Heart Day Craft

Happy Heart Day to all!

Although there have been many a Valentines day that I was not thrilled about - now that I have a valentine the day does not loom.  I had a friend once who had a black party at her house on this day for all of us single girls.  It was a hoot and a fun night to make fun of it all.  I know I know its what we used to call at "N" as a hallmark holiday.   But I now consider it a fun day to do a little something for those in your life - husband included.  G is coming out to take me lunch today and then tonight I will make us a dinner of steak and lobster with aspargus (its what we have every year for the last 10 years).  Thinking our new tradition for the next 10 years should be chinese take out.

When I was at Bridgeport this weekend I stopped by Paper Source a great stationary store to get some ideas about another project I have in the works but more on that another time.  I came across flat enevelopes that you can put together and some reds hearts and my Vday craft was born.  Super simple and hopefully brought a smile to my girls faces when they arrived at their desks this morning.



this is what they look like to begin with - have to do some folding and glueing



Another handy use for clothes pin...I really should do a post - 101 things to do with clothes pins



For the insides




Finished product!



I hope that you too have a wonderful day today!

me ke aloha.......

Getting crafty

I was lucky enough to be able to take a couple of days of vacation right before the Christmas weekend.  This gave me an opportunity to do something I hadn't had the time to yet - get my craft on.  Not that I did anything huge mind you but it was fun and something I hadn't tried before.  It gave me time just to slow down and take a couple of moments to do something I enjoyed.
So.......I made some body scrub. I think this is where I got the idea - Bake at 350 .   I used a slight different version and I think this is pretty much how I did mine.  

1 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cup White Sugar
1/3 cup almond oil
cinnamon
nutmeg
Scoop in container with a tight fitting lid - I got mine at the Container store but there are a tons of options you could use here.

Also, when I made pickles this summer I made extras in pint jars knowing I would include them in holiday gifts.  Recipe and process found here from a post back in July.  I had some labels made as well a while back to put on anything that came from my kitchen.   They fit perfectly on the tops of the pickle jars.

I found some great little baskets at Joann's this week and put the whole thing together with some ribbon and mini ornaments I had on hand in my gift wrap stuff.

Here's some pictures of the finished projects (safe to post now that all baskets have been delivered)

I also painted part of the living room yesterday.   I LOVE the color.  Will post some pictures when its all complete.   One thing I am not good at is the part up by the ceiling.  I am lucky enough to have a husband that will come in and help me with such things. 
Today is Christmas Eve and the sun is shining with a pretty blue sky.  I think we will go have a nice lunch - perhaps at Sinju and catch a movie.   We will be on our own tonight but that is fine being that G is still recovering and I don't want any set backs.   I might just make some fondue for us for dinner and crack open a bottle of bubbly.  T&R are arriving tomorrow for Christmas dinner of Prime Rib, Asparagus, and maybe these.   For dessert we will do a variety of baked goods with some peppermint ice cream.  I've already got the table set.......

.....but more on that later.

Merry,merry!