I think I’ve mentioned once or twice ~ in the recent past ~ that I L-O-V-E St. Valentine’s Day! Perhaps it’s the helpless romantic in me…
The past week(s), we (Katie and I), have been displaying more that the usual ‘hearts’ around the house ~ including the window cling-on thingy’s that I’ve had since ‘my babies’ were babies!
For example…
a small heart-shaped dried artemisia wreath,
another artemisia wreath with tin heart hanger,
a heart pocket stitched from vintage velvet amongst some bobbins,
Cinnamon scented dough hearts hanging from my kids’ hand-dipped beeswax candles,
vintage tin heart cookie cutters…
I have so many more heart-felt projects in the works! Ahhhh…topiaries…
here’s the makings of heart-themed topiaries! Any ‘vessel’ or repurposed base will do. RE-think electric fence insulator, a fav stoneware pitcher, cinnamon stick, styrofoam heart form, hand-stitched heart…you know…dive into your stash…
I LOVE this idea from my herb hero, Emelie Tolley, Gifts from the Herb Garden. I’ve made lots of these over the years…OR…
a live topiary made with fresh flowers from your local florist. I just love the ‘topiary’ form! Re-purpose a bowl/pitcher, carve a piece of oasis to fit, add a few long-stemmed flowers (use a dowel if necessary to stabilize) and wrap the stems with pretty ribbon. Add moss at the base! Don’t forget to water! Simply sweet!
Embellish a live topiary with cut-out hearts or hand-made stitched/woolies!
Still more ideas…I love this page I saved from an old issue of Country Living.
The cake toppers are too sweet! Paper/felt hearts, wooden skewers, beads…more lavender sachets, re-decorated heart-shaped candy boxes!
Here’s something I just finished working on…
I made several mini-polymer clay hearts for embellishing hand-mades (I’ll probably list on etsy)! Want a closer look?
Oh, YOU like the sheepie!??? I actually made these in my kiln a few years ago for a project…
I should make more of these itty bitty sheep…
I hope this inspires you to make some hearts for – or with – your special loved ones!
Now, I better get back to work!!!
Sheepy Hollow Farm 
Hello Jenny,
Last summer my girlfriends and I visited your farm. I purchased some of your goat’s milk soap. My Mom is going through chemo and your soap is really helping her skin. I visited your Esty shop but I wondered if I could place an order and mail you a check. I realize the check would have to clear before you sent out my order. Is it possible to purchase items this way?
Thank you, Cindy Richards
Welcome Cindy! I’d be happy to accommodate…feel free to contact me privately! 😉