Getting things done before I sit and have fun doing a craft project for Valentines day.
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- Between snow blowing the drive way, to organizing my crafting items and design samples, I decided to create a little time to relax and slowdown. I ended up crafting some paper Valentine's Day items with wallpaper samples I was going to donate. ©
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Your 'sparkles on the snow' reminds me of a poem that they read at my mother's funeral in 1970 when I was just 17 years old. "Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow.........." Almost 54 years later it still comforts me when I wake up early just as the sun is coming up and I see the diamond glints on the snow. I think of my sweet mother and smile.
That is so special. Thank you for sharing
As usual I enjoyed your video Linda. I loved the hearts and using the wallpaper was a great idea. I appreciated you sharing the sparkles from the snow. Living in Georgia we don’t see much snow if at all, but I grew up where we got a lot of snow and I too love the snow sparkles. It’s been so long I had forgotten how much I loved them when I was a young child. The past year or so I have tried to make each day filled with faith, joy, and peace, hence the reason I watch your videos. They’re calming, soothing, informative, and it’s like your inside a story book. Takes you to another place.😊 Thank you for sharing your home and talents. May the Lord Bless You. ❤
This is one of the best 'things to do inside' videos you have produced. I so enjoyed it. The ideas, the creativity, the backstories not to mention your sense of humor and humility - thank you for your honest thoughts. Love being inside and outside with you. Such a sweet jesture of 'clearing' a snow space for your special one! What a great job and inspiration! Please do more and a loving hug for the 'puppy'!
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts!
What a fun way to use old wallpaper. The hearts are so charming and I love the colors you choose to use. Getting organized can be so difficult, especially for a saver like me. I always think I may use it! This was a such a relaxing video. Thanks for sharing your “sparkle”!
Oh Linda, one of my favorite things to do is to position my cut glass pieces on tables & windowsills so that they’ll cast facets of sunlight throughout the rooms as the sun hits them during the day. My favorite candleholders are also cut glass due to the same effect. It’s like a touch of magical glamour every day… & it’s free. It’s the little things - the little details that make a home a unique, cozy, heartwarming home!
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Snow blowing for your man.... how sexy is that! I love having a work bench with drawers and doors to store all my crafts in the garage. I have all of my paint brushes in a ceramic urn right on top, which makes it so handy and accessible. A drawer for papers and ribbons and embellishments. One for paints and stains and waxes. The top is a sheet of vinyl flooring which I can drip paint or anything on and just wipe up. Crafting is a breeze when you have designated space. If its cold in the garage, I have a handle basket to bring my supplies into the kitchen and work at the counter. And oh my... that gorgeous crystal and the amazing sparkling snow... pure magic!
Linda you can make something out of nothing & make a beautiful item for a holiday you are so creative. I appreciate watching you every week❤️
Willow is the cutest! Paper hearts and paper chain delightful. Thank you ❤.
Thank you! 😊
That periwinkle paper is lovely. You could make use of it on a pleated paper shade for a small bedside lamp, or wall shade sconces in a bathroom or walk-in closet, or cover a cardboard box and use it as a pretty "notions box" to hold ribbons, lace trims, jar of buttones, threads, etc.
I love to craft I’m so glad you are sharing you patterns with us♥️♥️♥️
Love the paper hearts Linda, they are so pretty, great to put on a party tree. Willow made me laugh, she is such a darling girl. Isn’t it nice just pottering around your house watching the simple things that catch your eye, the crystal glasses & chess pieces looked quite magical, thank you for your peaceful video..☺️
I live in south Texas, so I have never seen a snow blower in action. It is always so nice to watch your videos and see life in New England. The Valentine crafting turned out so cool and I loved the step by step instructions and then how you displayed them. I really appreciate your channel and you sharing your life with us. Yes, I also find great joy in the simple things.
You should swing by during a storm! Ben or I will show you how it's done and we will watch until complete to make sure you have enough fun! LOL
Your craft projects are always so well thought out and made to perfection! Beginning with your beautiful wallpaper surplus from many years of your home decorating for yourself and clients made all the difference in the outcome of the hearts. Linda , your artistic talent shows through in everything you do! Loved this video from start to finish.
Thank you so much Jane!
Dear Linda, thank you for your lovely heart project. The sparkling snow was so pretty. I find joy in making miniatures from jewelry.
