Happy Valentine's Day!

I truly enjoy this holiday. I do. I love the colors, the candy, the flowers, and pretty much everything associated with it! I have fond memories of grade school, when we decorated shoe boxes with crepe paper and hearts. I loved writing my classmates names on the witty and sometimes corny store bought Valentine's. It was exciting and innocent. Now I enjoy creating my own Valentine's and writing a heartfelt message. I celebrate love everyday, but today it is extra special!

Here is the card I made for my Valentine! He received it already via US Mail so I can now post it online

In the close up, you can see I used embossing powder when I stamped the typewriter!

First Edition Designer Series Paper #121878
Cherry Cobbler card stock #119685
Basic Black card stock #121045
Crumb Cake card stock #120953
Very Vanilla card stock #101650
Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding #120992
Bakers Twine #123125
Designer Buttons - Neutrals Collection #119743
Silver Embossing Powder #109131
Versamark Pad #102283
You're My Type stamp set #125650

-February Photo A Day Challenge-

Day 9. front door

This is the inside of my front door. It is well loved by my dog, who enjoys scratching at the bottom when he hears us pull into the driveway.

Day 10. self portrait

That is me and my cheesy smile! ha!

Day 11. makes you happy

Love notes from my kids. Best feeling ever.

Day 12. inside your closet

It is looking pretty bare in there, probably because most of my clothes are on the floor. Sigh. Which I did not show in the photo!

13. blue

My blue recycle bin in my office.

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