Paper Chaseby Suzanne Moutis |
There are so many fun paper embellishments and scrapbooking bits and pieces out there right now, and I think Valentine’s Day is a really fun time to use them. Think of it: You only have to come up with one or two great ideas for cards and greetings, instead of 50 or 60 like you’d have to for Christmas. So you can go all out and create some really fun cards. Use pretty scalloped paper, stickers, sparkles, ribbon, stamps, and fabrics. I still love taking squares of tissue paper and putting them on the end of a pencil, then gluing them onto your card in heart shapes and flowers. I remember doing it in public school, and I think that was my favourite activity. Also those origami fortune teller things (I’m sure we had another name for them when I was young, but I can’t remember it!). You know, those square folded paper things you’d make, and you would ask someone their favourite colour or number and spell it out and then fold up the flap to reveal the fortune? Also super-fun for Valentine’s Day. So fun, and kids love them! That’s what I’m doing tonight, and I encourage you to get out the glue and construction paper, felt and fake flowers and have a great time.
It’s also a good time to take stock of the vases in your collection (even if you have to buy yourself the flowers to fill them). There’s nothing like a spring bouquet, especially as the days are growing longer. You can really feel like the warm weather is on its way.
Is it okay to buy yourself flowers for Valentine’s Day?
Sure it is, Erin. In fact, it’s a great idea to buy yourself flowers any day! I’d stay away from red roses, though. Other flowers are so much more interesting, don’t you think?