Bette 's Makes (https://bettesmakes.com) — Valentine's Day RSS

Although Valentine's is not a true holiday, it is a special day people celebrate together. It is the day to show our love and appreciation for our friends and family. Valentine's has special meaning when you are in school, it is a day when your elementary class makes cards for each person in their classroom and for their teacher(s). They have fun working in the world of art and showing appreciation at the same time.  You don't have to buy anything but you should consider making something special for your family. Families are the best way to have a great time sharing crafts and even making cakes, and desserts. I always think of baking goodies when it comes to Valentine's...

I like most others almost came up short on the last day of the week. I think I was probably trying too hard to make a design or create something new. I had to go for a walk and clear my head - that often works for me. The walk took me through blooming daffs and cherry trees (yes, it is winter in Vancouver but the temperatures here have been exceptional mild - no freezing cold). The flowers and nature always inspire me to create or at least give me good ideas. When I got home, I knew exactly what I wanted to make. Today, I made a Valentine's Day pattern that I will be printing on cloth. This pattern has inspired...