Heart Shaped Waffles

 

I love waffles and so does my family.  Unfortunately, I don't own a waffle maker.

It would be such a delight to have one and make homemade fluffy goodness for all to 

enjoy.  Have you seen this Heart Shaped Waffle Maker?  I love the idea of a waffle 

on a stick.  Do you own a particular kind of Heart Waffle Maker?  Do you like it? 

I'm just wondering if maybe I should get one or stick to cookie cutters.

I'm preparing for Valentine's Day, by starting off the day with golden goodness.

Imagine the faces of your loved ones, when they step into the dining area and

laid out before them are these delicious, heart shaped waffles.

I remember last year when I surprised them with the pancakes and they were thrilled.

It's so much fun bringing a theme to a meal and sharing it with the family.

The way that I made these waffles, was super easy, the kids can make these 

themselves.  All you need are frozen waffles sold in the breakfast frozen section 

of your grocery store and a Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter.

Didn't I say easy?  Surprise your loved ones with a loving breakfast or 

just have fun with the kiddos with the cookie cutter.  The ideas are endless, 

make your kids heart shaped toast or sandwiches shaped in a heart and 

stick a note with it; from mom with love.  Visit this post for more ideas.

They'll enjoy it!

Decorative Pink Magnets

These lovelies are my latest addition to my Shop with more to come.  

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I was inspired to create these after viewing bright candy 

while walking around the old town of St. Augustine in FL, 

I was inspired by the colorful and bright swirls that decorated the candies 
with rich hues that interchanged from dark to light as if forming a jewel.

Every time I make these beautiful magnets, I can't help but admire them. 

The glass is hand poured, they are round and vary in thickness. 

I fell in love with these magnets when I made my first set. 

They are just beautiful and they are unique in every way.

I use mine to hold several papers at a time including photos and cards.

I also wanted to remind you that we have these Letter Glass Push Pins available here.

They will be the last push pins for now and I won't make any more until after the summer.
Hope to see you at The Shop and wish you a Happy Weekend!

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Valentine's Day Printables (Free)

I got a little creative this weekend and made these Valentine prints for my own personal use.

I wanted to hang them in my home and figured why not share them with you.  

Download your own for free and use them for your own art purpose.  

Frame them, make cards with them and more.

I hope that you enjoy!

Download grey print here.

Download this blue print here.

Download this dark pink print here.

Download this yellow print here.

Download this pink print here.

For more free printable's visit this post.

Valentine's Day Goody Bags

Today is the Valentine's Day party in my son's school.
I had to get several goody bags ready for his classmates. 

I started laying out the chocolate and cookie dough, 

(confession)  I bought the dough, I just added the chocolate, so it's semi-homemade.

Look at these beauties!  They are so vibrant and so tasty too! My son loved these swirls,

I think he ate a few before mixing it into the cookie dough.

I read over at Lemonade Makin Momma, that if you sprinkle a bit of sea salt 

on the cookies, that they are out of this world, so I had to give it a try.  

Wouldn't you know it, they are delicious! Gooey, sweetness!

Do you remember my son telling me that he wanted toys in the goody bags?  

These are the little things he picked out; erasers, spikey balls, 

and bracelets to go along with the cookies.

We added the cookies in a Valentine themed zip lock bag
 and placed them inside these paper bags 

along with cards and the little items above.
Then I took small doillies and clothes pins covered in red glitter
and pinned to the bags.

I've never done anything like this before, 

so I was pretty pleased with them, not too shabby huh!

Do you have any plans for Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day Free Printables

Happy February friends!

To kick off the month of February, I hope that you enjoy
these free printables from me to you!

Do what you wish with them, tags for gifts, art for your walls and more.

Download World Love Printable Here

Download Love Printable Here.

I would love to see what you make with them; so if you please,

come back and link your goodies.

Download Valentine Printable Here.

Download Valentine Printable Here.

I hope that you enjoy them! Find more here.

Visit the Facebook fan-page for Valentine Party Ideas and other tips!

Whole Lotta Love

Sharing some of my Etsy favorites!

Valentine's Day items are everywhere, and I have been browsing for items 

that are personal and decorative. I chose to share with you these lovely 

pieces that I found on Etsy from talented artisans 

from all over the country.  I love the details and uniqueness that each piece offers.

1. A True Story Never Ends-Wood Sign by kspeddler at Words to Live by Designs

2. Handmade polymer clay birds by SkyeArt

3. Felted Warmest Love Clogs by Woolen Clogs

4. Hostess Gift Soap - Valentine's Soap Gift Set by Sakura Bath & Body

5. Valentine Felt Hearts by Gracinha's

6. Secret Love Stackable Rings by Mon Cadeau

7. Valentine's Day Wooden Hearts by Old New Again

8. Red Love Pillow by Honey Pie Design

Although there are many beautiful items in each shop, I was only able to share these few with you today.

