Thursday, January 8, 2009

Valentines, already?

I'm not really trying to push Valentines on you, but as you saw in my last post, I am surrounded by a lot of snow. What does this have to do with Valentines? The snow has reminded me of the glass glitter I used last year when making Valentines (2nd row, 1st pic.). When the sun hits the snow, it glistens just like glass glitter. The snow is really quite beautiful.



1. Valentine Medallion (lrgc), 2. Valentine Key Heart (a), 3. Valentine Girl Tag, 4. Valentine Heart Gold Key (a), 5. Valentine Tussie Mussie Pink Roses, 6. Valentine Glass Glitter Heart, 7. Valentine Tags, 8. Valentine Pink Box, 9. Valentine Heart Gold Key, 10. Valentine Rhinestone Tussie Mussie, 11. Valentine Dress Form Tag, 12. Valentine Key Heart small, 13. Valentine Key Hearts

In many of these creations I have used vintage wallpaper (my favorite kind of paper), and vintage millinery flowers. I have also used various types of keys to go with a "key to my heart" theme. If you haven't used glass glitter before, remember it is REAL glass and will cut, so use it carefully. It is not for little hands.

Happy January,

Ele

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44 comments:

  1. Tutti ChicJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Soooo pretty! I was just thinking about V-Day today myself! YOur creations are gorgeous! Happy New Year too~:) chris

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  2. UnknownJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    Yay! Valentine's Day! You have some lovely goodies there!

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  3. HippieDogJanuary 9, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    Love Valentine's Day! It's my light at the end of the tunnel....singing Spring will be here soon :) Yes, I'm tired of the cold and snow! It's no fun without Christmas. Pretty things Ele! xo

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  4. LoriJanuary 9, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Ele, your creations are gorgeous!!! i love glass glitter too, nothing has the same elegant sparkle!!!

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  5. vivianJanuary 9, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    love all your sweet goodies!! I love valentines day and I dont think its too early to start on it, especially when there are so many awesome things to make! have a sweet and blessed weekend!
    hugs
    vivian

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  6. BettyJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Since I'm not 'crafty', I had never heard of glass glitter...it's beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pictures of your creations.

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  7. Jessi NagyJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    hey sweets,

    Happy New Years!!
    these are all so yummy!!

    oxoxox,
    Jessi

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  8. Nantucket KarenJanuary 9, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    What a beautiful PINK collage!! I just love it!!

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  9. The Urban ChicJanuary 9, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Ele, thanks for the well wishes for Kaden. He is now 2 lbs 4ozs.
    I too love Valentine because of the pink and red. Went to Hobby Lobby and bought all the pink flocking they had left after Christmas. I just love all your creations. Hugs, Pat

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Your creations are just beautiful!!
    I'm so excited about Valentine's Day!!! A day devoted to beauty and romance! I wish it came more than just once a year!!

    xo
    Dara

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  11. Femin SusanJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    hey
    Valentine's Day!you must have some yummy tummy goodies there.

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  12. KaiJanuary 9, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    We are both on the Valentine train! I, too have been working on and thinking about Valentines! BUT ... I could NEVER produce the elegant beauties YOU made! I love each of them, Ele! I think you should be a designer. People would FIGHT over having you decorate their homes!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 9, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    ELE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your killing me with all these gorgeous creations!!! I want to come over and craft with you so bad, loL! Love each and everything you EVER make!!!

    Love ya!
    Amy

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  14. LoriJanuary 9, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Oh Ele, How lucky I was to have one of your pink Valentine creations last year! remeber we were partners? Could you pop by and link to the site mentioned and cast your vote for me to be the "Queen of Pink"? Prettypink please??? Love,Lori

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  15. JenniferJanuary 9, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Ele,Love all you valentines things.I just put my valentines out that you made me a few days ago.I just love looking at them so much.Hugs!Love ya,Jen

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Beautiful! I know going so fast!!

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  17. MicheleJanuary 10, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    I love your new blog design,so pretty! I always enjoy stopping
    by your blog so many pretty things
    to see. By the way, you won the tote.
    Hugs :) Michele

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  18. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsJanuary 10, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Hi Ele! What a gorgeous mosaic all your pretty Vday goodies makes! And you aren't kidding about the glass glitter. I used it on Jen's reindeer & it stuck in my hand!! But it just glistens so pretty!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  19. Sugar BearJanuary 10, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    I adore everything Ele! I'm very inpsired for Valentine's Day now.
    Karla

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  20. Carrie @ Cottage CozyJanuary 11, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    Hi...I am Carrie, Diane's sister from Saturday Finds...love your blog!
    Where do you live Eleanor that you got that much snow! Wow! And I thought we had a lot of snow a couple of weeks ago here in Oregon! Love all your creations from last year...what wonderful inspirations.

