Even though there are still things that need to be tended to downstairs I decided to come up to the studio for a bit. It actually gave me some inspiration for a post. As I frantically finished the scrapbooks for the guys I didn't clean up as a I went along so the studio is somewhat neglected. My desktop is a complete mess. I'll need to sort and put things away before I begin any new projects.
I have a lot of cards to make for birthdays this month and thank yous that are overdue from Christmas so this has to be a priority tonight.
As I was snapping away I noticed that I have a lot of pink in here - no surprises there right? And no, I haven't been making Valentine's yet - this is just where the ones that didn't get finished in time for last year landed.
I liked how they looked so I kept them up all year. It adds romance to the "scary man" as all the kids refer to him. They all think he's creepy. I kinda like him, but wouldn't mind putting a piece of chalkboard into the frame either.
Mr OP turns 50 this year and doesn't want a big fuss made. So I'm thinking that 50 days before his big day that I'll start giving him small presents - 1each day.
When I say small I'm talking a box of raisinets, a fishing magnet, things that he likes but aren't a lot of money. Or anything 50 or 1962 related, so if you have any ideas I'd love to hear them. I just want to make the time leading up to the big day fun! I have a few ideas for the big day mulling around but no party - that's a definite NO.
I'm playing along with Beverly's Pink Saturday this week. With so much pink in this post how could I not. Enjoy your weekend sweet friends!
30 comments:
Glad that you found your way to your studio. I don't think that scary man is one bit scary. He looks like a really nice guy. I remember those Valentines from last year! So cute! You'll have a head start this year. Good idea to give your hubby little things. He'll love that. No party? He sounds like me. Still, I hope that the family knows how to party.
Look at you! All ready for Pink Saturday! I need to join again, but this week is a mess. I like your old valentines ;)
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Just last week I cleaned off my craft desk and went through all my crafting bins to declutter them. Now I know where everything is instead of having to turn everything upside down looking for something! lol
Sounds like you'll be busy making birthday cards, they always turn out so beautifully.
Such a great idea to give your hubby a little something every day for the 50 days before his birthday. Do you have one of those stores that sell old fashioned candies from the 50's & 60's? If so, that would be an idea, to get him candies that would bring back memories of his childhood:-) xoxo
Love all that stuff!
Let's see... 50...
Flamingos.
1/2 a century.
Fiddy cents, the rapper
cheaper coffee..
half way there.
My brother-in-law just turned 50 and his wife had a cake made with lots of black hills and a little car almost at the top of one of them. But we love to pick on him...
Good luck! I'm sure you'll think of something amazing!
Nice idea to prepare little gifties for your hubs, Leann. Loved your Valentine's. You are a very creative. Take care. Susan
The Bingo Valentine's Day cards are so adorable. Happy Pink Saturday! ~Marti
Cute, cute, cute Valentine cards!
Have fun with your surprises ... I have a terrible time being clever with gifts for men! I think they are very hard to buy for! Even my own!
Good luck!
HPS!
♥ Jil
Studios can be VERY inspiring...thanks for showing us a peek into yours! Love those cards.
J'adore your birthday idea! I may borrow this for Mr. Mutt! HPS
Wags, Niki
Enjoyed visiting and seeing all your various items. However, the eye catcher for me is the bingo cards. Loved that.
Those Bingo Valentines are so wonderfully romantic! What a great idea (already planning DH's card for this year). Just love them.
Happy Pink Saturday!
I was surprised at how much pink I have too ...
What a sweet loving idea to gift your Sweetie every day...mine would be happy with a Reece's every day .
I think a card or a note telling him something you love about him would be nice ...
Happy PS !
What a neat idea to begin The Big 50 Bday fifty days out! Let's see, you could do socks and other unmentionables, new razor...never mind..those are getting so expensive...HiHoney even uses the cheaper throw aways. Anyway, all your Pinks are neat...be sure and show us some of your cards. Yours are always so pretty and thoughtful! Happy Pink Saturday!
Thank you for the lovely trip to your studio; it reminds me I need to get in my studio and make some things.
How cute your Bingo Valentine is! Hope you have a wonderful Pink Saturday! Grace
I love the 50 days of small gifts idea! Have you seen this idea on Pinterest? http://nothingbutbonfires.com/2011/06/sixty-years-memories
I think it's a nice idea for milestone birthdays. :)
PS-Thank you so much for the sweet comment you left on my blog. :)
Such beautiful creations s and Lovely taken too!
My PINK post, have a nice weekend!
I don't think he's creep looking! I'm not sure that I would want him in my work space though, unless he was a relative! Cute bingo Valentines!
Lovin your Pink. Happy Pink Saturday!
Your 50 celebration sounds better than a party to me. Lots of creativity to be called into play and he will feel so loved!
So great you have an upstairs studio to go and create and get inspiration. The pink bingo card are so cute. I'll be thinkin about that 50 thing. Cute idea.
Ann
Happy Pink saturday, Leann! I haven't done it in ages and am playing along this week, too. I love your space, the vignettes, the beauty. Oh, I bet your Valentines will be wonderful!
I love the Bingo Valentine's tags.
Your ornate frame is wonderful. I could see the chalkboard paint would be perfect for it.
Your birthday ideas for your husband are fantastic!
xo,
Dee
Beautiful and interesting photos..Thank's for sharing..
Visiting for Pink Saturday! Here's my share-hope you can stop by:)
http://www.loveablecassandra.com/2012/01/pink-elephant.html
What a cute idea, for your husband's 50th Birthday!!!!! But wow, you are going to have to get creative, with 50 little things, to think up. :-)
Well, you can always resort to boxes of raisins or some such, if he like raisins. -gigggles-
P.S. And no I don't know what my quote is about! LOL
"Smooth ice
is paradise
for those who dance with expertise."
~Friedrich Nietzsche
I love your last year's valentines! Sometimes it's nice to have half-finished projects to ease yourself back into crafting. Happy Pink Saturday!!
Love your bingo cards! For your hubby's Bday you could write one thing a day (on a special little card) that you like or love about him. Laura
How fun! Where did you find your bingo cards?
The Homemaking Link-Up Weekend is going on right now at my blog! I'd love to have you come and link up your posts!
HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
Sarah
Oh I like the idea of 50 small gifts a day leading up to Mr OP's birthday!
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