last minute nellies - don't worry.

ahhhhh it's the day before valentines what are you going to DO?!?!
don't worry. i gotchu.
make a heart elbow pad sweater - that's what!
but seriously. here are some awesome valentine's DIYs. no shame in giving THOSE as gifts (and absolutely no shame in doing them yourself the day before).

do you mean serious business with your vday gifts? homemade suckers. fo suckas. (sorry).

stiched felt valentines heart pins. huzzah!

heart elbow patches (see? i wasn't joking about that).

tights! with hearts on them!

this wall is made of CHOCOLATE! guys. that is important for everyone. 

and then elsie and emma of a beautiful mess helped immensely  by rounding up their top 20 DIY ideas on their own blog. perfection!

my challenge? make yourself a chocolate wall tonight. THEN. when you wake up, you will have a chocolate wall gift - TO YOURSELF. 

genius.

gift ideas (4) - those in need

things that are easy: going on the computer. googling 'donations'. pulling out credit card. donating money in someone's name as a gift.
on my annual list of organizations whom i donate to, as gifts?

right to play.

second harvest food bank.

planned parenthood.

perhaps you can donate to these incredible organizations, or find some that mean something to you. easy as pie. the original DIY.