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Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about marketing and merchandising – disregard the VDay Gift Guide we posted earlier

More than likely it is the sentimental meaning behind Valentine’s Day: the one about showing love and affection to those who matter most to us that we would like to pass along to our children. KSW understands that philosophy, in fact, we love that philosophy. We love it so much that we’ve compiled some great resources to help you share a simple, heartfelt, meaningful handmade holiday at home with your child. (Boy that was a mouthful)

Ideas gathered from various sites around the web

Personalized Gifts

Homemade Valentine’s Mail Bags by Amy S. of Our Scoop

DIY Felt Candy Bar Wrappers by Jen

BHG’s Simple Valentine’s Photo Booklet

Items for the Home

Martha’s Crayon Heart Mobile from Be Different, Act Normal ~ one of my favorite sites

Crochet Heart Garland from Skip to My Lou

Popcorn Bird feeder from Ordinary Life Magic

Build your own Bouquets

Wondertime’s DIY Flowers

Create Your own Valentine’s Day Cards & More

Whimsical Valentine’s from Samantha Hahn via Skip to My Lou

Cute Printable Cards by CiCi Art Factory from Tangled and True {another fave}

Owl Be Your Friend Valentine’s Printables by Living Locurto

Cute Owl Printable Bookmarks also by Living Locurto

Pillow Box Alligator from Skip to My Lou

A print and color Valentine card from Family Fun

Have your kids decorate these Family Fun Coloring Pages , then use them as placemats. {Laminate them if you want to keep them}