Happy Days, B.
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I think this video was a good example of simple treasures from the sparkling glasses to the pretty hearts! Thank you for reminding us about simple joys!
I savor these videos each week! They are my guilty pleasure, coffee, scone and a video by Linda!
I'm so glad you like them!
You inspire me with every video. I hope you’re enjoying this beautiful Sunday!
Your videos lift my spirits and make me happy.
You have such good and easy ways to enjoy the simple things in life, things we take for granted.
Always good to see Willow.
I watched this one twice. I too have a hard time storing my crystal away. It's eye candy.
I almost went back to look for your crackling fireplace video yesterday. I was organizing closets and drawers for three days during freezing weather. The quiet begins to loom large after 36-48 hrs. I had a split second flashback of crackling fire pleasure. I'll be finding it today.
Now I have a week of 50 degree days to look forward to. Time to pick up broken limbs from the short freezing rain spell we had during Christmas.
Your wallpaper collection is lovely. Mine is embarrassing. Can't believe I considered hanging some of those on a wall. In my defense, I got on a tangent of using wallpaper as drawer liner paper. We had a salvage store that sold overruns for almost nothing. I used it to make gift bags when those first became popular.
Thanks for sharing a few snippets of your days. You put it together into an amusing, sweet story, despite ADD.
That rascal Willow will be more careful next time she tries to steal the bird's feed.
Just love your unique and thoughtful videos. Thank you.
After a busy Christmas, I love organizing like you. And then I love how you relax with your craft Valentine projects and make the time to enjoy the “sparkles” in every day living!
Thank you so much! I truly enjoyed making them and enjoyed the quiet moment
Thank you for sharing your heart chain craft, what a wonderful way to use wallpaper samples.I’m trying to organize my craft supplies also. I laughed when I saw your paint’s because I know I have some that are very old as well, so today I think I’ll go through them.
I have to share my champagne coupe story. 10 years ago when my son was getting married I was hosting the rehearsal dinner. 30 people were invited. I wanted to have a toast of course to them so I went in search of glasses. At the thrift store I found a plastic bin filled with champagne coupes I started to count them and the lady said there were 33, I could have them and keep the bin also for 30.00! I brought them home and as I was washing them there were two that were etched with the letter S, our surname begins with S! So those went on a small silver tray ( with some flowers) for my son and his fiancé for the toast! Loved your video today. Willow is so cute.
Aaaaagh!!! You’re so artsy craftsy, Linda!! Those hearts are precious?!?! 💕💕💕
Thank you, Linda, for another lovely video. You are such a talent; all of your projects & the work you do in your home are such an inspiration! The hearts you made are beautiful; thank you for all you share! ❤
We got around 2 inches of snow in Ohio & freezing temps & winds that cut thru you. I too have been sorting thru my craft room & downsizing it. I love the ides of the Paper Hearts. I have papers that I think I will make some of those to hang across my kitchen window. I have been enjoying a nice hot vanilla latte while looking thru some home decor/design magazines. I have some things in mind & I'm just going to trust my heart & do them. As I sit in my comfy spot sipping my latte & picking out design ideas & color schemes I have my cats Oliver & Leo curled up beside me keeping warm. It dosen't get better than this.
So enjoyed this video and your kind words at the end. Love watching all the things that you are doing to your beautiful home.
The heart garland is whimsical 💛
Linda - So impressed with your using the snowblower - seriously how about a video on how to do it for us beginners to surprise our spouses!
My favorite video so far. The sparkling snow and goblets part of the video was beautiful!
Thank you for watching!
Great idea for any seasonal decoration. Christmas, Easter etc ❤
Love the wallpaper decor idea. Thank you so much Linda💙
Love the hearts, great craft project! I'm also a sparkle girl too..I love the sparkle of the snow and everything else that has sparkle, I'm right there! 🎇
Thank you Linda for those lovely ideas. I will be making a heart chain and some hearts. Been a while since I have done paper crafts. Had do the same, hunting up all my craft things from different places in my home. God Bless..
