Sunday, February 14, 2010

Heart to Heart Swap: Valentine Goodies!

One of my New Year's resolutions was to participate in a crafty swap... nothing ~teacher related~, but something sweet, creative and fun to help keep me busy while Dear Husband is deployed.

Sarah over at Makin' Projiks hosted her fourth annual Heart to Heart Swap, giving me the opportunity to place a check mark next to that particular resolution.  My offering?  Bitty banners of course!



I received my box of valentines yesterday morning, and loved decorating my twiggy branches with them (the vintage-y valentine cards interspersed on the branches are the same designs featured on cards *I* gave out as an elementary student years ago!):



Sarah's valentine was the beaded forget-me-not flower posie with beaded bee!  Cute!

Here are some more photos of lovey-dovey-ness found around the house:









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The kids and I also had the opportunity to have our portrait done as a valentine gift for Dear Husband.  Our photographer Peter was funny, helpful, and oh-so-patient with us as he worked to take the perfect picture:


Happy Valentine's Day to all of our friends and family, especially those unable to spend this cuddly day together while their loved ones serve our great nation.

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My One World One Heart winners will be announced tomorrow, and another checkmark will go next to another resolution!

8 comments:

  1. Thanks for the comment on my blogand for my little girl. I am happy that you liked her! I haven't gotten my swap box yet, so thanks for letting me peek into them to see what is coming. I have been dying to see them! I love banners and your bitty banner looks darling!

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  2. all of your valentine's look so lovely together! and the slide show is perfect!!

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  3. I can't wait to get mine! Thanks for visiting my blog.
    I was married to a Marine for 18 yrs. He got out 10 yrs ago. So I can sympathize with you!

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  4. Love your decorated branches! So glad to discover your blog too!

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  5. thanks for posting the sneak peak, I can't wait to get my package too!

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  6. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the bunting you sent! My daughter (6) took it immediately to decorate her room :) I am inspired to make more paper ones for our house (sewing takes too long and Gina can help with the gluing)!!! You have a sweet blog too ;)

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  7. Hi, Michaele! That was the correct email for me that you found. I haven't done the swap before and didn't include nearly enough info compared to others. I guess it would have been prudent to include my website url as I have a new book coming out soon: www.hopevestergaard.com. I loved your bunting. I'm a big fan of buntings!
    All best,
    Hope

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  8. Well those are nice pictures once for Valentine's Day and it is enjoyable to read here.

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