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For Valentine's Day

Baby Food Jar Valentine’s

I have so many baby food jars around here! I decided to re-use them for Valentine’s Day. After running them through the ‘sanitize” cycle of the dishwasher, they can be filled to the brim with tiny treats. I wrapped strips of cardstock around the entire jar, topped them with color-coordinating flowers, and […]

For Valentine's Day

Love Notes

Lots of Valentine-sy pictures have been popping into my head lately.  I see a scene in my mind, with certain things placed just so, and I feel compelled to create it for a photo.  Staging photos is one of my favorite things to do these days, besides watching “Rick Steve’s […]

For Valentine's Day

Valentine Cookies

Just a few photos to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day. ♥ These heart-shaped shortbread cookies covered in pink frosting from Panera are sure to make anyone feel *loved*. Each one comes with a handful of red chocolate candies. Valentine’s Day is only 3 weeks away… It’ll be […]

For Valentine's Day

Cupid’s Quiver

 I cut a quiver pattern from grungepaper and covered it with decorative rose paper.  Next, I made a shoulder strap using some old lace and fixed it in place with jewel brads. Then I added some stamped images, (Tim Holz/Close To My Heart), prismaglitter, and a vintage button. For the arrows: cherry-flavored heart […]

For Valentine's Day

Layered Valentine

Just lots and lots of paper hearts, all layered, one on top of the other. Pretty and fun! If you’d like to see some of my previous Valentine’s Day projects, click on the Category menu on the right and scroll down to “For Valentine’s Day”. Have a blessed Sunday!