Valentine's Day Flowers | DIY | DIY Valentine's Day Flowers

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1q8QHdHfAI-txykXbn050CwcIk58IR_gqfTLE1d1Vdi8kVXIhXcB2FX_sbgUWHypFAnJK0lCyay6H7uzu5p6NE6Ko4IvGO4UycbCMPUO4GvZGXwQ7-hz5WxT8uGEl1h2-tNyv2g2MkDJO/s1600/IMG_5742.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1q8QHdHfAI-txykXbn050CwcIk58IR_gqfTLE1d1Vdi8kVXIhXcB2FX_sbgUWHypFAnJK0lCyay6H7uzu5p6NE6Ko4IvGO4UycbCMPUO4GvZGXwQ7-hz5WxT8uGEl1h2-tNyv2g2MkDJO/s640/IMG_5742.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />I like a nice store-bought gift, but I LOVE a homemade gift.  I also LOVE to make homemade gifts.  Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that the thought really does count.  The holiday is right after The Holidays and I still haven't come down from our over-indulgent Christmas season.  I am in the mood for simple and sweet.  These two projects are beautiful and inexpensive.  I think anyone would be thrilled to receive either one... or both.  Me?  I would like both.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELktJ2OdsdR5kGnnT1PAlGlX41aDLpCBsWEk4W20rXXhIXMCwLpMTFehGi2KTRj-byAJ47f5STqqoGf9eIHTP8nuAY7R3sR8pDAI7guoeU9X3ontMkGpV6TafoU-ixsspGuqxOBsUkcnF/s1600/IMG_5733.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELktJ2OdsdR5kGnnT1PAlGlX41aDLpCBsWEk4W20rXXhIXMCwLpMTFehGi2KTRj-byAJ47f5STqqoGf9eIHTP8nuAY7R3sR8pDAI7guoeU9X3ontMkGpV6TafoU-ixsspGuqxOBsUkcnF/s640/IMG_5733.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br />Burlap wrapped tulip bouquet with homemade Valentine's Day label.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jNqFMIO9rzc24Y57UFH7VgpVxTu6VcfV4ObbHFFVqIeajXB0gGJzHKkUZq51gxRLNqvwXlNXJg8kElMKBuX2YJ5UQjDeEoMS6xNEwUpfgISQtNEmprt3Hr4vGiCzLUoQe0Y3CWjYAMp0/s1600/IMG_5750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jNqFMIO9rzc24Y57UFH7VgpVxTu6VcfV4ObbHFFVqIeajXB0gGJzHKkUZq51gxRLNqvwXlNXJg8kElMKBuX2YJ5UQjDeEoMS6xNEwUpfgISQtNEmprt3Hr4vGiCzLUoQe0Y3CWjYAMp0/s400/IMG_5750.jpg" width="337" /></a></div> You'll Need :<br /><br />1 bouquet of 6-12 tulips ($6 at the store)<br />1 square foot piece of burlap<br />1 yard of satin ribbon (<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-5427492-10765874">paper-source</a>)<br />1 valentine's day label/card<br />1 piece of double stick tape (or zot)<br /><br />TIP : When you pick up your bouquet at the grocery store florist, ask them for some water tubes.  It will help to keep the bouquet fresh.  It is not absolutely necessary, but it will help if they will be out of water for more than an hour.<br /><br />"Have a LOVELY Day" Label :<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-card-template-valentines.html">You can print the Lovely Day label template here!  </a><br /><br /><br />TIP : I like to print of ivory textured cardstock from <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-5427492-10765874">Paper-Source</a>.  It is an automatic upgrade for a homemade card.<br /><br /><br /><br />More Homemade Valentine's Day Ideas :  <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ei2YZ-G4Bcizkn9A2aIrIYcNSsrakrz_E_w-zKKtphWFckeGwRWie-6jtsG06cbanyvUmN4VIUpiKWktj0HlFBB2SVmfDfuR_e4wrR3eWxG4xz-yyyZ-0MWzYx9UZPPM8Miw8G_Ne4FJ/s1600/IMG_5877.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ei2YZ-G4Bcizkn9A2aIrIYcNSsrakrz_E_w-zKKtphWFckeGwRWie-6jtsG06cbanyvUmN4VIUpiKWktj0HlFBB2SVmfDfuR_e4wrR3eWxG4xz-yyyZ-0MWzYx9UZPPM8Miw8G_Ne4FJ/s320/IMG_5877.JPG" width="320" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ei2YZ-G4Bcizkn9A2aIrIYcNSsrakrz_E_w-zKKtphWFckeGwRWie-6jtsG06cbanyvUmN4VIUpiKWktj0HlFBB2SVmfDfuR_e4wrR3eWxG4xz-yyyZ-0MWzYx9UZPPM8Miw8G_Ne4FJ/s1600/IMG_5877.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-cupcakes-flowers-tulips.html">Valentine's Day Cupcakes & Flowers - Get the step-by-step directions here!</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmjh1NlVgaZE6xJvQuB7gBOVzqBFvJhuIK2PMNI_MnlFwyt_qjGFjLSnmrd8MFsubF7M-ircGH-87Z7MHYmZgIb0uEB1kaOlVkfTep6hgGggAg1Bmp_rrmC5H1aZIQE2uDqlX7xpi25My/s1600/IMG_5804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmjh1NlVgaZE6xJvQuB7gBOVzqBFvJhuIK2PMNI_MnlFwyt_qjGFjLSnmrd8MFsubF7M-ircGH-87Z7MHYmZgIb0uEB1kaOlVkfTep6hgGggAg1Bmp_rrmC5H1aZIQE2uDqlX7xpi25My/s320/IMG_5804.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1q8QHdHfAI-txykXbn050CwcIk58IR_gqfTLE1d1Vdi8kVXIhXcB2FX_sbgUWHypFAnJK0lCyay6H7uzu5p6NE6Ko4IvGO4UycbCMPUO4GvZGXwQ7-hz5WxT8uGEl1h2-tNyv2g2MkDJO/s1600/IMG_5742.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Valentine's Day Boxed Cupcakes - <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-cupcakes-cupcake-boxes.html">Get the step-by-step directions here!</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JjUfiEdKPIwG7Hve_GmRIMhZslmNRdFZtuywSVh1Lbv4ydQpGmhFsbcG8u_qemihyphenhyphen02HWQzDXmz7pOmWERuZlNo0QnCeM46PP3Z_f-eDhMprdPoO4PEu4VtWZdtnW0hGO17NnJsTy6qE/s1600/IMG_5183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JjUfiEdKPIwG7Hve_GmRIMhZslmNRdFZtuywSVh1Lbv4ydQpGmhFsbcG8u_qemihyphenhyphen02HWQzDXmz7pOmWERuZlNo0QnCeM46PP3Z_f-eDhMprdPoO4PEu4VtWZdtnW0hGO17NnJsTy6qE/s320/IMG_5183.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies -<a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentines-day-sugar-cookies-heart.html"> Get the step-by-step directions here!</a>

