For Christmas I made a lantern and a candy holder using Christmas Designer Paper and colors. (Click here to see them.) For Valentines, I decided to do the same projects, just changing the colors and adding another bird for the lantern. I think I like the Valentine colors better, even though I like Christmas much more. Go figure. I will fill the candy holder on the right with dark chocolate Ghirardelli squares before I give it away. The lantern does have a flame less candle inside. As I was making it, it made me think of a gift my husband and I received when we married many moons ago. The gift was a beautiful crystal bell. The note that came with it said to set the bell in a special spot if you have had an argument and are ready to talk, or ring it if you are ready for some "love." I thought, hey, this lantern could be a sign for a significant other! Light the candle inside and set it somewhere your partner will find it, and they will know "you're in the mood." That just makes me laugh. What fun!
Next is a project by my daughter, Olivia. I had made some letters decorated with Designer Paper as gifts at Christmas. (Click here to see those.) She really liked them and wanted to do something for her room. I love how she put her baby picture in the center of the "O." She's clever. She turns 11 in March and she is wanting to change her room. Make it more "who she is." Lordy, the teen years are a comin'.
Thanks for sharing some of your time with me today. I hope your day brings you happiness.
Kristine