This video was so relaxing to watch. I love your paper hearts, they look so pretty. And Willow is just adorable 💕
Great ideas,I decorated for valentines this week too ,we got snow in East Tennessee this week,my kitchen/ breakfast room is very neutral ,so I can do can do all holidays,throw pillows,decorations,and I do a candy bar,usually red and white containers,like red stripes,or polka dots and solid colors too ,friends and family go there first when they come in, then change to St Patrick ,then Easter etc .I get bored to keep everything the same 🤣 Adults and Children love it ,too I thought I was the only person who cleaned the snow from the sidewalk at night 🤣. 🌿🍃
Such a fun crafting idea! I think it would be a good level to try with my granddaughters, especially the heart chain. The snow was beautiful Linda.. you and Ben are definitely creating a real haven for your family. Happy sparkly winter!
Thank You Linda ! So enjoyed Your Relaxing Video !! 😊❄️❤👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just what I needed today AND WILLOW 😀💕🐈
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Wellllll...love how you make a fun day for yourself...I do that everyday...the video was so enchanting... making all the hearts you made..the chain hearts. Love💘
The sparkle part..so peaceful....💘💘💘💘💘
You are my favorite You Tuber! Your videos are always beautiful, calming and informative. Thank you for sharing your home and life with us!
Linda I thoroughly enjoyed this video! I think I will try the heart shaped hanging decoration. The champagne glasses are gorgeous. Funny how some things are not appreciated and end up at the thrift stores. Willow is always one of my favorite characters you show on your videos and as a dog lover myself I know how you feel as a proud dog momma.
Hi Linda! Had to “rewind” video to watch you using the snowblower in frigid temps-we don’t need that in our southern state. So thoughtful and loving to do that for Ben and his return home. Love your crafting hearts and display of them. I don’t decorate a lot for Valentines Day but put touches of hearts and pink color in our home. The sparkles of snow and crystal items were delightful. Love seeing the birds too! Did you plant your paperwhites yet? Thank you for a relaxing, enjoyable segment! Organizing things helps me because I rebuy items I already have but don’t recall! Thank you for sharing your lives with us!
I hope to get the paperwhites planted this week. I was wanting to do a different container this year and found it!
Thank you for inspiring me to make a garland.
It seems,I missed you at the of hr of your notification. I am now enjoying you as I always do. Yes ! I would love more grafts. Teach how you use a heat gun for in bossing. Nice idea for the Hearts. Linda, you are so much fun and that Willow is adorable. Linda, I still have my Christmas tree up with all clear class ornaments and they look like different ice shapes with clear lites. I enjoy sitting at night also with my candles that are on timers and listening to instrumental winter music. So relaxing. Have a blessed week.
You can collect a few branches from outside, find a container or vase. Insert floral foam insert branches and hang hearts to look like a tree. PS LOVE the heart and paper chain ideas. THANK YOU❤❤💘
Love the crystals on top of the waves of snow, so pretty and calming.
Organizing is so cathartic and the payoff is a life time of knowing where all your supplies are instantly, labeling containers is key.
The heart ornaments and chain are adorable on your fireplace❤
Willows face when she turns around and looks at you is priceless.
Love your channel. I am always inspired by your work. Thanks for sharing so many great ideas. :)
I have never seen valentines made like this! I am inspired! and thinking pumpkins and Christmas Trees! Willow is such a love! She is welcome at my house you can come to. Best Wishes!
Yes! Pumpkins and Christmas Trees! It is a very fun project and if I messed up, I just pulled it apart, while still wet, and started over.
We should all pamper ourselves and take time to enjoy nature - like the birds in the tree eating the rolls, the sun shining on the glasses, and the glistening snow. Simple things can give us a lot of pleasure. My craft supplies are all down in the basement and are in need of some reorganization, not to mention the many bottles of paint that are I don't know how many years old. I enjoyed watching your heart projects., and they look very nice on the mantel. Thanks for sharing, Linda. Enjoy the day with your friend.
I always come away more knowledgeable and peaceful from watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your spirit, home and creativity. From one kindred spirit to another.
I love your little crafts keep them coming 😊
Thank you! Will do!
Lovely video Linda, simple, but so inspiring. I love your choice of music also.
Thanks Linda for all the great videos and visits. God Bless ❤
I enjoyed your video so much! Again, it’s cold and snowy in Charleston ,West Virginia.
I could not go to church, so I sat here with construction paper…. that’s all I had …and made a heart along with you. A former teacher, I loved this !
I can’t wait to make these with my Godson. He’s six and loves crafting.
I love knowing that! I'm so glad you enjoyed making it!
