I got to an early start for Valentine’s Day here on T&T this year so it feels like it’s been the longest holiday ever! With that said, I have been so impressed with the plethora of amazing and creative crafts just for the occassion so I thought I’d share a few of my favorites.

Chocolate Strawberry Sandwiches by Lisa Wong Jackson of Good On Paper as seen on Mint. Yummers!

Love Chart Pouch from Inkbloom as seen on One Pretty Thing

Candy Orchard CD Packaging Kit by Ayako Akazawa of Chronicle Books

Conversation Candy Bar Wrappers from the lovely ladies at Nice Package

Love Coupon Matchbooks by Rachel of Benign Objects via Elephantine

My favorite starting point for ALL things craft, One Pretty Thing, has countless sources of other inspiration. Be sure to click on over and feast your eyes on all the goodies!

If you didn’t already know, Maddy and Kristen (of Inspired Bride and Paper Crave respectively), just launched their wonderful online wedding magazine: Nonpareil! It’s a truly amazing effort, and I was honored when they asked me to contribute a downloadable DIY. I created two sets of invitations in three color-ways each! Shown above is the Ephemera collection. Head on over to Nonpareil to download yours! And congrats ladies on your launch!

With only a few days left before Christmas, my list of projects that I can realistically complete in time is dwindling down. Luckily, the ever talented and generous Amy, of Eat. Drink. Chic., has created some very charming DIY crafts just in time. These projects are easy enough to make with the limited time left and yet you’ll look like you spent loads of cash and time with these beauties. Be sure to click over to Eat.Drink.Chic. and download each of these projects for yourself.

From top: Jumbo Gift Tag , Holiday Mail Stripes Tag, Holiday Treat Bag

What better way to end the season than enjoying a distinctly summer treat like Strawberry Shortcake and a little freebie! Simply use the recipe that I shared yesterday, make a few of these baskets and you’ll have the cutest little dessert!

Download the Shortcake Basket Template and print onto a card stock with a color printer. Tape shut with double-sided tape and line with parchment paper. Sha-BAMM! Hope you like them!

*Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for your own copy of Fresh Magazine by September 4th, 2009. Click here to enter.

Here is another detail from Marilyn’s party that I wanted to share. Marilyn is an extraordinarily generous person and as a way of showing our appreciation we created this book as a keepsake and gift for the birthday girl! Each member of her immediate family shared a fond memory of her. I collected each of the stories and layed them out into this book with coordinating photos from her past. Additionally each of the guest sent in a short memory or birthday wish along with the RSVP card and each of these were placed in envelopes at the back of the book.

As a special bonus I’ve included a PDF for the pin flags I shared with you yesterday. Just print onto your favorite paper, cut them out, then glue or tape them onto pins and enjoy! Could also be used on skewers, straws, stir sticks, bags… the possibilities are endless and can add the perfect finish to your party decorations!

In case you missed the link yesterday, you can find directions for the pin cushions here. Cheers!

Creature Comforts has the most adorable freebie this week, a set of lemon themed stationary! It’s all so perfectly summer and just the thing to brighten your day. Head on over to download your copy!