This week Sugarwings and I threw a little Valentine making party for our friends. I set out lots of supplies for card making and for decorating gift boxes, plus had a few examples for ideas. The treat cabinet was filled up, and we made sure to have some healthy after school snacks out too, to make the parents happy as well as the kids.
One of my examples was a pop up card, with instructions next to a couple of finished ones. Its a very simple version, that even the kids could do. Here are the instructions, if you want to whip one up. The part you can't read, behind the pop up just says to make sure not to glue the paper you cover the outside of the card with to the part that folds up.
The kids all seemed to get into the projects and worked away on them for a couple of hours. Its good to see little ones be creative and stick to something like that, to not have to get up and run around or go play with toys. It was refreshing to see them all involved with making their boxes and exploring all the different supplies there was to dig into.
They all kept me pretty busy, I didn't really get to sit down to make something myself. But before the group arrived, I had made up these. Isn't the chalk board top perfect for writing a sweet note to your Valentine to read before opening it up to see the treats inside?
Its been a while since I've done a giveaway. And I was reminded while reading Beth's blog that our 5 year anniversary is here! Hers was the 9th, mine is actually on Valentine's Day itself.
Thanks again, Beth, for getting me started!!!
So it seems appropriate for me to offer a Valentine to you as a giveaway prize to celebrate!
Just leave a comment on this post, and I'll draw a name Monday, for this sweet little giveaway.
And if you are still cutting, pasting, and creating your own valentines, here is the back cover of that candy box I have on my dining table. A friend asked to see a close up of it, to see if the music was acutally playable. So, I'm posting it here for her. Its a cool graphic, and if you wanted to use it in your art, you can click on this to open in a larger window, save it to your computer, print it and cut out the heart.
That music note, heart shaped border is a pretty one to use. I might try to make something out if it myself.
Only 4 more days till Valentine's Day! I hope you have some sweetness planned for your holiday too.
Ok it’s my turn to win a sweet giveaway lol . Happy Valentine’s to you Karla! It is both my son in laws 35th birthday on Valentines day , they are identical twins . We are having a birthday dinner tomorrow night and I am baking the birthday cakes. Two cakes for two guys , different cakes. Donna
Karla ~ 5 Years – WoW!! I’m sure it seems like that time has flown by. I didn’t know you and Beth started blogging at the same time. As I commented to her, you guys just have the most fun together. Let me know if I win, I’ll send you my address. Better yet I’ll just come pick it up.
Marilyn in Missouri
A giveaway for a Blog-a-versary? How fun! We should be sending you sweet treets to thank u for such a fabulous blog and fabulous ideas and inspiration and great friendships! Hugs Grace xoox
I wish I had know about your blog 5 years ago. Happy Anniversary!! You have certainly enhanced my life with your talents and generous information.
Gail
Well, happy blogaversiary!!! What fun, creating valentines with Sugarwings and your friends!
xoxo
Happy 5th Blog Birthday!!!
Looks like you and “sugarwings” had some great fun making Valentines. My Grand made a couple yesterday after school.
Thank you for having a giveaway and please drop my name into the hat! Thanks!
Deb
Oh, how fun. Thank you for the heart-shaped song! I’m so glad you all had a fun Valentine-making party. I am having so much fun with Valentine’s Day that I don’t want to stop. (Sort of like Christmas was this past year!)
How fun! Count me in. Congrats on your milestone.
Just read all the comments so far, no one has commented on the music and what tune it really is.
Hand-made Valentines are the BEST. No one is ever too young or too old to start the tradition. You’re one creative gal.
Happy blogaversary and
fer sure
Happy Valentine’s Day
hugs
Gerry
Thanks for inspiring us, I can always count on your blog to do so. You rock Girl….
Creatively,
Tammie Moore
Loving the card and box! The chalkboard is adorable and clever. Poor Sugarwings still has her cast…brave girl. Happy Blog Anniversary!
congratulations on 5 years. I have only been following you for a year but I have enjoyed going back in time and seeing Sugarwings as a baby and your previous projects.
Thanks!
Karla, you inspire me. Everyday I can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with. Thank you for sharing your talents with us all. Here is to 5 more years!!!
The cast is off now, and she is doing well!
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Awe!! Gee Karla you’re the coolest Gran any GD could wish for!!
What a fun party you and Sugarwings threw for your friends – all that glitter and amazing craft stuff to get their hands on!!!!!!!