Such fun crafts and a great way to use up stashed paper samples and overflow. You and that snowblower, that’s me and grass cutting 😂
Totally on the grass too! LOL
You inspire me to get off my bum and get moving. I am going to try doing the hearts. Love the idea of using the chenille as ties. Thanks
Beautiful, relaxing video Linda, and I love watching all the sparkling 'diamonds' in the snow too.....although I'm SO DONE with winter already here in eastern Ont., Canada. I did enjoy winter for many years when my husband and I enjoyed snowmobiling and snowshoeing, but those days are over now and once Christmas is over I just want Spring and Fall to last forever! Don't like Summer....too hot and humid! Those champagne fluids are absolutely STUNNING!! What a find they were!! Loved the wallpaper heart craft! Think I'll dig out some of my scraps and try to make a couple too! Thanks for another lovely video to watch on a cold January Sunday afternoon! :) ~~M~~
So glad to see you restocked your store, Linda. I am going to have to pick up some gifts!
Such a relaxing video Linda. 💕🙏
The wallpaper hearts ornaments and chain garland are so sweet for valentine's day.
And your video cover with you and the snowblower made me think of an Edward Hopper painting
I am thoroughly inspired. Thank you!
I'm so glad!
Your videos are always a joy and calming to watch. Love your Valentine crafts. Thanks for sharing.
You inspire me! Your hearts are lovely!
Lovley video Linda! Thank you. ❤🤗
Enjoyed your joy of everything it’s infectious give Willow a hug from her fans. Oh yes BEN also
Linda, thank you. I really enjoy all your videos. Your ideas, filming, and music selections are the best. You have the gift of making the ordinary, extraordinary. You can capture simple pleasures and
experiences and inspire others to do the
same. Your 3-D Valentine's Day heart crafts with unused wallpaper was really clever, and they turned out looking
"store- bought". God bless your kindred spirit. Robert
You've created such a lovely home. What a lovely video and so many inspiring ideas. I was looking for a little enclosure for the Valentines Day cards I plan on sending to my pen pals and your beautiful paper heart ornaments are the perfect solution. Thank you! 💖💖💖
What a great idea!
Thank you Linda for another enjoyable and relaxing video ! Those hearts are so pretty. I too find joy and appreciate the little things around us like the sun shining through those glasses. Hope your having a nice day !! That shot with Willow turning around and looking at you so innocently was so cute !!
I may try your hearts & Garland with fabric. I may stiffen it first & give it a try. I also have a heart die/cutter to make it easier. Ty for the idea. I can use them to decorate at our Feb quilt group!!
I just love your heart ideas! The designs of the paper were very unique and different for Valentine ❤
Thank you! I did enjoy making them and now they look good in their surroundings since the match my aesthetic.
That Willow!! I loved how she looked at you like saying: "I wasn't doing anything mom"! 😇Thank you for another lovely video, Linda. It was very relaxing indeed. Can't wait to see what treasures you and Carla find!!
😊 thank you! I will be sharing soon!
What a beautiful , relaxing and cozy craft project especially when the weather is all snowy. Also great weather for me at least to clean and organize . Thank you for sharing. I love watching your videos. Hope you have a great week.
I enjoyed this very much. Thank you for making it.😁
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
Absolutely inspired to do some creating for Valentine's Day. Thank you!❤
Love this video. It is so pretty, simple and calming.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved this calming video. It is still cold and wet in Western Oregon and tomorrow I am venturing out to my gym and for half & half for my coffee after being ice bound for over a week! I did lose power for 14 hours but slept over with lovely homemade dinner at home of a good friend. Otherwise, catching up on UA-cam vvideos and books, but not doing a lot of work! Back to real world tomorrow and so glad that we are moving away from ice storms and just into lots of rain. 🌹
What a great video I’m going to try the hearts and the filming of the snow and the glasses sparkling is so beautiful the music you chose is perfect!!!
Thank you so much!
I created resin chess pieces for a dear friend in Ohio, taking it to him when we were on a visit to the USA in 1986. Your glass chess set reminded me, and brought back great memories! Your sparkly snow looks so pretty.. we almost never have snow where I live......😊
Absolutely lovely. Willow is adorable.
I love organization videos almost as much as I love decorating videos. If I’m having a bad day,I can set it right by organizing a drawer or two and properly disposing of outdated things or donating things I don’t need or use 😉😍
Love that!
