When you have children, Valentine’s Day usually turns into a holiday for them. Cool by me, as the holiday always made me feel uncomfortable from a romantic perspective (kind of forced and sometimes desperate.) But when I saw this idea from Carina of Crow and Canary, it was the perfect way to celebrate the holiday for me.
I had made a few valentine designs for my Etsy shop, but my favorite by far is the little paper fabric dog with the hand-lined envelope below.
I was hoping that my swappees were dog people, and after a little research, I found out that they were. One person also has children, so I included some personalized color-your-own valentines for her.
A little shout out to one of my favorite things: envelope seals (and a favorite Crow and Canary font.) I think they finish a greeting in a personal, but functional way.
There were over 75 people who signed up for the swap and I hope they had as much fun as I did. Thanks to Carina for creating and organizing such a lovely idea. She expresses it best on her blog, “I quite love the idea of turning an occasion that many people dread, into something that fills our mailboxes with paper goodness!”
Wow, Cyn! I adore your card for the swap and what a sweet gesture to include that adorable color-your-own valentine!
You’re a keeper, lady!
Thanks Carina, it was my pleasure!