Get inspired to decorate a space, to shop and to share with others or simply feel the Love.

Speaking of love, I'm in love with the Wood Love sign, I want one!

I would also love a pair of those comfy looking Felt Clogs, perfect for lounging at home.

9. Red Love Heart burlap Pillow Set by Sheri Sew Sweet
10. Wood Sign Love Vintage by Old New Again
11. Love Gold Necklace by Laonato
12. Red "Love" Print Poster by Amanda Catherine Des
13. Love Languages Tote Bag by Bucked Toothed Bunny
14. Vanilla Valentine Heart Soaps by Sakura Bath & Body
15. Ten Poms by Perfect Poms
16. Valentine's Glass Push Pins by Inspirations by D

Hope that you enjoy them as much as I have.
What are your favorites?

Decorative Valentine's Gifts

Hello there and a Happy Day to you!

I have news for you, do you remember a few months ago 

when I wrote about closing my little Etsy shop?

 Well I left the shop dormant for several months, that is until the Christmas season.

I am currently working on restocking it again, 

so come on over for a visit, 

Above is a sneak peak at what I'm adding to the collection.

Enjoy!

How to Make Heart Shaped Pancakes (Re-Post)

...fluffy and golden

  On this cold, but bright and sunny morning, I decided to make a special Valentine's breakfast for my loving family.  Their first clue of what I had been preparing in the kitchen was a distinctive scent that drifted into the living room and filled the air with a soft warmth, a sensation of comfort and mouthwatering images of fluffy, warm goodness.    

Their noses led them into the kitchen.  As both son and father scouted the area to see what it was that was waiting for them, they saw the thick, hot, golden savory ivory and pink curves, sitting on white china plate enhancing their coloring.  The mound of melted butter caught the morning light coming from the window, glittering and enticing them.

  We smothered the pancakes with fruits, whipped cream and Red Raspberry Syrup and they were so delicious.

       I have made shaped pancakes before, just not colored them in pink. I started with the basic heart shaped pancakes and suddenly I had the idea to play with food coloring.  One thing led to another, then voila!  I had pink, golden and light red pancakes.  

...fluffy red and pink goodness

Instructions:

1) These pancakes are not difficult to make; all you need is your favorite pancake recipe, either from scratch or a pancake mix of your choice, but make sure the batter is not too watery.  You want this mix to be somewhat thick. 

2) Put in a couple of drops of Liquid Red Food Coloring
into the batter until you reach your desired color, then mix.

3) Pre-heat the pan and place your Heart Pancake Molds or Heart Cookie Cutter

 in the pan, and grease the mold over the pan to prevent sticking. 

4) Pour the pancake batter into the Heart Pancake Molds or Heart Cookie Cutter
 that is inside the pan.  Let them bubble a bit on low/ medium
heat until it sets.
 Once you see the bubbles on the top of your pancake, remove the Heart Pancake Molds or Heart Cookie Cutter.  Remember that for cookie cutters you will need a tong, the cookie cutter will be hot.  Do not touch it with your hands.  At this point, flip the pancake over and cook the other side until lightly browned, the pancake is complete.

5) Repeat the steps above for more pancakes. 

  Enjoy with your favorite toppings!

How to Make a Heart Wreath

I love this little heart wreath! 

The different shades of pink and red bring out each individual heart.

On this post, I have included two different Heart Wreaths that you can make yourself,
thanks to Better Homes & Gardens and Everything Etsy.

The first one I'd like to share with you is this Paper Heart Wreath.

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To make this wreath follow the link or:

Get several shades of pink and red paper.

-Scissors

-Glue

-1 Cardboard or heavy stock paper

-Heart shaped template (ex: heart shaped cookie cutters)

-Circle template--you may use a paper plate

Trace paper plate over card stock or cardboard.

For the inner circle, use a smaller plate or large can/ jar whatever you have on hand,

trace the inner circle.

 Once traced, cut the circle carefully.

Using a heart template, cut several hearts in different sizes.

Glue them around the circle,

To add interest, overlap several hearts.

Continue to glue hearts until the card board is completely covered.

Let dry and hang to your heart's content!

Here is the second wreath, a beautiful heart shaped wreath by Everything Etsy.

Kim used felt to make this wreath.
You may use the same method as I used here by placing the felt
on a heart shaped foam.
Find her step by step tutorial here with great photos.
Enjoy &
Happy Crafting!

How to Make a Heart Garland

Crafting hearts with my five year old.

These are fun to make with your little ones...

Take some photos...

...get creative and shoot as many pictures as you like...

...make a garland

...or a lovely collage, then frame it for your home.

Enjoy!

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