I’m really digging the whimsical illustration style and hand lettering in these prints by Allison Cole of Bang Bang You’re Thread. They would make excellent Valentine’s Day, wedding anniversary, or “just because” gifts, too:

And this veggie print is calling my name. I can’t get enough of the anthropomorphic food!

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There are so many great Valentine’s Day paper craft ideas out there if you want to add your personal, handmade touch to everything from cards to garlands. Here’s a round up of several that have caught my eye over the past few weeks:
A tutorial for gorgeous Papel Picado valentines by Avie Designs:
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The above image expresses precisely how I feel about Paperfinger’s new calligraphic and illustrated Valentine’s Day rubber stamps. The gorgeous lettering and fun illustrations will add a great personal touch to your love day cards. I’ll take one of each! A little more eye candy from the collection:

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I have just a few more lovely Valentine’s Day cards for you today, plus lots of cool Valentine’s Day packaging and and other paper goodies that go beyond cards. Over the next couple of days, I’ll be sharing Valentine’s Day crafts and printables, so be sure to check it out of you’re a do-it-yourself-er!
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This has truly been a great year for Valentine’s Day cards. Letterpress, flat printed, printable — a little bit of everything to scratch that paper itch. Now, as (sort of) promised, here’s the final part of my roundup!
Hee, these Valentine’s Day cards from The Frantic Meerkat are bound to get a chuckle:

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