Valentine's Day Flowers | DIY | DIY Valentine's Day Flowers

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Valentine's Day Card Template | Valentine's Day Label Template to Print

<br /><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZF6ZyX60qfKNusP4TQokcoC4zqJb6gNaONtuHRKzaKFykVQxHntzvsD7hFY-SdPPeURnW6Crff8BR5Itt0j5zp7zMv7XTutc0mZjPDNY7-jWkTIEGoGxxZMxbks3fqXIbQxA9yptgBXK/s400/Valentines.jpg" width="308" /> </div><br />I love Valentine's Day.  I love that it is officially a holiday where homemade gifts for friends and family are welcome.  I love homemade gifts that don't look "homemade."<br /><br />Create a homemade gift with a professional look with <a href="http://www.jennysteffens.com/valentinesdayfre.html">these Valentine's Day Cards & Labels templates you can print yourself</a>.<br /><br /><br /> Download them <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx1nF41OqPi-MVFmMVVRZXpPVGM/edit">here</a>, to create your own goodies!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here are a few ways I've used them :<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmjh1NlVgaZE6xJvQuB7gBOVzqBFvJhuIK2PMNI_MnlFwyt_qjGFjLSnmrd8MFsubF7M-ircGH-87Z7MHYmZgIb0uEB1kaOlVkfTep6hgGggAg1Bmp_rrmC5H1aZIQE2uDqlX7xpi25My/s1600/IMG_5804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmjh1NlVgaZE6xJvQuB7gBOVzqBFvJhuIK2PMNI_MnlFwyt_qjGFjLSnmrd8MFsubF7M-ircGH-87Z7MHYmZgIb0uEB1kaOlVkfTep6hgGggAg1Bmp_rrmC5H1aZIQE2uDqlX7xpi25My/s640/IMG_5804.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Use the "Have a SWEET Day" label to create this cupcake gift.  <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-cupcakes-cupcake-boxes.html">For step-by-step directions for making the cupcake gift box, click here</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgu-VSZADBxfJtku08AVUMuijH9rhCJCYiKj76KkLycZJRSSMRRSuEOSMFxrgAkCwXOEKZHR9LBKn0AahRIKeco6uddNL0iHnygWv3dTtwuTZkN-ykBpIS2d0xIwb3K7LsYUwov6gdMFq/s1600/IMG_5733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgu-VSZADBxfJtku08AVUMuijH9rhCJCYiKj76KkLycZJRSSMRRSuEOSMFxrgAkCwXOEKZHR9LBKn0AahRIKeco6uddNL0iHnygWv3dTtwuTZkN-ykBpIS2d0xIwb3K7LsYUwov6gdMFq/s640/IMG_5733.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Wish your friends a "Lovely" Valentine's Day with this little grocery store bouquet of tulips.  <br /><br /><br />More Homemade Valentine's Day Ideas :  <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ei2YZ-G4Bcizkn9A2aIrIYcNSsrakrz_E_w-zKKtphWFckeGwRWie-6jtsG06cbanyvUmN4VIUpiKWktj0HlFBB2SVmfDfuR_e4wrR3eWxG4xz-yyyZ-0MWzYx9UZPPM8Miw8G_Ne4FJ/s1600/IMG_5877.