Today's post is my valentine
to all of you . . .
I've gone through my archives
and found projects with hearts . . .
like these many banners from years
gone by :)
This is a windmill we purchased
for our 40th anniversary.
And this is the base Steve
made for it :)
Next I found pot holders
dish towels, mug rugs & quilt labels.
Many journal pages . . .
I don't know why I quit drawing
it does provide much enjoyment.
This is "sharpie art" that I
did on my first guitar.
These two hearts and the photo
below this one, are hearts that I made
after seeing a tutorial on
Nana Diana's Blog,
Nana Diana Takes A Break
many years ago.
https://thenanadiana.blogspot.com/2017/01/i-heart-you-i-heard-you-heres-tutorial.html
A chair that I painted.
This post is so long . . .
I'm going to stop with some embroidery
and an apron made from
and old pair of jeans.
If you are still here
all that I can say is,
"Bless Your Heart!"
Thank you for following my blog
it has been a source of love and friendship
and you all hold a warm spot in my heart.
God bless you . . .
If you are blessed to still have your
Sweetheart near you
give him a huge hug . . .
(or her . . . I do have two gentlemen
that follow my blog)
and then thank our Sweet Lord,
because you are blessed 💝
Your blogging sister,
Connie :)
P.S. Again, Happy Valentine's Day!
Thanks for sharing your creativity, Connie♥ So many good things about this post. Sending out good thoughts and vibes, they certainly will be returned to you. Be well and keep sewing/crafting.
ReplyDeleteThank you , dear Connie.x
ReplyDeleteYou are a woman of many talents. What a lovely Valentine post. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteI am blessed to have Ken by my side and I thank God every single day for him. :)
Wishing you a very Happy Valentines Day. I love all your creations. You are such a multi talented lady.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day Connie! I enjoyed all your hearts and the included memories of your sweet Steve.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed with your art!
Your heart projects are so sweet, Connie. You are always creating beauty of one sort or another. Happy Valentine's Day - may you rejoice in the love you shared with Steve, and in knowing that God's love is always present.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful post for Valentines Day. You have made so many banners over the years and they're all so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about Lemon Balm. In my garden it self-sows everywhere so I should have no trouble potting some up ( once the ground has thawed. I hope you have a great week.
How sweet of you! Happy Valentine's to you too my friend. Our friendship is based on love and we can celebrate that every day! Sweet hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteHi CONNIE - you have done a nice post for Valentines...Although my Chris and I have been together 45 years we don't seem to do Valentines at all - guess we look out for each other all the time. My Chris is coming up to her 73rd Birthday in September - we'll have to do something special then. Best Wishes to you Connie. Regards. KEV.
ReplyDeleteBless you, too, and your many talents, Connie! Seeing all of your heart projects warms my heart and reminds me that love truly does make this world go round. It's the only thing that matters. Happy Valentine's Day to you!
ReplyDeleteHello Connie:
ReplyDeleteI love to read and see your projects. Your home looks so inviting and like such a happy place!With all the terrible things going on in the world at the moment, I turn to your posts to give me a moment of peace and happiness. I can't sew a stitch and am not creative but love to see projects by creative people.
Happy Valenties Day Connie. As always, I am so impressed with your beautiful, beautiful crafts. I can't believe the wonderful things that you are able to make with the skills that God has blessed you with. I think all of the beautiful banners, clothes etc. are so nice. I wish I had an ounce of your drawing skills.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you on this day we celebrate love. I know that Steve is in Heaven looking down on you with all of his love and knows how much you still love him. Dennis and I have never really celebrated Valentine's Day, but I know he loves me and after 44 years together, I know he loves me.
Blessings and huge hugs,
Betsy
Hello! Your post is lovely, and I adore the banner with the vintage Valentine's Day cards! Thank you for sharing your talents. Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteOh Connie! I so enjoyed looking at all of your heart projects! I love all of your banners.. and love the fabric hearts with the frayed edges and vintage ladies! Oh so sweet! It was so neat seeing the quilt label you made in 2013 for Steve.. and didn't know your middle name is Rose! What a pretty middle name. I think it was your jean apron that inspired me to make a jean purse for my sister a few years ago. She still uses it all the time! I put ruffles on it and a doily on the pocket. Your painted chair is just adorable, and your artwork in the journals is exquisite! don't stop doing that! You are SO artistic and the paintings and drawings are just so "you". You could place that in an Etsy shop and sell it as digitals! Just sayin'...... I love your picture at the end too. So nice "seeing" you! Have a good day... I hope your Steve gives you a whisper kiss today. Hugs.. Marilyn
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day, sweet Connie! I still have the lovely heart banner, dish towel and pot holder you made for me years ago. The quilted bookmarks, too! In fact, I'm using one of the bookmarks in the book I'm reading right now. I always think of you when I use these beautiful gifts.
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such a great post of all your wonderful Valentines of the past. Your drawings are terrific.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines day!
So many hearts, so much love 💖
ReplyDeleteHave a happy day :) xx
I thought my favorite would be the banners....until I saw your drawings!!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job of decorating for Valentines Day! I still have the heart you made me hanging in my bedroom. Nancy
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet and delightful post, Connie!
ReplyDeleteI remember quite a few of your projects, and some of them, I don't think I have seen before now.
I love your red Work embroidery!
Have a sweet and crafty rest of your week!
~K.
Your handiwork is so beautiful! Just one gorgeous creation after another, and all so cleverly made.
ReplyDeleteI'm rather late to this beautiful post Connie, but my heart is touched and I smiled as I saw all the beautiful things that you have created throughout the years! Your artistic talent is simply amazing, and so beautiful! What a precious 40-year anniversary gift. I know the ache in your heart must be great. I pray the love of the Lord is a source of comfort and strength to you in the lonely moments. You are so incredibly gifted with all your many talents, and I enjoyed seeing all of them! The banners are darling, the little jean apron so cute, and the heart hangers adorable. I love the paintings and drawings you have done. I hope you are staying cozy and warm as we have this chilly air visiting us!
ReplyDeleteHi Connie! I enjoyed looking through this post at all your creative projects. There is a wonderful kindness I see in all your work. I love your closing and thank you for the blessing. Yes, I am so lucky to still have my sweetheart with me and I will give her a big hug and tell her about you and Crafty Home Cottage. God bless you Connie. I wish you peace in the days ahead. John
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