Wordless Wednesday - Love is Everywhere ♥

Wordless Wednesday - Love is Everywhere ♥

Friday Features - Love All Year

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day. Jesse surprised me with Breakfast out and a yummy bottle of my favorite wine :)

The big love day may be over, but you can show your love all year long with these "lovely" finds :)

Love Wire Wrap Word Ring with hearts

by SimplyWireWrapped 

Sterling Love Wrap Ring Custom Name Word Special Meaning Personalized

 by YorkAvenueStudio

 Love and Heart Earrings

by dsignzbyrosie

Cartilage ear cuff Tender LOVE - wire writing, silver plated

  by KOZLOVA

And they're all at GREAT prices! 

February Challenge - A Month of Love

This month, I am the challenge leader for the Blogging Business Artisans and I chose the theme Month of Love! And what better day to blog about it than Valentine's Day :)

I had the perfect piece I wanted to make for this challenge! I've been wanting to try my hand at converting scroll saw patterns into patterns I can use for my laser. I came across this awesome heart pattern a while back and knew it was the perfect time to use it!

I loved learning how to make this into a pattern that I could use for my laser! It was a new learning experience for me and one that I can use over and over with several designs in the future! And the best part was, I got two designs in one with out even realizing it :) When I got the original heart all cut out...there was a little heart shape left from the inside of the heart.

I made this into brooch/pin. I engraved the word love on it and added the pin to the back!

Something else that was new for me this month was jewelry making. Sure I've made some simple pendants before, but I bought some new tools and attached a jump ring to the pendant, added the chain and added the clasp to the chain all by hand. It's a very small start, but it was fun to practice something new. I have other ideas for wooden jewelry and this will help me get started!

Check out some of the other fun heart projects I did this month:

Friday Features - Valentine's Humor

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Do you have a gift for your special someone yet?

Jesse and I aren't really the mushy, lovey-dovey kind so we don't do much celebrating on Valentine's Day. (though I wouldn't complain if he came home with flowers and chocolates!)

I thought it would be fun to go looking for Valentine's gifts and cards that were on the humorous side :) Enjoy my finds and a laugh...

Humorous Valentine's Day Card - "You Might Drive Me Nuts, But I Love You Anyway"

by meganbergman

Funny Valentine Card for Sweetheart - Roses are Red...

by KardsbyKaylee (ps...I love her shop motto: "Don't just give a card; give a keepsake")

My Sarcastic Valentine - Printable Valentine's Day Cards

by

britneyleighs

Funny Valentine's Card

by

spiffylittlethings

Friday Features - Live~Laugh~Love

One of my favorite quotes/sayings is:

Live~Laugh~Love

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I've always loved this saying and have it adorning my home anywhere I can :) I'm particular that the wording be in this order for some reason and will only buy things that have the words this way. (OCD...Yup!) Luckily Etsy knows just what I like :)

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Today's finds are all about Live~Laugh~Love

Stamped Live Laugh Love Custom Silver Metal Thick Cuff Bracelet

by Serenitystorms

LIVE LAUGH LOVE- choose custom colors

by AppleBlossomPrint

Word Art Wood 3D Cutout 'Live, Laugh, Love' set

by mrcwoodproducts

Live Laugh Love Charm Necklace

by TheVintageChain

Friday Features-Love is in the Air

Though Jesse and I don't really celebrate Valentine's Day, that doesn't mean it's not a day for love :) Everyday should be a day for love! That's why I've chosen love-themed items for today instead of Valentine items. These would be great for all year long :)

LOVE Word Album Handmade

by memoriesforlifesb

Love One Another Deeply From the Heart Word Blocks

by PunkinSeedProduction

Handmade Love-Stitched Mini Felt Pillow

by nalliebowtique

LOVE ROCK - Home decor pebble - engraved rock

by sjengraving

Have a love-ly day :)

Live-Laugh-Love

Just playing around with some new digital goodies I downloaded today :)

This is my favorite all time quote/saying :)

Treasury Feature

Mariapalito on Etsy just let me know that she created this lovely treasury and included my LOVE Word Album!!!

Thanks Mariapalito for the feature!!! And for putting a smile on my face :)

You can also see Maria's blog here: http://workshop.mariapalitousa.com/

Friday Features-Love at First Date!

On this date 10 years ago...Jesse and I had our first date :) It was love at first date and we've been together ever since :) Some days it feels like we've only been together a few years...and other days it feels like we've been together for 50 years...LOL! But all in all it's been a wonderful trip...and I look forward to the next 10 years :)

Happy Anniversary Jesse!

And here are my Friday Features about love and anniversary items...

Sweet Little Initial Necklace...with Crystal Heart

by SusanLoriDesigns

This sample even has mine and Jesse's initials on it :)

Custom Silhouette Couple Portrait

by jennyleefowler

Custom Oathing Stone

by sjengraving

Gotta Love Mom :)

Yup...gotta love her :) Especially when she sends you super cool packages in the mail!!!

Today I got a box of old photos from my parents' high school years! My mom was just going to throw them out and asked it I wanted them. Duh...you can't just throw away photos! I can't wait to sit down and look at all of them :) I'll be sure to do another post after I do!

There was also another surprise in the bottom of the box! How great is MOM!!!

Are these not the cutest slippers you've ever seen! I have a pair of real hot pink cowgirl boots....so when my mom saw these...she knew she had to get them for me :) And the best part is...they are super warm...and super comfortable!

Yup...Gotta Love Mom :)

(Friday Features will return next week)

New Albums In Store :)

After my Internet being down for almost a whole week...I was finally able to get my new Word Albums in my Etsy Shop!!!

For your viewing pleasure...drum roll please...

HOME Word Album

I♥MYDOG Word Album

I♥MYCAT Word Album

DISNEY Word Album

Custom Sports Team Word Album

All of the albums measure 4"x12" and can be purchased in my Etsy Shop :) Click on pictures to see descriptions and additional photos!

And don't forget there is still time to enter my February Card Giveaway!!!

Treasury Love :)

WooHoo...I woke up today to find out I'm in a treasury! I just love days like this :) A little boost to get my day going!

Here's a screen shot of the treasury...see my LOVE Word Album in the middle of the third row!!!

If you get a chance, click on the treasury and leave a quick comment :) Thanks!

Show Your Love :)

One more album to show your love this Valentine's Day :)

Check it out here...along with two other Love-ly albums :)

Love Is In The Air :)

With Valentine's Day just around the corner...I thought I would add some cute little word albums to My Shop :)

What better way to show the one you love how you really feel :) Choose from LOVE or I(HEART)YOU! Now...go spread the Love!