip my hat to Pamela of Pamela Susan’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts for coming up with these!  When I first saw them, I totally did a double-take as I realized how they were constructed.  …

I’ve long been a fan of the plain little notebooks made by an Italian company called Moleskine.  They’re a blank slate inside and out (perfect for us artsy types) and come in various sizes, the smaller of which are perfect for throwing in your purse or glove box so you always have them handy.  They’re awesome, but that awesomeness comes at a price.  They aren’t …

The decorations are hung, the dinner menu is finalized, and gifts have all been bought.  Now all that’s left to do is wrap them up and tuck them under the tree.  You reach into the depths of your wrapping paper supply, and you pull out wedding paper, baby shower paper, over-the-hill paper….  Oh no, you’re out of Christmas wrapping paper!  There are four options at …

If you’re looking for a quick-and-easy idea for a little holiday treat, candy is a classic choice.  Can you ever really go wrong with chocolate?  Laura from The Pharma Blog came up with this cute idea for gifting a handful of Hershey’s Kisses, complete with a free printable template.  This project has more possibilities than just Christmas treats, though; I think these would make awesome …

Let’s face it, button pins make everything more awesome. I’ve seen street vendors and trendy hipster stores sell custom pins for a few dollars each. I figured I could make my own easily enough and would make great gifts for friends, the best part is that I can customize each button so it’s personal to each recipient.
This project uses old bottle caps as the base …

This one is sure to be a hit with all of you who prefer to give practical gifts. I mean, stockings are cute and traditional and all, but they aren’t very useful once they’ve been unstuffed. You could always slap a pair on your feet and go strutting around town in them, but what would the neighbors say? Colleen from Mural Maker and More opted …

If anyone on your Christmas wish list spends a lot of time in the kitchen, they will appreciate this quick and easy gift idea.  Breanna at Dollar Store Mom whipped them up from matching pot holders and kitchen towels.  They’re so easy to make that she only spent about 10 minutes on the pair!  The loop on the pot holder becomes a button hole, securing …