d.i.y. valentines get together

Last year, I had a Valentine's Day Card Making Party. It was really fun and a lot of people came over. I was thinking about having another one, but I hadn't made any plans until my friend Wendy asked me if I was having one this year. It was a bit last minute, but we found a day that worked. First it was just two friends, then another friend, then my sister came and she brought a friend. It was great!

For a favor each guest picked out a crochet heart to wear.

I made a heart doily for the table. 

I hung up some banners and garland.

Getting to work.

Concentrating. 

Trying to look candid. 

Of course, there were fun fetti cupcakes!

...and some Garden Fresh salsa, mmm...

<<<Paper explosion!>>>

And here are some of the results:

I hope you get some inspiration and make cards this year! It doesn't take much; you don't need all the fancy punches. Just use your imagination and get creative with some fun colored paper and scissors. Looking in Martha Stewart Living's February issue doesn't hurt either. <3