So I sat down to create the other day and I wanted to make something special for Emma. I was in need of some "me" stamping (not something for a class or something that was on a time line...just something for fun!) So I thought I could get a head start on stamping for Valentine's Day. BUT as I was creating, I started to wonder why I take the time to make these little "I love you projects" for Valentine's and not ALL the time! I've decided that I want to have "I love you days" in my house, at random, for each of my kids. So after I was done making this project I simply laid it on her bed, ready for her when she got home from school. Neither one of us have brought it up, but I know she looked at it. And this makes me pretty happy! We don't need to talk about it, but I need her to know I love her. I'm super excited to do this over time for all the kids (and maybe even Adam too!) It felt great sharing a project just for fun that I made especially for her!
Okay, enough babbling.....onto the "what". This is a little folder I made out of a 12x12 sheet of Real Red card stock. I created a folder that measures 8 1/2 x 5 on the front. Then I just used the SUPER FUN Love Impressions DSP on the cover with the glimmery shimmery heart (Big Shot die hearts and brackets with the glitter paper!!!!)
On the left side I made a pocket at the bottom and then punched out a bunch of tags (From the Two Tags Big Shot die). The I stamped "I love you" from Three Little Words and then hand wrote reasons. I think I wrote nine or so tags for her and dated them. I figure I'll continue writing her little tags and maybe someday down the road it may make a cute scrapbook page, or she'll tuck this little keepsake away and pull it out when needed:)
Then on the right I made a pocket the length of the folder. I thought it'd be a cute spot to write a little message or tuck a little treat in! I love how the glimmer brads make it pop against the DSP. I hope you like today's little project!
In the meantime, have a GREAT day! Enjoy your Saturday....did you sleep in? (I can guarantee I won't be:)
Heather
All around beautiful! Thanks for sharing and for inspiring! The is exactly what my heart has been after lately, projects to do just because I want to and sometimes that is super hard to accomplish. My hubands bday is tomorrow and in usualy fashion (with time constraints and always working on stuff for a class I don't yet have anything made), so I think if it's okay, I'l use this idea and make him a special note set while he's at work tomorrow. ...and then maybe some for my boys! Thanks again! Can't wait for MDS club! :) ...now that I've wiped my tears! :)
Posted by: Alanna | January 10, 2011 at 02:01 AM
What a fabulous project. I love your idea of having "I Love You" days and will definitely implement it in our house. I think we all get wrapped up in "life" and don't tell our loved ones how much we love and appreciate them as much as we should. Thanks for sharing Heather!
Posted by: Lisa | January 10, 2011 at 12:28 AM
OK I totally just noticed I mispelled some of my words.... OMGOSH! Sorry about that...but I think you know what I meant... :o) LOL
Posted by: Theresa McK | January 09, 2011 at 04:53 PM
OMGOSH HEATHER!!! I LOVVVEEEE This idea! I always think to myself... Do I tell my boys I loe them enough??? I mean we all think they know... But do they really know? I'm totally taking this idea from you! I hope that's ok! I have 3 boys and 1 will be going to College this year and I have so much to tell him before he goes and I think this will be the perfect thing.... Now I'm all teary eyed just thinking about it! Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea with all of us I'm sure most of us never thought "HOW" to express our true love towards our kids... Thanks for insipring me ALL the time! :o)
Posted by: Theresa McK | January 09, 2011 at 04:50 PM
OK, first of all, I have tears in my eyes!! WOW!! You really know how to touch someone (several of us.) Thank you so much! Your family is so lucky to have you, and I am stealing this idea. I have 2 boys but I don't care, I am going to make them cards and special things. Thanks! And the nine tags you made her, OMGosh!! She will love them now and in years to come! How neat!!!
Posted by: Tiffany | January 08, 2011 at 04:00 PM
That is so sweet, I love the idea and the love behind this project.
Posted by: Cam Grant | January 08, 2011 at 12:57 PM
What a great idea!!! Hope Emma loves it!!!
Posted by: Susie Hamm | January 08, 2011 at 10:51 AM
I also was teary. And not because I am slightly tired after last night's mega training session. Here, and there, fabulous ideas and inspiration. Thanks to our "mom"!
Posted by: Lyn Thompson | January 08, 2011 at 10:50 AM
What a fantastic idea!! I love this project too!
Posted by: Ruth Norton | January 08, 2011 at 09:33 AM
Ok not nice... I had tears!! What an awesome idea...Love it!! Makes me want to do something similar for my teenage daughter. ( Cause life at that age can be pretty rough- and sharing something special with love makes them more confident cause its uncool to say it!!
Posted by: Belinda Loewen | January 08, 2011 at 09:21 AM
such a sweet idea!! I would love to steal the idea for my little girl.
Posted by: Anne-Maria | January 08, 2011 at 09:02 AM
OMG, Heather, SOOO lovely, and such a beautiful idea! Can't wait 'til my boys are older to make something like this for them as well!
Thanks for being an inspiring Mom. :) xo
Posted by: Andrea | January 08, 2011 at 08:53 AM
I think I teared up a bit reading this. So sweet.
Posted by: Linda | January 08, 2011 at 08:05 AM
so sweet!! such a great idea heather, love the "random i love you days" ..
Posted by: Lisa M | January 08, 2011 at 07:45 AM
I wish you were my mom!!
Posted by: Birdie | January 08, 2011 at 07:31 AM
What a brilliant idea! This is a great project to start off with!
Posted by: Jamie Adcock | January 08, 2011 at 01:53 AM