Valentines

  In the mail today there was a small, brightly colored envelope among the ugly bills.  In that cheery envelope I found a handmade Valentine. I marveled at the thought that someone stills makes Valentines by hand, and even more so that someone feels I’m worthy of it.  And then I thought of all the years of handmade Valentines with my two kiddos.. a table full of doillies, glitter, stamps, glue, stickers and candy hearts.  I don’t know who had more fun making the mess, them or me.

  When did I stop making them….. and more importantly, why?

15 thoughts on “Valentines”

  1. My husband always paints a valentine for me:) My daughter took a photo for OXOXO of making valentines with her childen…I bet I am going to get one of those!

  2. I used to make valentines with my kids the same as you did…then they got a little bored and I was doing them alone! Other than from my husband, I haven't received a valentine in years!

    XO,
    Jane

  3. I think it's wonderful that you got a surprise in the mail and it turned out to be that. We got a different surprise today and tomorrow, we go to the local social security office to straighten things out. Or try to. I would have much preferred a valentine.

  4. I bought hand made valentines to send to our grandchildren. I had fun decorating the envelopes and then I thought….what am I doing? Why didn't I make the valentines myself? Next year.

    I am anxiously waiting for the Roaming Gnome project to be revealed!!

  5. I get lots of handmade cards from my grandchildren.. they always make me laugh… such cuteness on a card.

    Di

  6. And, even more importantly…why aren't you making them NOW? -smile-
    I make shortbread and give it to neighbors for Valentine's Day; it doesn't last as long as a card but, somehow, I don't think they mind.

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