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Make it by Monday: A DIY Valentine's Day

Make these hearts with your hands.

Becca Nath
By Becca NathFeb 15, 2012
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 Welcome to Make It By Monday, GOOD's weekly DIY feature in which we curate, demystify, and add our own tips for craft projects from around the web (and our apartments). This week: Heartfelt and crafty valentines.

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