A Valentine for you

Welcome!

all kaleidoscopes by inkspired

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“Every time you smile at someone,

it is an action of love,

a gift to that person,

a beautiful thing.”

- Mother Teresa

Today I want to give you a Valentine card.

Well, in the form of a blog of course!

I have rummaged through my photo albums to 

share kaleidoscopes,

show some of my handmade cards,

offer a few quotes & poems,

and give some simple Valentine crafts.

I do hope you relax and enjoy!

I ordered a Valentine postage stamp jigsaw puzzle

from my fave company,

White Mountain Puzzle Company.

1,000 piece,

Made In America.

When sorting the pieces it was obvious that the cutting blade had been dull while cutting this one and the pieces were not cut through and the backing paper was partially torn on many pieces. In other words, a defective puzzle!

I called, and wow was I ever impressed with the response!

After explaining, the first thing Betsy said was

“We will replace this immediately. Would you like to choose a different puzzle, or the same one?”

No ‘return with original packing.’

No ‘return the defective pieces.’

No hassle or grilling or questioning.

The kind of return you wish every company did!

So now I have 1,000 jigsaw puzzle pieces.

Can’t use them to finish a puzzle.

Lovely Victorian Valentine images.

Hmmmm....

I decided to put pieces together that formed little vignettes.

I used Glimmer Mist sprays on cardstock 

with doilies used as reverse stencils.

I rummaged through bits of lace, ribbons, yarn 

and scraps of fabric.

I punched out a LOT of flowers from paper scrap.

I used my Cricut to cut some phrases out.

Stamped a few images, 

cut some sentiments from used greeting cards.

In short, I had a blast making some unique,

one-of-a-kind cards!

❤️

Recycle Recycle Recycle

❤️

“The real voyage of discovery consists

not in seeking new landscapes

but in having new eyes.”

- Marcel Proust

Rhodotus of the family Physalacriaceae

I just had to post these beautiful mushrooms!

Did someone say Valentine crafts?

😁
I love paper, it’s no secret.

Let’s remember a fun craft we probably all made as children.

Paper chains, with hearts!

Here is one put together a little differently-

From the website howdoesshe.com

Next up - another type of paper chain.

Copyright 2015 auntannie.com

I hope you have a wonderful day.
Find something to laugh about,
someone who needs a hug,
and something beautiful to look at.

‘Til next time,
inkspired

Truth: (usually experienced before 10 am or coffee)
Once again I have discovered
that milk is not found in the coat closet.

Valentine Crafts for All

"Blessed is the season

which engages the whole world

in a conspiracy of 

Love."

- Hamilton Wright Mabie

www.RubberStampAve.com

Today I'd like to explore crafts

with a Valentine theme.

Since I love a wide variety of crafting projects,

that's what I'll share today!

Enjoy....

a safety pin Pin Pattern by Sherri Osborn

Safety Pin Pins are so easy to make,

you can easily do enough for an entire classroom

in a short amount of time.

Why not pass out Valentines that are different this year

than the normal paper ones?

In fact, why not try your hand at making your own patterns?

You can find free graph paper at the UniqueBeadedJewelry web site,

or you can google 'blank loom beadweaving graph'

or check out all the free patterns (including graph paper) at

www.bead-patterns.com

Cut a piece of 8.5" x 11" piece of cardstock in fourths.

Punch in two holes, 

spaced so your safety pin can be pinned through the holes!

Pin on your Valentine pin,

and sign your name.

Add a clever Valentine saying if you wish.

For a fancier gift, cut your cardstock in half,

and then fold each half in half for a 'card' type Valentine.

You can pin your special pin on the front, or in the inside!

Get out those crayons, markers, colored pencils

and stickers!

Don't forget some glitter, scented markers and ribbons!

:0)

c.2007 Sherri Osborn

Have you tried the 'new' Yo Yo Maker templates yet?

They are super easy to follow,

and yo yos are fun craft embellishments for tons of things!

Here is one finished, ready-to-buy yo yo hair clip:

www.cookiefleur.etsy.com

Go to

www.etsy.com

and search for 'yo yo craft'.

