I still loathe buying greeting cards. It’s a DIY disease – “I can make that.”
This year’s Valentines have a bike theme going on. I made this fun little stamp a couple weekends ago while Greta was working on her bicycle and heart print. Or was that last weekend? I don’t know…this time of year just escapes me.
I started off my Valentines with some fun abstract watercolor paintings. Once dry, I spliced them into sections.
I attached the paintings to card stock with glue and by sewing machine. Then, added small stamped bicycles to them. On some of the cards, I stamped the bike directly on the painting. Those ones turned out fine, but the bicycle ended up being a little hidden.
Greta had fun adding embellishments and her signature to her cards. I love her ideas on what needed to be glued down!
These are my two little Valentines, working hard at the kitchen table the other night. The oldest was busy signing away – she opted for Ninja Turtle and Little Mermaid cards for her school buddies. Meanwhile, little brother is sliding and throwing her Valentines on the floor.
This is me this morning at work – I survived yet another year of teaching during the Valentine season – today were the element kids’ Valentine parties. In the spirit, I decked myself out in my heart sweater (old one from Target!) and my heart earrings that my mom gave me way back in 8th grade. They were sort of a big deal, because they were dangly and not just studs. I cannot believe I still have them. My hubby and I are not much into gifts, cards, or any of the likes for Valentine’s Day, but whether you celebrate or not, Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all!
Bluebird Hill Art 