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Note: I'm guessing the saying on her love note is an inside joke?
But first....The winner from last week's giveaway of a Pampered Chef Cookbook is.....
Jennifer Howard!!
Congrats, Jennifer!! Please email your mailing address to loveactuallyblog @ hotmail.com
If you'd like to see what other products Shari has to offer, please email her at shari.trujillo @ live.com
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Now, on to this week's giveaway!!
I saw these ridiculously cute kitchen towels and heart-shaped silicone baking cups at the store and there was no way I could resist. The only way I justified buying them was to give a set to one of my followers. So, I hope you won't mind this selfish pursuit of mine... :)
How to Qualify:
1. Be a Follower --->
2. Leave a comment telling me your favorite Valentine's Day memory (perhaps an event/date, a gift you gave or received, etc.)
Bonus Entries:
(Leave a seperate comment for each bonus entry!!)
Giveaway ends Sunday, January 31st!
But, there are some other cute ones I wanted to feature.
And how about this Muffin Tin Advent seen on Studio 5 . Pioneer Party in Lehi, Utah created this project.
Cute, Cute.Somewhat Simple recycled this chocolate box to make a fun Vday countdown. She provides a tutorial on her blog as well.
Get a load of this....
Source: KSL Studio 5
Just a random side note: The "Campus Craft & Floral" that they talk about in this video is from my alma mater! Yeah, BYU!!
6. I love you a latte!
7. Fortune Cookie: ..so "fortunate" to have you!
Other phrases that could apply:
[Fortunately for me, you're my Valentine!]
[You make my heart crumble!]
8. Crush on You! - free printable labels!
9. Nuts For You!
10. As a practical gift, give a new calculator with attached tag "According to my calculations, you're #1!"
Video from KSL Studio 5
AND--- I've prepared a PDF for you which has a whole bunch of other ideas in text format, just in case you didn't see something here that struck your fancy.
Download PDF HERE
As always, I'd love to see what you come up with or if you have any other ideas. Send a link and/or pictures to loveactuallyblog @ hotmail.com
Shari Trujillo of Pampered Chef has generously offered this "Cooking for two & more" to one lucky follower of Love, Actually!!This cookbook contains more than 60 fresh, simple and innovative recipes tailored to lifestyles of smaller households. Chapters like “Weekend Chef” offer contemporary-American, restaurant-style cuisine. “Trip for Two” includes a variety of popular ethnic cuisines. “Cooking With Friends” helps you create appetizers and desserts for 4-8 guests.
I'm thinking you may find a great new recipe for your homecooked Valentine's Day dinner in this book!
The Pampered Chef has lots of great products. If you'd like to see what products Shari has to offer, please email her at shari.trujillo @ live.com
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5 Bonus Entries:
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I read this idea on Life Frosting and thought it was a clever twist on the 12 Days of Christmas, designed for Valentine's Day instead.
Here is what Chelsea came up with...with my additions in red.
1. Pear bubble bath, pear dessert, a night in "pear-adise", a game using a "pear (pair) of dice"
2.dove chocolate, chocolate turtles, spell out "love" with them
3. french kiss, french kiss the movie, french and romantic, french fries
4. sexy "calling" messages, or notes, or texts
5. anything gold (undies, lotion, doughnuts, etc.) gold coins
6. egg: breakfast in bed, anything with eggs
7. goldfish, a speedo for swimming?
8. maid attire, milk duds, milk shake
9. beginners guide to "dancing," slow dance in the bedroom, etc.
10. a massage (the lords were tired of leaping), choc. frogs, sexy chess or checkers
11. music, itunes gift card, homemade cd of favorite sexy songs
12. whatever you want the finale to be!
You can plan this in a million different ways... but I'd keep it simple and just prepare a poem, "On the first Day of Valentine's, my true love gave to me...." and then give him/her the next line each day with it's corresponding gift/service.
Be sure to visit Life Frosting to see Chelsea's original post and find other great ideas!
1 - Carnation & Candy Centerpiece 
7 - Headboard Banner
1. Pink Raspberry Pinwheels - More Pictures, option to purchase personalized pinwheels
5. Heart Bouquet - Handcrafted placemats, menu, and heart bouquet. 
5 - Bakerella's Oreo Kisses {tutorial & recipe}
14 - Meringue Kisses - {recipe}
15 - Jam Filled Heart Cookies - {tutorial/recipe}
16 - Heart Brownies w/ Fruit and Cream {tutorial}
17 - Jell-O Lips {recipe}
What's your favorite? Which would your spouse enjoy most?
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Have a Valentine's Day idea you'd like featured? Email idea and photos to loveactuallyblog@hotmail.com
You'd fill in your love's name on the "Pay to the Order of:" line. Then, when they redeem each check, just have them sign the back so you know it's been used! 
*Unfortunately, I will not be able to mix & match the check styles. Please choose one style.
What about the cute little tag on the checkbook cover? It's yours! 
How to Order:
1. Email loveactuallyblog @ hotmail.com
2. Choose the style of check you want: (Classic Chic, Damask, or Earthy Chic)
3. Choose the name of "your" Bank of Love.
4. Choose your 15 check word options (each check above has a number in the upper right hand corner). Give me a list of the 15 you want. If you choose more than 15, I will add $1.00 for each additional.
(Further customization requests will be quoted on an individual basis.)
Once I finish your customization requests, I will send you the PDF files which contain your checks and checkbook tag. You can then print at home or send it to Kinkos! I will also provide you EASY instructions for getting your checks to stick together (with modge-podge of course!).
Note: I use Google Invoice for payment, a secure website where you can pay online using a debit or credit card.
Feel free to email me with any questions: loveactuallyblog @ hotmail.com
This is mine on our bedroom wall...that way nobody else sees it (except you, of course)... And if you have kids, you want to keep it seperate from anything Valentiney you're doing for them.
Each day has some kind of simple romantic activity or guesture that you both do together (or maybe seperately). The possibilities are endless, but you can read the activities I used on my cards below. It's super easy to make and I've got a tutorial for you. {Just click to enlarge and/or save.}
And.... of course I have some purchase options for you if you're interested in making this project a little easier on yourself!
(click to enlarge for better viewing)
$4.99
Set of 18 Printable Cards (15 options above and 3 blank) and Numbers 1-14 in PDF format (using the cute font I used on my envelopes). No custom options.
$9.99
Customized set of 14 Printable Cards. You provide the wording and I'll make the cards for you. Also includes numbers 1-14 on a PDF (using the cute font as on my envelopes).
How to Order:
Email loveactuallyblog @ hotmail.com and tell me which option you'd like!
Note: Purchase includes digital items only. No product will be shipped.
Be sure to check out Love Actually's "Love Checks" on sale now!
When their husbands completed the race, they were presented with these Big Hunk Bouqets!
This is just a sneak peek of Kendra's original post...I wanted you to head over to her blog to get the full low-down. You can find her post HERE along with lots of other insanely creative ideas!
{those are some big lips, huh? and no, they aren't mine. best I could find by googling "kiss"}~~~~~~~~~~
Oh, PS--I'm doing a giveaway over on Divine Diva Media today!! Come check it out along with a bunch of other FUN giveways for our Launch Party!
Enter to win HERE
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