It is too early for easter decorations?

1st Real Valentine's Day

This year is Aden's first year of school. Pre-school, that is. Along with being in school now, comes alot of firsts. Today was his first Valentine's Day party! Now many of you may or may not know, Aden does NOT like candy. So, when it came time to pick out his treat to give to his classmates for Valentine's Day, he didn't want to give them candy, because he said "candy is yucky". Guess what he chose? pencils with hearts on them and erasers in the shape of hearts and of course BAKUGAN valentines! Bakugans are his favortie thing for the moment. So, I let him have his way and added some chocolate.




I know you were distracted from looking at the valentine treat, by his unique facial expression, meaning his lips. No, he was not stung by a bee, nor did he get lip injections. That is his standard face for pictures these days. I don't know where he picked it up . . . but please tell me it is a phase.

St. Patrick's Day

After talking to some friends, I have come to find out most people don't decorate for St. Patrick's Day. Well, to be honest, neither have I in the past. However, like a true crafter, I can't resist making something. It is most likely to be the only thing I make for St. Patrick's Day. Especially since I need to focus on EASTER, which is right around the corner. I know what you are saying, EASTER? It's only a month and a half away. For a crafter, that is not very much time to make things to put up, since they need to be up BEFORE easter comes.



I drew the letters and clover free hand on a piece of scrap wood my husband had in the garage, cut them out with our saw and mod podged paper onto them. Now when the valentine stuff comes down, I am ready with the St. Patrick's Day decoration.

LAST ONE

This is my last Valentine's Day craft for this year. I promise. Besides, with my dislike of clutter and nick nacky things, I can't fit another Valentine craft in my house.



The idea came from a friend who saw a picture of something similar. When I saw it, I immediately said "Hey, we can make that" I drew then cut out the hearts myself, attach some dowels cut to different sizes, stick those in blocks of wood, paint, decorate and that's it! They are really cute. Probably the cutest Valentine's Day craft I have. If you double click on the picture, you can see it in more detail.