FUNNY LITTLE VALENTINE...

Okay, so it's not really a Valentine...but I thought it was Sooooooo cute. And funny. So ... there you go.

Blessed Ash Wednesday, to you!

Just for fun, here's a few little known facts about yours truly:

1. I am a Franciscan (a monk) with the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans. I am currently serving as the order's Fellowship Coordinator.

2. I single-handedly write, preach, serve, sing, produce and conduct a liturgical Ash Wednesday service each Lent.

3. Ash Wednesday is my favorite liturgical "holy day."

4. I have conducted retreats on poverty and simplicity.

Now you are "in the know!" (All of you who suspected I might be a flower child, hippie tree hugger...you're right! Well, MOSTLY right!)

Also, I promised a BONUS Valentine...here's one of my faves. It's one of the older ones and is very brittle, but truly a classic from 1901 Germany: A jointed Teddy Bear!

Remember, I'll be giving away a FREE sheet of vintage valentines to one (or a few) lucky winners who leave a comment before February 13th. (All new...no repeats!)

More soon!

Paula

ANOTHER DAY...ANOTHER VALENTINE!

Greetings dear ones! Well, are you SICK TO DEATH of all the Valentine hubbub that has assaulted you from this blog? For those who are, you may want to listen to the music and mindlessly drift away for a bit...for those who are chomping at the bit to see what INCREDIBLE creation I've assembled, read on!

This is another little goodie from Wilna Furstenburg, designer and teacher extraordinnaire in my Valentines Day online class. (Those of you who did not sign up are soooooooooooo sorry...aren't you????) Anyhoo, here's project two for my amazing niece Emileigh:

This is SO MUCH FUN...I NEVER "do" Valentines, and this year...well...I can't make them fast enough! What projects are YOU undertaking for YOUR sweeties?

By the way, the vintage valentine this week is FABulous...you don't want to miss it! Stay tuned!

More soon!

Paula