As a little girl, I always loved those large lovely heart-shaped Valentine boxes, filled with chocolates. Not so much for the chocolates, but just to have one of those boxes for my very own.

I would imagine all the sweet things I might keep in one.

Found these paper mache boxes at Michael’s, $2.50 for four. I thought what fun to paint them with the colors of Valentine’s Day.

I also found some small knobs that fit perfectly on the top of each one of the boxes.

Filled some with chocolate kisses, but the one I especially like is the one I filled with small, wallet size photos. Photos of those I will always love. Always.

The larger white box, filled with photos, is a Valentine’s gift to myself.

It now sits on a table in my living room.

Every time I dust, I open it, sit a minute, and just look at those special loving faces that have filled my life.

The box itself is a gift!

Would be cute on each plate at Valentine’ s Day dinner, or a really sweet box for a small gift. No wrapping needed.

Thanks for stopping by, I love you all so much!

Wishing all love and kisses!

Saturday morning, with a throw wrapped around me, I sat at my kitchen table surrounded by old photos, colorful paper and envelopes, scissors, and fun stickers, remembering days so very, very long ago, when I made valentines.

With love in my heart I created simple cards for those who bring love into my life.

As I completed each one, I imagined a smile on their faces when they receive them.

Simply made by printing out old photos, and adding fun stickers.

So easy and inexpensive, yet so special because of the time and love I put into each one.

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for sweethearts, it is a day to let those you love know it!

After I completed my cards, I took a pack of $1 store white paper doilies, some yarn from my Momma’s sewing box, and made a simple banner. So very sweet hanging across my dining room cabinet.

Friends and family, watch your mailboxes, a smile and lots of love from me is headed your way!

Blessings and hugs!