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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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

Revisiting an older DIY post.

UPDATE: To an older DIY and post. I had added some paper to the inside of this cute metal envelope holder. You can find that post here: https://maddiemarrs.blogspot.com/2020/08/a-quick-and-simple-diy.html . Although it came out cute, something was off Something about the bronze was just not hitting me the way the way I wanted it to, so, I decided to paint it white - and now, I love it! You can see that in this photo I had already done a light sanding. I used white gesso for this project. Lots and lots of gesso. 😅 Oh my gosh, since it's metal, I can add magnets! How fun! I am going to leave it as is, but it would look great distressed. For now this will be on our mantel as part of our Valentine display. Afterwards, it will probably be hung in my studio and hold some yarn. I do love this, it screams happy. Until next time, Maddie

My Garage My Tools My Rules Sign Decor using my Glowforge Laser

This wood sign was made using my Glowforge laser, and is hand painted by me. This would make a great Father's Day gift. However, as I sit here typing this, I just thought of how fun this would be in pink, maybe some gold, maybe some glitter? I don't know, it sounds like it would be adorable. I may have to put that on the list of projects I'd like to get done. The sign is approximately 15 x 10.8 and sealed with a matte finish. If you are interested in this piece, please click on the SHOP tab above or click on this link: Garage Tool Rules Sign Thank you for stopping by and have a happy crafty day, Maddie

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