Handmade hearts

The very best Valentines I've ever received were from my twin sis when we were growing up.

We used to make Valentines for eachother, and the tradition even lasted into our twenties when we were away at school.

This one was when we were 22. She was an art student and made the paper!! The one underneath was a pastel drawing of two hearts.

I used to love making Valentines for her. When we were young we'd cut out these huge hearts from construction paper, then layer smaller and smaller paper hearts in different colours inside them. Then we'd fold tissue paper like an acordian and glue it around the edges of the heart. So lovely. Wish I had one to show you but they didn't make it through the years.

My oldest friend made me this wood plaque with a painted cookie heart glued on top. It wasn't for Valentine's Day but she made it for me when I was sick and in the hospital. She carved "I care" on it; and I'll cherish it forever.

Just goes to show, if it comes from the heart, it doesn't matter if you're not crafty.