Heart Shaped Treat Boxes

On February 14, 2019 By take2createIn Crafts, Holidays, ValentinesLeave a comment

First of all, Happy Galantine’s Day to all the women out there! This fun holiday was created when the main character, Leslie Knopp, celebrated it on the TV show Parks and Recreation. Galentine’s Day took off in popularity after it aired. The day is meant to be women celebrating women and I am all for that! I hope that everyone reached out to their girlfriends and let them know how much you value their friendship and maybe schedule a girl’s night out from it. I know I reached out and sent my friends some good vibes.

These treat boxes would be perfect as a gift to your girlfriends on Galentine’s Day or a sweet after dinner gift for your honey. Best of all? They are so fun, easy, and inexpensive to make!

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Paper Valentine Centerpiece

On February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 By take2createIn Crafts, Holidays, ValentinesLeave a comment

Is there anything better than sitting down with a hot cup of coffee (or tea) and relaxing? Most of our crafts are brainstormed during one of these peaceful moments. We came up with this centerpiece concept late on a weekend night. We knew we wanted an inexpensive Valentines craft that wouldn’t take too much time to complete. Also, best purchase during the Valentine season? – A Heart Paper Punch. Valentines Centerpiece Continue reading “Paper Valentine Centerpiece” →

Sweethearts Wreath

On January 20, 2019 By take2createIn Crafts, Valentines, Winter2 Comments

Walking down the aisles of a store from January to mid-February is a bombardment of Valentines gifts, colors, and candies. Tucked away in the aisle is also a piece of nostalgia… Sweethearts. The chalky hard candies with phrases from “Call Me” to “Be Mine” (or the newer additions like “Text Me”) bring back sweet childhood memories.

The candies have evolved quite a bit from the original form. The Smithsonian describes that the candy maker Necco created a version of the current treat when the company started in 1847. It started out as a scalloped shell with a paper fortune in the middle. The red writing was added 14 years later in 1861 by the founder’s brother who invented a machine that could press red vegetable dye into the candy. The shape went through many different forms before settling into its heart shaped delight in the early 1900’s. Even though they have made adjustments to the phrases and flavors, Sweethearts still hold a sentimental place in my Valentines memories. sweethearts_wreath Continue reading “Sweethearts Wreath” →