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Hi. I'm Amanda...a happy wife and mom to three awesome guys. We've lived here in Fort Collins for more than 20 years and are proud to call it home. Before moving to CO, I worked at a city attorney's office, making use of my law and Master's degrees from Duke. After settling in Fort Collins, I homeschooled my three (now teenage and older) sons and was delighted to experience music classes, soccer, karate, swim team, archery, Science Olympiad, First Lego League, parkour, and climbing (not all at the same time!). From 2005-10, I was also a contributing editor for a national scrapbooking magazine, authoring a book and a couple of monthly columns. From 2009-10, I founded and ran the Good Grief Blog. I enjoy learning new things, spending time with my family, volunteering with The Matthews House, traveling and indoor rock climbing.

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Thursday
Feb142008

Happy Heart Day!

Yay! I'm so proud of myself. In general, I'm not a hearts and flowers sort of gal. But, I actually *did* something for Valentine's Day this year...made these cute little bouquets for special girlfriends:

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They were so easy and fun to make! (As a bonus, I used up a good bit of my button stash, though I still have plenty left, of course.) Thought it was a cute and different way to send flowers. :)

And. Aside from the 150 (plus 26 more after we realized we miscounted) Valentines the boys and I put together for them to give out, I managed to make a few of my own:

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Okay, so they're not your typical Valentines, but I thought they were fun. :) (Drew the heart myself even!)

I have a couple other things, too, but don't have pictures ready...so will post those later this afternoon. In the meantime, Happy Valentine's Day to you!! Do you have any fun plans?

Reader Comments (8)

Love your bouquets and your non traditional card!!

Have a lovely day!!

February 14, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterRachael

Ohhhhhhh I love the button colors! So bright and cheery!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Smiles,
Wendy
www.SweetMeDesigns.etsy.com

February 14, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterWendy Reed

You drew those? I was going to ask where you found the illustration... SO cool! You have more talents than I don't know what!

The flowers are a great idea!
Happy Valentines
Michelle

February 14, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMJ

i LOVE your cards!!!
your heart is amazing!!! :)
enjoy the day!
*

February 14, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterlauren

Dang, girlfriend - you are one talented individual. I thought the heart was something you found online! The button bouquets are darling!!!

February 14, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMarti

You always amaze me!

February 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBritney Mellen

Hi Amanda. I love those button flower bouquets! How did you do them? (email me:)

February 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKarisa

Love the button bouquets! They look fantastic! Would love to know how to have a go at some thing like this myself.

xx

February 12, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterrach

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