As a kid, I loved the tradition of choosing a Valentine card for each of my classmates (boys included). I loved decorating the shoebox to hold the tiny treasures. I loved bringing home my box of childhood innocence and friendship.
My mom used to give us our own box of chocolate covered cherries each year. Loved 'em (the kind with the liquid centers of course). She also gave each of us a wrapped Valentine gift. It was usually something red. My mom. Gosh, I still miss her so much.
Some of mom's traditions stay with me through today. Because of the way I was raised, I still give Valentine's gifts. Everybody gets a little something...a small gift from mom, a card and the family tradition of a box of chocolate covered cherries (if I am lucky enough to find them). This year, I found only one. We'll have to split them up!
Since I started scrapbook and card design so many years ago, my Valentine's cards have become homemade. I no longer support the local Hallmark store. (Well, that's not exactly true. I do still love the Keepsake ornaments at Christmas.)
I thought I would share the cards I made this year. I cannot take credit for the design (thank you Pinterest). However, I did design the word shape/cutouts using the Silhouette Design Studio, and my beloved Cameo cut each card. I chose to weed out the centers of some of the letters so the handpicked Valentine paper would show throught the images a bit more. The paper is cut 5" x 7" and is adhered to the entire inside left of the card. I added a few Valentine stickers for a little pizzazz. Super easy.
No, I did not do the math. I used an online age calculator!
I delight in the fact that they are each unique and so personal to the recipient. Can't wait to give them.
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| For April |
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| For Eric |
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| For Bill May your Valentine’s Day be filled with love, understanding, and contentment as you journey through life with those you hold dear. |
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