Monday, February 9, 2009

Shabby Princess Valentines

One of my favorite digital scrap booking sites Shabby Princess had the cutest valentines! I had already bought valentines for my daughters class, but when I saw these I really wanted to give them a try. They have all sorts of fun stuff, candy bar wrappers, bag toppers, treat tents and lollipop covers!


I decided to do the lollipop covers for my daughters class! They were really simple. I just downloaded them, and then took it to Staples to have them printed. They had a glossy card stock on sale for like 60 cents a sheet and I was able to fit I think five on a sheet in Photoshop!


I made the candy bar wrappers for the ladies I visit teach and for my kids teachers! Just a hint, if you decide to make these, they don't wrap candy bars in tinfoil anymore, unless you buy the king size ones that I was too cheap for. I ended up wrapping the wrapped candy bars in tin foil, and then the shabby princess wrapper.


It was fun to do something a little different and more personalized this year for Valentines.



I'll be buying two more candy bars since my chocolate cravings got the better of me. Next year I'll learn to buy the candy bars until just before Valentines!
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39 comments:

  1. WWW.LIGHTINGTHEWEB.COMFebruary 9, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Thanks for doing the candy bars for me and my V.T. girls. They are so cute I love them. It's so nice to be able to personalize them! You take great care of your Mom!

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  2. Ritch in LoveFebruary 9, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Hey, is everything ok with your sister?

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    how cute are your valentines. i would love to get something with this much of a personal touch!
    ~nicole

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  4. frillsfluffandtrucksFebruary 9, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Those are so cute! I paid for and downloaded the Shabby Princess calendar a couple of years ago and then couldn't open it and make my calendars. I was so disappointed because it looked so cute on her website. I should try her out again now that I have a different computer.

    ~ Sarah

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  5. UnknownFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Those are so cute and girly I love them Im going to check out that site!

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  6. RaeFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    How stinkin' cute!!!!!!! Just love everything you've done!

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  7. BeckyFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Too cute!

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  8. Beth at AuntiesFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    I LOVE THIS IDEA! In fact all your ideas are so wonderful!

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  9. Mimi SueFebruary 9, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    They are just darling. I haven't been to that site but I'm on my way to see what else they've got. Mimi

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  10. TaushaFebruary 9, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Super cute! I love all the decorating ideas that you can get from digital. Maybe I should try them sometime! :) Wish that I was one of your VT people. I know that I buy candy for V day and I eat it. My trick-buy gross kinds for the kiddos. They don't care as long as they are sugar-then you don't eat it. Who wants to waste calories on gross candy?

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  11. melmommyFebruary 9, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    SO cute! I'm totally going to steal the candy bar idea. You're always so creative and I love your blog.

    Melinda

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  12. CamiFebruary 9, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    What a fun idea! Mary is so lucky to have such a creative mom. She is going to love passing those out to her class.

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  13. Jessica JaneFebruary 9, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Those are SO cute!

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  14. DomesticDivasFancyFebruary 9, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    I love those candy bar wrapper ideas. I may just have to download that for photoshop. I found you on another blog and I sure am glad I did.

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  15. AndreaLeighFebruary 9, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    those are adorable!

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  16. American HomemakerFebruary 9, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Those are great! So sweet :)

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  17. LeAnnFebruary 9, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Those are so cute. I'm debating whether or not to do these for Tyler's class. He has two classes in one room with a total of 33 kids. I don't know if I can make that many...but I still have until Friday morning and I work best under pressure....

    Check them out:
    http://pumpkinpetunia.blogspot.com/2009/02/matchbook-notebook-valentines-free.html

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  18. LeAnnFebruary 9, 2009 at 9:45 PM

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  19. LeAnnFebruary 9, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Hmmm, when my comment posted, it cut off part of the address. Go to

    http://pumpkinpetunia.blogspot.com/

    and scroll down to her matchbook notebook valentines posts on February 2 and 3rd.

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  20. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowFebruary 10, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    How fun - I've downloaded some valentines and I'm off to get them copied. Thanks.
    -Laurel

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  21. Lewaina@cliffsideranchFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Cute Cute Cute. I'm gunna go see what else she has. This idea would be fun for Merry Miss girls.... Thanks. ♥ Lewaina

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  22. JoannaFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    What cute ideas! I love Shabby Princess!!

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  23. onlymehereFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    I'm sending my daughter over here to check these out! These are absolutely adorable.

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  24. AubreyFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    those are dang cute. i need to get some.

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  25. ShannonFebruary 10, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    That is darling!!! I love those!

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  26. Our Complete FamilyFebruary 10, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    Hey Nicole!
    I had fun reading your last few posts to catch up on your blog hun!
    You've been busy and all your craftiness is GREAT! Love it all!
    Happy day wishes~ Les

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  27. Inspired KaraFebruary 10, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    SOOOO cute!!

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  28. Megan @ Megity's HandmadeFebruary 10, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Cute Nicole!!

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    ADORABLE and so unique!

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  30. CourtneyFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    So cute!

    Are you interested in a giveaway from www.youcanmakethis.com?

    If so please email me at courtney [at] youcanmakethis dot com with your contact info!

    Thank you!

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  31. Mandi @ Sweetly HomeFebruary 11, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    These are abosolutely wonderful!! Thank you so much for posting about these goodies. You always have the best ideas.

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  32. Beth at AuntiesFebruary 11, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    I ahve been making valentines today for my grandchildren and writing them a letter of WHY we love them. Coming to your site is an inspiration.
    You asked how my husband kept our trees and beds trimmed like they are. (I always love the natural look of how he does it.) He first cuts the sod out around the trees and in the shape of the beds. Some years he redefines the shape with a square or round shovel. He shakes the dirt back into the ground and throws away the roots. Each spring he hand rakes around the edge to clean out the grass roots along the edge and cleans out the seed rootings. Then each time he mows he mows he trims with a trimmer. Sometimes it is every othr time depending on how fast the grass is growing. :-)

    I hope this helps!

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    I just have to tell you I read your blog all the time. Yes I stalk your blog LOL! But I love your ideas, you are definity talented. Thanks for all the great ideas!!

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  34. JeniFebruary 12, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    Those are so sweet. I love all the colors and the design and the monogramming. Thanks for sharing the site!

    Happy Heart's Day!

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  35. CamiFebruary 12, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    That is funny about sewing more and not buying as much scrapbooking supplies....Funny, because that is me too!

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  36. Shelley @ My Treasure HuntFebruary 12, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    I love that website too! Those candy bars are so cute! Thanks for sharing. I have visited your blog a few times now-- thanks for sharing all the great ideas!

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  37. UnknownFebruary 13, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Holy crow! Those valentines are so dang cute! I am going to bookmark this idea to remember for next year.

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  38. TaushaFebruary 14, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Hey-I am pretty sure I already left a comment-but we love comments right?
    I think that you should do a little turorial on using the digital stuff. I have no clue on how to do it, but would so love to know.
    Ps-I finally opened an etsy store.
    I have been making some Visiting Teaching Kits-they are so cute and cheap. they include a recipe, the message and a pin that you can use on your purse or coat.
    I would love for you to go and check it out and give me any ideas that you might have.
    Tell your friends as well.
    I am going to be doing a giveaway so watch for it in the next couple of days!!
    have a happy love day!!

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  39. ErikaFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Those look so cute!

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