Valentines Gift Boxes

January 19, 2016
Celebration
Gift boxes have been around a long time.  I don't know about you but I generally think of gift boxes as a corporate gift.  Well welcome to the new gift boxes.  These gorgeous gift boxes with hand selected items makes the perfect gift.  I don't know about you but I would love to receive any of these.   Valentines Day is right around the corner and this year why not send a gift box?  It is such a unique gift and with so many options to choose from you're bound to find the perfect box.  Below are a few of my favorites.  A few companies offer fresh flowers when delivered local, and others offer free shipping.  What ever gift line you choose from below you will most assuredly be pleased with your gift; not to mention the recipient.  How cute is the bkr bottle in Velvet Crates box?  Check out the other boxes each of these companies offers.  It really is a one stop gift.... flowers, chocolates, and a little gift all wrapped up pretty. 



1 The Velvet Crate  //  2  Blue Bonnet Lane  //  3 Valley Brink Road   //  4 Treatsie


Sweet Heart Pies

January 29, 2015
Baking



Cherry Pie is always a favorite in my home so I decided to make up a few special pies for my guys.  After all we are in the season of love!
 They’re very easy to make and bake up in about 15 minutes. You can use pre-made dough if you wish.
~Sweet Heart Pies~

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Roll out pie crust dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut out pastry hearts with a heart shaped cookie cutter. 


In the center of each heart, place a dollop of your favorite pie filling (of course cherry here). Place another pastry heart on top. 




Using a fork, gently seal edges of hearts together. 



Prick each heart with a fork to allow heat to escape the sweet heart pies as they bake. 
To get a shiny glaze on your pies brush them with egg whites before baking them.  Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.


What have you baked lately? 

Valentines Fortune Cookies

January 27, 2015
Celebration



I will admit, I can be a hopeless romantic at times.  So when I saw these adorable felt fortune cookies last year after valentines day and could not wait to make them this year. Adorable and so easy. 

Supplies:
  • Light to medium weight Felt in colors of your choice (I used pink, red, and cream)
  • Florist wire or pipe cleaners
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • scissors
  • mug, small dish or round object to make circles
  • Fortunes or love notes

Directions:
  • Trace and cut your circles out of the felt. I did 4.5″ diameter circles and used a dough cutter as my stencil. If adding candy or something else besides a message inside your fortunes,  4-4.5″ circles are a perfect size. If you are only placing a message in your cookie I found the 3.5″ size was perfect.
  • Cut stripes of felt just slightly shorter than the diameter of your circles. You will use these stripes to cover the wire.
  • Cut your floral wire at 4″ lengths. * Note - If you would rather use pipe cleaner here you can by omitting the floral wire and the strip of felt to cover the wire however, I made two using the pipe cleaner method and did not like the finished results.


  • Fold your felt circle in half to create a crease mark so you know where the center line is. This helps in finding the center of your cookie a lot easier.  Lay your wire on the fold line and run a bead of hot glue along your wire.  Place the strip of felt over the wire and press it down making sure to cover the entire wire. Be careful here... you could feel some heat through the felt from the glue.  Let the glue cool a few minutes.
  • Insert your fortune or love note on top of the  glued strip and fold the circle in half as shown below.


  • Then bend the two ends down creating a bend in the center. They made need a slight bit of Shape manipulating.  If adding a piece of candy slip it in the ends of your folded cookie.   That’s it!

I think craft stores sell small Chinese takeout boxes too.  What a cute way to deliver your cookie to your Valentine!

Valentine's Gifts

January 26, 2015
bags
Valentine's Day is right around the corner so I rounded up some of my favorite pink and hearts!  I want every. Single. Thing. on this roundup!  I already have this bkr bottle and I love it!  I shared last week on instagram  I already received #10  which is all sorts of stationary, pink Le Pen, washi tape and pretty pink and red goodies from Carde Blanche.  She even added a sweetheart gift too!  Love that Lori!!  The Blair Ritchey wallet #3 is perfect to fit in my smaller crossbody bags, and  I already own three of her mini lulu's, just need to add this color to my collection!!  They are so versatile and useful!   #12 Hot Pink Tieks are a great gift, my ballet pink Tieks are the best accessory I ever take to an event or wedding where I need to switch to comfy shoes!   #14, For the workout gal...These Harriet and Hazel custom Nike's aren't your average run of the mill shoes, the entire swoosh is studded with Swarovski crystals.  Talk about a luxury workout!

Don't have a clue what to get her?...Then order a Velvet Crate Love gift box, #15 and have it delivered.   For the hard to buy for sweetie in your life, #13 is sure to be a hit.  Made of 100% silk these pillowcases are not only beneficial for your delicate complexion, it's also is gentle on your hair while you sleep. (I definitely want one.)  What is your favorite item from this roundup?  Who is your valentine?  Maybe you can help him out with a few hints!  






