Crafting and Sunday Morning Coffee

Crafting has always been a source of joy for me. There’s something so fulfilling about turning simple materials into something beautiful and meaningful.

Whether it’s a seasonal project, a handmade gift, or a little something to decorate my home, crafting allows me to slow down, be creative, and pour my heart into what I’m making. And when it comes to Valentine’s Day crafts, that’s where my creativity truly comes alive. Thanks for joining me for Sunday Morning coffee.

Season 5 Volume 4

About Me

Why I Love Crafts, Especially Valentine Crafts

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite times to craft because it celebrates love, kindness, and connection. The colors—pinks, reds, and blush tones—are already inspiring, and the theme lends itself to many possibilities, from hearts and flowers to personalized gifts and decor.

Crafting for Valentine’s Day lets me embrace the season’s charm and create pieces that bring warmth and joy to my home.

Over the years, I’ve shared some of my favorite Valentine’s Day projects on the blog, and I love revisiting them every year.

This year’s air clay hearts projects stand out, where I used stencils, napkins, and clay paste to create beautifully textured hearts in blush and taupe tones.

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These handmade pieces were a joy to make and versatile—they’ve become part of my decor and even make great gifts.

The good news is I have a lot more projects to share. I spent the weekend at the beach working on a few new ones and I am excited!

I also love crafting unique table settings for Valentine’s Day dinners. From handmade napkin rings to heart-shaped place cards, I’ve shared ideas that make the table feel unique and intentional. Crafting for the table is one of my favorite ways to combine practicality and beauty, and it’s something I look forward to every season.

Looking Ahead: Lots More Valentine Crafts to Come!

The beauty of crafting is that there’s always more to explore. I’m brimming with ideas for Valentine’s Day projects to share in the coming weeks. I’ll dive deeper into handmade gifts’ themes, including ideas for more clay projects, paper crafts, and even easy DIYs using materials you already have at home.

I’ll also share creative ways to decorate your home for Valentine’s Day in a way that feels elevated, not over-the-top.

So whether you’re a seasoned crafter or someone looking to try something new, I hope these projects inspire you to get creative this Valentine’s season. There’s so much joy in making and sharing something with your hands with the people you care about most.

I can’t wait to show you what I’ve been working on—stay tuned for lots more Valentine’s craft inspiration coming your way!

My Latest Project

I am still in the thick of re-organizing the 3rd floor. I will be honest; as you can see from the photos below, it got pretty bad over the last few months. We lack storage in our 100-year-old home, and as we were preparing for the heating/AC installation, holidays, Christmas party, and guests moving into our house, I decided the 3rd floor could be my dumping ground.

Of course, it’s temporary.

And why am I sharing this?

Because I don’t want you to think our home is always perfect.

That is so not the case!

But social media and bloggers don’t often share what’s on the other side of the camera. I would rather be upfront and honest about my life.

So this is what you get!

It will be done by next week’s SMC! (And I wrote that, so I have to be accountable to all of you next week!)

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My Biggest Challenge This Week

This past week has been fantastic. All of my challenges are behind me, and I am so happy.

My Facebook page is back (it was hacked a few weeks ago), and I had a fabulous time at the beach house this past weekend. It was 75 degrees and sunny. Just beautiful.

And … I have almost finished needlepointing Charlotte’s stocking. Next up is Graham! (You can see my progress on my Instagram stories today.)

I would love your help with some of my blog posts; getting your input here might be fun!

Here is today’s question:

I am working on a blog post next week about homemade salad dressings. Do you have any great homemade recipes to share? Of course, I will credit you!

Let me know below. Don’t include the recipe, just the type of dressing, but include your email so I can reach out personally.

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• Finalize my Editorial Calendar for February.
• Fonalize salad dressing recipes.
• Finish the third floor re-org!

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And what a week it was!

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  We are Filming This Week and Sunday Morning Coffee
  This week, we’re excited to be filming another commercial at our home, this time for a major retailer. Over the past twenty years, we’ve hosted numerous film crews as they created movies, television shows, commercials, and even music videos at our…
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  My Kitchen Garden – Year Two
  Spring has arrived, and one of my favorite activities is planting my kitchen garden. There’s something incredibly fulfilling about stepping out into my yard, hands in the soil, planning my vegetable beds, and envisioning all the meals I’ll soon create with…
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  Five Easy Steps to Adding Hanging Planters in Your Yard
  Today, I am sharing how I created the hanging planters in our backyard. I love mine so much! Hanging planters look lovely in any yard. My hanging planters have been looking awful all winter long. Here are five easy steps to…
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  The Truth About Eating a Healthy Breakfast: With Three Delicious Healthy Breakfast Recipes
  Breakfast has long been considered the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. It provides the fuel your body needs to start the day, supports brain function, helps regulate metabolism, and can even improve mood and energy levels….
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  My Obsession with Transferware
  My love for collecting things needs no explanation. I collect mostly vintage items, and today, I am sharing my transferware collection. I am sharing a bit about the fascinating history of transferware, my passion for collecting, and tips on incorporating these…
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  Amazon Big Spring Sale – It’s Here!
  The Amazon Big Spring Sale is here! It runs from March 25th (today) through March 31st, and here are some of the best Amazon Deals ever! There are millions of deals available, and today, I will help you find the best…

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I have an enjoyable week planned on my blog with lots of Valentine’s Ideas to share.

• Paint Your Own Valentine’s Day Cards DIY
• Valentine Cookie Sticks
• Winter Decor in the Family Room
• Why You Should Always Make Your Own Salad Dressing
• Valentine Crafts in Less than an Hour
• The Best Cranberry Orange Scones

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