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Valentines!!!

February 17th, 2009 @ 4:01 pm by Mrs. Canary

Sorry for the delayed posting. I just wanted to make sure everyone received their Valentines before posting the photos. I am in awe of the talent and creativity of all the bees and readers. Wow! You are all crafting superstars. We had a total of about 50 swappers and hopefully everyone got theirs by now. If not, just write me at canary [at] weddingbee [dot] com and I will see what I can do. Otherwise, enjoy the beautiful Valentine creations (posted in no particular order) courtesy of the hive! Also, don’t forget to rate your fellow swappers on Swap-Bot.

Mrs. Candy Corn’s delightful hand-illustrated cards.

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Julie K.’s first DIY project.
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RDolls will be making program fans for her August wedding and decided to incorporate the design into her Valentines.

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Hannah S.’s red-inspired packages filled with tasty Valentine treats.

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Miss Powder Puff’s hand painted watercolor Valentine.

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Miss Taffy got creative with her new paper cutter and Martha Stewart punch!

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Allison D. used paper, stickers, and a little creativity to make these beauties.

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Miss Crab Cake’s lovely fabric and thread creations.

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PurpleHaze79’s gorgeous folded paper cards.

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Mrs. Cherry Pie made heart-shaped bee-inspired glittered cards.

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Miss Latte Goccoed the cards, then added little felt hearts adorned with bees and mailed them in envelopes with Goccoed liners.

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Imer52’s knit flowers adorned with buttons and attached them to the cutest Weddingbee-inspired card.

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Michele G. made Valentines out of shades of pink and included the most adorable pink bee ornament.

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Miss D’orsay paper cut designs onto red hearts… all the way from the UK.

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Pretty Kitty cut out decorative paper for applique and used embroidery floss to freehand the word “love” on the front of the cards. The back of each card had more applique and a cut out heart with a message.

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Hayley E.’s colorful Valentine decorated with paper doilies.

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Mrs. Cookie’s fun threaded hearts!
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Heather S.’s matchbook Valentine.

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DomesticandFabulous’s rockin’ iPod Valentine.

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Berkeley_Bride made “fortune cookies” out of three coordinating fabrics (one of each fabric for each swapper). For the fortunes, she printed different quotes about love. Then she packaged each one in baby pink take-out boxes.

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Mrs. Green Tea made yummy love bark and topped them off with a cute bee magnet. Check out her DIY tutorial here!

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MrsMosses glittered and Goccoed Valentines in her wedding colors.

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Miss Quiche made “Sweet Pulls” - a pocket with sweets inside that are revealed when you pull up on the ribbons. She used fruity gum, took off their paper wrappers and made her own with coordinating paper. The pink flap on top conceals a message.

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Sal75 incorporated many paper elements to create these Valentine cards.

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MagPie518’s beautiful patterned Valentine with the sweetest tree illustration.

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VanGal’s black and white, paper-cut, and 3D inspired Valentine!

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Shannon B.’s hand punched and pink-laden cards.

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Kimberly B’s red and white layered hearts cards.
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Mrs. Bird of Paradise’s Valentine package included: a kraft box with letterpress note + 3 letterpress Valentine’s Day gift tags + envelopes.

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Rebecca S. used a Cuttlebug to emboss the red layer on the cards, and a Cricut Expressions to cut out the address label on white full-sheet labels and the two hearts in the lower left corner. The envelope was lined with the same patterned paper as the hearts.

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Firefighter_Prazs_Girl had her fiance, Mr. FF (as well as some of his co-workers at the fire station), help make her Valentines!

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Mrs. Eggplant’s super detailed and pro-crafted cards. Who else thinks that Mrs. E should open an Etsy shop?

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And lastly, my Valentine goodie bag, which included: a handmade felt puff heart, Necco Conversation Hearts, Chocolate Kisses, and Crunch hearts, packaged in a cello bag and topped off with a doily and heart ornament.

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39 Responses to “Valentines!!!”

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rasgoola
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rasgoola (message)  155 posts, Blushing bee

These are all beautiful! It continues to impress me how talented and imaginative all the bees are!