You will find LOTS AND LOTS of wonderful items for sale,

all handmade,

and also the supplies needed to make your own yo yos,

and the finished yo yos for you to craft with!

www.OutaAfrica.etsy.com

from Tzaneen, South Africa

www.KrissyLuCrafts.etsy.com

www.AWorldtoEmbellish.etsy.com

from the USA

www.Adorabilities.etsy.com

from New York, USA

Another variation, with silk flowers, rhinestones and buttons!

www.thomassonlane.etsy.com

I get inspired just looking at the creative ways others have used the humble yo yo!

How about sending Valentines that the recipient gets to color themselves?

You can tweak the size of these to fit your card dimensions,

and print off as many as you want -

personal use only, you know.

No packaging them and selling them!

courtesy Dover Publications

copyright Jan Brett, from her wonderful web site!!

unknown source

from the Oakland Tribune, Feb. 9, 1930 issue

by Helen Maillard

found on: www.yesteryearsnews.wordpress.com

vintage valentine

"Nothing you do for children

is ever wasted.

They seem not to notice us,

hovering, averting our eyes;

and they seldom offer thanks,

but what we do for them

is never wasted."

- Garrison Keillor, author and radio show host

vintage Valentine

That's it for today!

tomorrow - iris folding patterns,

more Zoo Valentines,

and more Valentine paper dolls!

also upcoming:

easy Valentine dipped caramels

and Valentines with suckers!

inkspired

www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

www.inkspired.etsy.com

and

also on pinterest: kkloberdans!!

My Funny Valentine

from a series of Valentines that are down loadable from the Denver Zoo

I'm starting a series on Valentine's Day!

I have crafts

printables

safety pin patterns

coloring pages

LOTS of paper dolls

including paper doll cards

funny vintage valentines

iris folding patterns

humorous photos

including animals and celebrities

etsy treasures

patterns

and lots more!

In fact, I have been having so much fun gathering things,

I better get to posting!!

This is a vintage valentine, 

but I apologize I do not know the source where I gathered it.

Today's theme is

funny!

So, get your grin on, and let's go!

 I have this listed as 'Danish', and I found it on

www.origamibears.com

Not sure what the above is, but it made me laugh!

The Valentine outfit looks like a horse -

of a different color, of course!

(kudos to Wizard of Oz)

this one is noted as "free vintage kids valentines cards".

This next Funny Valentine is a project for you to do

for your best-est Valentine:

Great for any cat lover,

or that quirky friend of yours

or...

come up with your own!

How to:

Really, I bet you can figure this one out.

It involves heavy cardstock or foam core board

LOTS of wiggly eyes,

glue (I like Aleene's Tacky Glue in the Gold Bottle)

and a favorite photo!

Have fun!

:0)

free printable Valentine from the Denver Zoo

This next one is a glimpse into the way I see the world,

definitely 'quirky' I guess!

c.1909

The above vintage song sheet cover I tweaked a bit,

a little color changing, and a bit of a crop.

This one is the 'original' copy from 

The University of Indiana Music Library.

The web site address is on the right of my blog.

Now, why do I have this as a 'Funny Valentine'?

Well....

The lady looks to me like anything BUT a kissing girl!!!

In fact, she looks a little, shall we say,

blase' and bored?!

a retro owl card, inkspired made from a pattern in

"Papercrafting In No Time"

by Sandra Lounsbury Foose.

She is my ALL-TIME-FAVORITE designer, and I have all her books!

I plan on adding inside such original verse as:

"Owl be looking for you

this Valentine's Day!"

or

"Owl be giving you my heart

this Valentine's Day!"

What do you think?

I'm thinking it's pretty good!

retro owl card by inkspired

pattern from "Papercrafting In No time"

a silly Valentine courtesy of Dover Books

free printable Valentine from the Denver Zoo

Here are a few 'funny' pictures,

for you to use when making your own Valentines!

Each photo made me chuckle,

I hope you do too!

Ah, the possibilities......

photo by inkspired, The Denver Zoo

Jed and Granny

juvenile orangutan

'Lipstick Break' original Collage Art Doll by inkspired

www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

What funny sayings can you add to those?

:0)

vintage Valentine from collectibles.about.com

Yes, it's that time again...

time to end this blog!

But

I will continue my Funny Valentine blogs

so don't cry!

:0)

inkspired

www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com

www.inkspired.etsy.com

or find me on pinterest: kkloberdans

and don't forget to laugh today,

and then share it!