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Valentine's Day Party

February 14th is one of my favorite days! All the hearts, the pink, the red, doilies, love notes, candy, ribbon, flowers, and my favorite...CHOCOLATE! Every year around this time, I can sit in the hallmark store for hours reading all the cards about love and finding the perfect person that you will spend the rest of your life with--your soulmate!!
With that being said, last night after reading about 2 dozen valentine's day cards with a friend, we had an idea! A valentine's day party--{Next year of course, since we definitely need more than a week and a half to plan any event}!! I immediately went online and searched valentine's day event ideas and found some really good ideas that I wanted to share and for those of you who are talented enough to put together a lovely event in less than 2 weeks, these might be helpful for your valentine's day soiree. :)


{From Kara's Party Ideas}


{From Kara's Party Ideas}

SOOO cute & looks SOOO yummy! Pie in a jar!!

{From Green Wedding Shoes <--DIY instructions included!!}

{From Green Wedding Shoes}

Love notes box for valentine cards! :)
Easy to make too! Newspaper over a shoe box & decorate!


{From Scrapbooks Etc}

OOOoooo the flowers!!!

{From Wedding Paper Divas}


{From Pepper Design Blog}


I love chalkboards! so fun :)

{From Her Majestys Pug Etsy Shop}


{From Fanny and Bea's Etsy Shop


{From Kalli Art Etsy Shop}


{From Calico & Co}



{From Kara's Party Ideas}

Can't forget the chocolate!!!

{From Elana's Pantry <--DIY recipe included!!}


So many different ideas & so little time left! I wish I thought about this a month ago!! :-/

Favorite blog{s} of the day! {Maybe of all time!}

So while I was at CBU the other day waiting for my transcripts to be processed, my husband and I visited the bookstore and sat down on the big comfy couch in there. Then, lo and behold, on the table sitting in front of me was....this magazine!I picked it up and immediately started reading and ooo-ing and ahhh-ing over the pages full of different blogs and their creativity, journeys through photography, writing, and missions to change the world in a positive way!
Through this mind captivating trip, I stumbled upon the publication of this blog & had to share it!!
{Red Velvet Art}--OFFICIAL SITE



It's comprised of 4 girls that share a fascination for creativity and making pretty things. Their shared BLOG can be found here:



They also have a vintage shop in Springfield, MO which I would love to visit...if I ever somehow end up in Missouri!



They create handmade accessories, cutesy art, fashion, fashion tips, DIY projects, home decor, music, but my favorite...are the blogs from these 4 different girls and their ideas! This is Elsie's blog {She's the boutique owner & designer}:


There's also Rachel's Blog {She's a work at home mama "with a love for old things and a constant itch to be making something useful or pretty"} :



::Ahhh:: so if somehow you can't get a hold of me...it might be because I'm lost in all of the loveliness and creativity postings in these different blogs :)

14 days until LOVE day!

I love Valentine's day and I'm sure most people in love with love are too! So I was browsing through etsy {as always} and I have found some really cute valentine's day gifts, cards, and decor! Take a look!



{From Rosy Designs Online Etsy Shop}


ahhh-dorable! love+coffee=PERFECT
{From Nella Designs Etsy Shop}




{From Karoart Etsy Shop}



This reminded me of a friend of mine {Staci}.

{From Oh Louise Designs Etsy Shop}



{From DDE Forest Esty Shop}



{From Studio Nocoro Etsy Shop}




{From ARMY MOMOf Twins Etsy Shop}





{From Glazed Black Cherry Etsy Shop}



I love birds so I had to throw this one in here! Soooo cute & with you and your loved ones initials!! ::sigh:: :D

{From Menuet Designs Etsy Shop}



{From Florimancy Etsy Shop



Soooo cute!!!!! :) & I LOVE cupcakes!

{From The Dainty Woods Etsy Shop}

From Me to You:

Project of the Day!

So, FINALLY the last of my items I needed for my next project arrived today in the mail from Beijing China and I completed my next project! Here it is! :)
The first clutch I have ever made...DUN DUN DUUUUNNN! lol






The satin lining on the inside of the clutch:






UNEDITED PHOTOS:



LINING:

For the LOVE of paper!

Who would have thought that paper can be turned into so many beautiful and creative things? As well as being able to create something fun without the time consuming detail? Here are a some ideas I have found and have also created items which were inspired by these photos and tutorials:

{From Funky Junky Art Etsy Shop}

{From The Sweetest Occasion <--DIY instructions included!}

{From Paper Polaroid Etsy Shop}

{From Project Wedding <--DIY instructions included!}

{From Earmark Etsy Shop}


{From Back Through Time Etsy Shop}

I used this tutorial of this banner to create our "Love is Sweet" banner that hung above our candy buffet table at our wedding. We just changed the ribbon and paper but used the same steps...
{From Wedding Chicks <---DIY instructions included as well!}

{From My DIY Wedding Day <--DIY instructions included as well!}

{From Martha Stweart Crafts <--DIY instructions included!}

Love the little bird cages!! So cute! I think it would be adorable to hang a display in a nursery or baby shower event :)
{From Creature Comforts Blog <--DIY instructuctions included as well!}

Cool bowl idea!! So artsy!

{From Jubella <--DIY instructions included!}

I love these fortune paper cookies! So fun at any event really...
{From Once Wed <--DIY instructions included!}

Fun way to change the look of your matches! Now you can leave them by your fireplace with a look that actually adds to the decor of the room!

{From Creature Comforts <--DIY instructions included!}

A friend of mine created this adorable gift to a married couple and with her sense creativity, made it look super cute!

{From Aurora Mckeehan}