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2.09.2015


DIY Felt Valentine Envelopes
Hello Monday, goodbye weekend! I know I speak for all of us when I say that we wish we had more time off. My time would be very well spent, thank you very much. This weekend I completed several crafts (which, of course, I plan to blog about this week), I drank one bottle of wine (it’s only four glasses, come on), and ate three pieces of cookie dough (who has time to bake it). I mean, if that doesn’t sum up a wild & crazy weekend, I don’t know what does. Oh, and I almost forgot: I had the most life-changing sandwich. It was Heaven on Earth. Or at least what I imagine Heaven to be. Because let me just tell you, it would NOT be Heaven without this sandwich.DIY Hand Made Valentine'sBefore my life changed forever, I was just crafting away, thinking that life would always be as great as it had been. If I had known what was ahead of me, I never would have wasted my Saturday night making these Valentine cards. I mean, I could have had that sandwich a day earlier! What was I thinking?Heart Felt Valentine CardAnyway, the good news is that I joined a Valentine Snail Mail event this year, so I’m sure the recipients will be happy I didn’t try that sandwich until Sunday. If they could taste the fabulousness that was that sandwich, they would not want these pathetic little cards. They’d ask why I didn’t send them a sandwich sample. Sorry, I’m not sorry. I ate it all.

I also had seen these envelopes on Pinterest (shocker), and thought I could re-create them a little easier. I used felt to create my own little felt envelopes (shown in first photo). Since I cannot fit a sandwich inside, I guess I’ll have to settle for a love note or two.

Happy Hearts Week!

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  1. Alice Percival says

    2.09.2015 at 1:20 pm

    The second picture is my favourite, always love your posts xx

    • Shauna841505 says

      2.09.2015 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you so much!!! That’s so kind! 🙂

  2. hugsxheart says

    2.09.2015 at 1:26 pm

    Aaw can’t you send a cute card to me, they are to die for haha <3 Really CUTE

    • Shauna841505 says

      2.09.2015 at 1:40 pm

      Hahaha I told you I’d send you a card!! I wonder how much postage would be?! 🙂

      • hugsxheart says

        2.09.2015 at 3:02 pm

        Sweden is quite far ^^

        • Shauna841505 says

          2.09.2015 at 3:10 pm

          I won’t be able to get a Valentine Card there in time, but if you email me your address, I will DEFINITELY send you a handmade card! 🙂

          • hugsxheart says

            2.09.2015 at 3:12 pm

            Haha ok what about you send me a card for my b’day in June ;D haha sounds good? <3

          • Shauna841505 says

            2.09.2015 at 3:16 pm

            YES! Deal! 🙂

  3. Very Bangled says

    2.10.2015 at 12:40 pm

    Lovely as usual 🙂 Happy early Valentine’s! May a heart shaped sandwich be in your future. Also- I’ve heard about Ike’s but never tried it, what’d you order?

    • Shauna841505 says

      2.10.2015 at 12:43 pm

      Oh my gosh, forgot you’re in the area! I ordered the Bill Walsh, just turkey, avocado, and havarti on Dutch Crunch (and added honey mustard – my downfall). It was fabulous – I am telling you, if you like sandwiches, its a must stop. 🙂

      • Very Bangled says

        2.10.2015 at 12:44 pm

        Sandwiches are maybe my favorite food.

        • Shauna841505 says

          2.10.2015 at 12:50 pm

          Between sandwiches and cheeseburgers, I could never decide. But the two are above and beyond heaven in my world. What would you say your favorite sandwich is in this area? Have you been to Jersey Mike’s?! Love that place. And Ace of Sandwiches in Palo Alto is really good too (and I believe there’s still a Groupon for it right now).

          • Very Bangled says

            2.10.2015 at 12:51 pm

            My favorite favorite favorite place is in SF- Marina Subs. But it’s what I grew up with so I’m partial. Next up is Lee’s which is all Vietnamese sandwiches but I hear San Jose has some good places for those.

          • Shauna841505 says

            2.10.2015 at 12:54 pm

            Oh I must put those on my bookmark list! Thanks!!!!!!!!

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    […] at distracting myself. I read every single post in my Reader today!! DAM. So many to recommend, but Rae of Sparkles specifically posted about two of my favorite things: Valentine’s Day and sandwiches. […]

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