The boys came home with their beautiful Valentine's folders from school today. School has a policy about handmade Valentines only, which I love. Here are some of my Valentine ATCs---don't forget to snuggle your loved ones today!
And thanks to Carol for pointing out this amazing design-your-own fabric site, Spoonflower! Just when I think my brain is overfull of the best creative things I could possibly dream up to do in this lifetime...Another great one comes along and somehow my brain doesn't explode.
One thing more that I love: APA's latest bag! Find a gorgeous photo here. Her colors and fabric choices are always a knock-out! She is bold, that one, and I admire her for it. Alewives Girl, do you have this pattern at my favorite fabric shop?
The material on this ATC is from my new favorite, recently-weeded book from Rockport Public Library, entitled: The American Heritage Book of Fish Cookery. Really weird and old sorts of recipes and excellent quotes and black and white photos of fish and fisherpeople. Like a person holding a fish eating another fish. Or a person holding a fish that is 450 pounds. I promise to take some pictures to show you before I cut the whole thing up.
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Ugh. I *wish* Luke and Jaz's school had a "handmade only" valentine policy. I was shocked at how few of the valentines the kids brought home were homemade. And of course, the kids spent the first half-hour after I picked them up fighting about the fact that Luke got 2 hologram valentines and Jaz (in a separate classroom) didn't get any, and it was all MY fault. I wonder if this is a battle that I could fight and win and change the policy over to homemade only . . . hmmm. I'm inspired to know that it happens elsewhere! (Looking forward to seeing you guys next week!)
ReplyDeleteIris!
ReplyDeleteI came by today to see your beautiful ATCs. All so wonderful. I'm amazed at how much you do on such a small space.
I'll have to check out that design-your-own fabric site as I've a pattern in mind. Yum! There's always room for more creative learning. Just weed out the unnecessary trivial things of the past like I do! :D
Thanks so much for sharing my bag with your friends & followers. That you express such delight in my fabric choices makes me smile and gives me delicious support and encouragement in my quiet world.
You're a sweet person. Know sweet goodness this Valentine's Day!
XO,
Ana
I just wanted to stop by and give an internet howdy. I can't remember anymore how I found your blog, but it's been great fun reading and poking around. I love your ATC's, and all the million projects you have here. Oh, and, I am another midcoastal maine blogger. come 'n see! And I think I have to head to Alewive's, like, tomorrow. I had no idea it was there. Happy Valentine's Day to you!
ReplyDeleteHey Lady,
ReplyDeleteI tried to comment before but my Computer was actin' up. I'm afraid I don't have that particular bag pattern OR the fabric (Boo Hoo!)
But... I did see your friend Joanie today. She is a Hot Ticket.
XOXO
Rhea