100+ Clever Valentines

I found this list of clever Valentine's at C.R.A.F.T and had to share them with you.

 Below is a list of over 100 clever sayings paired with candy, healthy food, crafts and/or beverages perfect for Valentine's Day.

Candy

1. Stick with me, Valentine - pixie sticks

2. You’re the bomb - wrap rolos in red construction paper

3. Don’t ever change valentine - bag of chocolate coins

4. Have a super Valentines Day - sucker decorated like a super hero

5. I “chews” you as my Valentine - gum

6. We’re mint to be - mints

7. You’re a great catch - Swedish fish

8. You’re extra special to me - Extra gum

9. Happy Valentine, toots! - Tootsie rolls

10. You rock, valentine - pop rocks, rock candy

11. You krack me up - krackel mini chocolate bars

12. I like the way you roll - rolos

13. Happy valentines Day to all my peeps - Peeps

14. Thanks for making me snicker - snickers

15. You’re outta this world - orbit gum

16. I’m crazy for you - sour punch straws

17. B Mine - Butterfinger

18. You’re sweet - any candy

19. You’re as cute as  a button - button candy

20. We’re 2 of a kind - 2 of any candy

21. You stole a piece of my heart - reeses pieces

22. It’s a joy being your friend - almond joy
23. I’m bursting w/ happiness that you’re my friend - star bursts

Snack Food

24. You’re a great catch - gold fish

25. I like you beary much - teddy grahams

26. Everyday I like you s’more - smores

27. You’re the apple of my eye - apple jacks

28. I’m lucky to have you - lucky charms cereal

29. You crack me up - cracker jacks

30. You’re so much fun - funyun chips

31. Ahoy Matey, be my valentine - chips ahoys

32. You’re cool - ice cream, popsicles

33. Will you o’fishally be my valentine? - gold fish
34. I love you a hole bunch - donut holes
35. We stick together like PB&J - PB&J Sandwiches

36. I’ve got a crush on you - crush soda

37. You’re kool - kool aid

38. I love everything you dew - mountain dew

39. You’re the apple of my eye - apple juice boxes

40. You melt my heart - hot chocolate and marshmallows

41. I soda think you are amazing – soda

Healthy Food

42. I like you berry much - strawberries, blueberries

43. I go bananas over you - banana

44. Orange you glad you’re my valentine - oranges

45. You’re plum perfect - plum

46. You’re the apple of my eye - apples

47. We make the perfect pear - pear

48. I’m nuts about you - almonds, peanuts

49. Spread the love - peanut butter

50. To a pop-ular kid - popcorn

51. Olive you - olives

52. Don’t mean to be corny, but will you be my Valentine? - corn nuts
53. My heart pops for you – Popcorn

School Supplies
54. You rule, Valentine - ruler
55. You’re the highlight of my day! - highlighter
56. Let’s stick together - glue
57. You’re just write for me - pen, pencil

Toys

58. I wheelie like you - matchbox car

59. 52 things I love about you - deck of cards

60. I’ve got my eye on you - magnifying glass

61. You make my heart glow - glow sticks

62. Have a ball this Valentines - bouncy ball

63. You blow me away, Valentine - bubbles

64. Love is a battlefield - GI Joe

65. I’m stuck on you - stickers, tattoos

66. I’m wild about you - plastic zoo animal

67. You make my heart bounce - ball

68. I dig you - shovel

69. You're Dino-mite! - plastic dinosaur

70. you’re sweet and I’m not lion -  plastic lion

Useful Things

71. You mean the world to me - map, globe
72. Read my lips, Valentine…I’m yours - chapstick, lip gloss
73. You’re a cut above the rest - cookie cutter

