Winter has arrived! Over the past couple of days we have been hit with at least 30 cm of snow {which is a lot around here!} And you know what that means….SNOW DAY!
The plans for a BBQ were cancelled…
{Yes, I should really bring in our patio furniture!}
A “little” shoveling was needed…
A “little” shoveling was needed…
Now this would have been a fabulous chance for me to catch up on some much needed work around the house. BUT, it is just so much more fun to craft and I decided that we needed a couple of Valentine’s Day countdowns for the boys…
I haven’t had a chance to play with my scrapbooking papers for a while now and I am loving the chance use some pink papers for a change!
I haven’t had a chance to play with my scrapbooking papers for a while now and I am loving the chance use some pink papers for a change!
I used an oversized pill box that I had purchased at the dollar store about a year ago {I knew it would come in handy!}
I wanted a little bling for the numbers, so I sprayed some adhesive spray on white foam letters and added glitter {glitter and pink paper in the same project – I am in love!}.
Now just add treats {or notes, or Valentine’s Day activities!} and you are all done!
Becky says
Jenn! Super cute 🙂 Love the hockey picture of the boys. so awesome! We got so much snow it was insane…people stuck everywhere! Oh well, at least I don’t HAVE to go out in it tomorrow…unless…well, time will tell!
xo
Olga@Stardust-Decor&Style says
So jealous of the big fat snow in your backyard! 🙂 Love it!
Olga
Inspire Me Heather says
The Lower Mainland sure got a dumping, didn’t they? We just have a light dusting this morning over here in Victoria, the kids will be so disappointed….
Loribeth says
Not excited about the snow… We got a lot of it here in Michigan, too, but it’s starting to melt. We’ve had a very mild winter for a change, and I’m not complaining one bit!!
I love the pill box though! These boxes are so ugly, but my dog, my husband, and I each have one for meds we have to take daily. Your idea would dress these up nicely, so it wouldn’t bother me so much to have them sitting out where everyone can see them.
Reno says
I found your blog a while ago and have been quietly enjoying it. It was a bonus to find out that you are in British Columbia. We lived in northern BC (Hudson Hope) when I was a teenager and it is so beautiful there. I think of it very fondly.
Your snow pictures are fantastic.
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
Enjoy your snow days! This is a great idea and I love the little details. Stopping by from a bowl full of lemons.
Lauren says
How stinking adorable and so simple yet cute! Isn’t it weird how all of us are saying winter’s finally arrived when typically we’d be complaining about winter hanging around by now? Funny the way that works! Have fun in Hawaii!
Mandy says
What a cute idea! I’d love it if you linked this up to a party that I have going on at Projectqueen.org
Mandy
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Michelle says
I love this idea! How creative!
Maria Matter says
ack! what a fun idea!!!
this might also be a good way for me ration out my own chocolate intake! lol
Nicolette @ Momnivore's Dilemma says
I have never seen a countdown using a pill box! 🙂
A great way to portion-control the kids overloading on sugar…
sharing at pinterest and twitter.
Tutus & Tea Parties says
Super cute idea for a count down!
I’d love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/search/label/Link%20Party
Crimson Heart Studios says
I love this idea! Great snow pictures, Hawaii will feel good! Thanks, Cindy
Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says
I’ll be featuring your project tomorrow.
Thank you so much for sharing it!
Michelle says
I love this idea! so cute.
Crafty Mischief says
What a cute idea!
Marriage from Scratch says
That countdown is the cutest thing EVER! I think I need to make one of those 🙂 Just found your blog..I’m your newest follower. Come check out Marriage from Scratch!
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Mandy says
I featured your valentine projects today at Project Queen. Thanks so much for linking them up!
Mandy
Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says
So Smart!! I love it. I hope you will link up to my I Heart Projects Party!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/01/i-heart-projects-linky-party.html
Ashley says
Wow that’s a lot of snow!! Cute countdown box! =)
Camille at Makoodle.com says
What a clever idea! I saw you on the House of Hepworths link party. I’m jealous of your snow :).
Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says
I never would have thought to decorate a pill box! How creative!
ginger @ literally inspired says
This is so cute! Fantastic up-cycle! Thanks for sharing!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
These are so cute and I love how easy they seem to make. I even have that pill container at the house already!
I am hosting a Valentine’s project link party until 2/14. I would love it if you came and linked these up! http://justusfourashe.blogspot.com/2012/01/xoxo-oh-and-linky-too.html
Emily @ RemarkableHome says
so cute! pinned it!
Anonymous says
If you wanted to alter it a bit (instead of a countdown), it has the perfect number of spaces to put the words BE (space) MINE and use it for a Valentine candy box. (or other tiny gifts – earrings, perhaps?)
Anonymous says
LOVE IT! I may put some candy in mine, but will also add a scripture about God’s love for us!
freshcutsbylu says
This is a super cute idea! Thanks for sharing, I think I’ll give it a go for my kiddies 🙂
Aliessa
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
So cute! Amazing the small things kids get all excited about. Visiting from Cooking and Crafting with JJ.
Jann Olson says
Such a creative use of that pill box! Love it! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jenn Lifford says
Thanks Jann!