 1 Bkr // 2  O Venture // 3 Blair Ritchey Wallet // 4 Pink Dress // 5 Mug  // 6 Tee  // 7 Key Chain // 8 Tory Heart Bag // 9 Lips Flats // 10 Stationary supplies // 11 Heart Bag // 12 Tieks  // 13 Rest ore Silk // 14 Harriett & Hazel // 15 Velvet Crate

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Cupids Arrows

January 20, 2015
Celebration


Today is a quick and easy little project that I think are super cute.  I shared a sneak peek with last weeks DIY and as promised here are the full instructions.  




Supplies:




  • Felt in colors of your choice I used pink and red
  • sticks of various sizes ( The straighter the better)
  • Glue gun
  • Scissors
  • Bakers twine

These little arrows are super easy and fun to make. 

  • Gather sticks from your yard... or your neighbors, I'm sure they wont mind you picking up sticks from their yard for them!!    Try to gather sticks with at least a section of it straight.  A bent arrow doesn't travel far!  Once you have your sticks gathered... break them into the lengths you plan on using. 
  • Cut your felt into arrow heads and tails making a pair for each stick.
  • Place your stick onto one arrow head, and one tail and glue each in place one at a time.  Repeat this step with the top portion of your head and tail making sure to line up the points of your arrow and the corners of your tail.








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  • Allow the glue to cool.
  • Cut notches in your tails to give the feather appearance on each side.
  • Tie a cute bow on the tail of your arrow and you are set!


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  • You may add a valentines to the arrow by simply adding it before you tie the bow.

Gold XO

January 14, 2015
Art


Who is ready for a little gold XO in their life? Just in time for Valentines day too.  Today I am sharing this easy DIY for your home or loved one for Valentines this year.   


Supplies:
  • X & O letters. I used heavy cardboard letters ( I picked mine up at Hobby Lobby)
  • Spray adhesive.  I used adhesive specifically designed for leafing (not pictured here in the supplies but you will find it at any craft store where you find the leafing.)
  • Package of gold leaf
  • Paint color of your choice
  • A small in size  but medium firm paint brush to brush the excess leafing ( I used a fan brush, and you will most likely throw it away when done)
  • Latex gloves
  • wax paper


Paint your letters and let dry.  This doesn't take very long if you are using cardboard letters as they are porous and dry rapidly.  I applied two coats of paint.


Follow the directions on your spray adhesive and use in a well ventilated, outside, free of wind location.  In other words, I wouldn't use my garage because and overage will fall to the floor and them you have a sticky mess all over the floor.  If you spray it and the wind picks it up you become a sticky mess.  Just spray with caution.   I wanted to be able to hold my letters as I worked so I sprayed only half of the letters at a time. 

Work on wax paper so your letters do not stick to your work area with your surrounding area covered with paper. I'm not going to lie... it can be messy working with gold leafing!

Use gloves to touch the sheets of leafing.  Your body oils and warmth of your hands will make the gold stick to you and them you might as well have just stood down wind to the adhesive... lol!

Place sections of the leafing randomly overlapping some and leaving spaces on other areas. I wanted the pink to show though.  Then use your paint brush to lightly brush the leafing down into place and move it around to reach your desired coverage.  The brush will pick up some of the adhesive so try to keep it only on the gold as much as possible.   Once you have your letters covered to your liking, then use the fan brush to remove the excess gold overlap and edges.  Spray the second half of your letters and repeat this step.



Lay them to set and dry on wax paper for at least 24 hours and seal with a clear sealant.  Glossy Mod Podge works fine.  



Let me know if you make these and share a picture with me.  I would love to see how yours turns out!  Oh and those cute arrows... I will show you how I made those next week. 


Epic VDay Giveaway

February 14, 2014
arm party
Today, I’m really excited to be able to give one lucky Peridot Sky's  reader a slew of my favorite Valentine’s Day treats.  You’ll get the most incredible pair of Stella & Dot earrings, a box of fabulously delicious Christopher Elbow chocolates, the sweetest "Be happy & do good" Ashley Brooke Designs mug, an Ostrich Rustic Cuff , a sweet set of note cards red le pen and pencil set from my dear friend at Carde Blanche, and a striped little note book for all your thoughts!

 It’s a celebration and it just so happens to be Valentines!  I have mentioned here, and here, that my blog anniversary was January 1st.  Two years of blogging.  It has been a fabulous journey and I couldn’t have done it without you.  Thank you! 

