Valentine's Day Ideas To Make & Love

The combination of cold weather and quarantine life has pushed me and my little one into creativity overdrive this month! I noticed the more Leon gets excited about making things - the more I want to find different things for us to make. It's like a little cycle of happiness that keeps us going during this drab winter. 

So here are all the things we've been up to lately - and I hope you enjoy them and maybe try one or two on your own!

SPRAY HEART VALENTINES

We truly had a blast making these. I actually think I was more excited than him ;) All you need is watercolor paper, water based markers (like Crayola or OOLY washable markers) and a spray bottle!

Have your little one draw all over a sheet of watercolor paper with different colors, then spray the art with water and tilt it to get some cool variations!

Once the art is dry, use a cookie cutter to trace hearts and cut them out. Then write cute sayings on them (as pictured at the top of this post). They make perfect valentines!

TOILET ROLL HEART STAMPS

What could be easier then bending a toilet roll into a heart (as shown below). Then have your kids stamp it into different washable paint colors. A winner for toddlers!

CANDY HEARTS DANCING

Add some conversation heart candies to clear seltzer water and watch them dance around!

VALENTINE HOUSE

We bought a little house at the dollar store this Christmas and didn't know what to do with it... I figured it would make a very cute valentine's house - so Leon and I drew on it with markers and watercolors, and turned it into this little cute abode.

Michael's carries houses like this year round if you can't find any at your dollar store this time of year...

VALENTINE TREE

It was hard for us to part with our Christmas tree and decoration this year, so we kept this small tree top tree up and added all the heart and red ornaments left over from the holidays on it - it's been a hit!

RESI the RACCOON Paper Doll

Just listed in our online shop, this cutie has been a real hit with Leon this month. He loves putting her in all his cars too ;)

VALENTINE COLORING BOOK

If you're looking for a super easy way to entertain children during these chilly days, our Valentine coloring book was designed with tired moms in mind! 

Simply download, print, and have the kids color the day away.

If you try any of these ideas, please do leave a comment. We would love to hear about it!

xo Ashley & Leon (aka Moose)

Love is in the Air

On this wonderful historic day, I'm happy to be blogging about something love related - the innocence of Valentine's Day. I've been looking forward to it so much this year - and have spent a good deal of time designing some products that highlight Linzer Lane's adorable new character, 'Resi the Raccoon'.

My son Leon for some reason has really taken to her, and talks about 'Resi' more than he does his truck toys, which of course gives me a big smile and a boost of confidence too! 

As of today, you can now find all these sweet items in my online store. They are the perfect way to entertain little ones still in the throws of quarantine this winter.

xo Ashley (aka Lady Lucas)

Simple Valentine Wreath

Dear Friends & Family that follow the blog - sorry it’s been so long since I’ve posted! Leon has been keeping me busier than ever, but I’m going to vow to add something here once a month to keep you posted on our crafty adventures. If you’re in Hoboken this February, please stop by the Valentine Pop Up I’ll be hosting at West Elm... prints and greeting cards will be available for purchase. 

X O X Ashley

I got a precious few hours to craft alone this week, so I made a little something for our door. To make your own Valentines Day Wreath, use the inside of a wooden embroidery hoop as the form. Loop a piece of nice ribbon to the top for hanging. Cut hearts out of felt and hot glue them to the hoop, being sure to alternate colors as you go... Add some extra sparkle with liquid glitter (mine is from OOLY).

Zoe's Dreamhouse has been permanently moved due to a curious Moose on the Loose!

My Work Desk is all ready for VDAY

Extra felt hearts make an easy garland...

Come say hi!

Linzer Lane Doll Collection

Zoe has been quite lonely in her home this year - so I decided it was high time to add some friends into her world.

It took a number of weeks to get the images just right for production. Once I had the sketches, I needed help prepping the files (thank you Katie!) - and then Skill Mill NYC did a great job laser cutting the dolls.

I'm working on a little video showing the process, so stay tuned for that this spring!

Frau Lina, Iggie and Roy dolls are now available for purchase. They are hand painted with love and ready to add some charm into your life.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE! XOXO

Lady Lucas