Do you remember the boxes covered in red, white and pink crepe paper and lace dollies that were created to set on our desks in the elementary classroom for the single purpose of collecting valentines. I am not sure why we had to have boxes–everyone signed their cards and in my small school with two grades per room, twenty five valentines were the most even the most popular student received. Well, as a retired teacher, I do know–it was an easy “art” project to occupy student’s time for a week and everyone had something in which to carry the valentines home–most of us rode buses, a magnet for lost papers, report cards and library books.
Several years ago, the art teacher in my grandson’s school sponsored a contest for the most unique, most well crafted, etc. valentine boxes. A eleven year old boy can not have the adjectives frilly, sweet, pretty or cute used to describe his entry.
The entire family came up with ideas. He chose to create a USP mail box. Dad, Mom and Grandma were itching to help but it was his project! It didn’t win, but he was so proud of it.
I think we all wanted to help because Valentine “art” is fun–it is bright, it isn’t serious and it is short term. The Quilters at First have had some fun with valentine fabric “art” –each piece has been listed in the Photo Gallery, but since we had so much fun with them, here they are again.
This table topper is and made from a variety of red fabrics. Each piece is an half square triangle, one of my favorite blocks to make. It is machine quilted and if you look close there are hearts in the quilting. It is 30″ x 30″ and for sale for $40.
Many different valentine prints were used to create this charmer. The center is filled with dozens of “hour glass” blocks. The backing is also a valentine print–no photo–but one could flip it over and have a second table runner. The table runner measures 14″ x 38″ and is $40
A greeting card or a pillow pattern or an ad in a magazine will give Janis an idea. She uses her magic and creates something new and even more charming. This table runner would go great with a dish of conversational hearts or cup cakes with lots of frosting near by. It is 11″ x 38″ and is $50.
As always, if you are interested, leave a message in the comment section. Have fun getting ready for February 14.
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