Hi Linda ! The hearts are super cute ! I feed the birds every day and with this cold weather it has been twice a day ... I love those little dark birds with the white bellies they are sweet... Funny Willow she was thinking Oops got caught ! My daughter makes homemade dog biscuits and send them to Rescue shelters everyday. May we send Willow some,? the dogs love them !! It is wonderful noticing the simple little things that are so pretty , like the fresh snow fall !! Be safe , Hugs Paula ~ Indiana kindred spirit
Oh I like the heart project, ❤
Interestingly, I made the same craft this week but smaller hearts and hung them on tree branches in a large vase. It was very relaxing and a cozy time with 5 degrees out and snowing.
That's a great idea!
Great way to use wallpaper cold here in NJ we got 6 inches of snow.
It seems as though keeping a craft area is an ongoing project in itself. A couple of weeks ago, I decided to work on my room. Grouping "like items" together gave me a sense of accomplishment even though I'm finding more when I least expect it!
It's like after an Easter egg hunt. You find some of them months later LOL
I too agree about Valentine's using non traditional colors in decor!! Love the hearts project!
Excellent💚 love watching the birds and Willow😍 love the paper chain mantle,and the gorgeous champagne glasses ! I'm so in love with your way of living ! Thank you for sharing xx
Thanks so much! 😊
I really enjoyed this video..Thank you..
Oh, I love the paper hearts and the eggs, too. The eggs would look, so cute with bunnies displayed with them, they definitely would give an egg vibe. It’s cold here in Virginia, too…brrrrrrr. Thank you, for sharing your project…inspiration for me. ❤
SO super satisfying! Love to organise AND have the feeling of accomplishment that these kind of tasks bring me. You've inspired me to use my Sunday afternoon productively - haha!
❤ Terrific and creative video Linda, love the paper train and hearts 💕 always enjoy the fireplace🔥 and music 🎶 you share with us and the best part of today's video was seeing the birds and precious Willow 🐕 attempting to get the rolls, 😀😊 great job using the snowblower ❄❄ Blessings, hope you have an amazing week.
Glad you enjoyed it and back at you! I hope you have an amazing week too!
Wonderful relaxing vlog. Enjoyed looking at all your wallpaper, have a small powder room, was difficult for me to "get a vision" what to do. Right now, the walls are covered in rough wood planks, to me looks like an indoor outhouse! You have no idea how excited I am. Of course, wallpaper! Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Not knowing how rough the wood walls are, there is a very thick wallpaper for projects like that. It can be painted after too!
Lovely video Linda❤
Linda, Willow looking back at you from the tree made me laugh! I love the dark eyed juncos you filmed. They are a favorite at my bird feeder in the winter. Have a beautiful day!! 🐦
Linda, I highly recommend insulated overalls for outdoor chores. You're a country girl now, after all. Being warm is a fine thing! Love the hearts and the sparkles everywhere. ❤ Willow. Hope to see what you found shopping.
I know right? That said, I've always been a country girl with woods and animals all around until I moved to Groton. I even had to be driven around to go trick or treating as a kid LOL. I do need to did out my ski suit though.
Great idea! Linda in Carhart overalls? I ❤ it. I hear Cabela's has Carharts with lycra stretch. 😉
@@rt3box6tx74 Linda would be so cute in Carhartts! I learned how to layer clothes from my four-wheeling country friends. Wind chill meant nothing to us. 😂
@@newenglandfineliving Always dress like the door might lock when you go out. Speaking from experience. 🤒
@@janegeeo1293 Yes ma'am. I keep a key buried shallow in a small spice jar. It's beside the step to my back door.
The sparkling snow looks so beautiful love to embrace the season the crisp air .Hope to see it again next season .
Just watched your latest video, making of the hearts, chain and ornaments...just want to say ,I thoroughly enjoy your videos .found them 2020 during the worse of COVID...I too, find beauty also even in the simplest things. Blessings to you and your family.💕
The simple pleasures of life and to seek the beauty in all are often the best ..
What a cute crafting idea! Those champagne flutes are gorgeous!!!
Loved your cute heart craft projects. 💜 I always love a good organizing project too! I need to work on my crafts too. 😊
Thank you! 😊
Linda…. You have something very special. I look forward to your videos all the time and I enjoy watching each and every one of them. ❤