Have a Heart

The Brooklyn-based shop Fred Flare is having a fun[d]raiser to help Elder Craftsmen, an organization based in NYC that brings craft workshops to local senior citizens.

The idea is simple: make a Valentine, send it to Fred Flare (with an envelope that the Valentine will fit into) and if they sell it the proceeds will go to Elder Craftsmen. Pretty cool, right?

While you are at it, make some for your friends and family, too. I have made Valentines in the past--and I guess this is just the kick in the pants I need to get going again--and it's always been a fun project. After all, if you can't give something that is truly from your heart on Valentines Day, when can you give it?

So, go to Fred Flare for more info, and for some fun shopping ops, too!


Valentines here are made with red poster board (often you can find precut hearts at dollar stores and crafts stores), onion paper, lace, thread and buttons.