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It should be stated, for the record, that I am not a friend to the holidays. Forced festivities are just not my thing. I've groused about my disdain for Halloween and Christmas here and here. Last year I was pretty well prepared to bemoan Valentine's Day, but like so many of my bitter characteristics, they've been slowly chipped away by the handy work of one very charming redhead.
I got suckered big time into Hallmark's greatest of holidays last year while working in Emerson's preschool classroom during the Valentine's party. You try to keep your pessimistic wits about you while two- and three-year olds play with paste and glitter and trade cardboard hearts for fun. It's a powerful force.
If you recall, I made necklaces out of giant gumballs and heart-shaped pins from felt. I used a hot glue gun and puffy paint in anticipation of my volunteer duties. It was a good time. So I'm officially a fan of the V-day and I thought I share a little round up of my favorite love-themed items from Etsy and otherwise independently-owned businesses. Try not to go aaawwwweee, I dare you.
P.S. Check out Courtney's beautiful watercolor DIY Valentine's. This is going straight to the top of my list of creative projects.
5 comments:
There are so many cute valentine ideas out there and all B wants is the store bought character ones. Boooo.
I was the same way about "forced holidays" until the boybuckets came around. It's true...the excitement is infectious.
Danielle's comment made me laugh. This is why I can't take my son to the store right now. Those character valentine's are a real downer. LOL!
Best,
Tina
I've always been a holiday kind of girl (tis true) and Valentine's Day is probably my favorite.
Great finds Estelle!
Great round up, I have had my eye on those love pillow cases for quite some time. Just may have to do it :)
thank you for the inspiration...i think you are softening nicely! :-) love to you! (not just on Valentine's day).
-xok.
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