Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Why Hens Really Do Rule!

I received the sweetest little package the other day. I knew it was going to be something special
as soon as I saw the return address.
Dorothy of Hen's Rule had sent it!

 Look at the cute candy box that she made for me! Well...cute is an understatement! The red ric-rac around the edge is super soft and velvety, and I love the expression on the little girl's face.

 The inside was full of treasures! I already have plans for the aqua foil trim and apple blossom petals.

You'll have to click to see this better, but this doxie card and doily were also included! Now, I'm a major hoarder of vintage cards and ephemera, but I have to say that this little card is now a favorite!
It's SO special to me!
Dorothy also has a little doxie named Ms.Wilma. If we lived close, Wellie and Wilma would surely be wienee friends! Luckily, Dorothy and I can be friends even across the miles!
Thank you so much Dorothy!  :)

Well, I did a little Valentine's Day decorating. And it was so much fun to use the things that were sent to me this year. I really didn't even need to get out my old box of things!

Puzzle valentine's from Maddie.

 
 Marlynne's red and white banner was so perfect for this! I'm going to use it for x-mas too!
Vintage valentine's from Deb (Garage Sale Gal) tucked here and there!
Wellie got a new wienee frame! LOL

Candy boxes from Marlynne and Deb. And I found a way to work a little Pyrex and some peppermint stripes in!
 Cupcake toppers and valentine's book (in background) from Maddie.

This Elephant valentine is one that I found at Annie's a few years ago and it's a favorite. It's HUGE!

OK Girls! That does it for Valentine's Day 2013! Didn't we really knock it out of the park this year? lol
How pathetic is it that tomorrow all I'm doing is going to the dentist?
Happy Valentine's Day!
Erica

and Wellie too! :)

22 comments:

  1. Lots of Valentine love this year!!! Blogging friends are the BEST!
    Happy Valentine's Day!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  2. It was fun to see some of my gifts to you in your post! You took really neat pictures of everything!

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  3. Every item is perfect, Erica - you are so very lucky!!

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  4. Your teeth will be perfect and ready to smile at Wellie!

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  5. What a beautiful valentine gift from your friend. I love the pictures you share of your sweet Wellie.

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  6. What great Valentine treats!! They all are so special!!!

    chris

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  7. Oh...Erica! Just look at all that happy RED! Valentines, banners, lace, rickrack, buttons, bows...and all treasures from the hearts of precious blogging buddies.
    This year I had so little time to create with the birth of my little grandbaby. Hopefully, next year I will be in form and be able to join in the fun.

    I love your blog design. It puts a smile on my face, my sweet friend!
    Have a Happy Valentine's Day!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn xoxo
    Thank you for your kind comments on my blog. It's amazing what a coat of red paint can do!

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  8. Such pretty Valentines, and I love all your sweet decorations!! Wishing you a day filled with sweetness! Happy Valentine's Day! xo Heather

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  9. Oh my goodness. This really was an amazing swap. Thank you for hosting! I've been having so much fun seeing everyone's special boxes and all the delightful treasures tucked inside. Wishing you a happy heart day!

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  10. What a wonderful gift. Blog friends are the best! Happy V day!

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  11. You received some pretty fabulous Valentine's this year! Love all your decorations! Happy Day to you and Wellie!

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  12. The swap was AMAZING this year & Hanna, Maddie & I are already talking about picking up little things here and there for next year. You got some great things too. I love how you incorporated everything into your decor. Oh, and that picture of Wellie? How in the world did you not pick her up and give her a huge snuggle? She looks so cuddly & sweet!

    Happy Valentines Day

    Erica

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  13. So many pretty Valentines!! You got some sweet ones!! Thanks again for hosting our fabulous swap and thank you so much for that little envelope of goodies you popped in the mail, you are too sweet Miss Erica! AW- Love the picture of Wellie too! Jerry has that same stuffed animal I think! :) :) xo Holly

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  14. Hi Erica...Happy Valentines day! ...I thought I commented this post but it isn't showing up...I think I had a bug...I work at night so I usually comment after lil Tommy takes a nap. I love to help Michele get some rest because he is still up every hour and 1/2...we just switched his formula so I'm hoping that he will start sleeping just a little longer. I love all of your sweet packages that you recieved. Dorothy is so sweet...she was a terrific partner and I really learned alot for this next swap that Sandy is hosting :)
    Those little puzzles are cute...I really love the elephant one :)

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  15. Hi Erica, I'm glad you liked your Valentine, that little girl just reminded me of you and your sweet personality! Thank you for the goodies you sent me, too! And I just LOVE that red banner you got from Marlynne, that's very pretty. Ms.Wilma sends her love,
    Happy Valentine's Day,
    Dorothy

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  16. Sweet! We really did do it up right this year! Thanks again for hosting! ♥

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  17. You got some amazing treasures. Happy Valentine's Day.
    Hugs
    donna

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  19. OK Erica I'll try again!! LOL That frame is just to darn sweet of Wellie!! THANK YOU so very much for my Valentine!! I LOVE that little playing card!! I still have mine from when I was little!! Yes this was an amazing Valentine year!! I was very blessed!! XOXO Love Fran.

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  20. What a fun swap, Erica...so many sweet Valentine treasures!

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

    Julie

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  21. Erica....Please let me know if you recieve my email.

    Have a wonderful weekend :)

    Laura

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  22. Erica, you sure are blessed to have Dorothy and Wilma as swap partners! You got a great Valentine!! I love the little girl holding the Doxie! Dorothy is so great with these kind of images. Glad to see you been having fun!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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