Do You Pinterest?

I do.

Exorbitantly.

I need a Pintervention.

I am pinterested in everything these days. Subsequently, I can waste spend hours upon hours browsing through gorgeous, albeit unrealistic dream home ideas, compile a myriad of home decorating must-do's, and add to my already burgeoning lists of crafty/quilty projects that I want to start. This is not good for my UFO's.

If only I had 36-hour days.

Chamaine and I have set up camp in Pinterestland and have been more than busy wiling away our winter afternoons, not just perusing and salivating, but actually tackling said list of fun things we absolutely must do. One day.

Chamaine has three little girls. They keep her super busy, and they keep me super amazed. Amazed at their unsinkable enthusiasm, their never-ending well of energy, and their complete and utter need to respond to anything with an earnest "why?" I love them to death. Hands down. Especially the littlest one who is blissfully oblivious to the fact that I have irrational fears of slobber and boogers, and melts my heart every time she looks around the room just to make sure I'm still there. I'm not going to lie, it makes me feel like a million bucks. And then while I'm lost in thoughts somewhere along the lines of "maybe I could do this someday", she sneezes and shoots a stream of neon green across my arm. It's awesome. Just awesome.

Much of our Pinterest devotion runs towards fun craft projects and holiday-themed decorations that appeal to the toddler set. There are usually multi-colored pom poms involved, and lots of glue. Fortunately, for Chamaine, she's steered clear of the glitter-based projects for now. I look forward to the day her girls enter Kindergarten and learn of this sparkly wonder all on their own. Not only will life be grand, but it'll be shiny too!

We made quite a production of Valentine's Day. For the amusement of the girls, Chamaine strung together these nifty strings of pink, red and white pom poms and hung them from her dining room windows. It was positively loverly.

 

And then she decked her door with this adorable pink floral wreath. Quick, easy, and cute to boot! And I love that it works so well for Valentine's, but will be just as charming for Spring.

While Chamaine and the girls were stringing poms and doilies, I hit up the local quilt shop (more on that later) and went to work on some Valentines table runners for both Chamaine and her sister Mesha. I used one charm pack of Deb Strain's Always & Forever, a little yardage, and my resident go-to Little Charmers runner pattern.

With a little bit of yardage to make a few more squares, I was able to get a twofer from the one charm pack. Light pinks and white with red stars, and dark pinks and red with white stars. I couldn't decide which one I liked more. Good thing they're with friends, so I can have visiting rights every February.

And just in case the cuteness factor wasn't already through the roof, we made these adorable little fishbowl Valentines for the girls to pass out to their friends.

You totally want to make these now, don't you?

Comments

[Chris]

I Pinterest too. I do it way more than blogging these days. I've hooked my DIL too. So many fantastic projects-so little time.

[Donna]

What great ideas you've had. I love the pom poms in the window! And the Valentine's Day fish are such a great idea for kids to take to school! Your table runner is lovely - you're right..that table runner pattern is a good one...so versatile for any season or theme. Thanks for sharing these great ideas.

[LizA.]

What fun.....love the Valentine cards. Here's something to plan for your drive home: http://www.quiltersanonymous.com/quiltshow.htm

It's always a very good show with plenty of vendors.

[Erin (your Skagway friend)]

I don't understand Pinterest I hve tried to get sucked in but it just does not happen, sigh. I must be broken. You can explain the appeal when you get home! HOORAY!!

[Holly]

Yay, you're back! The fish valentines are adorable. Especially since they sidestep the awkward "be my valentine" phrase. And I like your table runners (especially the white-and-red one). What a pretty design.

[Brenda]

I vote for 36 hr days too! My niece got me addicted to pinterest, LOVE it! Have actually tried a few things, it is fabulous fun! Those swedish fish valentines are so, so clever!
Love the runners too!