Handmade Valentine

Handmade Valentine - Mail Out

Here are some of the handmade Valentine's getting ready to head out this week A big Thank You to all that have purchased some. All proceeds will be going to Dallas Dog Rescue, Rehab, Reform. You can learn more about them at www.dallasdogrrr.org or click HERE!

It's not too late to order! If you look at the shop tab on my blog page, you can now buy online at www.maddiemarrs.com or click HERE.

You know, I'm just not into the expensive side of Valentines, but I do love Valentines for a lot of other reasons. I'm more into: the colors (I love pink and red together), textures in paper and decor, lace, doilies, the smells. I love the smell of construction paper that is used to make paper hearts and paper chains. I love the over the top decor you see on Hallmark Valentine shows. Yup, I could watch that all day just for the decor, colors and the baking. Ha, but seriously . . .

I do enjoy giving my husband and kids treats for Valentine's, but I keep it at a small treat. This year they will each be getting their favorite candy/treat and a pair of socks with our dogs on them. Martha Stewart says, It's all in the presentation . . . 😉 sooo . . . I make sure each of their gifts is wrapped up, and I take my time to make sure that my presentation is something that would make Martha proud. 😁

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Life handing out lemons .... (Made from cardboard boxes)

Hi there! This sign is fun and so cute. I did this using cardboard boxes from deliveries. I'm not sure why, but I sure do love using cardboard boxes. Maybe it's because I love the way the sides look and I love how light it is. Best of all, I love how easy it is to work with. I love it all! Well, here it is . . . Materials used: cardboard boxes, Apple Barrel acrylic paint & some glue. I know this was short and sweet but I hope you have enjoyed. Until next time -Maddie #iplaywithfire #lasermade #glowforge #cardboardboxes #lifehandingoutlemons #applebarrel

Redoing Ceramic Garden Mushrooms

Hello! I have decided to redo this cute ceramic garden mushroom. It was hanging out in my front yard for a few years, but it's slowly not looking so great. Not one white spot left on any of the mushrooms. It was time for it to go. Since this piece was outside, it was subject to a lot of the outdoor elements. This means it needed a good cleaning. May I also suggest doing that outside. I didn't and yeah, I should have. 😉 Next, I wiped this down with some rubbing alcohol so that I could add a coat of gesso by Liquitex. Side note: This one bottle has definitely seen better days. 😂 For now, I have decided to just redo the top portion of the mushrooms. I could always go back and do the bottom portion if I change my mind. So for now, just the mushroom tops are being gesso-ed and prepped for paint. 😊 This is it before being sealed. To get these colors, I mixed paints I had on hand. I'm trying to use up some of my older paints so this just works for me right now. 😅 Many co

Halloween Ghost - Tic Tac Toe Game

What a fun classic game - Never gets old. This cute ghost game set can travel with you, or help time pass if you are waiting for an appointment with your special ones. Because come on, who doesn't love to play tic tac toe and silently compete? 😂 Using my Glowforge laser, this cute ghost was cut and engraved on baltic birch wood. Acrylic was used for the games pieces (ghosts/pumpkins). The ghost is approximately 5.12 w x 6.5 h. If you are interested in one, you can find it by clicking on this link: https://square.link/u/c8P7PpVi -or- by clicking on the SHOP tab listed above. Until next time, Maddie

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