Showing posts with label valentines day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label valentines day. Show all posts

Monday

Valentines Day Its All About Love

What is it about valentines day that makes some people panic ( mostly men, sorry to those fellas who read my blog). I don't think my husband feels any pressure on valentine's day. If he does he has never expressed it.

He always picks a beautiful card and writes something sweet inside that usually makes me cry...sigh... he has a way of sharing his heart through words that always brings a tear of delight.
He usually buys me flowers. I love carnations. They are often referred to as the poor mans rose. But I just love them. He does like to give me roses too. Because he likes the tradition. Then we have a nice dinner. We either make something we both enjoy ( this year steamed crab legs and seared scallops) or he has me pick a restaurant. Easy peazy.

For me I usually make him something. His favorite over the years was a simple jar wrapped with ribbon and filled with little notes. Each note had something I love about him written on it. I think I wrote on about a hundred pieces of paper that year. I could have kept writing, but it's nice to save some things for another time. I have made cards,pies,cookies,cakes, videos, paintings,drawings,photographs, written poems, etc. He prefers something I make, and it always feels good to know that I created something just for him.

So what's the big fuss? Relax, tell someone you love them. Give them a sweet note or card and spend some quality time together. If you're feeling crafty make a little something. It'll be the best valentines day ever.

If you don't currently have a partner ( or want one) it's the perfect time to do something special for yourself. Read a great book, watch a movie, soak in the tub. The possibilities are limitless. 

Happy Valentines Day everyone!


Thursday

Ruffle Heart Craft Project

What You Need
Felt (10 pieces of 12x12 squares) your color choice
Cardboard (or light wood) cut into a heart shape ( or pre-made heart shape) This project uses a cardboard heart measuring 4 ½ inches in diameter
1 piece of paper Ribbon about 8 inches
Scissors
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Compass or something to draw a circle (use the bottom of a shot glass or something similar)


Before your Start: Draw  and cut out a small circle template using your compass , shot glass or something similar that measures approximately 1 inch in diameter.

Let Make It! Lay your template onto your felt and cut out 100 felt circles (you may need more if your cardboard heart is bigger, it takes about 6-8 circles to fill approximately a 2 inch area. Heat your glue gun. Glue your ribbon onto each side of the heart to form a loop.  To make the ruffles fold a circle in half and then in half again. Place a dollop of glue on the bottom (see image below) .




Apply the  felt ruffle to your cardboard cutout ruffle side up. Continue this process until your heart is covered. This takes time. Snuggle each piece up against each other (not to snug) and move across the cardboard heart until it is completely filled.


Then cover the edges using the same method. Turn the heart over and repeat on the back. Hang it up for Valentine ’s Day or just because.




*Katie’s Tid Bits Add a little bit of  glitter  to the edges of some of the ruffles for a little extra sparkle.




Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday Valentine

Wordless Wednesday Valentine

Valentine's Day


Ahhh Valentines Day! The one day of the year that retailers prompt even the least romantic person to dig deep and pronounce their love for that special someone.

This is the day when cards made from paper doilies, red roses and boxes of heart shaped candy find their way into willing hands waiting for that little question “will you be my valentine?”.
School children profess their love for their entire class by filling decorated shoeboxes with sweet treats and cards featuring their favorite characters.

Couples make a date to do something, anything that is just for them! They steal away for a romantic meal, a drive in the country or some quiet time just for themselves away from life’s chaos.

So, I recognize this romantic day by saying, every day should be Valentine’s Day!

Remember, you do not need to spend money to be romantic. Creativity and loving gestures for those you love, partners, spouses, friends, family can be easily achieved through a conscious effort and with a loving heart.

I hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day 365 days a year!

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