Feelin' Free Thursday ~ ♥Free♥ "Turtlely In Love" Valentine's Day Banner

Happy almost Valentine's Day!  I just wanted to share a little Valentine's Day gift with you.  It's a totally FREE printable Valentine's Day banner.Perfect for a little girl you know or the little girl in you!

I call it "Turtlely In Love".  These are some pictures of it.  For the free download, go to my FB fan page:  Pink Pearl Studio.  Right click to save, print on your best printer setting, cut out, punch two holes along the top and string.  It's that easy!

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!!

Hugs~

Rebecca

Premium Whipped Cocoa Milk Bath

While trying to decide what to make for several Valentine's Day gifts, I decided to start experimenting with chocolate.  I love the idea of a chocolate bath.  Doesn't that just sound yummy?  Well, I tried several different recipes until I found one that I could really "sink my teeth into".  I used it as a facial mask tonight and I'm telling you...my nose is still smelling it and my skin is oh so soft.  I ended with a mix of premium Ghirardelli chocolate and fortified milk with fresh vanilla bean.   I package it in this cute little pink chocolate box.  How appropriate? 

Premium Whipped Chocolate Cocoa Bath

Speaking of Valentine's Day, this is a picture of two of my children before church.  Baby didn't want his picture taken!  Believe it or not, this was not a posed picture.  They were just loving on each other.  Let me assure you...this does not happen often.

{Garnet and Lollie}

~Mr. Not Too Shabby~

I couldn't resist sharing what my husband made me for Valentine's Day. I was utterly impressed with this beautiful bouquet and, tongue in cheek, think it should be featured in Romantic Homes craft section!

{A husband is a guy who tells you when you've got on too much lipstick and helps you with your girdle when your hips stick.}

He used chocolates dusted with fairy pink sprinkles and pink candy foils. Silver tinsel rods and ballet slipper pink paper to create the cone. Adorned with delicate tissue paper tag and cut glass green leaves.

{pictures do not do these cuties justice}

{take notice to the scalloped, delicate petals}

{goat card i made him~we have two goats instead of dogs}

{cards my kiddos made with daddy's help~purse even has a working buckle}

{from my sister~lilly pulitzer pencils and cookies}

Happy Monday all!

~Cupid's Jig On My Heart~

{cliffs of mohr, ireland}

My husband and I have have been happily married for 12 years in April. He was my high school sweetheart since I was 16 for a total of 16 years together. That is officially half of my life. I think at some point we all ponder on the things that could have/should have done in life and think how we would change or improve them so that it would have had a better or different outcome. I would have finished college, all three times I started! I would have been nicer to my parents and not given them such a hard time as a young adult. There are things about me that I would change...I'm scattered to say the least. I procrastinate...constantly! I don't like to make commitments because that way I don't let people down when I don't fulfill them. Artistically, my mind runs in all different directions always thinking of ways to improve or change things just to make them more beautiful. Focusing is a huge issue for me. It drives my husband nuts because he is as square as a box!

All this being said, I have to say that there is one thing that I am utterly, undeniably, whole-heartily committed to and that's My Michael. Meeting and marrying him, was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. He's my rock when things are smooth and when they suck. He stabilizes me. Loves me. Holds me up. Respects and honors me. During these past 16 years we've camped and traveled, hiked around Ireland together, we discovered our favorite town named Lewes, laugh at each others oddities and just have fun together. We've experienced together the passing of 3 parents, 5 grandparents, a very much loved brother-in-law, seen the miracle of birth with 7 nieces and nephews and 3 wonderful children of our own. In 16 years, we've lived a lifetime, and I can honestly say that it has felt like a day.

At sixteen, I had no vision of what I wanted my life to look like except that I wanted it to include Michael. And it does. And it will until death do us part.

~Happy Valentine's Day~

I truly hope each and everyone of you have a wonderfully blessed day.

xoxo

{added blessing one}

{added blessing two}

{added blessing three}

{from my michael}

{valentine treats for my friends: whipped cocoa milk bath and candies}

{homemade bon bons}

Snowed In with Ava Rose

The Ava Rose collection is one of my favorite fabric lines. I received a quilt from my mother's friend, Kathy. I instantly fell in love! The soft hues of aqua and pink are my favorite color combination. So sweet~especially for St. Valentine's Day. After seeing a lovely post by One Ripe Peach, I had a spark of inspiration for a Valentine tribute of my own.

{first attempt at ruffle edges}


{one of my favorite Bible verses}



{the finer details}

{sweetly hanging above my couch}

This is crafted from paper, fabric, crepe paper, glitter, my printer, Singer and glue. It also features mica glitter dots and a vintage ear bauble under the verse.

~xoxo~

~Cupid's Jig~

Just listed in Etsy and eBay~Cupid's Jig

Who ever knew that wreath making could be so fun and pretty!

Nostalgic charm oozing with soft, sweet sugary pink fancies! This 21" round wreath is a welcomed yummy treat to the eyes! Shabby pillowey pink feathers, authentic vintage baubles and buttons. Pink, white and black lustrous glitter accent the vintage inspired St. Valentine cards. Dainty paper lace white and hand painted pink heart doilies add an enchanting touch. I made a wreath similar to this a year or so ago and the buyer was ecstatic to say the least with it’s sweet charm and construction.

Blessings

xo

Valentine's Delight~Display of Digital Cards

It feels so good to get things done and listed all while being fun in the process! Here are a few samples from Valentine's Day cards available in my Etsy store and on eBay. Enjoy!

xo

Cupid’s Soiree~Deluxe Vintage Valentine Banner

~Vintage Inspired Crafts with a Fanciful Twist~

This vintage inspired Valentine’s Day banner adds timeless romance to your decor. Double reinforced banner with vintage reproduction cards and paper. All glittering with red tinsel and silver, glittery ribbon and contrasting rosettes of cream and black. Attaching the pieces are silvery tinsel garland.

Available in my Etsy store...www.pinkpearlstudio.etsy.com

Hugs~
Rebecca

My Heart and its Kitchen of Delight

{Pretty cupcake picks I picked up at Hobby Lobby}

St. Valentine's Day

Ahh...The time of year where you transform your heart into a kitchen of delight! It's a time to use your imagination from the heart and, while holding true to old traditions, start a few new ones. There is nothing as sweet as homemade and vintage valentine cards, fancy pastries, chocolate hearts, candies and lollipops shaped as hearts with white confection trim that melts on your tongue. Vintage lace and millinery, white, delicate paper doilies...Need I say more?

When I was a little girl, every year my dad brought me home a box of chocolate that was shaped with the big chocolate letters "I (heart) U". This meant a lot because I could count on one hand how many times my father said it. Now that I have children, I'm always finding ways to mix things up for Valentine's Day. I rarely buy anything, except crafting supplies, because like I said...it's the holiday to use the kitchen in my heart to create beautiful memories so that they are always reminded how much I love them. It truly is the holiday that comes straight from the heart.