Greetings dear art friends!
Happy Valentine's Day to you! Recently, I took a class on Heart Prints at the Makehouse in downtown Victoria. What a fun evening! We made heart stamps using inexpensive foam from Michaels (it's in the kids crafts aisle). I made this polka dot heart stamp - yes, I cut out all of those tiny pieces...lol. And then had fun stamping it onto a variety of papers and fabric.
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Conveniently, I had these watercolor squares already made up and thought they'd be the perfect base for valentines. So, I loaded up my freshly made heart stamp with white acrylic paint and went to town.
I must say that I highly enjoyed my art playtime at the Makehouse. I will definitely be going back for more classes. : ) Perhaps there are some fun art classes in your area to look into? I found that being creative in a new space around new friends to be very inspiring.
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When I got home, I dug out my watercolor crayons and pencils and added the finishing touches. Then I sat down to make a list of some of the special, inspiring people in my life right now. I am truly grateful for these treasured friendships and it felt wonderful to honor them with heartfelt, handmade valentines this year.
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Inca watched on while I arted away. : )
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I wrote quick little notes on the back sides. Think about who makes your heart happy. There's still time to make a quick valentine or more. : )
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And here they are all packed up in glassine envelopes. Some will go in the mail while I hand deliver others tomorrow. It felt so good to make and share valentines this year (especially since I didn't make any xmas cards...lol).
I hope that you know, dear readers, that you make my heart happy too. Thank you for being so awesome. : )
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See you next Thurs, Feb 21st...get ready for a splash of brilliant blue! : )
Really cute idea.
Posted by: Carmen Beatriz Norris | February 13, 2013 at 11:44 AM
Oh wow Helga! You really do come up with the neatest ideas. I love the hearts and I am sure it took you some time to make the dots come together, so to speak.
Oh, and blue next week! My favorite color! Have a very Happy Valentine's Day.
P.S. I got one of your fabulous tags in the Valentine Day tag swap and I treasure it!
Posted by: Mary Wilkins | February 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Beautiful Valentine's Helga! That Inca baby is too! Happy Valentines Day to you and James. Look forward to next weeks "blue" surprise too!
XOX
Posted by: Pam McKenzie | February 13, 2013 at 12:32 PM
There´ll be some very happy recipients of your Valentines, I´m sure! Can´t wait to see next week´s post, love the preview ...
Posted by: Marion | February 13, 2013 at 01:31 PM
wonderful inspiration, helga! thank you XO
Posted by: Lenna Young Andrews | February 13, 2013 at 01:54 PM
Happy Valentine's Day Helga!
Posted by: Gigi | February 13, 2013 at 03:10 PM
Beautiful cards, what a lovely idea to send them to the special people in your life.
x
Posted by: Joanna | February 13, 2013 at 11:53 PM
Awesome little cards! The perfect treasure to keep forever, tucked into your journal.
Can't wait to see the blue! I hope Bruno will be making an appearance with his beautiful britc---er, his beautiful blue eyes. ;)
Posted by: Lisa M | February 14, 2013 at 01:00 AM
Hi Helga...I hope you and yours have a very happy Valentine's Day. I love the stamp you created with the fun foam. I want to give it a try. Love the look you achieved. So many possibilities for that one!
Thanks for always sharing your ideas, inspirations and heart with your readers. Enjoy your day and keep on crafting!
Posted by: Wendy | February 14, 2013 at 05:17 AM
Oh, wow -- I totally LOVE these! Soooo inspiring ... thank you!!!
Posted by: Paula Farrington | February 14, 2013 at 06:59 AM
what lovely valentines and done so economically! thanks for sharing all your inspiring ideas. i plan to use this one next year to thank the donors of our non-profit. am thinking we might be able to collaborate with a neighboring school with developmentally challenged students to help make the cards. ez, breezy and full of love! hope the love you give out is returned to you today, helga!
Posted by: heather glenn | February 14, 2013 at 08:12 AM
Lovely hearts Helga...and wonderful you include friends and family on Valentine's Day...and us of course.
Posted by: Jo Murray | February 14, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Thanks for the great idea Helga! Can't wait for next week's blue
Posted by: Lisette | February 15, 2013 at 06:11 PM
I believe I may have posted in the wrong place. My favorite new thing this week are the blue elephants.
Posted by: Jane T | February 22, 2013 at 08:57 AM