Thursday, February 7, 2013

a NO CHOCOLATE Valentine

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I have a terrible allergy -

Chocolate

I LOVE chocolate.


Chocolate hates me.
(sob)


Chocolate gives me migraines.
sigh
Sometimes I can have a piece of chocolate,
just every now and then.

So....Valentine's Day without chocolate?
Yes! It can be done!!

Here are a few ideas for you:


a pattern for a beaded amulet, or necklace
A NO CHOCOLATE VALENTINE!


courtesy www.vintageholidaycrafts.com

Make up a nice little gift -
pick a pretty teacup and saucer,
fill with candy hearts, and specialty tea bags
and add a cute silver spoon.
Wrap in tulle, add a bow and you have a 
A NO CHOCOLATE VALENTINE!

薔薇文ハート形カップ&ソーサー
http://www.sir-japan.com/cup.html
pinned on kkloberdans' pinterest board 'Tea for Two'

Even better,
add a few 'coupons' for tea-time with you!

www.collectibles.about.com

Another idea:
I love these garden decor flowers -
they are made from mis-matched and lonely glassware.
Wouldn't this be a lovely reminder all year of your
valentine thoughts?


both are from www.jarmfarm.com

A NO CHOCOLATE VALENTINE!

Want to give something personal?
Well, lingerie can work...

'tickled pink frou frou'

This was an entry in an auction held for breast cancer research.
To qualify, you had to make a bra 'art piece'.
definitely A NO CHOCOLATE VALENTINE!

Here's another fun 'lingerie' gift that will fit all sizes -

a corset boudoir pillow
www.pinkchicboutique.etsy.com

A NO CHOCOLATE VALENTINE!!

A lovely reminder that your heart belongs to your valentine..
hang it up in your office, or anywhere that you will see it
regularly-

www.TheRehatchery.etsy.com



copyright 1902 vintage song sheet cover
courtesy Indiana Music Library

www.vintageimagecraft.com

Here's another charming idea that uses tea cups-

a pincushion from www.wilhelmina.etsy.com

This company makes beautiful china jewelry trays,
and cookie tiers
and even lamps from china pieces -

a china jewelry tid bit tray
www.TeaTimesCreations.etsy.com

a many-tiered cupcake stand, or...

Want to try your hand at making your own?
They sell the parts too!!

www.TeaTimesCreations.etsy.com


www.vintageholidaycrafts.com

Well, that gives you at least 9 different ways to give your sweetie
a NO CHOCOLATE VALENTINE!

Send me pictures of YOUR Valentine gift!
:0)

until next time,
inkspired

www.inkspired.etsy.com
www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com
and on pinterest -
kkloberdans

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