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Valentine Crafts

January 29, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 20 Comments

During this week, I have been busy and have been enjoying my last week of holidays. 🙁

Today I tried out the recipe for Candy Cane Syrup from Storybook Woods. It turned out well and I am planning on serving it on some ice cream for dessert tonight. It would also work well poured on a chocolate cake or in a milkshake. 

I have decoupaged a wooden heart and “S” for my bedroom. I am going to place them on my pin up board. 

My friend and I have made some Valentines Day tea lights. We got the idea from The Shabby Nest via One Pretty Thing. 

Posted by Sarah

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  1. Suzie says

    January 29, 2009 at 2:56 am

    Just love the color from Candy Cane Syrup! I can imagine some vanilla ice cream with it! Hmmmm!

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  2. Sarah says

    January 29, 2009 at 3:52 am

    The Candy Cane syrup looks yummy! I wonder if it’s any good on pancakes…

    I also love the decoupage job you did. It looks really professional!

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  3. Suzanne says

    January 29, 2009 at 4:39 am

    Love the sound of your syrup just yum for a sugar loving person like me.

    Your S and heart have come up wonderful and I am sure they will add some great touches to your room. I have been helping Brooke with hers.

    Hope all goes well for school next week for you.

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  4. clare says

    January 29, 2009 at 5:40 am

    Candy cane syrup mmmm sounds great .
    Clares Craftroom

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  5. Jane says

    January 29, 2009 at 6:02 am

    thanks for the links to your projects – my daughter would love to do these.

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  6. Stephanie says

    January 29, 2009 at 6:45 am

    The candy cane syrup looks so pretty and festive. Love your Valentine projects! Great job.

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  7. Tracy says

    January 29, 2009 at 7:46 am

    Candy Cane Syrup…oh, that sounds like a taste of Christmas-Heaven–LOL! Love your Valentine theme today…I’ve been thinking and making for Valentine’s too. Just LOVE Love’s Holiday! :o) ((HUGS))

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  8. Jenny says

    January 29, 2009 at 8:24 am

    Hi, I just found your blog and it is wonderful! So lovely to see another Perth blogger!
    can’t wait to read more!
    Jen

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  9. Storybook Woods says

    January 29, 2009 at 8:57 am

    Hello Sarah, I am thrilled you made the syrup. Your turned out so pretty. Enjoy !!!!! Clarice

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  10. Thimbleanna says

    January 29, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    Great work Sarah — it looks like you’re having a wonderful time preparing for Valentine’s Day!

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  11. raining sheep says

    January 29, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    Candy cane syrup? it sounds very sweet. It probably would be amazing on ice cream. I love the cut out letter..so cute.

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  12. pinkflowerbuttons says

    January 29, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    lovely clear photos, love the paper and syrup.

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  13. Carrie P. says

    January 29, 2009 at 4:53 pm

    Candy Cane syrup. Very intersting.

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  14. Meredith Teagarden says

    January 29, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    Candy cane syrup- MMMMM!

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  15. REread says

    January 29, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    very pretty pink gifts

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  16. Christy A. says

    January 30, 2009 at 4:14 am

    Hi Sarh, your valentine crafts are super cute. I love the decoupaged letter.

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  17. Shannon says

    January 30, 2009 at 8:51 am

    It looks like you have been having some fun. The Candy Cane Syrup is so pretty – what a great idea! Thank you for sharing the recipe link.

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  18. melissa s. says

    January 30, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    it all looks so valentine-y festive! have a happy weekend!

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  19. Alison Boon says

    January 30, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    Sounds like you’re making the most of your last few days of school free time.

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  20. Cathy says

    January 30, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    the candy cane syrup sounds like it would be very sweet! Hope it tastes good.

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