So, while the computer was getting its star spa treatment,
in between the seaweed wrap and herbal detox,
we did a little thing called Valentine's Day.
There were hugs and kisses.
(I had fun renewing my relationship with embossing powder.
Happily, I discovered that embossing powder will keep for at least twenty years.
Ya, what does that say about my craft hoarding habits?)
And there were sweet sentiments in felt.
Of the valentines I made this year, this was my favorite.
It's made from felt. The heart shaped words are interchangeable, and live (when not in use) in that little pocket.
The hearts have little slits cut in them to slip over the buttons.
I used this valentine from JCasa *handmade as my inspiration, but I stamped my words on instead of embroidering them.
The bird cutouts are from FIX Designs in New Zealand.
They sell wonderful, wonderful things, with the fastest international shipping EVER!
And there was just a bit of snarkiness to keep things from getting sappy.
(This is one of Big E's valentines. The illustration is recycled from a calendar by Linnea Designs.)
All of the valentines above were made at the group valentine making sessions I had this year. I definitely want to do it again next year!