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February 6, 2010 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 34 Comments

I couldn’t resist making a special card for my sweetheart (we will be celebrating 20 years of married bliss in a few months time! )

 

I printed out a copy of William Shakespeare’s 18th sonnet on white card (“Shall I Compare Thee to a Summers Day?” – it was the most romantic poem that came to mind! ) and punched it out using a heart punch, and added a red heart with button detail. Simple but sweet 🙂

 

Sarah also has been inspired by Valentines Day. She baked up a big batch of gingerbread men and gave them pink and red buttons.They are delicious – somehow I don’t think they will last long.

 

When we were in Japan I was amazed at the range of baking supplies that were available at the 100 yen shops such as Daiso. I stocked up on a lots of baking cups/patty pans. Here are some of my Valentines Day supplies – no doubt they will inspire more Valentines Baking over the coming week.

 

 

Posted by Lisa and Sarah

Filed Under: Valentines Day

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  1. Handmade says

    February 6, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    Me too! We celebrated 20 years of marriage last Wednesday! Your card is really lovely!

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  2. two hippos says

    February 7, 2010 at 1:11 am

    what a lovely valentine! The gingerbread men look delicious too!

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  3. Thimbleanna says

    February 6, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    That’s a super cute valentine! And looks like you have a lot of fun baking in your future!

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  4. peppermintpatcher says

    February 6, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Congratulations on 20 years! We have just celebrated 23, but did not have any cards as lovely as this one.

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  5. texmorg says

    February 7, 2010 at 12:21 am

    Wow where to start. Your card looks wonderful,such a clever idea and as to Sarahs cooking-YUM-i could eat one right now and I am soooo jealous of your cup cakes holders they are gorgeous.
    Linda
    My first week back was ok a few hiccups but you get those, thanks for thinking of me.

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  6. Katharina says

    February 7, 2010 at 1:09 am

    Hi.

    I really love the idea with the hearts. And 20 years is great. I am married for 3 years now and I still love it.

    I brougt a lot of baking stuff from the USA. And it’s good to have, because I still can’t get it here in Austria.

    Have a nice weekend, enjoy baking.
    Katharina

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  7. LissyLou says

    February 7, 2010 at 2:11 am

    that card is so beautiful…love it xx

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  8. Jodie says

    February 7, 2010 at 2:30 am

    Gingerbread men are my very favourite – actually any gingery dessert really, but gingerbread men make me smile.
    Congratulations on 20 years – and may you have at least 20 more filled with happiness and baking !

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  9. meri says

    February 7, 2010 at 3:20 am

    :))
    Happy Valentine’s Day!

    (beautiful photos!)

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  10. Handmade in Israel says

    February 7, 2010 at 3:46 am

    What a gorgeous – and romantic – card! I am sure your “sweetheart” will ber thrilled with it! Love, love, love those cupcake cases too. You do find the best things!

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  11. Little Munchkins says

    February 7, 2010 at 3:50 am

    What a great idea for a Valentine card! We don’t do much for Valentine’s Day anymore but I just might surprise my husband this year 🙂

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  12. Kylie says

    February 7, 2010 at 3:58 am

    I am starting to think that you left all of your clothes in Japa so you could bring back all of these goodies:)

    Love the card and the ginger bread men look great.

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  13. sewkalico says

    February 7, 2010 at 4:49 am

    It all looks wonderful!

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  14. KaHolly says

    February 7, 2010 at 5:17 am

    I’m loving it!!

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  15. Stephanie says

    February 7, 2010 at 6:05 am

    The Japanese have cornered the market on CUTE! Happy Anniversary.

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  16. Laura in Paris says

    February 7, 2010 at 6:51 am

    Very moving …

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  17. Rebecca says

    February 7, 2010 at 7:30 am

    Congrats on your 20 years of marriage! I love your Valentine’s Day card! How sweet 🙂

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  18. Christy says

    February 7, 2010 at 7:39 am

    awww so sweet! congrats on your 20th wedding anniv!

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  19. The Quilt Buddy says

    February 7, 2010 at 8:23 am

    Love the idea for the card! Great way to personalize it.

    Love the cookies! Great way to use that cookie cutter again.

    Love, Love, love the baking supplies! I am also inspired!

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  20. Terriaw says

    February 7, 2010 at 9:58 am

    What a sweet card! I love Shakespeare, so the idea of printing out the 18th sonnet is very clever. Cute cookies too! I adore gingerbread men/people.

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  21. Jamie Fingal says

    February 7, 2010 at 10:41 am

    I love your blog. It is so inspirational. It’s like a little present each time it is opened. Thank you for sharing your life with me. Happy Valentine’s Day to you!

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  22. Jill says

    February 7, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    I just love the idea of punching hearts from the love poem!! Fantastic. It’s always inspiring visiting your site! Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Dogwood says

    February 7, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    Oh, that is so sweet. I love the Anniversary card for you Honey. I am making a card for My Guy during the Super Bowl today.

    Have a nice afternoon.

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  24. springrose says

    February 7, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    Sweet card for your Hubby! Congrats on 20 years!! My Hubby and I will be celebrating 15 in September. Love the cookies, may have to go make some tonight! Now one OK two questions, why can’t we get those cute roung cup things from Japan in the states?! So adorable!! Also about your log cabin pillow that you made. If you were making one for a bedspread would you also make the pillow the same or different?

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  25. natalie says

    February 7, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    What a gorgeous card Lisa you always come up with the most beautiful ideas.

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  26. Suzie says

    February 8, 2010 at 2:25 am

    A beautiful card for your husband! And delicious cookies, too!

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  27. PatchworkRose says

    February 8, 2010 at 4:46 am

    Just Love your Valentines Card 🙂
    I married the boy next door 20 years ago next month. We are off for a second honeymoonto the place where we had our first 🙂
    Wishing you a wonderful Anniversary too.
    Cheers
    Lynne

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  28. Tracy says

    February 8, 2010 at 6:34 am

    Beautiful card, Lisa! And such pretty baking supplies/papers! I was making Valentine’s and baking some Valentine treats during the weekend too. :o) Happy Week ((HUGS))

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  29. Carrie P. says

    February 8, 2010 at 6:58 am

    A very sweet card and look at those gingerbread men. Cute.
    Love all those neat supplies. I know you will make great use of them.

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  30. Kleiner Berliner says

    February 8, 2010 at 10:26 am

    What a lovely idea! 20 years, wow!!! Warm greetings from very cold Germany sends Julie

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  31. Mom's Place says

    February 8, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    What a beautiful Valentine! I agree, that is one of the most romantic poems!!!

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  32. Knit Sew City Girl says

    February 11, 2010 at 5:13 am

    Hi!

    An early congratulation on your 20th Wedding Aniversary. Wow! 20 years! Lovely card too, very romantic. The cake cases from Japan are so sweet and I love the valentine gingerbread men.

    Also, we have received your lovely package this week. Thank you so much for the lovely giveaway. My daughter loves it and she can’t for me to teach her some origami. I must blog about soon.

    Have a great Valentines day.

    Mary

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  33. Shannon says

    February 13, 2010 at 9:13 am

    Lovely card! And, oh, I wish I could reach through the computer and nab one of those cookies! (Of course, I often wish that when reading your blog…)

    Reply
  34. divinitygirl says

    March 2, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    great valentines card idea with the shakespeare!

    love your blog-

    Reply

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