Valentine Gifts

Valentines is such a fun time of the year.  However, this year
with all the snow and cold weather we have had, it seems
like it has really crept up on me.  But, I have been able to
make and deliver a few gifts to my family so they can enjoy
them.
Made two of these table runners.  This was my first attempt
at paper piecing.  After watching a tutorial on You Tube, I
found it wasn't quite as intimidating as I thought it would
be.  In fact, I enjoyed it so much, I may just have to find
another simple project to do. 

Holiday pillowcases are always fun for family and I'm
hoping they will enjoy these through the month of
February.

Saw this pillow on Pinterest and adapted it to my
liking.  The one I saw had been done on burlap and
did not have borders or stitching.  But, I liked the
idea and did mine on weavers cloth using  1/4 inch
satin ribbon to shape the heart and embroidered the
word "love".

And, what could be more fun for Valentines than a
 little "Heart" pincushion!  Found the pattern here:
Tag-Along Pincushion

Then I made this popcorn to go with a couple of the
gifts and will make more to deliver on Valentines
Day.

Cupid's Crunch Popcorn

2 bags microwave popcorn or 1/2 --2/3 cup popcorn
kernels popped
12 oz. candy melts (Wilton)
2 cups pretzels (broken up--I used the square ones)
1 1/2 cups M & M's ( I used pink, red, white)

Melt candy melts in microwave.  Mix pretzels, popped
popcorn and M&M's together in large bowl. Pour 1/2
of candy melt over.  Mix with rubber spatula.  Two
works well together.  Spread out on cookie sheet lined
with wax paper.  Drizzle remaining chocolate over
and add sprinkles. Once chocolate has cooled and
hardened, break into pieces.  I put 2 cups in a bag, tied
them with ribbon and added a heart tag.  This is really
yummy! 

My friend, JoAnn, came yesterday to play and brought
me this lovely table runner she made me  She has
made six of these and still has hers to complete.  Isn't
it sweet?

Now these are done, I can concentrate on getting
things organized for"Grandma's Valentine Party"
 this Saturday.

And........then before we know it, it will be Easter!