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February is Valentine's Day. Our kids are a bit too small to get the idea behind Valentine's Day and I really don't care for the idea of needing to show love on one certain day. I think it something that should be taught and expected each and everyday. Anyway, off my soapbox. I saw these adorable envelopes in the Pottery Barn catalogue and decided I'd whip up my own. I did just that and I am rather thrilled with how they turned out. I used a heavy felt from my favorite Korean craft store and sewed on some ric-rac detailing from my Grandma's stash that I took when we cleaned out her house. I am so glad I could use it on this particular project. I love it! 
Each and everyday, I write the kids a note telling them what I love about them or why I think they are extra special people. Sometimes there is a little something extra in the form of stickers or a shirt. When they get mail/cards from others, I put them in there too. On this particular day, Mya found a card from Rory and Abby! Thank you! I actually bought the red shirt for Valentine's Day, but would like to see them worn a few times, so this was perfect. Each day they check their envelopes with great anticipation. They love it and it is a great way for me to show them exactly how I feel. Who doesn't love a love note? 













Can you guess what we made???

I took the day off today to hang out with my girls. I needed a down day. A day to catch up on cleaning, a day to relax my brain, a day to enjoy my children. Today was it. We played, created, and baked some brownies. Yummy!

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April said…
Great idea! Love the faces on that Mya!
February 10, 2012 at 6:55 PM
Anonymous said…
Nice,

What did you do with Claire? She doesn't usually miss a photo opt! Hope you get some sleep tonight! You are overdue!

Love ya, J
February 11, 2012 at 12:24 AM
Erin said…
I am loving your envelopes (they look great and will probably last longer than the PBK ones!)!
February 14, 2012 at 3:43 AM
myaclairedesign said…
THanks, Erin! Just don't look too closely at my sewing. I had this project planned and laying around for a couple of weeks, so instead of clearing off an appropriate table and sitting down like most people would do, I pulled a Kara and sewed while standing. Needless to say, the seams aren't the straightest, but I do love that I made them myself and are smaller and more versatile than the PBK ones.
February 14, 2012 at 4:26 PM
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