Pink & White Frosting Yellow Cupcakes

Red & Yellow Primroses

 Two of my favorite things around Valentine’s Day! What are you up to?

Be Mine Valentine

 It only takes a few minutes to cut an envelope shape out of oilcloth and sew around the edges to make an adorable love note holder! Then I cut out a heart shape from Kraft Paper and Vintage Material and embroidered “Be Mine.” One final step was to glue small velcro pieces as a closure for the oilcloth envelope.

I love you Card

 For this card, I embroidered “I love you” on mini quilt squares and then sewed them on my card. Then I cut out a brown bag envelope and sewed that.

Homemade Envelopes

A few weeks ago I was in desperate need of Spring Hope. So, my daughter and I planted some Basil, Cilantro and Parsley in this cute pot on the dining table. Within a week I had sprouts and there are freezing temperatures outside. What hope these sprouts have done for me! A little Hope goes a long way…as does a little faith. Faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains. 

Herb Pot

a brown bag mini card & some mini quilt squares

 Show someone you are thinking of them; in small ways!

…a mini card made out of a paper bag and mini quilt squares in Valentine Colors!

A Brown Bag Card with Fabric, Burlap Bunting and Embroidery

 I love the look, feel and authenticity of brown paper bags. I’m sewing them into cards and envelopes…More coming soon!

A Wreath adorns an old Red Chair

my daughter enjoying a quiet moment.

Looking into our Living Room.

 I hope all of you have found a few moments of solitude at this busy time.

a homemade Spruce Wreath hung on a half-door Chalkboard

Use Chalkboard Paint to create a chalkboard on many surfaces!

Lined up Christmas Colored Throw Pillows

Spruce, Rose Hips & Gingerbread Ornaments in a Maple Sap Bucket

Decorate with what you have...

 This year I tried something new and made Gingerbread Ornaments with a recipe found HERE! You’ll need to start the dough a few days ahead of when you plan to decorate them. I’m still searching for the perfect permanent icing recipe that will not take the wonderful spicey smell away from the ornaments…let me know if you have the perfect recipe!