My husband was out of town for Valentine's Day, but I kept myself busy by planning THREE parties in one day. The dogs were my official greeters when guests came to the door, and I needed their help. When I opened the door to say hi, I realized that I had laryngitis!
Luckily, it wasn't an all day thing, my voice has been coming and going a lot since then, but I manage to keep talking no matter what.
I had one group of friends over for brunch, and another for afternoon crafting in the studio. We called it Galentines Day, had some goodies, and a lot of fun.
These little Valenine treats were simple to make, by the way. I like to serve easy things that look a lot more complicated to make than they really are.
For these, I cut puff pastry with a heart shaped cookie cutter, and baked them ahead of time.
After they cooled, I spread a bit of cream cheese onto them, topped it with a slice of fruit and drizzled melted chocolate over it all.
That evening, I got to spend with the kiddos. Any day I hang with them is one jam packed with lots of love!
Craft day was good for me. I'd lacked time or oppurtunity to be creative for a while and had hit a dry spell. so, a day in the studio with gal pals and time to just make stuff was exaclty what I needed. And I cranked stuff out, after I loosened up and got going.
First I started with something really simple, these vintage ceramic shoes were already cute to start with, and I just glued some crap to them to foof 'em up a bit. These kind of are along the style of Lisa's wonderful tutorial, but there isn't nearly as much to these little ceramic shoes.
Then, I moved on to something a little more complicated. It was nice just to be gluing and thinking about where things go. This is a teensy little box that a bar of hotel soap came in. The legs are bingo tiles and the Charlotte fairy is only 1" tall. (she is in the Boutique now)
I made a few more things that day too, but haven't got photos of them yet. I did get some pics of some things to add to the shop, I'll leave you with a selection of whats new. I hope you are having a great weekend and still enjoying your Valentine goodies.
Galentines…how sweet!!
Your little furry greeters look like they take their job seriously! Yummmm….love that sweet treat you fixed….I will definitely remember that for future use! Thanks for the share.
It is amazing how spending time with kindred spirits can help to get those juices flowing again…..glad you had such a productive outcome…plus such a good visit!
Of course, spending time with the little ones is always a special (and needed!) treat!
dana
I am INSANELY in love with those shoes. And what a cute photo of the puppies! My two cats, when they’re not trying to kill each other, will sometimes do that in front of a window when there’s a rabbit or other cat outside!
Looks like a fun time. I have a pair of ballet shoes
I need to spoof up….made me think I might just work
on that!
Love the pic of the dogs! They look so beautiful.
And, the deserts . . . oh my! Thanks for telling us how you made them. I’m going to try them and will impress everyone.
~elaine
Glad you had a good galentines day. the shoes and box are so sweet. Hope you are feeling better.
Love the idea of a Galentine’s Celebration! I may well remember that one for last year — wish I had better craft buddies here! You did well!
I love that picture of your puppies — and the pastry is amazing!
Three parties in one day? It boggles my mind, but I can imagine it making you smile.
And those Valentine heart pastry treats look super yummy!