Matt and Shari » Valentine’s Day http://mattandshari.com Real Decorating for Real People Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Sew Your Own Mini Felt Conversation Hearts http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/easy-to-sew-felt-conversation-hearts/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/easy-to-sew-felt-conversation-hearts/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:58:04 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=7517 Candy conversation hearts are all the rage around Valentine’s Day, but with a few scraps of felt and embroidery floss you can make some of your own that have your sentiments on them and can be used year after year. Materials List: Variety of 9×12 felt squares or scraps Heart shaped template or cookie cutter Coordinating embroidery...

The post Sew Your Own Mini Felt Conversation Hearts appeared first on Matt and Shari.

]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/easy-to-sew-felt-conversation-hearts/feed/ 0 Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Every Personality http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/valentine-s-gift-ideas-for-every-personality/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/valentine-s-gift-ideas-for-every-personality/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:46:11 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=5188 No two Valentine’s are the same, so why buy them all the same gift?  This list helps you select just the right gift for just the right personality.  OK, it’s time to update the list of gift ideas for Valentine’s Day this year.  And since there are so many different personalities out there, we’ll break...

The post Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Every Personality appeared first on Matt and Shari.

]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/valentine-s-gift-ideas-for-every-personality/feed/ 0 12 Awesome Valentine’s Day Crafts http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/12-awesome-valentines-day-crafts-for-gifts-and-decor/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/12-awesome-valentines-day-crafts-for-gifts-and-decor/#respond Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:25:13 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4140 Take some time this year to craft a few gifts and make some awesome Valentine decor for your home without spending too much cash. Valentine’s Day is the day we celebrate those that we love.  Although it is most often associated with romantic love, why not make this Valentine’s Day extra special for your entire...

The post 12 Awesome Valentine’s Day Crafts appeared first on Matt and Shari.

]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/12-awesome-valentines-day-crafts-for-gifts-and-decor/feed/ 0 How to Make Fabric Covered Valentine Boxes http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/how-to-make-fabric-covered-valentine-boxes/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/how-to-make-fabric-covered-valentine-boxes/#respond Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:14:34 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=2993 Whether you use them to put a gift inside or make the boxes as presents themselves, the effort involved will be much appreciated and the box will be kept for years to come. I don’t know about you, but Matt and I both agree that hearts and chocolates are a mainstay of the holiday.  So, why not...

The post How to Make Fabric Covered Valentine Boxes appeared first on Matt and Shari.

]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/how-to-make-fabric-covered-valentine-boxes/feed/ 0 Crafts to Do as a Family for Valentine’s Day http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/crafts-to-do-as-a-family-for-valentines-day/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/crafts-to-do-as-a-family-for-valentines-day/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:35:03 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=946 Pink, red, lavender and white are the colors of Valentines Day.  Let them be your guide as you make decorating for Valentines Day a family affair. There are so many decorating ideas that can get the kids involved.  Here are several for you to consider or vary as needed to make them your own! Front...

The post Crafts to Do as a Family for Valentine’s Day appeared first on Matt and Shari.

]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/crafts-to-do-as-a-family-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 Sew a Simple Valentine Sachet with Potpourri http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/sew-a-simple-valentine-sachet-with-potpourri/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/sew-a-simple-valentine-sachet-with-potpourri/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:23:41 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=932 Aromatic and attractive, hand made Valentine sachets are a thoughtful and unusual gift, sure to be remembered. I have owned this valentine sachet for quite some time now and I thought I would share it because it would be very easy to make.  Whip up a couple of these on your sewing machine, or even...

The post Sew a Simple Valentine Sachet with Potpourri appeared first on Matt and Shari.

]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/sew-a-simple-valentine-sachet-with-potpourri/feed/ 2 28 Great Gift Suggestions for Your Valentine http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/28-great-gift-suggestions-for-your-valentine/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/28-great-gift-suggestions-for-your-valentine/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:05:59 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=907 Running out of time to surprise your sweetie with a special Valentine gift? Here’s 28 ideas to get your creative juices flowin…good luck! I must reveal that I am not a hopeless romantic.  I’m a more practical person and because of this I think I’ve missed out on some meaningful moments.  However, every sad beginning...

The post 28 Great Gift Suggestions for Your Valentine appeared first on Matt and Shari.

]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/28-great-gift-suggestions-for-your-valentine/feed/ 0 Easy and Delicious Heart Shaped Treats http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/easy-and-delicious-heart-shaped-treats/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/easy-and-delicious-heart-shaped-treats/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:58:54 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=864 Anyone can make heart shaped cookies, but why not use that cookie cutter on brownies and krispies treats? Here’s something wonderful to whip up for your Valentine this year.  I know I’m going to make another couple of batches for the kids and probably my neighbors.  After all, who doesn’t want a sweet treat?  And, if...

The post Easy and Delicious Heart Shaped Treats appeared first on Matt and Shari.

]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/easy-and-delicious-heart-shaped-treats/feed/ 0 Personalized Hand Painted Wooden Heart Ornaments http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/personalized-hand-painted-wooden-heart-ornaments/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/personalized-hand-painted-wooden-heart-ornaments/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:28:31 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=856 Use them in garlands, on a mini Valentine tree, as gift tags or smaller ones could be necklases or pins, it’s all in the personalization! This idea came to me when my son was just born and my daughter was still interested in doing fun crafts with Mom!  We had recently moved into a three story...

The post Personalized Hand Painted Wooden Heart Ornaments appeared first on Matt and Shari.

]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/personalized-hand-painted-wooden-heart-ornaments/feed/ 0