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  21. LindaJanuary 11, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Hi Ele,
    Your Valentine creations are just beautiful.
    Cheers Linda

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  22. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJanuary 11, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful! Valentines day is only a month away....it's not to early!

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  23. ConnieJanuary 11, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    I think I'm skipping valentines day and going straight to easter this year, chick!
    Smooches,
    Connie

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  24. One Shabby Old HouseJanuary 11, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    What a beautiful mosiac of pretty things. I have never used glass glitter but the more I see all these sparkly creations I am inspired to give it a try.
    Thank you for commenting on my blog and especially about the fog picture. I pray that you will see clearly, hear clearly and something beautiful will appear before your eyes.
    Becky

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  25. ShirlJanuary 11, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Hello Ele, thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment on my blog. You are so sweet. Wow you have been busy crafting to get all that Valentine stuff done already. They are all so pretty! Great job! I've done a few things for Valentines but not as much as you have.
    Love You, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  26. savvycityfarmerJanuary 11, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    I have a gene in my body for hearts.

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  27. Britt- Sparkled Vintage CharmJanuary 11, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    oooh!! I adore all your creations!!! so cute!! I can't wait for Valentines!! Big hugs sweetie!!
    I hope you have a wonderful night!! xoxo!! Britt :-)

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  28. Jean TuthillJanuary 11, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Every one of your creations is so pretty. You are so talented. I just love Valentines Day, it's such a romantic, girly holiday. I need to start creating some things, too. I use a lot of glass glitter, too, I just love the sparkle!

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  29. JenniferJanuary 11, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    I love everything! The inspiration is so beautiful!

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  30. UnknownJanuary 12, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Just wanted to say what a pretty blog you have. And I also love the Valentine pretties.

    Have a great evening, ;-)

    Janet Bernasconi
    Janet's Creative Pillows

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  31. DapoppinsJanuary 12, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    My Christmas decorations have been put away, and now I am ready to go pink!

    Well, at least in a virtual way.

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  32. TaraJanuary 12, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    ELE

    I love that you're thinking ahead, these look great!

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  33. Cherub Kisses BoutiqueJanuary 12, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Oh wow! look at you... fabulously creative!! I expect nothing less ♥
    **smiles**
    Dee

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  34. Barbara JeanJanuary 12, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    Ele,
    Love all your Valentine's.
    They are so beautiful.
    Better get busy on mind. =0))

    Barbara Jean

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  35. roseroomnz.comJanuary 13, 2009 at 3:46 AM

    Loveliness - Rachaelxo

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  36. LindaJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Hi Ele,
    I have just tagged you for a meme, if you would like to play the rules are on my latest post.
    Cheers Linda

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  37. StaceyJanuary 13, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog:) I love that heart and found it an intriguing piece of ephemera. Hope you have a great Valentine's Day!

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  38. Pink Feather ParadiseJanuary 14, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    Hi, I have just popped over from "if Mama Ain't Happy..." and I love your creations, I have to admit I have never heard of glass glitter, perhaps we don't have it in England? I will have to check, as it is absolutely sparkly! I am a bit of a magpie and I love sparkly things....
    We don't really go mad for Valentines over here but I think I will surprise everyone this year and go a little crazy, especially as all everyone can talk about is financial doom and gloom...
    Thank you for inspiring me to start a new tradition, love your blog
    X Alex

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  39. CathyJanuary 14, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Hi Ele,

    I am loving your Valentine creations. I made a few too. Some have sold already, yah!!

    I am moving onto Easter and just creating overall Spring goodies and a bunch of fun Altered Art bottles.

    Hope you are having a great day my friend.

    xo Cath

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  40. Alison GibbsJanuary 14, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Valentine'say will be here beefore we know it.
    Such fabulous creations
    Alison

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  41. FRENCH LAUNDRYJanuary 16, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    What lovely creations...thank you for sharing them, Ele!

    Judy

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  42. *moggit girlsJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    This makes me feel sooo much better! Lovely mosaic Elle!

    Joy (and Janet)
    xo

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  43. Pretty ThingsJanuary 30, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    I love ALL this stuff! Send it on over!!!!

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  44. CandycreekMarch 6, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Oh I just love all of them! They are so pretty. You've done a great job and have really inspired me. Thanks
    Robin

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