DIY Valentine's Cards

It's been a while since I pulled out my art supplies and got crafty so this snow storm couldn't have come at a more perfect time for me to do some things I claim to "never have time for." After seeing this idea, I improvised with an empty matchbox on hand and pulled out some washi tape as an accent. I used to make Taylor cards all the time when we were dating and eventually settled into the rut of simply purchasing cards at the store once we got married. I'm really looking forward to giving Taylor this homemade card tomorrow!

With my box of supplies already out I decided to make a couple more cards for friends using the bee paper punch from this invitation. Do you have a preference for the cards you give or receice? I prefer for the hubby to purchase a card because bless his heart he does not have the artsy gene :)

In the Name of Love

To brighten up this dreary and snowy day, I thought I would share two ideas for sending love to those you hold dear. If you're not into going the DIY route, I recommend buying Southern Weddings' set of Valentine post cards available in their shop! Each set comes with 10 pretty postcards, all with a sweet Southern saying on the front. Mine went in the mail on Monday and I'm hoping they reach their destinations in time, despite the crazy weather.

If you feel ambitious enough to go the DIY route, take a cue from Pinterest and make a witty card! I'll share my DIY card later today :)

xo

Lovey Dovey

I will gladly take Valentine's day (heck, week) as an opportunity to wear all things pink and red and some of the best accessories can be on your lips and nails. Here are some beauty products sure to make the day colorful and festive:

happy valentine's day

I hope your day is filled with sweet nothin's and to-die-for chocolate. Tay is making dinner tonight and that is all I could ask for :)

// Photo by Hak Lonh via Oh Joy! //

feelin' the love

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. On Saturday I made fortune cookies with Candice and we went to an antique store where I found a gift and vintage valentine for the hubby. That night Tay and I met up with our future landlord (whom I refer to as "Sweet Barb") and signed the lease to our new house. Wahoo! That precious little home (still in Normaltown!) is all ours. To celebrate we drank margaritas and watched The Office.

As far as those cans I was going to fix up...that didn't happen. But I do plan on making some sweets for my coworkers later today. Tonight is the Sweethearts Duet Hoot and we are doubling with Candice & her beau, Morgan.

Head to toe love for February 14th

Pops of pink

// Photo via Strikes Our Fancy //

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A few years ago I thought Valentine's Day was pointless. This conviction was so deep that Taylor and I actually had one of our first fights over the matter. "Why celebrate love the same day everyone else does when I already enjoy doing that every day? Why give in to the commercialized holiday-in-the-name-of-love so the rich can get richer and the poor poorer?" [Can you tell I was passionate?] Now that we've been together a little longer, I will gladly take any excuse to get dolled up for a date with my best friend (even if everyone else is :)

Inspiration for February 14th is all over the web so to get ready for V-Day, I thought I would share some of my favorite ideas for the sweet someone in my life.

Photo by: Paper + Twine

A Cupid Kit via The Sweetest Occasion- complete with homemade heart and love memo.

An Ephemera Collage Valentine turned into a modern piece of art via Design*Sponge

Seven Days of Love pill box via The Dating Divas. Who wouldn't like a little love note for each day of the week accompanied by candy!

Luckily I'm married to a man who is not very picky about gifts, but loves a heart-felt card. On Monday night we're going to the 5th Annual Sweethearts Duet Hoot presented by the Athens Folk Music & Dance Society at The Melting Point. We've gone the past two years and always have a great time.

My DIY project for the weekend is to spruce up some old cans with paint and pink hearts in case I get any flowers on Tuesday...