Valentine Ideas in Paper and Felt
"I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, 'Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.'"- Lewis Carroll
Happy January!
Sleepy winter mornings are simply the best! Especially on the weekends when we are not in a hurry. It's very tempting to stay inside and snuggle under a blanket when the ground is covered with frost or snow. Rest is necessary...that is the rhythm of the season...take a minute to breath...have a cup of tea...and when you are rested...go outside and observe the beautiful magic of winter!
Nature
"You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way! " ~ Dr. Seuss
Frosty mornings….
walks in the forest…
observing nature…
covered with sparkly diamonds
preparing for Spring…
blooming in winter…
discovering colorful sprouts in unexpected places.
Valentine Cards
In our last newsletter we shared a list of 10 Fun Things to do in January.
This was #4!
Fill a basket with DIY Valentine Card supplies. Gather ribbons, glue, scissors, paper, lace, heart stickers, envelopes and markers. Make old fashioned Valentine cards. Note: this is a great activity for Zoom with Friends!
Here is a little visual inspiration to get your started!
Collect supplies and keep them in a basket on your desk. When you have a few extra minutes...make a card!
Simple designs are quick and easy...We found lots of inspiration on pinterest!
Ribbon storage tip: Place ribbons in see-through drawstring bags. This will keep them from tangling and make it easy to find what you are looking for!
Store the ribbon bags in bins by color.
You may decide to keep a basket of card supplies on your desk all year!
Don't forget to add stamps to your basket!
Here are a few examples of Valentine/Love themed stamps you can buy online if you are in the United States!
You can also search by artist...these were a Christmas gift from my girls in Alaska! Aren't they gorgeous!
Felt Hearts
Need an evening project while you are sitting by the fire? Maybe these puffy felt hearts will inspire you!
