Heartfelt, Part Deux

In an hour or two, I've got to be ready to run out the door and cruise up to northern Maryland with Mr. Original for the second wedding of the season. I'm a bit more prepared this weekend than last, so I thought I'd show you the {very small} gifts I purchased for G and T.

These heart rings {for eggs, pancakes, and even cookies}
are amazingly constructed and cost me a song.

The original packaging, however, left something to be desired.

I pulled down my box labeled Ephemera, and set to work,
using recycled materials {like the plastic sleeves in which
fancy letterpress cards are sold}.

A little handwriting and stamping gave the hearts
a personalized touch.

I also snapped up this cast aluminum {it's pretty heavy!} baking pan
{complete with heart-shaped molds, of course}.

Nordic Ware is a great brand, and the packaging really wasn't
offensive at all {kind of cute, no?}, but I'm all about
coordination, so out came the turquoise paper ...

and also the heart hole punch.

What's with Helen's heart-obsession? Is she twelve, or something? Both good questions. I never used to be much of a heart person, but the cuteness of their shape and its sheer buoyancy just sort of occurred to me one day ... and I've never looked back. {Feel free to giggle here.} Anyway, I think the couple will enjoy using both of these kitchen tools -- hopefully not only on Valentine's Day, but for random, mid-week surprises.


P.S. I'll see you back here on Monday. Happy weekend, friends.