Be my Valentine

Valentine's Day is Wednesday, February 14th. Are you ready?

Do you have that perfect outfit for a night out? 

From KMalinka Vintage: 

80s Magenta Dress by Morton Myles

Mermaid by Bob Mackie

Vintage Matson Gold Gilt Ormolu

From ohmay: 

February is still cool enough to wear these gloves. Get them for your Valentine Day out.

Knit Women Fingerless Gloves

From Ocean Avenue Silks:

Pretty pinks for your Valentine!

Silk Scarf Hand Dyed in Rose and Fuschia

From This and That Crafter:

Valentine Tags for that special gift...

Heart Shape Gift Tag Set of 5

Cute Skull and Crossbones with a heart hair clip...

Valentine Hair Clip

 Fun Unique Heart Banner...

Hearts Banner

 Red Ribbon for your Crafting, Gifts more...

Heart Ribbon

 Unique Vintage Pair of Earrings for that special someone OR for yourself...

Unique Vintage Earrings

From NansGlam:

Sterling Heart Hoops

Gold Heart Hoops

Sterling Heart Charm Necklace

Rose Gold Heart Hoops

A Valentine Mix, Part II

Valentine's Day is only 15 days away. No need to panic. If you didn't find something perfect for your sweetie in Part I, you're sure to see something your sweetie will love here, in Part II...

Heart jewelry, from Nan's Glam:

A great way to tell both your wife and daughter you love them on Valentine’s Day. This is a 2 pair listing. I offer these heart hoops in different sizes and metals.

Mother Daughter, Heart Hoops

If you're looking for something flowy for her, from SHOPMAATI:

The beautiful Vermilion red is a significance of love. This is a perfect present for your girlfriend/wife, buy this outfit and take her for a getaway to a nice beach location. This dress is sassy and flirty. What better way to steam up the romance :) 

Indigo Vermilion Cotton Silk Lace-up Kaftan 

Or something for the little ones, from Suzie's Imaginarium:

Pink Plaid Bunny Lovey 

We can't forget him, from Crystal Peace Studio:

For the Super Hero in your eyes :D These Super Hero Caricature Glasses are perfect for your sweetie for Valentine's Day and durable for everyday use being both hand washable and dishwasher safe!

Caricature Pint Glass

Or get a traditional/non traditional card, from Lulu's Cards and Photos:

Sending Hugs, Children and Calf Vintage Photo Greeting

There are some great ideas here. Are you ready for Valentine's Day?

A Valentine Mix, Part I

Valentine's Day is only 18 days away. Have you done your shopping for your sweetie yet? Looking for something handmade to give them? Look no further...

First up from Prairie Primitives Folk Art:

Prairie Primitives Folk Art creates contemporary folk art using antique textiles. This rustic heart pillow is made from an antique coverlet which was beyond repair. I rescue the best parts of these worn textiles and give them a new life as pillows and other home decor!

Antique Coverlet Heart Pillow

Next, from ElenaMary:

Bracelet of Hearts...vintage elements...large variety of heart charms!

Bracelet of hearts

More pretties from Love Your Bling:

This necklace is called "big love little love". It's been popular with my customers to represent both romantic or familial love. It makes a great Valentine's Day gift for a mom or girlfriend.

Two hearts necklace

And more hearts from Bobbles By Carol: 

Giving hearts is a favorite for Valentine's Day and I have several to choose from in my shop... This pendant and earring set is especially nice being in shades of pink...

Pink Heart Necklace and Earring Set

Something to keep you warm from TissysTreasures:

The popular "Messy Bun Hat". This one is green with light pink hearts crocheted in the pattern. Keep your head warm, hair up and show some hearts!

Valentine Messy Bun Hat

Or perhaps something in red, from Suzanne Sullivan: 

I only have one of these left!

Baby Valentine Slouch Beanie

Finally, do you need a card? Of course you do. From Color Me Art Studio: 

I also have other Valentine's cards for you to color.

Valentine's Day Card for Daughter

Get your orders in today! (Didn't see anything you liked? Come back on Monday for more handmade goodness from the team.)

That February Day

To find the items in this blog post, I searched "cccoe team valentine". The top categories were "Jewelry", "Paper & Party Supplies", "Home & Living", "Accessories", and "Clothing". Which gives me a great jumping off point...

Jewelry for Valentine's Day? Hmmm... Sounds like a plan...

Conversation Heart Necklace by Love Your Bling

NERD LOVER text box by Vision Quest

Paper & Party Supplies? Oh, right, cards...

I do love you card by Quirky'n Berkeley

Heart Monster Valentines by EmoSeal Creations

In Home & Living we find...

Love Embroidered Heart Pincushion by suchandsortaltered

Then, in Accessories... 

Lego Knick Knack Decoration by Falling Star Lane

And finally, in Clothing... 

Queen of Hearts Costume Tutu by Tiara's Boutique

Lots of fun things if you celebrate February 14th. Make sure to check them out.

Be My Valentine

February is almost here, and that means it's almost time for that pink and red heart festooned ode to love...

Just a few things from the team to celebrate and decorate...

Paper Heart Stickers by Kis for Calligraphy

XOXO Pouch by Yellow Wallpaper

Skull and Crossbones Travel Laundry Bag by annie k designs

Red Hair Flower by Sadie Bloom Designs

Rose & Tuberose Pillar Candle by Badan Body

Copper Spiral Heart Charm Earrings by Poppy Johal Jewelry

Heart with Multiple Dichroic Stripes Ornament by Glass Art Elements

And, of course make sure to check out the full collection on the CCCOE team page:

Be My Valentine curated by California Crafters Club Of Etsy - CCCOE on Etsy

Around the Team

Just in time for Valentine's Day. Think Eco² says:

Our handmade eco-friendly wine gift boxes are a memorable gift. We are a San Diego-based company offering wine & liquor gifts, wine racks, garden planters, and rustic wedding decor.

Handmade Wooden Wine Box by Think Eco²

Little Smarty Pantz says:

I hand draw all of my art, and enhance them digitally. It's my creative outlet, outside of my day job. (I am an artist for the entertainment industry - commercials, tv shows, films, etc.) So it is so nice to design for me rather than for work. :)

Personalized Valentine's Plate by Little Smarty Pantz

They have several plate designs especially for Valentine's Day. Make sure to click the link and check them out.

And Allie from Allie's Adornments was kind enough to find some more Valentine's Day finds from the team:

Narwhal Love by Maid of Clay Ceramics

Leather Luggage Tag by Tresijas

Shower Them with Hearts by Pacific Paradise Soap

Bookmark by Vision Quest

Cupid's Garden by Allie's Adornments

Felted Case by ohmay designs

Style Trend: Heart of Gold

When I think of iconic symbols for Valentine's Day, the heart is probably one of the most automatic things that comes to mind. This timeless, classic symbol of love works perfectly as an accessory, and can run the gamut from sweet to funky, as evidenced by these celebrities:

*Photos via Google Images*

Take a peek at these pretty heart-shaped pieces, all made by CCCOE members:

For more general bloggy girly-girl goodness, visit me at: PuppyLovePreschool "Land of Little, Lovely Delightfullish Things"