Valentine Swap, Part I

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If you're having a cold, cranky February Monday, like me, these might cheer you:
 (I mean, come on: how could anyone be cranky after seeing this little birdie?)
Pretty bird ornament by the talented Lisa.
Nestled inside this sweet stitched heart...

was this beautiful wire ornament created by Lorraine.  Are you swooning yet?

A close up of her hammered bird!
Delicate glass baubles, glittered and deliciously-foofed by Michaele!
Tami's beautiful, vintage-y heart!
 Beautiful and bejeweled bottle caps by Karen.
Pink-stitched confection by Dawn.
Vintage valentines by Suzanne...
and Sharon, who are buddies!
Fluffy felt and fabric by Melissa!
And folks, that was just the half of them!  Stay tuned for Part II, as soon as they are all safely in the hands of the lucky swappers!

Comments

Something Special said…
Okay, this makes me even more excited to receive my package! Love them all!
February 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM
carol fun said…
Oh my goodness - such lovely valentines! Thanks for the inspiration - I think I have a little bird somewhere and I know I have a heart shaped box-- off to find them and my glue gun! LOL!
February 6, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Kathy said…
These are just over the top beautiful. Big shout-out to everyone!
February 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Wendy said…
Oh my goodness! These are just beautiful! I cannot wait for my package to arrive!
February 6, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Linda @ A La Carte said…
So many talents out there in blog land. These are all beautiful and so creative!
February 6, 2012 at 2:54 PM
Unknown said…
Got mine today! SO awesome! I realized after that I totally forgot to put a tag with them to let them know who I was! OOPS! Thanks everyone and to Laurie for hosting a wonderful swap!
February 6, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Tammy said…
Those are so gorgeous! This was a fun swap, and I'm so glad you are showing us all the ornaments that came! Thanks for hosting!
February 6, 2012 at 6:37 PM
autena said…
I'm in awe of the talent here. These are so cute!
February 7, 2012 at 7:25 AM
Stephanie said…
Thanks for such beautiful inspiration. They were all so lovely.
February 7, 2012 at 2:15 PM
Lisa said…
Thanks Laurie for hosting this one! I love them all! Next time I'm going to try to do double the ornaments because they are all so beautiful!
Don't you love how each one is so different?
February 7, 2012 at 6:48 PM
Linda E. Pruitt said…
These are all beautiful . . .I just can't chose a fave!
February 8, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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