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Wow! There are some super cute creations in this bunch! You all inspire me. :-)

 
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Vic004
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Vic004 (message)  804 posts, Busy bee

Wow! Seriously cute valentines! Yes Mrs. Eggplant should def. open a shop. But I am partial to your valentine Mrs. Canary nothing beats a nice candy filled bag of necco hearts and chocolate!

 
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purpleHaze79
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purpleHaze79 (message)  874 posts, Busy bee

oh yay! I loved being part of this swap and I agree!!! We’ve got such talented bees! Everyone made such beautiful valentines! And yes! I vote Mrs. Eggplant open her own Etsy shop too!

 
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Miss Peep Toe (message)  1,804 posts, Buzzing bee

WOW those are beautiful!! And seriously, Mrs. Eggplant- you have a career on your hands!

 
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Sheila

I am so impressed! Great job, everyone!

 
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MrsSl82be
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MrsSl82be (message)  7,970 posts, Bee Keeper

totally amazing

 
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Miss Duckling (message)  1,415 posts, Bumble bee

These all look great! And yes Mrs. Eggplant should have an Etsy store. I’m always in awe of her work.

 
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frenchbulldog
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frenchbulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

Ditto! Mrs Eggplant needs to open an Etsy shop!
Everyone’s cards are all so unique and fabulous :) Good job ladies!
and thank you Mrs Canary for organizing!

 
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hanmay

I was the lucky recipient of one of Purplehaze79’s cards. Thanks Purplehaze Your card made it all the way to England from florida. It is even more beautiful in real life. I loved the raised and layered elements to it and the brown edges… it was my favorite one!

 
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lovelerae
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lovelerae (message)  241 posts, Helper bee

I am not even in the same craft league as these ladies! Great job! I’m totally impressed!

 
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Miss Latte (message)  651 posts, Busy bee

WOW! They’re all so creative and original!!! Great job everyone and thanks, Mrs. Canary for organizing!

 
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Amber1279
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Amber1279 (message)  319 posts, Helper bee

Argh! I forgot to send you photos … dang it I knew I missed a step :(

 
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Miss Hot Cocoa (message)  2,077 posts, Buzzing bee

Ladies, these valentines are fab. I’m in awe.

 
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Mrs. Eggplant
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Mrs. Eggplant (message)  304 posts, Helper bee

I LOVE these! If only we could’ve received one of each. :) Thanks for organizing, Mrs. Canary, it was so much fun! (PS: I ate all your candy in one sitting.)

And thanks for everyone’s encouragement on the Etsy shop too. :-) Hopefully I’ll get one up by summer!

 
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HappiJoyce (message)  72 posts, Worker bee

HOLY MOLY! You guys are all so very talented! Mrs. Eggplant, your cards are amazing! I thought they were store bought!

 
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tea
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tea (message)  7,263 posts, Bee Keeper

i am forever impressed with the creativity of the wb readers and bees! great work ladies!

 
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Mrs. DG
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Mrs. DG (message)  8,491 posts, Bee Keeper

These are amazing! Along with Mrs. Eggplant, I have to shout out to Mrs. Cookie. Anyone else think she has the best handwriting? Wow!

 
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Mrs. Cookie (message)  795 posts, Busy bee

This was so much fun! I love seeing all the creativity in the hive.

Thanks Canary for organizing the swap. We should do this again next year!

 
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Miss Piglet (message)  1,045 posts, Bumble bee

Well done ladies! I wish I had a fraction of the talent you gals have.

 
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Mrs. Canary, New York Age and Occupation: 24, Marketing Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Journalist/Editor Engagement Date: February 16, 2007 Wedding Date: July, 2008 Blogging Since: October 19, 2007 Venue: Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers About Me: I'm a born and raised New Yorker who loves all things crafty and artsy, food (cheese and dessert!), magazines, and shoes. I'm a power shopper always on the lookout for good deals or great quality-- sometimes I'm lucky and I find both! I love to dance and "shake what my momma gave me" but can also really enjoy a quiet night in with Mr. Canary and a good episode of Seinfeld or curl up with a good book.

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