Handmade Thursdays- Last Minute Valentines

If you're like me, you may still be looking for the perfect card for your Valentine. If so, here are a few quick and easy ideas to show your love with a personally created greeting, handmade just for them!

I love this card from Go Make Something. It uses paint sample cards to create a unique Valentine!
Here's an adorable, free printable butterfly Valentine from Skip to My Lou if you need something quick and easy...


This is a fun Valentine to make and give from Zakka Life. The candies are enclosed in the heart so the only way to get them out is to push them through the maze.



Want some other ideas? Craftbits has a list of 20 Valentine card ideas. Whether your intended recipient is a sweetheart, family member or friend, these fun and festive card ideas are sure to make anyone's Valentine's Day!

Look for more ways to make it handmade each Thursday on The Downtown Boutique.

Got a unique craft, recipe or decorating idea for 'Handmade Thursdays' and want to be featured on The Downtown Boutique? Contact us! We'd love to hear your feedback on items featured, too!

Handmade Thursdays- Love Letters!

Today's Handmade Thursday idea comes to us from Marie of Make and Takes. Marie is a mom of three who blogs daily with craft ideas and recipes for home, family, and fun. If you still have leftover candy canes, Make and Takes has a great way to use them for Valentine's Day!

Look for more ways to make it handmade each Thursday on The Downtown Boutique.

Got a unique craft, recipe or decorating idea for 'Handmade Thursdays' and want to be featured on The Downtown Boutique? Contact us! We'd love to hear your feedback on items featured, too!

Handmade Thursdays- Resoution: Organization!

Welcome to our newest feature on The Downtown Boutique, 'Handmade Thursdays'. My name is Katherine of Sweet Caroline's. With the state of the times and a new focus on crafting... along with most of us looking to do more with less, I am pleased to bring you new ways to 'do it yourself.' These projects will allow you to tell your friends and family, 'I made it myself' while also often supporting independent artists and helping you save a bit in the process!

Our ideas for today... Resolution: Organization!

Is keeping track of dates, appointments, and getting organized on your 2009 resolution list?

ali design brings us this unique way of making your own 2009 calendar. Simply print, cut, punch a hole on top, and your calendar is ready to hang.

This download-and-print calendar from up up also makes a nice, economical gift for yourself or a loved one.

Both items can be printed as many times as you'd like. The calendars are a great way to help stay organized in 2009... and are also a nice way to make handmade gifts quicky and easily!

Look for more ways to make it handmade each Thursday on The Downtown Boutique.

Got a unique craft, recipe or decorating idea for 'Handmade Thursdays' and want to be featured on The Downtown Boutique? Contact us! We'd love to hear your feedback on items featured, too!

katherine