Peppermint Divine Twine {not just for Christmas!}

I'm adding this to my wish list - Peppermint Divine Twine from Whisker Graphics!!

I am lucky enough to have two spools from Whisker Graphics but I want / need / gotta have this beautiful pink, red, and white twine. 

Oh, this color combination will be so much fun yet not limited to only Christmas.  The Peppermint Divine Twine will be perfect for Valentine's Day.  So snag a spool now for Christmas wrapping/crafting and have lots left for Valentine's Day fun!!

Heart Felt Wreath

{my heart wreath}

With all of the great Valentine ideas shared last week I was inspired to be creative and help celebrate the upcoming holiday. 

I saw the Heart Felt Wreath from The Idea Room last year but the planets didn't align for me to make it then.  I was able to gather the materials this year - red fabric I scored from a friend's stash, a heart shaped wreath and straight pins from JoAnn Fabric a few weeks ago.  We had a few snow days recently and I found myself with time inside and empty hands.  My daughters had fun helping me make this wreath and I know we'll relive that memory each year when we pull the beautiful wreath out of the Valentine box.

I love, love, love my heart wreath!!

I kept thinking if I had another heart shaped wreath I'd make one to give to someone. Share the love this Valentine's Day. 

Paint Sample Notebook from Crab Apple Designs

This adorable Paint Sample Notebook from Crab Apple Designs on Etsy is made from a discarded paint sample card. Inside are 30 sheets of paper with a cardboard backing, all kept together by a silver wire binding across the top. Love it!
This notebook would make a great addition to a little Valentine gift for someone you know, or a great gift by itself to brighten someones day. The Paint Sample Notebooks are available in a variety of beautiful colors.
Priced at $8 (plus $3.50 shipping).

Personalized Kids Monster Valentines Cards

Gotta have a non-heart option for the little guys!  These Monster Valentine Cards come in the two designs pictured above, as a set of 24 cards with a bonus teacher card, and tiffany blue envelopes.  Priced at $18 (plus $2.05 shipping).

Stop by Delightfully Noted on Etsy for other great paper products like these cute Wine Bottle Tags and Apple Teacher Note Cards.

Chocolates, Flowers, and Jewelry: check!

Valentine Week wouldn't be complete unless I featured the three most popular gifts for this holiday -

chocolates (well, caramels): check

flowers: check

now, the jewelry!



On The Mark Necklace  &  Ever After Necklace

  These two sweet necklaces are from Stella & Dot and make the perfect jewelry gift for Valentine's Day.  I'm still offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed this week, go here for more details.

 

Handmade Long Stem Paper Flowers

Beautiful Handmade Long Stem Paper Flowers from Bouquets by Selena on Etsy are a wonderful alternative to flowers this Valentine's Day.  They will last much, much longer and don't require water!   Each flower is made from crepe paper and has three leaves.  Did I say they are beautiful?!  Because they truly are.

Sale priced at under $25 (plus $4.99 shipping) and shipped during the first week of February.  Also take a peek at the Short Stem Paper Flowers for $4 - so cute!!

Fleur de Sel Caramels from The Caramel Jar

I'll take a box of caramels over chocolates any day!!  Mmm. 

These Fleur de Sel Caramels from The Caramel Jar on Etsy look so yummy that I want to order them for myself.  Well, I want to order a couple bags for friends and throw an extra bag in for myself ;) !

They would make a great Valentine gift for just about anyone you want to feel special on February 14th - friend, coworker, teachers, babysitter, carpool mom.  Oh, and caramels would make a fun thinking-of-you surprise for someone in your world. 

Priced at $9.50 for a half-pound bag (plus $5.65 shipping).  The Caramel Jar also offers larger amounts for Party Favors and a fabulous Caramel Clubs (yes, please!).

Books For Valentine's Day

Here are some fun books for Valentine's Day for everyone, young to old!

Snuggle Puppy by Sandra Boynton - $6.95

Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond - $6.99

Valentine's Day Disaster by Geronimo Stilton - $6.99

What I Love About You by Kate Marshall and David Marshall - $11.19

I Hate Valentine's Day by Bennett Madison

Make Your Own Valentines Kit from Acarrdian Cards

Want to make your own Valentine cards but don't want the hassle of gathering materials and cutting, cutting, cutting card stock?  Acarrdian Cards on Etsy has the perfect thing for you - a Make Your Own Valentines Kit!  The kit comes with enough pre-cut supplies to make 24 adorable cards.

Priced at $10 (plus $2.95 shipping).  While you are browsing Acarrdian Cards take a peek at the Vintage Inspired Shabby Valentines and the Mini Love Notes.

Valentines Day Typography from Barn Owl Primitives

Looking for a quick and affordable update to your Valentine decorations? 

Snag this Valentine Typography ($4) from one of my favorite Etsy shops - Barn Owl Primitives.  On your next trip to Target pickup a REstyle frame  for about $3 in the 5x7 size and you are set!

You can also pop over to Tatertots and Jello for a Barn Owl Primitives giveaway and snag a similar 5x7 printable for free!

Personalized Kid's Valentine Cards - Peace and Love

How cute are these Peace & Love cards??!  Perfect Valentine cards for the school aged kids!  I think they would work for grownups to exchange as well - so fun!!

You can personalized the inside with you or your child's name and sentiment.  The set includes 25 personalized cards printed on Epson Premium card stock, glassine envelopes, and a beautiful pink or brown stationery box.

