{diy} {Valentine’s 7 of 7} Felt Coasters

Here’s lucky number 7 of 7!  I’m going to show you how to make these cute little coasters that would be perfect for a Valentine’s brunch or dinner.

Here’s what you’ll need:
• Red and white felt
• Something to trace that is larger than your cups (roughly around 3.5 or 4.5 in.)
• Hot Glue or fabric glue
• Scissors

First, trace your circle template onto your red and white felt pieces (both should be the same size).

Next, take the red felt circle and fold it in half so that you can cut a heart out of the center. 

You can either do this free hand, or draw it on first with a disappearing pen.

Then, glue the red felt circle on top of the white one and be sure to center them.  Let dry and you’re done!  Repeat these steps to reach your desired amount of coasters.

I hope you had fun making all 7 of these {diy} projects.  I know they will brighten up you Valentine’s Day. ♥RobbieLee

{diy} {Valentine’s 6 of 7} Fabric Heart Bookmark

Today I’m going to show you just how easy it is to make a fabric heart bookmark with two materials!  It would make a great gift for that special bookworm in your life!

All you’ll need are two small fabric scrapes measuring approximately 3.5 in x 3.5 in, embroidery thread, an embroidery needle, and scissors.

Lay your two fabric pieces on top of each other (wrong sides out – right sides kissing) then fold in half and cut “half of a heart, so that once you open it up again, both sides are identical.  Next you flip the cut out hearts around so that the wrong side are in and the right sides are out…

 now stitch them together, only at the bottom point.

Knot both loose ends and you’re done!

If you make one, let me know how it turns out! ♥RobbieLee

{diy} {Valentine’s 3 of 7} Paper Fortune Cookies

Welcome to the 3rd {diy} of 7!  Today I will show you just how easy it is to make paper fortune cookies.  Here’s what you’ll need:

• Paper (the thinner the better…card-stock is tricky)
• Something round to trace (any size)
• Glue Gun or Glue Dots
• Paper to write little love fortunes on
• Candy as filler

Here’s what you do:

1. trace and cut out your circles.

2. Then you bend/fold the circle in half – but don’t crease it.  Keep a smooth bend.

3. Then you hold both ends between you thumb and middle finger and pinch.  I sometimes use my index finger to press in the middle to help the pinch go easier.  The paper will naturally fold as it should.

4. Then fill them with sweet love notes and chocolates!  To secure closed, I prefer to use a drop of hot glue (hold for a minute or two to dry) or you can use stronger glue dots.  Once you have folded and pinched the fortune cookie, you will see areas where the paper touches – that’s where you want the glue to secure it.

Voila!  There you have it, simple and fun Valentine’s Fortune Cookies.  These are perfect little treats to sneak in your Loves lunch or briefcase!  I’ll see you tomorrow! ♥RobbieLee

{diy} {Valentine’s 1 of 7} Strawberries ‘n Cream Floats

It’s the first of February and that means that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!  To kick the month off right, I’ve prepared 7 lovely {diy} projects for you.  So, starting today through the 7th, I’ll post a daily {diy} in the name of love.

On that note, I  L O V E  root beer floats, so naturally I had to make a float for Valentine’s Day.  I came up with a Strawberries ‘n Cream float, and geez it’s yummy!  It’s so easy too, all you have to do is grab your favorite glass and add 3 large scoops of the creamiest Vanilla Bean ice cream that you can find (I like Dryer’s).  Then you slowly poor in your strawberry soda just below the brim, (I like Crush, but any brand will do).  Add a pretty straw and a spoon and there you have it!  It is so creamy and delicious and a perfect treat to share with the ones you love.

I also like to make cream soda floats (pictured above), orange ‘n cream floats, Coke floats, and Dr. Pepper floats.  What’s your favorite?  I hope that you’ve enjoyed this little recipe.  Stop by tomorrow for another lovely {diy}. ♥RobbieLee