Valentines Day Cards 2013

Hi.

Remember me?

No?

Who can blame you, it's only been a month...

We haven't been up to much, but I decided to get an early step on Valentines Day cards for Buggie to give her classmates.

Do you remember last years?

Yep, those are hard to top, so instead I just reached for just below that awesomeness...

I did not take any action shots of making the props, cause honestly it was way too easy to get the camera out to document....

I bought 1 yd of stretchy lace and some white stiff feathers, the rest of the items I used I had on hand.

I took the feathers and used painters tape to tape them down on some cardboard, then light spray painted them...

Once they were dry I hot glued them to the lace.

Then for her bow and arrows, I just went into my back yard got some branches and them wrapped some twine around the large one for a bow, and added some felt to make the bows.

Done and done.

Then we went outside and got some action shots...

{her shirt is from Target, Skirt is last year GapKids, and the leggings are from Hello Apparel. }

I loved how into it she got, which meant I got some amazing shots.

But this was the final pick...

And I am all for not giving candy for V-day, so we had decided to give pencils, hence the wording my fab friend Kori came up with!!

I loved how they turned out...

And Buggie said "Momma my kids are going to think these are the coolest."

Welp friends, that the seal of endorsement if I have ever heard one!

A little Valentines Day recap with a recipe on the side.

Some call Valentines Day "the Hallmark" holiday, and I get it.

But honestly I have fond memories of waking up and finding little chocolates and notes of love from my parents.

So in the ways of always wanting to creating memories my kiddies, we celebrate for them.

Hubs and I not so much.

The aftermath of the v-day loot, honestly not sure what I did before Target $1 bins...

And of course my Bug had to be decked out in hearts.

And then there is this kid...

He is coming more and more out of that baby shell and taking on the role of BOY each and everyday.

Like for instance when I was standing in the kitchen and he decided to chuck Lighting McQueen at his sister and gave her a fat lip last night.

Dude you are lucky you are this cute...

After a day filled with junk I made a yummy heart healthy dinner. I had pinned this recipe for Corn and Quinoa salad and was excited to try it last night. To go along with it I grilled up some lemon chicken.

For the chicken:

- chicken cutlets

- juice from one lemon

- poultry seasoning {I use Adobo}

- shallot {chopped}

- 1 tbsp extra light olive oil

Season the chicken with the poultry seasoning. Then place in a large zip loc bag with all the other ingredients. Seal and then with a jar light pound out chicken, this is something I always do, helps make the chicken tender and juicy. Let marinate for about 30 mins. Then using my grill pan over med high heat I grill for 6 per side. Served with the salad on a bed of spinach, it was DELICIOUS and a healthy dinner for my fam bam.

Hope you Valentines Day was filled with lots of love...

A Spoonful of Sugar Valentines {DIY}

Remember that super sweet picture I took of Buggie the other day?

While here is what I ended up using them for...

I did this DIY, where I personalized spoons, a while back. But this time I decided to paint the spoons for a little added flare.

Supplies:

- spoons {dollar store has 2 for $1}

- wire

- wire cutters

- letter beads

- spray paint

Once the dollar store spoons were painted, we got to wrapping.

Buggie had a good time helping me spelling out all her friends names in her class.

Starting at the bottom of the spoon on the back, fold a little wire up, and wrap a few times.

Then start adding beads, wrapping a few times in between each letter.

To end wrap several times then tuck the wire through the back.

Add a little Kiss to the spoon with some double sided tape, for that little bit of sugar.

I am OVER THE MOON with how they turned out.

Enjoy!

Valentine's Day Chair Pockets {DIY}

I love a DIY project that I have EVERYTHING I need on hand.

Can you imagine, something you do not need to get dressed and drag your kids to Joann's, to get one single thing for?

EEP, that happened to me!

Here is my SUPER easy Valentine's Day Chair Pockets.

What I used:

- Felt cut 8 in. wide x 21 in. long

- Twine or embroidery floss {I use Twinery Twine}

- embroidery needle

- embellishments {this part is totally up to you}

- ribbon, long enough for two straps to tie on the chair backs.

- fabric glue

First thing I did was draw out the kids names and cut them out.

Then I folded the felt with a 2 1/2 in flap.

Then I decorated the flips with a trim and their names.

This part I did backwards, but I would suggest sewing the ribbon on BEFORE you stitch the side of the pocket together.

Then I did a blanket stitch up the sides with the twine. Click on my post here to learn this SUPER easy stitch.

Then after adding some embellishments,

my kiddlets had their own Valentine's Day Chair Pockets!

For Nolan's robot, I just cut up felt.

And for Avery's I had a flower from Ikea laying around that needed a home.

So there it is, a SUPER easy little DIY.

ENJOY!

When good things just happen...

Sunday Buggie and I found ourselves outside enjoying the gorgeous day.

Pre usual sidewalk chalk was out and I started doodling.

When I had drawn a few hearts, something came to me.

I could take a picture of Buggie for her Valentines Day card for school!

Then after a little brainstorming, we go this shot...

Later I came in downloaded it to my computer, added some text, and then sent it back to my phone.

Where I opened up Postal Pix, click a button and ordered 20 prints, for $7 bucks after shipping!

I can not wait to get the little 4x4 prints and work up a little DIY to go with them.

Look for it, cause you know I will HAVE to blog it!

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Felt Heart and Doily Garland

I love decorating for Valentines Day.

It makes me smile.

Little hearts and cheer throughout the house.

This weekend I worked on a little Felt Heart and Doily Garland.

LOVED how it turned out.

Supplies:

- felt

- twine from The Twinery {or embroidery floss}

- piece of paper

- embroidery needle

- paper doilies

- scissors

- glue stick

- stuffing {you can always sacrifice a stuff animal for this}

First thing I did was make my heart template.

Went old school and just folded a piece of paper and cut a heart out.

Then cut to hearts for the front and back. And did the blanket stitch around the heart, you can read my tutorial on Em's blog for this stitch.

Really I wish everything in my world had a blanket stitch.

Once you have 80% stitched stuff your little heart. Remember you need more stuffing then you think.

Once you finish off the stitch, take a piece of twine the length you want the hoop for hanging to be, and thread it through the needle. Pull through and then tie into a knot.

Make as many as your heart desires..

Then I took paper doilies {I bought last year at Target}.

Folded them in half and cut them.

Then spaced them on a piece of twine and added the hearts in-between. Gluing the doilies down with the glue stick.

Hung it up on our family photo wall...

Yep I am in love with it.

Here is a few I embellished...

Another little Valentines Day project from last year.

And the wreath I made last year is making its rounds on Pinterest.

Can you tell I like these colors together?!

Enjoy!