Crafts

Make a rustic pallet wedding gift from 2x4s: nail, paint, antique and finish a wood-grain sign with a red heart, the couple’s name and the wedding date.

Make a polkadot Valentine pillow cover with a heart cutout and a textured white heart peeking through, plus an easy envelope back. Full sizes and steps.

Make your own Oscars winners ballot: a two-page scorecard with category checkboxes, highlighter guesses and pen results, plus tips for scoring and prizes.

Make a kids’ travel binder with a zippered pencil pouch, a license plate map and trip journal pages to keep children busy and learning on long drives.

Make a Dr. Seuss inspired rhyming game: a Memory-style card matching set that helps preschoolers and kindergarteners practice rhymes and early reading.

Make patriotic vinyl wall art on an 8×10 canvas with navy permanent vinyl and red glitter vinyl, using a cutting machine or craft knife. Easy steps and tips.