Congrats on 5 years of blogging – wow that’s an achievement – please don’t ever stop inspiring us!!!!
Shane x
Time flies when your having fun, doesn’t it? Thx for having such an inspiring blog and for sharing.
***Stacy**
Oh pick me! Pick me! Looks like you had a ball with your little Sugarwings. LOVE it!
Hugs,
Judy
Looks like you had a very successful party. Congratulations to you and Sugarwings!
And thank you for the picture of the heart-shaped music. Looks like nonsense, but I’m going to try and play it for fun anyway.
Early congratulations for five years of blogging Karla’s Cottage!
Congratulations!! I love reading your blog, always an adventure!!
Blessings, Lisa
Sweet Karla,
happy Valentine and happy anniversary to you!!Five years that is fantastic!! I love reading your blog and your creations.
hugs
Karen B. ~ Todolwen
Happy Anniversary and a Happy Valentines Day as well in advance!
Please let us know if the music is sweet nonsense or nothing at all!
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Love your party idea. Thanks for the giveaway and congrats on your anniversary.
Happy Happy Anniversary!!
You certainly have add more than a touch of color to my visits out and about Blogland.
So keep doing what you do so well my friend!!
Happy Valentines to you and all you love too.
Karla – love visiting your blog! Have a wonderful Valentines Day and anniversary, and please include me in your giveaway.
Beautiful giveaway add me in plz I would love to win more then anyone else lol
Happy Blog anniversary to you – I love reading your blog. What a wonderful giveaway
Happy anniversary Karla. What a great valentine party! Bet they all had a great time. I would love to have a chance at your giveaway. Love your blog so many things to inspire me.
Hugs Jackie
Congratulations – love all the inspiring things on your blog! I would also love a chance at your giveaway!
Congrats on your 5 year anniversary! I enjoy reading your blog and am inspired by your beautiful creations. I would love a chance at winning your giveaway! Glad to hear Sugarwings is doing well!
Wow! Five years and to think you chose such a sweet day of the year to start your adventure. Someday I hope to get there myself! But in the meantime, I will just enjoy all the creative endeavors you share with all your readers! Happy Anniversary, Karla!!
Congratulations on your anniversary. I have sure enjoyed your blog. You make the prettiest things and your studio is gorgeous. I would love to enter your sweet valentines giveaway.
What a beautiful little box! I love it!
Karla, so kind of you to have a giveaway. 5 years! congrats 🙂
I wish I had known about your blog for the last 5 years – but having just recently found you, your blog, and your shop has certainly been a blessing to me! Congratulations on your anniversary. I hope all your babies are soon feeling better! Thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely gift!
Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary! Hope your grand girls are feeling all better. What a wonderful day to become a family on Valentine’s, have a wonderful celebration!
The box is precious! I hope I win! I hope I win! I hope I win…..
It’s a very hard job to keep up a blog. I’ve abandoned mine right now. Life got too crazy to make time for it, so I’m super impressed that you’ve regularly posted for five years. That’s quite an accomplishment.
Your granddaughter is so very lucky to have you!! I have fond memories of spending time with my grandmother and even my great grandmother and those are something that I will always cherish. You are making a multitude of memories!! : )
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
I enjoy blogging too much to stop. I think that if I never had another reader, Id still write it for myself. Of course, I talk out loud and sing to myself too. Why not write to myself?
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Thank you for sharing yourself here – including your family, home and all your creative goodness.
Sugarwings update and a give-away…..be still my heart. Do you love me, or do you not? You told me once, but I forgot. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed…
How cute, lorelie! Of course I love you, its valentines!
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Beautiful. Hope you had a wonderful celebration today. Thank you for the chance to win.
Hiya Karla! I’ve been away, and popped into see what you’ve been up to. And I find I am JUST IN TIME to enter your giveaway!! Whoo-hoo!
Sorry about your family’s health issues..I will be praying for speedy recoveries!!
Blessings,
Myrna
Happy Anniversary, dearest Karla. The joy you’ve brought us all has been too huge to measure!
Karla, Congratulations are reaching your five year Blog anniversary. It makes me wonder how many years I have been reading your blog.
~elaine
Happy Valentine’s Day! And a BIG congratulations on your five-year blog anniversary. The beauty you bring to the world is beyond compare. Thank you for sharing it with us.
I love Valentine’s Day! Thanks for the chance to win.
Hope I can still get in on the giveaway. Thanks!