So it's Not November...

In fact November is looong over, I complained about Pink Slime and then my blog fell into a black hole.  December came and went, now January's way more than half over. Anyone who knows me knows I HATE being cold and it is COLD in my office where the scanner is.  This is a pathetic excuse not to upload what I've been working on and share it on this blog.  I admit it. But everytime I go in there thinking well, I can stay in here half an hour, how bad can it...BRRRR, forget it!  I turn around and come right back out.

I have two new digital collage packs up in my Etsy shop.  A set of Valentine's Day designs and a set of designs for anyone who has ever tried to find a non-lame sort of design to use in a scrapbook for a tween or teen guy.

 

With Love

A free coloring page for you (or your sweetie) for Valentine's Day.  Click to enlarge and then copy and print.  Mass production is not allowed but you can print several if it's for a school class or similar.  Also, you may want to print a copy of this cute card if you're feeling extra crafty.

Color Me -- freebie

For you to color and give to your sweetie :)  Click on her, then right click to save the picture to your desktop.
 Not for resale!  Mass production is not allowed!

Red Hot Valentine's Day Goodies

In one month, it's going to be Valentine's Day, and when I think of Valentines I think of RED!  Some people think that this holiday is only about mass marketing--but it doesn't have to be.  For the people who are special and unique in your life, you don't have to settle for gifts that are cheaply produced and sold in every chain store.  Gifts from your heart require creativity and thought--so you're in luck.  Etsy is chock full of people who use their creativity and thought every day to make their stores really special. These featured items are either handmade or handpicked vintage pieces that are available right now to get you thinking about how to suprise all your sweeties.   So without further ado, please enjoy!

Wear this adorable red nautical dress from Nou Nou Vintage when delivering your valentines.  I love these handmade ones from Studio Haus. These love notes are personal, totally unique and very reasonably priced.  What's not to love about that?

No ensemble is complete without the right accessories!  These sparkly red Swarovski crystal hearts from Jay Behrle and adorable red love bracelet by ZaneyMay could be a gift for someone special, or  for you if you drop the right hints...

Valentine's Day is only once a year, but you can feel fun flirty at anytime with this fluffy handbag by Gladraggz. 

Hang a dash of romance in your house year round with this cute country hug and kiss garland by PACountryCrafts.

Not everyone is into mushy romantic Valentine's Day things.  No problem--you can still share the love!  These robots by DesignLab443 have a sneaky heart on the back and  a secret zipper to hide a love note, a candy kiss or two, or a sweet (but not sugary!) present like these pink and red skull magnets from FiveFootFury13.

No Valentine's Day would be complete without a heart shaped candy dish and this vintage piece by Heliopsis fits the bill perfectly.  Where else are you going to put your Conversation Hearts?  Or better yet, you can stash those earrings and bracelet to wear again!

Thanks for looking!