Penguin's Gift

Monday, January 31, 2011

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.

Friday, January 28, 2011

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.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

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!).