Okay,...here's the thing: (1) I received Jessica's (foreverrecyclereuse) totally fab card and seeds precisely on the 14th. (2) The following day, diabetic neuropathy issues kinda slapped me down, although, in the evening, I worked on trying to capture the best photos I could of her card and seeds, using a camera with a non-functioning flash. The results were absolutely dismal. Then, (3) yesterday, when the sun came out for a bit, Elly & I went outside to hopefully achieve better photographic results,...which we did. So now,... Thank you, Jessica, for your wonderfully creative card (loved the googly-eyed flowers especially,...LOL! - That, and your poetic sentiments inside)! Sorry it's taken me 3 whole days to get this posted, but at least I have some semi-decent photos to post, finally. We're definitely getting a new camera with our tax return, relegating our current 6.0-pixel relic to auxiliary standby status in our car's glove box.

PM, oh I so agree w/blk bowties!!! I will keep that in mind for next year. To busy this year to get them made I'm pretty sure. High heels are red. Thanks for the great idea. Jeanne, so glad I made you SMILE! You seem like the kind of person who wears a smile 99% of the time from what I know. Jane, Yes, I knew I could count on you! Ya, everyone really looks forward to seeing what's coming next. This really adds to the fun. The full time gal who works for me is so into decorating and that really helps. Candy, oh I would love having pink high heel shoes. The only color left was red so I didn't know what I was missing till now.Sigh!!! I love using pink and green together. Oh Goodness, I love pink with most colors.haha Your tree sounds beautiful. How about sharing it with all of us? Fun2bhere, I love suggestions so don't ever hesitate to let me know what your thinking. We made 65 heart bows like the ones you can see in the 1st picture and tried them before using the heart garland. We both agreed the garland looked better so we used it. Funny how we thought the same as you till they were up. Jeanne, if I had more time and a material store close by I would buy some plain blk material and then some with polka dots for the centers and whip them up. However, it's 60 miles to run get some so till next year the bow ties will be on hold. Oh Karen, your so fun. Nothing warms the heart like fun times shared w/friends. Love it when you sound like the Karen we love. Hope your Fibro is as good as it can be. Luvs, a BIG YES, so fun! I've always been a little reserved on here and try not to show or share what goes on at the offices. The gal who is working full time now at my office is so much like me when it comes to decor. She doesn't have room to store decorations at home so loves what we do at the office. You are all so wonderful to be a part of. Your comments keep me getting out of my chair and trying new things. Now I will try to do just that as soon as I finish reading all the posts here.LOL Stay warm and safe DF's. Our snow has left and the sun is shining here today. Just beautiful out. Punk

That is very pretty - I will be posting my Valentine Tree early next week - still need to get some things from Oriental Trading Co but they have been shipped. I used several things from Dollar Tree to decorate it plus things from Michaels. I love Dollar Tree for decorating.... Lynne

Anj, you are always so sweet and kind. But unfortunately, I know when mine doesn't match the example in the book! LOL I've got a little nail just inside the front door just perfect for this one I think. Yes, Bebe, I do love Juliet Martin. I have two or three of her books and there are still more things in them that I would like to paint someday. The gal I took some classes with way back in the 80's loved her, so we did three of her designs right off. I have some cute little farm animals, gave away a bunny family, and still have a couple of leprechauns from her books. As I remember, the designs looked very complicated, but weren't so bad since we just did it all step by step. LOL Luvs