As I was browsing the holiday card section at my local store, I was thinking about how happy I am to have a Valentine in my life. It’s strange, but until Nate, I never had a boyfriend on Valentine’s Day. Nate is the only man I’ve ever shared Valentine’s Day with, and while in the early dating years this caused me great distress, at this point in my life, I think it’s really neat. Valentine’s Day is also the wedding anniversary to one of my uncles. Happy anniversary Gregg and Laura!

I have made and distributed Valentines to most of my close friends…

and I have to tell you, I’ve had so much fun with this! Pictured above are stitch markers on steroids. Basically, since most of my close friends don’t knit, I decided to make them keychain adornments. They’re so colorful and sparkly, and I tied them onto wrapped chocolates with iridescent ribbon. The picture above is a much more accurate color representation of the beads. That top picture needs help.

Alright, alright. Getting down to business… I had a total of 47 qualifying emails/comments. Nate and I decided that this was a doable number, so you all get little gifties! Thank you so much for reading my blog and commenting on occasion! I really enjoy sharing with and learning from all of you. Happy Valentine’s Day! Listed below are the names I have. Let me know if I missed you. You are listed in the order of emails received.

Lisa Prit
Sue
Lisa
Yvette
Carrie
Katrina Grace Craig
Kirsten
Darra
Karen
Samantha
Hillary
Lea
LeAnne
Donna
Hayden
(and Maddie, if you’re interested)
Jena
Jillz
Kristel
Carole
Nadia
Vampy_Chan
Linda (without an email address)
Fyrkrkr
Allison
Thuy
Dj
Sandra
Shannon (without an email address)
Anne-Caroline
Jenny – quite possibly my most frequent commenter. LOVE you girl!
Katie – who already has hers 🙂
Amanda
Andrea H
Sylver
Jody
Jenika
Colette
Renee
Erin
the lovely and internet shy Julie 🙂
Joan
Monica
Jenny
Karen
Alison
Janey
Sarah

Congratulations! Here are your options. You can tell me what you want, giving as vague or specific details as you please. Or, you can leave it entirely up to me. In case you counted, yes, I have a few more sets of markers to make, so I’m also giving the option of a keychain adornment if you prefer. There is also the twin to Mary Sunshine’s doll (see sidebar) that is up for grabs. She’s not done yet, she still requires legs, facial features, and hair. You can give me several options in order of preference. My entire purpose is to give gifts to my friends so don’t be shy. Tell me what you want, what colors you like, whatever. Send an email (lauraATpoormissfinchDOTcom) with your mailing information, and anything else you’d like me to know. Also, let me know if you DON’T want me to include chocolate. My sweet friend and neighbor Julie has contributed some yummies.

For those of you who I have personally invited to participate, but have hesitated (and you know who you are), it’s not too late. If you’ve changed your mind, email me and tell me what you want :-).

Oooooh, this is too much fun! Ok. Let me know, and again, thank you all for reading! Tomorrow, I’ll tell you all about my spinning class. But in case you’re dying to know, here’s a hint…

I want a wheel, and I want it now.