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| A jar of love from my daughter |
For me, it can be anywhere but my latest idea came from my daughter and the gift she gave to me. My last birthday, I received the most thoughtful present ever from her, it made me cry and it has become a present that just keeps on giving.
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| A jar of gifts from daughter to mother |
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| From cleaning the house for me to sitting watching a weepy movie with popcorn, such thoughtful ideas |
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| Each 'gift' to be opened when I either: needed to talk, wanted to share my knowledge or for when I want to go on strike, just a few of her ideas. |
In our household, we are not BIG on Valentine's day but I feel my husband has been working so hard and could do with some extra love and attention, bring in my daughter's idea for a gift and you have a classic valentine present, look...
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| A jar of hearts |
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| Messages and gifts to my husband |
I used a variety of different heart patterns and thought you might be interested. Rather than redesign the wheel, there are so many patterns out on the www there that I used those instead of creating my own. Here are the five that I used and enjoyed.
Small 3D heart: 3D heart ~ 3 sizes
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| 3D crocheted heart |
2D flat hearts tiny: 2D mini heart
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| Mini 2D crochet heart |
2D medium size heart: 2D heart
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| Medium sized 2D crochet heart |
My favourite heart: Heart with magic circle
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| A crochet heart full of texture |
Danish heart: Danish heart
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| Classic Scandinavian crochet hanging heart |
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| My jar of hearts for my love ♥ |
♥ sharing 5 quick heart patterns for you this Valentines
Joining in for the first time this year with the lovely Amy
do pop over and see what others are sharing.
And finally, I leave you with this beautiful quote from an inspirational woman...
Love recognises no barriers, it jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.
Maya Angelou
What a great idea Selma. Love the little heart patterns. Hearts are, of course, a favourite of mine. I hope john enjoys his gifts. X
ReplyDeleteFavourite of mine too Jules, when I look back at all the posts on this blog, many are heart related!
DeleteWhat a great idea, thank you for sharing the heart patterns, I wonder how many I can make in the next 12days.
ReplyDeleteToni each heart is uber quick to make except perhaps the Scandinavian ones, which took a little longer, but most can be made in under half an hour. Do let me know how you get on would love to hear x
DeleteTwo fantastic ideas and lots of lovely hearts.
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen and again happy bloggaversary to you today
DeleteWhat an adorable gift, no wonder that it made you cry !
ReplyDeleteIt was and it still melts my heart, I have many more of these from her that I have not 'cashed' in yet x
DeleteI don't often say out loud how proud but I am. But I believe you have wonderful children too, they all have their 'moments' but I think we are lucky Sharon x
ReplyDeleteHello :-) I just read your comment on Amy's blog so I thought I'd pop over to say hi and thank you very much for your interest in Agnes and for passing it on. I love this jar of hearts idea – how wonderful to receive one from your daughter and a lovely idea to do one for your husband. Best wishes, Sam.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry I could not comment on yuor blog Sam, WORDPRESS really does not like me. I think what you and your friend have created is an amazing resource for young girls and young female adults. In this 24 hour society we live in life can be very confusing and surprisingly lonely, you help to make this more understandable with your website that I was happy to share it with others.
DeleteI LOVE this wonderful idea, such a great gift. I also love the beautiful hearts made with love.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much x
DeleteYour jars of love are wonderful and what lovely presents to both give and receive:)
ReplyDeleteRosie I couldn't agree more
DeleteWhat a brilliant idea for you [from your daughter] and now paying it forward for your hard working husband. Yes, brilliant.
ReplyDeleteloved all the handmade hearts too.
Had not thought of this as paying it forward, but it really is!
DeleteThese are such lovely thoughtful gifts to give and receive, I just know that your other half will love his heart jar.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping so Maggie
DeleteWonderful Valentine post. The jars are very special -- put together with lots of love. Thanks for sharing the hearts and the pattern links. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome x
Deleteone of the best presents that I have ever had was from one of my granddaughters following my knee operation.She had decorated an empty box and filled it with kisses!!!To be refilled every time we saw her.She is in Secondary school now but I still have the box.Presents don't need to be expensive.I love your daughter's ideas.
ReplyDeleteOh i love the kisses in a box idea, so very thoughtful and original, what a lovely granddaughter she is
DeleteWhat delightful gifts and an idea that I shall "borrow"! The best gift is the gift of love and this idea encapsulates it completely. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are going to 'borrow' it from Ella as I did, let me know how you get on
DeleteWhat a LOVE-ly idea you came up with! Hope your weekend is grand.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen
DeleteI love this idea from your daughter. I too would be crying if my daughter ever did something like that for me (I just can't see that happening though). I did something similar for my husband at Christmas, but his "Christmas Moments" were in small card form and in his stocking. He still has to redeem the dinner for two ... unless he used it with someone else!! ha ha Hope your husband enjoys your sweet love notes too.
ReplyDeleteWendy
HA! sure it didn't redeem it with someone else! Well I hope not at least!!
DeleteWhat a wonderful gift and a very inspiring post and quote to finish it with. I am sure that your husband will love it!
ReplyDeleteI just love that quote Amy, in fact Maya Angelou had so many didn't she xxx
DeleteSuch a sweet idea and one that I'm sure your husband will love. What a sweet daughter you have.
ReplyDeleteShe is rather special, but then I am totally biased
DeleteA lovely idea from your loving daughter! Happy weekend and the Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteYou too Riitta
DeleteLove it all Selma! Your crochet hearts are so pretty. ;) Blessings on your weekend. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you Carrie
DeleteTwo beautiful gift jars. I wish everyone in the world could read this post and be inspired to share their love.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly need more kindness and love to outweigh what is happening in the world at the moment don't we x
DeleteWhat lovely gifts ..really special !
ReplyDeleteI agree Val, x
DeleteOh my...what a great gift! I love it as I am sure you did too.
ReplyDeleteI really did Pam
DeleteOh, these are such precious and 'heart-felt' gifts! I love this idea! So many cute crocheted hearts, too! xo Karen
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen
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