Valentine's Day KNET Style

Children have long celebrated Valentine's Day by exchanging cards and candy with other children.  Here are some great ideas to change things up a little bit and make this Valentine's Day special for the little ones in your life.  Whether it's a party, a small gift or token or just a simple cupcake to say I love you it will make their February 14th extra special.

MadeByAPrincess

Valentines Day Printable Candy Toppers Snap Alligator

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Valentines Day Label Tag Food Candy Buffet - set of 12

CupcakeDream

Valentines Day Straws Paper Drinking Straw and Tag Decals Set of 12

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LOVE - Cut out cupcake toppers - set of 12

He popped the question, you said yes, planned the big day and now you are officially newlyweds!  Don't forget to make your 1st Valentine's Day special.  It can be as simple as card or as extravagant as a weekend away.  No matter what you do make it something memorable.  Candy and roses are great, but below are some wonderful ideas to make things a little more special.

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• Red - 1 Tissue Paper Pom Pom - DIY Decor Kit - Portland Original - As Seen in BHLDN - be mine valentine

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Napkin Pom Poms - Fully Fluffed Pick your colors - Portland Original - Table Settings Escort Cards

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Valentines Day Printable iPhone design for Sweethearts box

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Valentine's Party Invitation - Printable DIY Design

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Valentine Party Invitation - Printable DIY Design

CandidGrace

Be Mine Valentine Hand Stamped Necklace
Sterling Silver by CandidGrace

CandidGrace

Valentine Jewelry Valentines Day xoxo, me - Hand Stamped Tag Necklace Sterling Silver Love Mommy Jewelry by CandidGrace

Post written by Cristina of the Pink Lobster.

Member Feature: Made by a Princess

Tell us a little about your shop.
I started my stationery business about 8 yrs ago. It was difficult to find unique stationery supplies like notecards, invitations, food tags, so I began making my own. My friends and family began hiring me for special jobs and party planning so things just blossomed from there. When the economy took a turn I noticed a decrease in sales so I started selling printables. I opened my Etsy shop last January and have been really pleased with the results.

What brought you to etsy?
There is an instant audience. People who might never have found me through my own online advertising can easily find me on Etsy.

How long have you been crafting?
Since I was a little girl. I used to make outfits for my dolls with scraps of fabric my aunt gave me.

What is your favorite item in your shop right now?
Probably How to be a Good Wife. Every bridal shower I attend I am asked to bring this game and it just makes everyone laugh. It is a really good ice breaker and not too "cheesy". People who don't like to play games do like this.

What is your "day job?"
In addition to being a fulltime wife and mom to my son, Glenn, who is 9yrs old, and my newborn, Megan, who was born April 27th, I work fulltime for Sports Illustrated/GOLF Magazine as a Sales Coordinator. I love my job, my boss, the people I work with, and the company. I really lucked out.

Where do you find inspiration?
Bridal shows, cakes, magazines, cute little boutique stationery stores. I love to scrapbook so I look at new designs like a scrapbook page. I am constantly rotating graphics, playing with fonts, colors. I can spend an hour trying to find the right font.

What is one thing you wish you could do better?
Manage my time. It is hard to find a balance sometimes between working, filling orders, spending time with family, connecting with friends, housework, cooking, etc... My husband is a huge supporter in whatever I want to do and he knows now that "Party Week" as I call it - the week leading up to an event - makes me a little stressed so he has learned to just let me go and do my thing. I wish there were more hours in the day!

What is one crafting tool you couldn't live without?
Paper cutter.

What is your favorite book/movie/song?
Cane River is my favorite book. Gone with the Wind and Enchanted are my favorite movies. I don't have a favorite song but my favorite artist is Brad Paisley.

Where else can we find you?

www.papillonprincess.com
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