Posted by Kristine McKay in I’ve always believed that you should say “I Love You” year round . . . so I haven’t always been a fan of Valentine’s Day. However, I decided to think of some “creative” ways to say I love you. Valentine’s day at my house has always been a bit out of the ordinary. It’s pink strawberry shaped pancakes for breakfast, little hidden treasures throughout the day (lunch boxes, book bags, silverware drawer, etc.). For Dinner we always had a FAMILY candle light dinner. However when my daughter (now 12) turned 4 my she told us that she wanted her dad to be her Valentine . . . and he has been ever since. He buys her roses and chocolates and she picks where they go on their date. The best part is that she gets to dress him up. As an attorney, he wears a suit everyday. My daughter informed him at the age of 4 that she would not be seen with him unless he dressed “cool”. So every year, my daughter and I go shopping the day before to pick out a crazy hip get up for her very conservative dad. It has been a great tradition that we will continue until she decides to break dad’s heart and get a new Valentine.
Here are a few ideas that I came up with to make your Valentine’s day a little more special. I’d love to hear some of your Valentine Traditions.
Thanks again! Love the ideas and some of the stuff we already have on hand;}
Going to the store today so I can make these! Thanks! Have a Happy Valentine’s Day!
you’re such a “gold mine” of great ideas!
Thank you for sharing.
You are so creative! Love the cupcake pedestal!
Kristine-
Can you make the coupon template so we can actually type in the information that goes in the blanks. My handwriting isn’t all that cute.
Thanks! Love all your ideas!
Love your ideas!!!, thanks for all your hard work. Can’t wait to start on the Valentine projects. Thanks Pam
You are my favorite Studio 5 contributor! I really appreciate all your hard work and wonderful ideas!!!
Oh yay you posted them! I can’t wait to make these, thanks so much! Such a great idea.
I love the accordian folded envelope book – think I’ll make one to send to my missionary – he’ll really enjoy that – especially if I fill it with photos of the family….. Thanks for sharing!
You really amaze me – you are so stinkin’ creative! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and talent with us!! You ROCK girl!
These are wonderful! The Fill In The Blank Book will be great for making a family heirloom for the ones that that love genealogy, like me. lol Thanks for the inspiration, again.
These ideas are AWESOME!!!!! thanks so much for ALL the FREE downloads.
you are so creative!
Thank you so much for sharing your ideas! I was at a complete loss as to what to make my wonderful hubby for Valentine’s Day and now thanks to you I am full of creative inspiration!
I love your segments on Studio 5. I wait with anticipation for each new idea. I love everything you do! Thanks for sharing!
Those are all adorable ideas. Can’t wait to make these for my husband’s b-day (the 15th) and for Valentines Day with the family Sun.
Great ideas!!! I love Valentine’s Day! For me, it’s another opportunity to show the important people in my life how much they mean to me.
I saw you on Studio5, I love the envelopes, I am making them for the Grandma’s of my two year old. I will post finished product on my blog, please skip on over and take a look.
Thanks so much for the inspiration!!
Ruthann
http://www.babyggear.blogspot.com
I love all of these ideas! I especially like the tradition your daughter and husband have. My daughter (6) and husband might start that one this year!
Have a great Valentine’s Day!
You are the cats meow when it comes to aWeSoMe ideas!!!! You are talented,,, thanks so much for sharing!
Hugs,
Suzanne
Thanks so much for the wonderful ideas and downloads!! You’ve made a lifetime fan out of me!!
Just checked it out . . . I’m now a follower : ) Thanks for your kind words
Just have bookmarked your website, and waiting for the next interesting article
Love your segments on Studio 5! You have such wonderful ideas for every holiday. These vintage playing cards are just what I was needing! Thank you for sharing your creativity!!