 With the start of a new year… the ending of holiday season… and the resolutions and diets that commence, I knew I wanted to celebrate with you; after all you are important to me, on a day that was meant for love!!  Can you believe this giveaway? 
I curated this grand collaboration just for you.  Everything is dear to my heart and I hope you love it all as much as I do. 




Ashley Brooke Designs

 Be Happy & do Good…yup… that's a great way to start your day!  I have a weakness for cute mugs!  I don't know why,  but it helps to make a great start to your day I think! She has a mug that says "you can't sit with us"  haha, the girls at the office and I have a joke about this and seriously need this mug! 


Carde Blanche
A lover of fine stationary like myself, Lori at Carde Blanche will work tirelessly with you to create the perfect custom order!  She tends to every detail and has the cutest stationary and pens to choose from.  Love it! 


Rustic Cuff
If you have been following for very long then you know that I LOVE my bracelets and cuffs.  Rustic Cuffs are a favorite for sure. Jill is from my hometown in Oklahoma and I couldn't be more excited every time she launches a new line.   I wish I could keep this one too! 



Stella & Dot
I have to admit, I only recently received my first piece of Stella and Dot.  I don't know what I was waiting for but you can bet I will be adding more Stella to my collection. Have you seen the new collection? Adorable and lucky for me my dear friend Brooke offered to collaborate with me.   I chose these turquoise studs for you to win because they reminded me of a summer day by the pool.  Another favorite of course!  




Christopher Elbow
Oh my… last but surely not least…. Christopher Elbow chocolates.  The best!  Just look at those scrumptious morsels!  He is a local artisan and you will be hooked trust me!! My favorite Christopher Elbow is the 70%dark chocolate bars!  Smooth and decedent! 

It's such a fun giveaway.  Follow the instructions in the rafflecopter form below and good luck!  
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Graphic Image NY

February 07, 2014
Celebration

I  keep a journal, a place to write down my thoughts, plans and dreams.  Its not a national secret journal, but I also wouldn't want every one have great ease reading it either.  Graphic Image has teamed up with me to share the sweetest, most colorful journals for you or your sweetheart! Featuring a fully functional heart shape lock this elegant journal includes 240 lined cream-white, acid free archival pages.  The pages have a gilt edge and a there is a double faced cream satin ribbon marker. 



 These journals would make great gifts for graduating seniors for their life plans, new mothers to write sweet notes for her baby to read when they are older, or maybe just a place to write your own thoughts and inspirations.  What a special gift to spend the next 12 months writing letters to your loved one and gift it to them next year! Whatever you use your journal for it will be so special I just know it!!

    I am celebrating sweet gifts the entire month of February… sweetheart month… with you to celebrate my appreciation of you following, reading, commenting, and supporting my blog.  You guys really do make my blog what it is!  Thank you.   So get ready for a month of fabulous giveaways for you!!! 

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    Valentines Gift Guide

    February 04, 2014
    Art





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    As a hopeless romantic I love Valentines and the sentiment behind it.  I don't however believe in the cliche of the holiday.  On our very first valentines I remember Joe telling me  "no box of chocolates or bouquet of flowers can measure my love for you."  Those words have always stayed with me and we take the non traditional route and exchange more unique or special gifts.  I rounded up a few things I would love to receive!    Heck you know me… generally if it's pink I love it!   

     What are you doing for valentines day?  Leave me a comment and share your plans! 



    Valentines DIY

    February 03, 2014
    Celebration

    Add a touch of love to your home with a few easy peasy DIY Valentines decorations.  I gathered up my girls and we had so much fun putting these quick little decorations together and it added just the right amount of love to my mantle!
     

    I purchased the love and the letters from Hobby Lobby.  I didn't want it to be heavy wood and not a lot of money invested so I choose chipboard letters.  The burlap pennant came in a package of four so that was perfect. 

    So here is all you need:




    We painted all the letters red except out O we painted white.  Once dry we added hearts.  That's all there was too it!


    Anna traced around the love letters on her pennant to paint while I painted my pennants a pink.  I was going for a distressed look with some of the burlap not covered as well as other spots.  When my pink was dry I took a round sponge paint brush and added the polka dots and Anna added polka dots in two sizes to her unpainted burlap.  FYI The love letters and the hearts took two coats to get a good rich red.


     I cut out a heart template and lightly traced it onto my pennants.  I painted the hearts red and then added glitter glue to add the sparkle!  I know....... glitter in my house! Blasphemy!   Love the glitter glue because it adheres so well without flecking off.



    A few mini clothes pins and a pink twine and its a darling addition to my mantle! Oh, and if your wondering about my ombre heart...... I shared how I made it here! 



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