74. We’re the perfect pair - socks

75. I searched and found the best Valentine - search word book

76. I’ve got my eyes on you - google eyes

77. I’m crazy for you - crazy straws

78. You’re sew special to me - sewing kit

79. I’m stuck on you - Band-Aids

80. You’re as cute as a button - buttons

81. Can’t resist your pull - magnet

82. Our class would knot be the same without - friendship bracelet

83. We’re the perfect match - matches

84. You can count on me when things get sticky - handi wipes, antibacterial soap

85. I love you sew much - sewing kit

86. I was soapin’ you’d be my Valentine - soap

87. You warm my heart - hot pad

Other clever/crafty ideas

88. Thumb body loves you - thumbprints

89. I mustache you a question? Will you be my Valentine?

90. Stick with me, Valentine - painted twigs

91. You’re just my type -  typewriter doodle

92. I love ewe - sheep doodle

93. Owl be you’re friend forever - owl doodle

94. You’re the obi-one for me - star wars

95. I’d love to hang out with you - clothes pin

96. You’re outta this world - rocket ship

97. You’re a hoot - owl doodle

98. You’re a deer to me - deer doodle

99. I think you’re a-maze-ing - maze

100. I’d pick you any day – flower

Extras:

101. You color me happy, Valentine - crayons

102. You hold the keys to my hearts - keys or key charms

103. I'm never board when you're around - mini chalkboard

104. You're one hot tamale - hot tamales candy

105. It's smart being your Valentine - Smarties

106. You make my heart "saur" - dinosaur toy

107.  You're the "TEA" in Valentine - tea

108. Orange you a cutie - orange, clementines

109. You light up my life - mini flashlight

110. I can't get enough of your kisses - Hershey Kisses

 Anyone have any other clever Valentine's?

{Fabulous Favorite} Amazing Gracie

Last year for our annual photo session with our family photographer, I wanted our girls Annabelle and Madeleine to wear outfits that were similar but not identical. One of the first places I look for fabulous finds is of course Etsy. I came across an Etsy store with the most amazing clothing for girls. I sew a little and make simple skirts and such for my girls but the outfits in this store were simply divine. I thought I was looking at outfits straight from the most trendy children's clothing catalog. The adorable creations are crafted by Christa for her Etsy store called Amazing Gracie. One outfit in particular caught my eye and I thought it was perfect for my Annabelle. I wanted to do a color scheme of pink and brown and Christa found fantastic fabrics and created a custom top for my little one. Christa was an absolute pleasure to work with!

Annabelle in her Amazing Gracie outfit
Photo via Alison Eden

With that, I introduce you to her beautiful work. She was so sweet to answer my questions to learn more about her and how she got started making such lovely outfits.



I hope you will enjoy learning about her story as much as I did.

How you started? I worked retail while in college at a local upscale children's boutique. I was absolutely fascinated by the design, quality, and craftsmanship of high end boutique clothing. After graduating college, I became a stay at home mom. When my youngest daughter was about 4 months old, and I stumbled upon some custom/boutique auctions on eBay. Before then, I had no idea that you could buy handmade garments for children. My husband had recently switched jobs, and was away from home during his work week. I found myself home alone a lot with 3 small children, and pretty lonely. It was then that I decided to get out my sewing machine and make something for my baby. She was so tiny that I had left over fabric from the outfit I made her, and I decided to make 2 outfits. I kept one, and sold the other on eBay. I think I got $25 dollars for it, but I was HOOKED! The rest is history!


How long your shop has been open? About 1.5 years here on Etsy, but selling my designs on eBay for almost 4 years.


What inspires you? I am always inspired by fabric! But, I definitely do have my youngest daughter in mind when I am designing. I figure if she won't wear it, then who will?! In the bigger picture, I am inspired by all 3 of my children. It is for them that I do this!!! It is a really good way to work at home WITH THEM. I feel so blessed to be able to bring in some income, while working only steps away from them.


Any additional info you would like to share? I think back to how this all started, and realize that if I had not acted on that little voice in my head telling me to give this venture a try, I would never have stumbled upon my passion in life. When I started this all, I really only had very basic sewing knowledge, and a 1970's Singer sewing machine! It would have been really easy to give up many, many, many times along the way. But I did not. I kept on going, and I am ever so thankful for where I am today. I am also so thankful for each and every one of my customers that I have had the pleasure of working with along the way. Without them there would be no Amazing Gracie!!!


Christa is so gracious to offer FREE SHIPPING to my fans and readers. Contact her on her Etsy store and let her know that anna and blue paperie sent you!

Visit Amazing Gracie HERE!

Thanks Christa for sharing your story!