Happy Valentine's Eve Eve

Halloween is my favorite holiday, but lemme tell ya, Valentines is a close second. I love the decorations and colors. Which is one of the reasons I loved hosting Valentine's Bunco and making these 3D heart garland.

I also love coming up with Valentine's to give out, which for the past 3 years I've actually had a reason for, so it's been a lot less creepy.

The first year Wesley took paper, store bought Valentines. In fairness the kids in her class were just learning to crawl and mostly put everything they got in their mouths. So I didn't want to spend too much time on them,  just being honest.

The next year I had to redeem myself so I made felt conversation heart lollipop holders. TWELVE of them. By hand (read sewing machine, but still.) By the time they were done I swore I would never try to be "that mom" again. I was proud of them, but man that took a LONG time, for some 2 yr olds Valentines' (for the record I have no idea if I am suppose to make that plural or possessive, because there were multiples but the holiday is possessive).

So this year I had to find a balance. I wanted her treats to be cute and crafty but not take for-ev-er (Sandlot). Enter Pinterest. Yes I know, some of you are super over Pinterest. But just because it is overused doesn't mean the concept isn't awesome and useful. It does help you search thousands of blogs in one place and quickly fond DIY ideas. Moms, stay at home or working, have full time jobs that don't always allow for optimal, personal, original creativity.  I have some negative thoughts toward the Pinterest revolution too, but I shall save them for another post.

Back to V-day. Here is what we came up with  stole!

I loved this idea because it was not more candy. Three year olds do not need more sugar. And it was super easy. Especially when you are married to a ridiculously talented graphic designer! I did give in alittle and throw some conversation hearts in the mix. I liked the little pop of color it gave the bag. And you know I love a running theme. Conversation hearts may be Wesley's (whether she knows/cares or not).

I also made Wesley a shirt for Valentines Day. It had to match the fish theme of course : )

And one for Valentine Eve.

And one for our friend Macie Loo Hoo.

Happy Valentine's Day!