Find the Peace and Love set ($20 plus $4.85 shipping) at Very Inviting Paper on Etsy.  While you are there check out the Personalized Valentine Bag and the Love Bird Sings T-shirt.

Personalized Love Owls Valentine's Day Cards for Kids

Oh, I'm loving the owl trend.  These super-cute Owl Valentine Cards are perfect for your little one's preschool class!

Itsy Bitsy Paper on Etsy offers this set of 24 personalized cards along with two teacher cards.  Printed on cardstock, this set includes white envelopes with matching graphic for $20 (plus $3.50 shipping).

Don't miss the Robot set, Monster Truck set, and Love Bug set too!!

Glee The Music: Love Songs

Its National Meet Stella & Dot Week, and its also Valentine week here at Penguin's Gift!  Yay!!  My daughter has been busy thinking of Valentine ideas for about a week now.  I'm glad she reminded me of the February holiday because its not that far away. 

Nothing like great songs to help you feel the love and Glee soundtracks never disappoint.  Glee The Music: Love Songs is only available at Target ($6.99) and features the songs:
Hello, I Love You
The Boy Is Mine
Dream A Little Dream
Tell Me Something Good
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
What I Did For Love

This would make a great gift for any Gleek (like me!) but its also a sweet CD for anyone you want to share the love this Valentine's Day.

GroopDealz - Valentine's Day Art Prints from A Little Lovely

I've shared my love for GroopDealz before (the perfect mix of daily-deals and Etsy ♥). Today'zDeal is a set of three Valentine prints from A Little Lovely for only $7.50 (plus $2.50 shipping), that is 50% off!

The deal includes:
1 - 8x10 Pink Heart Art Print
1 - 5x7 Purple Subway Art Print
1 - 4x6 I Love You Art Print

These prints would be an easy way to spruce up your Valentine's decor. Just pickup a few white frames at Target and you are set! They would also make a great gift for friends and family! These prints are the perfect way to share a little Valentine's Day love. 

One of the things I love about GroopDealz is you don't have anything to follow up on once you place your order. If the deal is a go your order is shipped to your GroopDealz address in a few business days. Easy peasy!!

Style for a Steal {at Stella & Dot}

The Style for a Steal Sale (additional 20% off already reduced sale items) at Stella & Dot was extended through Sunday, January 9th (yay!) so I thought I'd share some great finds with you.  Remember, Valentine's Day isn't that far away.  And why not treat yourself to a little something special!

Maltese Cuff in Black $39 (was $98)

Add this cuff to the basic jeans and a t-shirt combo and you'll have a fabulous finished outfit!

Cross Stamp Necklace $47 (was $79)

This incredibly popular necklace is made by stamping a vintage Italian wax seal into sterling silver (so cool!).  This would make a great Easter gift, and a great First Communion gift as well.

Bloom Flower Ring in Black/Silver $26 (was $44)

I love, love, love this ring!  Great for wearing everyday or out for a fun night out with your girlfriends.

Soiree Pave Bracelet in Coral $16 (was $29)

Add a little color to the dark winter days with this beautiful bracelet. 

Have a little girl?  Check out the Little Girl Style for a Steal.  You can have matching Mother/Daughter coral bracelets for just $24!



Remember those cute little girl bracelets?

Remember those cute little girl bracelets I shared with you earlier this month?

They are now an extra 20% off (score!).

  Get the red Lola or blue Lola for just $5 each.

The Mini Bloom Flower necklace for just $15 and the Mini Soiree in coral is just $8.

Each one of these sale pieces comes packaged in an adorable keepsake tin perfect for giving.

Dare I talk about the next gift-giving holidays?!?

These all would make great Valentine or Easter gifts for the little girls on your gift list.

Extra 20% is good now through Sunday, January 9th.

Valentine fun

I am up to my ears in Valentine's stuff and having so much fun! I don't think of this holiday as a gift giving event (its not in my little family) so I haven't shared too many ideas, sorry.

I have been busy thinking about banners, card bags, and of course my children's class Valentine cards. The fun stuff to make it 'feel' like a holiday around the house. Just what I need in the middle of a cold winter.

In searching for Valentine ideas I've discovered the world of blog printables and I'm hooked.

LivingLocurto has a page full of links to fun printable Valentine cards and stuff.

This banner (doubled) from Tricia-Rennea, Illustrator is hanging over our fireplace.

Like baking? Customize your Valentine goodie bags with this printable from Twig & Thistle.

Robot Friends Valentines

Just two weeks left to finalize your school Valentines!

Check out these super cute Robot Friends Valentines from PickledPumpkin's etsy shop. Set of 12 with envelopes for $5.50 (plus $1.50 shipping).

Champagne Bubble Earrings

I love each season, and I love that I live in a region that experiences the four changes but I am DONE with winter. The grey of January has gotten to me and I need something to brighten my mood/outlook.

These Champagne dangle earrings are a great gift idea! Perfect little earrings with a cheerful color. And guess what? They are only $14 (plus shipping)! Easy on the budget but still very thoughtful and beautiful.

A great Valentine idea if your Valentine exchange is like mine - cards only, and maybe a little something I picked up for myself. Oh, its just what I wanted! How did you know ;).

Find these bubble earrings at JuicieJulz on Etsy. And while you are there check out their lockets!

My TWILIGHT Valentine ♥

'I love you more than Edward Cullen' Valentine card from DandeeDesigns, just $4 (plus shipping) and available for preorder today.

Its all in the details for me - I love how they used the same font for Edward's name as printed in The Saga.

Find Jacob's version here, with the same font detail.