Since I suck at card making, I decided to craft something different to send out as Valentines. Using materials I had lying around, I made these little magnets. They were quite fun to make, and I’m so glad they turned out! Here’s how I did it:
1. Paint 3/4″ wooden hearts yellow, let dry.
2. Paint black stripes using the trusty Sharpie, let dry.
3. Paint a coat of sparkle glaze to add glitter and shine, let dry.
4. Cut 4 pieces of ’wings’ out of sparkly ivory tulle for each magnet the same size as the wooden hearts.
5. Stack them in twos and overlap them as shown to make the pair of wings.
6. Place wings on bee body and line them up at the tip as shown. Add a dab of tacky glue at the tip.
7. Top it off with a ’head’ of your choice. I used a piece of my cold black heart (black metal heart bead).
8. Using gold beading wires (I had to quadruple it up because they were so thin), I attached the flower bead as shown. Curl the opposite end of the wires to fit inside the magnet.
9. Placing the curled wire on top of the magnet, I added a good dab of tacky glue.
10. Press the bee on top of the glue (see right pic for back view).
11. You can use those mini craft C-clamps to keep it all in place ’til the glue dries. In the ghetto we just sit on ’em like this:
With the Valentines, I included a homemade sweet treat – Love Bark (which is like Rice Krispies Treats on crack. Really, really good crack). I can’t get them to look half as appealing as they taste, but dayam they taste like heaven. I also printed a little ingredients list with it (in case recipients have allergies).
I printed the ’BEE MINE’ pattern on a piece of vellum and wrapped everything up in it with some twine, then finished it off with those recycled tags I made.
And off they went to be delivered.
Added bonus: here’s the closest thing to a bee ’fit you’ll ever find me in. 
Hope you’re having a happy Valentines week!
It’s so fun to see how you made the bee magnets. I’ve got mine on my fridge. Also, the bark was sooooo yummy. I gobbled it down in one day. Thank you
your recipients are lucky! those magnets are completely adorable. i wish i had enough time to join in on the craftiness. maybe one day.
Green Tea, you crack me up! “In the ghetto we just sit ‘em this is” And, “a piece of my cold black heart.” I heart you!
Love your writing style. I’m LOL’ing at work! The magnets are so cute & I loved the same parts taht PrettyKitty likes! 
What’s in love bark?
Oh my gosh, those are adorable! 
I’m thinking a ladybug would be equally cute — though the pun’s lost, then.
You were an ADORABLE little girl! These magnets are great!
We really need the recipe for Love Bark, yummy.
I was wondering how you made that adorable magnet. Mine’s on my fridge and I smile at it every day! The bark, unfortunately, didn’t last as long. It was in my tummy the night I got it!
Thanks Mrs. Green Tea!!
You are a craft whiz! Very adorable!
What is the recipe for “love bark,” it looks soo yummy!
That picture is absolutely darling! The crafts are great as well!
I love these!! What’s the recipe for your love bark???
Mrs. Green Tea, Sacramento Age and Occupation: 30, Tea Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Coffee Critic Engagement Date: November 17, 2006 Wedding Date: August 23, 2008 Blogging Since: June 10, 2008 Venue: Vineyard on the Delta About Me: I'm just your average obsessive compulsive, arts & crafts loving, funky-on-the-inside/boring-on-the-outside girl, who dares to say 'Hey! I can make that!' Nerdy professional by day, goofy won-ton by night. The won-ton sometimes comes out during the day when I'm fed the dollar breakfast at Ikea. Since our engagement, wedding planning has put me on high alert for bargains and I've been pushing my nimble fingers through callous building experiments!
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