Valentine's Day Archives - Simply Kierste

{easy heart donuts}

Feb
12

One of our favorite camping breakfasts is donuts made from Grands biscuits--so fast, easy, and YUMMY! When I was thinking of what I wanted to do for our Valentine's Day breakfast, I knew it was the perfect thing...with one tiny change...adding hearts, of course! I LOVE them--and I know my kids are going to go crazy over them! Seriously--how cute!! These are SO incredibly easy AND delicious, you won't believe it! {ingredients & supplies} -Grand Biscuits, Flaky Layers -heart cookie cutter (mine was about 2.5 inches) -cinnamon & sugar -powdered sugar -tongs -oil -skillet {directions} 1. Pop open the can, and lay out your biscuits on a piece of wax paper. One-by-one, … [Read more...]

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{valentine’s family night} my top family valentine movies list + yummy popcorn!

Feb
07

One of our favorite things to do as a family is to have a movie night. Popping popcorn, pulling out the cozy blankets, and all piling on our couch together (we have a sectional so we can all fit!!). My kids also love all the lights off, just like "the theatre". Sometimes we'll do a concession stand along with it, where they earn Monopoly money the week before in order to buy treats and snacks at the movie, and that is always a huge hit. Friday night is pizza and a movie night, and that's generally more laid back of an occasion. Sometimes it's planned, and sometimes it's spontaneous, but we all love it. It's no surprise that a Valentine's Day family night is in the works, complete … [Read more...]

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{10+ fun & creative valentine boxes}

Feb
05

If you are making classroom valentines at your house, odds are that you probably have to create a valentine box to go with them. It's on our list of things to do this week, too! I've gathered a few really creative and fun ideas that range from a little more detailed to some that are easier and a little faster to put together. I love that Valentine boxes can really be an expression of your child, depending on what you make, and how it's decorated. It's also just a fun thing that can be done together!!! ..... {valentine pail} simply kierste Instead of a box, use a tin pail! I think they make such a fun valentine box...and easy too! ..... {diy felt envelopes, pbkids style} by … [Read more...]

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{20 valentine ideas}

Feb
04

I love making homemade valentines for my kids' classes, teachers, my husband, and for friends, and I really wanted to share some of the darling ideas I've found. It seems like I'm always in a hurry--always something on the back burner wanting to push its way to the front burner, so I was intent on finding ideas that were super cute, but simple to make or put together. Each of these darling ideas fit the bill--quite a few of them even include a free printable, which I love, and definitely saves time! ..... {lucky charm} by lily jane {friendship bracelets} by dandee {rolo pencils} by simply j. studio {super!} by zakka life {donut you know?} by the diary of dave's … [Read more...]

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oreo {heart} truffles

Jan
30

Oreo Truffle Balls have been one of my favorite things for many years--really, who can resist Oreos, cream cheese, and chocolate? YUM! If you've never tried them before, I insist...you simply must! I thought it would be really fun to try something a little new, and see if I could make them into shapes instead of balls. With Valentine's Day coming up, it was the perfect time to try it, and the end result are these darling Oreo {Heart} Truffles!!! I used Kraft's basic recipe (see recipe and my directions below, in easy to print form!), and then I changed things up a little... 1. Once the Oreo and cream cheese mixture is ready to go, set the bowl aside. Lightly butter a 9 x 13 … [Read more...]

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{free valentine fonts}

Jan
18

Who wants some super cute Valentine fonts??? ♥ Fonts are a simple way to fancy up your tags, invitations, projects, and valentines, and I love this charming holiday collection! I even included a heart shapes font (the last one listed)---different letters of the alphabet are different hearts...SO fun! {CLICK ON LINK TO DOWNLOAD} I love what you do Vanessa's Valentine Cupcake Cupid de Locke Fatty Heart Zalderdash Amelie Ma Sexy Pupcat Love Letters Heart Shapes {kierste} … [Read more...]

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{♥ is for…love blocks}

Jan
16

I just {love} Valentine's Day! It's one of my favorite holidays to decorate for, and I can never resist making a few new things each year. I made these cutey cute love blocks this week while I was home bound with all my sick kiddos and rainy weather, and I think they are now one of my favorite things! You all know I love simple, and this definitely fit the bill. I wanted them a bit more substantial, and able to hold their own on a mantel, so I used 2x8 blocks--perfect! So, so easy, and oh, so cute! {supplies} -2 x 8, cut into two pieces: 6 inches wide, and 12 inches wide -white spray paint, red spray paint -vinyl lettering (see other option below) -sander {directions} 1. … [Read more...]

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{valentine bow wreath}

Jan
14

I love having a cute wreath on my front door, and changing it out each holiday! I made a really fun one for Valentine's Day, and I ♥ it! It's SO simple, costs less than $10 to make (less if you have lots of fabric already), and takes under an hour to make--that's my kind of project. :) Isn't it darling? You will die when you see how simple it is! I just took strips of red and pink fabric, and tied them in bows all around the styrofoam wreath. EASY PEASY. (lemon squeezy...I can't ever leave that part out, lol.) I thought about using all ribbon, but my cheap budget-conscious self just couldn't justify the cost. I used some ribbon sprinkled throughout the wreath (3 … [Read more...]

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{fabric handled buckets}

Oct
16

I just love little buckets! They are one of my favorite ways to give a small gift, or package a yummy treat for a friend or neighbor. You can find them really cheap--my most successful places to check are in the Target one spot, or at the dollar store--both places they are only $1! Using fabric, or even ribbon, as a handle adds the most charming detail to any small pail or bucket ( LOVE those little knots on the sides), and it's an easy way to add in some color to match any holiday or season. This black and white polka dot is perfect for Halloween, but how fun would this be for Christmas, filled with yummy treats for neighbor gifts? Easter, Valentine's Day, 4th of July...they would … [Read more...]

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{heart tea towels}

Feb
11

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I just love decorating for Valentine's Day, and I especially love when I can make something that's darling, inexpensive, AND simple to make. Today I have the cutest heart tea towels to show you, and they fit all of the criteria above. It took me less than 20 minutes to make all three, and I {love} them. I read on another stitching project that it was so easy it almost seemed like cheating--and I have to agree! Their simplicity just adds to their charm, and they will be perfect in my kitchen! These would also make adorable gifts... {Sponge Heart Tea Towel} Supplies: sponge, flour sack dishtowel, fabric paint, foam stamps Directions: 1. Cut out a heart from … [Read more...]

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