Fave DIY Valentines Printables

We spent a significant portion of our the kids' free time this weekend working on valentines. Our school asks that the kids make the valentines themselves or at least add a custom touch to each. And they have to be candy and food free. I am 100% behind both ideas! (Although, don't get me wrong, I would be just as fine with store bought directives). Cam was in charge this year and decided that they would make a personalized bracelet for each classmate along with a little card (we used the You're a Real Gem printable below!). Kane was all for that until the beads showed up and then he decided he didn't want to make the bracelets (of course!). Cam offered to make all of them, but Kane ended up hand making each a card instead and then adding a positive message rubber band bracelet. In case you're about to embark on the valentine journey yourself, I rounded up my fave DIY valentines printables—all are easy to do at home, candy free, and Amazon-accessory ready. Gotta love the love!

You Light Up My World Valentines // Finger Lights

I Can Always Count on You Valentine // Play Bills and Play Coins

You Are Out of This World Valentine // Bouncy Balls

Pencil Arrow Valentines // Cute Pencils

Watercolor Valentines // Watercolors

You're a Real Gem Valentines // Gem Rings

Funny Glasses Valentines // Funny Glasses 

You Make My Heart Race Valentines // Race Cars 

You're the Balm Valentines // EOS Lip Balm 

DIY Trick or Treat Bag!

Every year the kids beg for a store bought plastic trick or treat pail. And while I admire that they usually do a good job of coordinating it with their costume, it ALWAYS breaks. Always. So this year I decided we'd take things into our own hands and make a sturdy set that was still super cute. Head over to the International Arrivals blog to see how we used fabulous fabric markers to get the job done PLUS pickup a free printable design download to make your own!!

p.s. for those of you not in the know, International Arrivals makes fun and unique crafting and creation tools that allow people to express themselves with their creativity. We are looooongtime fans of their Lil' Watercolor Paint Pods, so were super excited to try out some of their other products. Thanks for the fabric markers IA!!