Valentine Goodness

Emilie was going to host another mini swap, a Valentine one, but then said to pick a previous partner and swap with them if we wanted. Well Jen and I decided to partner up again. Then Emilie decided that she would do the swap after all. Jen and I had already been conversing about the swap and just kept each other. I have to say I am so glad I did!! My package arrived Tuesday as I was walking out the door to Ballet. I had all afternoon to look forward to opening my package.

Jen had everything wrapped so cute!! I spy a rag garland...

Look at all the loot she made for me!! Wow...that was all I could think as I was opening the goodness. I did let my kids help. They had fun!!

The heart with the wing attached...so cute. Jen also has one in her etsy shoppe. Love it!!

That tag is enormous!! Don't you just love it when people get you?? I was emailing back and forth with Jen and embroidery hoops came up. I sent her a link to where some people had put fabric in them and hung them on the wall for decoration. That February 14 sign is adorable, too!! I seriously don't know where people get all their ideas sometimes. I am a copier, mostly. Though I can come up with a few original ideas myself. :)

Jen found the cute LOVE card at Target and framed it!! A girl after my own heart!! And that R, covered with scrapbook paper is just perfect!! A little bling...The Valentine card is from her great grandmother's collection. Thank you for sharing a bit with me, Jen!!

I was so hoping I would get one of these envelopes with the hearts and key. If you want one for yourself, go to her etsy. Super great price!!

Indulging my love of squirrels with a silhouette of a squirrel with their beloved acorns.

Look at those amazing paperclips that Jen covered with paper. And the cards, so cute!! Somebody loves deer, too!!

Putting some of my goodness to use.

Close-up of my dough bowl with my goodies. The cherub I found at Michael's after Christmas. They were gold and I just painted it silver instead. Much better!! The kids and I made salt dough ornaments a few weeks ago. Some of them were made as bowl fillers, the others are on my Valentine tree. I just inserted wire into the dough before baking them. You can find the inspiration and recipe here.

Hope you weren't too bored listening to me rambling on. Imagine knowing me in real life!!

Thank you so much Jen, for a lovely swap!!