{GIFT IDEAS} for Valentines Day under $10

WHO loves Valentines Day??

I do too, but sometimes it is a little stressful coming up with just the 'perfect' gift to surprise your loved one with. Because let's face it . . . what can we give to them that can equate to all the love they show towards us?? Right!?

So since Valentines Day is just right around the corner & you may still be figuring out what to give that special someone, I thought I would share a couple ways that I may be able to help!

I have a couple items that I have designed recently & added to the shop, that I thought to share with you as they would be perfect as a thoughtful & meaningful gift idea!

Either one of these art prints would be an easy, inexpensive but fabulous gift for someone. 

First up, is this ombre LOVE print - simple, stylish yet fun & is available in 4 different color choices . . . just choose at checkout!

- aqua & gray, pink & gray, green & gray, berry & gray

This would look amazing in a colored frame to match the color you choose - very artsy! You can find the listing here for this print.

The other is the "Mr. & Mrs." print for those of you that are sentimental.

This one is perfect as I customize your names & your wedding date or a date that is significant to you & yours to give you an amazing gift that is personalized.

AND there are 2 different designs to choose from!

This would look amazing in an all white or all black frame or even a silver one.  You can find the listing here for this print.

Hope you find that perfect gift & let me know if I can help out with either of these art prints!

Until next time . . . xoxo

{NICKELODEON press} + Kids Valentine Craft Tutorial

I wanted to share a couple quick & EASY kids Valentines Day ideas with you today. Some of you may be looking for a fun project or craft to do with your kids for Valentines Day. Others may be looking for a craft to bring to your child's classroom next week for their parties at school. (me being one of those)

BOTH of the ideas I will share with you involve PENCILS.

KIDS of ALL ages just love them some pencils!!!

This idea was shared in a round-up over in 'ParentsConnect' on Nickelodeon last week.  {It's the last one listed.} Super excited about that & here it is with all the other wonderful ideas as well:

'ParentsConnect' on Nickelodeon

I know this is just a screen shot, so if you would like to see the actual post written by the fabulous, Danielle from 'A Few of my Favorite Things' , just click here.

This idea that was featured & a few others from last year, you can find in my post here.

IDEA #1

Here is the step-by-step instructions on how to make these & let me tell you, 

the kids LOVE them! Super FUN!

We will call him "Silly Heart Pencil Topper" - k?

To create: (1) - use the craft coloring sheet & color in one of the hearts & cut out, (2) - take pipe cleaner & twist in knot at top of a pencil, (3) - continue wrapping the pipe cleaner around another pencil to create the 'twisted' effect, (4) - repeat on other side until you get the 'antennae' look, (5) - cut a heart shape out of the pattern paper, (6) - fold vertically in 1/2, (7) - snip 2 cuts on the fold  - one about an inch down from the top & the other an inch from bottom - both about 1/2 in., (8) - insert pencil w/ antennae in the 2 holes snipped, (9) - glue on sides of heart from step 1 & adhere to the heart w/ the pencil in it (don't glue entire backside of silly face heart - so it allows you to remove pencil)

 

 

 

IDEA #2

Next up . . .   Valentine 'shaped' pencil!

 To create: (1) take pipe cleaner & measure down about 8 in & create a loop, (2) cross the loop towards the bottom, (3) twist them together, (4) it should look like this, (5) start twisting the bottom of pipe cleaner around the top of a pencil, (6) looks like this

 (7) push down at the center of your loop, (8) this will create the heart shape & adjust it the way you like, (9) should look like this - You can then add a topper as a Valentine & you're done!

I will be sharing MORE ideas in the next few days on KIDS craft ideas for their parties!

{The printable designs I used & the coloring sheets can be found in the same collection in my shop here & it's on sale!}

Thanks for checking this out today! 

COLLECTION :: Lil' Snowflake Birthday Collection

There is a new kid in town and he's hanging out with all of my birthday party themes! Meet :lil snowflake" (the OWL).

Hello!

I just LOVE custom design work! I had a special request from a client that wanted a collection designed that involved chevron, owls, a soft wintery color palette and be used for her daughter's birthday!

 So here you have it and what's included in this collection . . . ENJOY!

