Round Valentine Love Chalkboard

Here's my latest in Valentine crafts. It's also just really cute to have on your wall for little love notes....cause you don't need a special day to tell someone you love them. 

Here is how I did it:

I took a round piece of wood (in this case a small wooden table top) and spray painted it with chalkboard paint. 

Cover it with a piece of cloth (I used a rough linen that looks just like burlap) and trace the circle shape. Then trim out the circle. 

Trace a heart shape onto the circle (that is centered in the middle). I folded my linen in half and and traced out half a heart, so that is was symmetrical. Once it is trimmed, use some spray adhesive to glue the linen to the chalkboard.

Now, you can work on the trim!!!

I used a white sheer ribbon with a solid edge as the first layer. Using hot glue, a attched along the egde of the circle. Then, I pleated a pink polka dotted ribbon and attached that on top of the white one. I used white tulle and accordion folded it along the sides of the edges. I ran out of space with the pink ribbon in one spot.....

So, I had to improvise. Linen flowers ought to do it, right?????

Perfect!!!!

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Zeiss Lenses

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I never really concerned myself with my eyes because when I had been tested in my teen years I found out I had 20/20.  I think I always thought that if I was given that exam once, I would continue to have the same eye sight through the years. This is *not* the case, unfortunately.
My eyes haven't stayed at 20/20. For the fun of it, I made an appointment with a Optomotrist to have them checked out and it was confirmed that my eyes had changed. I've got glasses now, mostly for driving and reading, but I have a feeling the next time I see my Optomotrist I'll find that I need some new lenses.

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*Adults over 40 should have yearly eye exams to keep tabs on age related eye changes.
*Care well for lenses, don't leave them in the sun for long.
*Nearsightedness: Seeing things closer more clearly.
*Farsightedness: Seeing things further more clearly.

There are plenty more interesting facts on the site. They cover everything from vision and lenses, to how to select and eye doctor, and facts about age-related vision changes.

Consider Zeiss lenses as an option for your glasses. Ask your doctor if they carry it in their store. Zeiss customized lenses are made to fit you from your exact eye needs to the shape of your face!



I received payment in the form of a gift card for this review. All opinions are my own. 

Valentine House and A Marvelous Mess #47 and Features!!!

With the help of my Munchkin, I made this little Valentine House decoration. It's another cute addition to the February decor I'm making for our house. A few weeks ago I made Valentine Burlap Love Birds. And, I've got some fun stuff from the past couple of years as well HERE. 

We started with a simple wood birdhouse from Michaels and painted it in a gesso style with pinks, whites, and burgundy's. The roof was covered with wet Glitter Snow.

 The Birds you see here:

are made out of polymer clay, paints, feathers, and wire. 

Pretty Caaa-uuute. Wouldn't ya say?

Now....on to my fave's from A Marvelous Mess #46:

Homemade Baileys from Nifty Thrifty Things. Um, Yum?!?!? That looks incredible. Pinning for sure!!

Brownie Peanut Butter Cups from Raising Oranges.

Fennel Cough Syrup and Fennel Honey from Natural Health and Prevention. What an incredible post!! Pinning, pinning, pinning!!!

And, the project I'm going to feature on my sidebar is.....

Valentine Candy Cane Hearts from Happy Canadian Home. This idea was totally new to me....love it!!!!

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