a NO CHOCOLATE Valentine

www.RabbitHoleArt.etsy.com

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!

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