"I am Collecting Valentines"

The Season of Love ~ Valentines Day!

I have always loved Valentines Day! 

 Growing up in Michigan, Valentines Day added so much to the long drawn out winters.

  The week before Valentines Day we would buy our box of Valentines and spend hours cutting each one out, carefully.  I would try and match each Valentine to that special friend I had in class!

I would write notes on the back of each one.

 On Valentines Day you would take your bag of notes to school and place each Valentine in bags that were decorated by each student. 

The bags were attached to the front of each desk. The bags made the room look like a party for a week!

The day was filled with sharing, games and food.  Everyone brought something homemade from home.

Cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and candies were everywhere. 

 My favorite Valentine candy is the hearts with the words all over them!  I still buy these every year!

"LOVE ME..ME..ME!" T-Shirt from the Ms. Elizabeth Boutique on this BLOG. 

As the years went by my own family still "Celebrates" Valentines Day!
 We all exchange Valentines through the mail or e-mail.
 I still bake fancy cupcakes and cookies for family members.
 I make and deliver Valentines in a pretty art bag to neighbors!
The memories that started in childhood will always remain with me as long as I keep them alive!
Comment below about your favorite memories and traditions on Valentines Day!
 I would love to hear them!
Check out the "Ms Elizabeth Day Off Boutique" for a variety of gift ideas.
Some are shown here!

"Rocky the Raccoon" says "Be Mine"

Place all your Valentines in this adorable bag!

There are a variety of " Candy Dishes" to select from!

Wonderful Valentine Clothing in the Ms. Elizabeth Boutique on this BLOG!

Happy Valentines Day!
I wish you LOVE and HAPPINESS!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake