Dolly Dingle Valentine Exchange

Move over Oprah and Oprahs favorite things!  This Valentine exchange has been one of my most favorite things ever!  I was so very excited when I read about Elizabeth's offer to make a Valentine  in exchange for one sent to her.  Seriously! I've always wanted something made by her so I jumped at the chance.  Then I was offered the opportunity to host a sidebar swap with 5 more people.  Lucky for me I got confused and ended up with 6 more.  I had three Lindas who signed up.  My lifelong friend LaVerne, my best blog buddy Dana both signed up and then lucky me…Laura Ingalls Gunn signed up.  I didn't realize Laura was Decor To Adore – one of my favorite blogs.  So let's get to it and I'll show you all the fabulous valentines I received.

 Elizabeth at Bluebird Papercrafts.  When I found Elizabeth I hadn't been that excited since I got my first Mary Englebreit magazine!  She completely astounds me with her talent. I will treasure this forever, E!

 Laura at Decor To Adore  sewed this beautiful card.  It's perfection, right?  Read my post from yesterday if you are looking for inspiration…Laura is it!!

   

LaVerne at Riverside Studios  LaVerne and I have known each other so long we craft alike!  Unbeknownst to each of us we both used original German scraps!  I love this triptych card she created.  A map, a castle…so creative.

Linda @ Lambsworld  - her card just took my breath away.  Look at the envelope which was adorable all by itself and then she stitched a gorgeous envelope for the card.  Absolutely adore the whole package!

Linda at Linda Ruthie's Aprons  made the sweetest, softest card. So many little details and again – a beautifully crafted matching, lined envelope.  Isn't it gorgeous?  I love it sooo much.

Linda at Linda's Felted Folksies  card is pinkalicious!!! I love the ric rac and crepe paper and bluebirds which happen to be one of my favorite things in the world. 

Dana at The Stone Rabbit  claims she isn't a papery person but she's a fraud! She's a fabulous paper artist and look – I think the little bunny on the front is one of The Stone Rabbits ancestors.  I wish you could see the ecru colored crepe paper better.  I love the storybook background and the message on the back is one I'd like to send to each of you also.

I hung it so I could see it from both sides!

and it reads….

and here  are  the valentines sent to my very special seven.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your beautiful creations.  I treasure each and every Valentine and

each and every one of you.

Thank you Elizabeth for this wonderful bloggy Valentine's Day Party!