Vday to Zoe

Just when i thought I was all done with my Vday env.'s, I heard from some pen pals, so I scrambled to get Vday cards out to them.

For Zoe's (I forgot the dots above her e! grrrr.), I used heart stickers along the side, then added other embellishments. Hope they stayed on!

Drawn Dancing Caps and pp (attempt at Stunt Roman) for her name.

Not bad for a last minute attempt!

 

VDay to Cyndi B

I can't believe I forgot to take a pic of what all I sent Cyndi (new pen pal via SMC!), but it must've been "a lot" of items, as I used an international stamp. I'm sure I re-gifted some stickers, and washi tape, and maybe an original insert or 2.

i had this env. from last year... It's repurposed, as I'm running low on red env.'s. There was probably a small name on the front (to me or a fam. member), and it was in good condition, so I didn't want to toss. 

I used silver metallic ink to cover up the name, then added these 3 abstract hearts.

It's always tricky when the design is in the middle like this. But I like! (esp. the pink with the red)

Vday surprise (First Graders)

Saw a post on Jean's blog (from Mary S.) so thought I'd partake! It was from this teacher, asking for Valentines from all 50 states. Hoping mine arrives in time and that they're able to meet their goal!

I wanted to do more than just this card, but I'm glad I was able to do this.

Close up of card. I actually started this years ago, and the 2 bigger ones are actually bleach. I had it set aside in my Vday folder, so I thought I'd finish this year. I added a little decorative gold heart, and other embellishments as well as the hello.

Inside:

You can see the bleach that soaked through. I wish I had written the text in print vs. cursive. Wasn't thinking to do that so the kiddos could read it. Hope the teacher shares the sentiment!

Before pic of env.

Vday to Hannah (Penpalentine)

This is one I'm really upset with, b/c of the border.  😞

I did the insert after, and wish I had done the env. border to match better,

It was ok at first, then I tried adding some accent lines, but it came out too cluttered on the left, and this was my failed attempt to fix it.

I could redo, but I love how her name turned out. Maybe I'll add a sticker or 2 to try and distract from the mess.

So close.

Happy with this. (Sigh.)

Vday to Tayler (Penpalentine)

Trying diff. non-trad colors for Vday!

3d white heart with Posca dots to match colors in stamp.

Close up.

Vday to Meg, Penpalentine

My 2nd year signing up for the Penpalentine exchange on IG! Had so much fun last year, and got such lovely goodies (I got lucky with my group!)

I feel like this year, I got in too big a hurry, as I was making a lot of mistakes. (It's prob. b/c I'm too focused on the upcoming 100 Day Challenge.)

\Tried to replicate a couple "M's" I did last year (that resembled hearts), but didn't quite turn out (same with the W -- an attempt at an upside down heart). However, I like the rest of her name, and the hearts border! And the circle stamps are perfect alternatives to traditional "love" ones!

Close up.

VDay to Jessica (tea swap, SMC)

Time for V-Day envies!

I swapped with Jessica earlier in Jan. via the SMC (tea swap) and she sent me such a lovely note, I decided to write back.

This is from an idea i had a few years ago ( https://snailmailingmadness.blogspot.com/2022/02/v-day-envs-marker-designs.html ) -- I did the name sideways, making it look like a design instead.

For this one, i used a broad edge callig marker, but it wasn't opaque enough, so I outlined in white India ink, then added colors to match the stamp.

Here is it sideways.

Not sure what I sent as an insert, or maybe it was just a note?

Anyway....first of the V-Day batch this month!