handmade love #2
more valentines day ideas – ways to make something special for your loved ones.
“nothing says love like cleaning supplies” I totally agree, why not whip up a dishcloth with a love heart motif just like this one. and just like Natalie wrap it up with a little bottle of special dishsoap, and maybe some little scrubbing brushes.
love heart dishcloth
tunisian dishcloth
circular dishcloth
Update: Amy just sent me a link to the valentines dishclothes she has been knitting – and the actual pattern of the one pictured – thanks Amy.
Don’t forget to cook up something special too. Nothing says love like pink pasta (from delicious days), and how about a little treat of shortbread lovehearts in lemon curd (from brownie points)
Of course we will forgive you if you choose instead to purchase something, as long as it is truly indulgent, and eco friendly, I suggest cocoa vino organic chocolate and wine, (link via treehugger). You could also try buying handmade – check out etsy for some great ideas.
Don’t forget you can incorporate “a month of softies” february theme into your gift “a heart shaped box”
February 8th, 2006 at 7:17 am
I spent the weekend making the valentine heart dishcloths in pink & white. With some coordinating tea towels they are shaping up to be a lovely gift. Here are my results:
http://amyartisan.com/blog/2006/02/06/knitting-for-subtitles/
February 8th, 2006 at 11:03 am
Thanks for the blog mention!
Homemade dish cloths are such a great idea- especially in this disposable world. It’s tough to think of times before paper towels, but this can help us remember.
February 8th, 2006 at 9:55 pm
It’s Natalie, not “Xavier.” Thanks. ;)
February 9th, 2006 at 12:20 am
And homemade valentines! Nothing makes me happier than receiving a card made from scratch.