 

 Invite - can be found listed here in my shop

2 sheets of Toppers that can be used on treat bags as tags, added to cupcakes for toppers, added decor on drink straws, etc. - CUSTOMIZED with child's age & name

Cupcake wrappers in 4 different colors

Drink straw flags in 4 different colors- can be added on straws or put on tooth picks & added to food for a simple decor look

4 designs of the food/ drink labels that will be customized with the AGE of the person

Napkin wraps in 6 different colors/ designs

Happy Birthday banner

CUSTOMIZED birthday sign with the person's age

Goodie bag toppers which could also be used for table tents 

Nugget candy bar wraps - come in 4 different colors

Thank you cards - in 2 different designs

Drink Umbrellas - can be added to drinks, sit them around a table for added decor, coasters or added to the center of a plate

Happy Birthday Subway Art print - great addition to table. Just print & frame for instant decor!

You can find this collection in my shop here, if you are looking for a great theme for a winter birthday party. Includes everything you could need to create a gorgeously themed party!

Thanks for being here and enjoy your day! xo 

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{Valentines Day IDEAS} Spa products, pancakes & freebies

Can you believe it is just about a week away? 

You know that holiday - Valentines Day! Where does the time go??? So . .  this week I will be bringing you some fun Valentines Day ideas from me & some of my friends!

Today I want to share a couple ideas I had for Valentines Day because if you are like most of us (and wait until the last minute to figure something out) then this post will help you. It is a round up of some EASY Valentines Day suggestions to get you back in the zone!

First up, have you heard of Moodylicious Children's Spa & Boutique? Well the driving force behind this amazing company is Christina & she is one of the most supportive & sweetest people I have had the pleasure of knowing. She posted these little spa Valentines Day sets last week & I quickly ordered one up for my daughter! I already got it in the mail over the weekend & she is going to be so excited to have her very own "spa products".

See what I mean? How stinkin CUTE are these gift sets?? She is just soooo creative & I know she would LOVE to put something together for you to give for a gift or special occasion.

Just contact Christina to get yours in time for Valentines Day!

She also contacted me a few weeks ago & purchased my "Kiss Me" Valentines Day & the Valentines Day photo props set to use at a recent children's spa party & it turned out so adorable. Thanks so much for the photos - they are great! 

She used the toppers to 'tag' the products & decorate them up just a little bit.

And I LOVE the lips (photo props) used in the drinks! love love love!

WOW - I wanna have one of these parties! 

The "Kiss Me" Valentines Day collection is SUCH a versatile one that can be used for so many things.

Obviously we have just seen it used for a kids party. 

What about a nice romantic breakfast with your spouse?

Heart pancakes anyone? {yum!}

The paper pack included can be used to make accordion decor & then use the toppers & a circle punch for the centers:

Also includes are postcards that you can send to loved ones that you want to remember:

write some love notes (included) and leave them at the table & around the house for them to find . . .

Thank you so much to Christina for sharing the pics from the kids spa line using my printable collection & please be sure to go visit her & check out all of her FABULOUS spa products as they are just adorable!  Please tell her I sent you as she really is AMAZING!!!

Interested in the "Kiss ME" Valentines Day collection? You can get it here in my shop on SALE right now & it contains more goodies than what was mentioned here!

And if you by chance have NOT seen the 2 FREEBIES I designed that MATCH this collection, you can download them here as well for FREE:

Hope this got your idea juices pumped. See you next time!

FREEBIE :: Love like CRAZY Art Print

Happy {LOVE} Day!

I just wanted to share February's FREE art that I do for you (a day early) - lol This one wouldn't really be 'classified' as Subway Art but it is an Art Print & it's my MONTHLY FREEBIE from me to YOU! I like to change it up a bit every now & again to keep you all guessing! =)

This is THE {love} month & it's a great time to make sure you are reaching out to all the people that you LOVE & letting them know you love them! . . . never assume . . .TELL them! We are ONLY promised TODAY so make it count!

Have a great month & Valentines Day and don't forget to . . .

This print is sized for an 8 x 10 frame but could easily be enlarged to fit an
11 x 14 or whatever size you needed. Print it out at home or take it to a printer for a larger size.

Just download your 

"Love is all you NEED" print:

 Free LOVE like CRAZY Art Print & ENJOY!! 
 
**by clicking & downloading this subway art you ARE agreeing to the RULES & copyright guidelines below! 

 

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• Eye Candy Creative Studio printables are designed for your PERSONAL USE only. Please do not re-sell, re-distribute, or claim them as your own.
• I encourage you to share with your fans, friends, on your blog and all I ask is to PLEASE, {be kind} & post/ tag a link back to this website so I know who's enjoying them. Thanks - I appreciate it! =)
• And PLEASE do NOT remove the copyright mark - thanks!

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Have a FABULOUS day my friends! xoxo

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