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ei2YZ-G4Bcizkn9A2aIrIYcNSsrakrz_E_w-zKKtphWFckeGwRWie-6jtsG06cbanyvUmN4VIUpiKWktj0HlFBB2SVmfDfuR_e4wrR3eWxG4xz-yyyZ-0MWzYx9UZPPM8Miw8G_Ne4FJ/s320/IMG_5877.JPG" width="320" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ei2YZ-G4Bcizkn9A2aIrIYcNSsrakrz_E_w-zKKtphWFckeGwRWie-6jtsG06cbanyvUmN4VIUpiKWktj0HlFBB2SVmfDfuR_e4wrR3eWxG4xz-yyyZ-0MWzYx9UZPPM8Miw8G_Ne4FJ/s1600/IMG_5877.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-cupcakes-flowers-tulips.html">Valentine's Day Cupcakes & Flowers - Get the step-by-step directions here!</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7o3U5wQ075cx5r3Zt-5KEWLJLJnGyNiUa7bpgC4VtUAen_l0bFxjtM2UNIAs0IeSRwSitVPf4v2-6MVw7B4_ni_wJ_hsWFnn2vg9yqiKzkCbTCkYHjU12njMjUWPw5TPC-CcIsZjj8eJd/s1600/IMG_5733.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7o3U5wQ075cx5r3Zt-5KEWLJLJnGyNiUa7bpgC4VtUAen_l0bFxjtM2UNIAs0IeSRwSitVPf4v2-6MVw7B4_ni_wJ_hsWFnn2vg9yqiKzkCbTCkYHjU12njMjUWPw5TPC-CcIsZjj8eJd/s320/IMG_5733.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmjh1NlVgaZE6xJvQuB7gBOVzqBFvJhuIK2PMNI_MnlFwyt_qjGFjLSnmrd8MFsubF7M-ircGH-87Z7MHYmZgIb0uEB1kaOlVkfTep6hgGggAg1Bmp_rrmC5H1aZIQE2uDqlX7xpi25My/s1600/IMG_5804.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a> Valentine's Day DIY Flowers - <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-flowers-diy-diy.html">Get the step-by-step directions here!</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JjUfiEdKPIwG7Hve_GmRIMhZslmNRdFZtuywSVh1Lbv4ydQpGmhFsbcG8u_qemihyphenhyphen02HWQzDXmz7pOmWERuZlNo0QnCeM46PP3Z_f-eDhMprdPoO4PEu4VtWZdtnW0hGO17NnJsTy6qE/s1600/IMG_5183.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JjUfiEdKPIwG7Hve_GmRIMhZslmNRdFZtuywSVh1Lbv4ydQpGmhFsbcG8u_qemihyphenhyphen02HWQzDXmz7pOmWERuZlNo0QnCeM46PP3Z_f-eDhMprdPoO4PEu4VtWZdtnW0hGO17NnJsTy6qE/s320/IMG_5183.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies -<a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentines-day-sugar-cookies-heart.html"> Get the step-by-step directions here!</a>

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Valentine's Day Cupcakes | Cupcake Boxes | Cupcake Packaging

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmjh1NlVgaZE6xJvQuB7gBOVzqBFvJhuIK2PMNI_MnlFwyt_qjGFjLSnmrd8MFsubF7M-ircGH-87Z7MHYmZgIb0uEB1kaOlVkfTep6hgGggAg1Bmp_rrmC5H1aZIQE2uDqlX7xpi25My/s1600/IMG_5804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmjh1NlVgaZE6xJvQuB7gBOVzqBFvJhuIK2PMNI_MnlFwyt_qjGFjLSnmrd8MFsubF7M-ircGH-87Z7MHYmZgIb0uEB1kaOlVkfTep6hgGggAg1Bmp_rrmC5H1aZIQE2uDqlX7xpi25My/s640/IMG_5804.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Valentine's Day Cupcakes & Cupcake Boxes<br /><br /><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fvalentines-day-cupcakes-cupcake-boxes.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-vOMZvwWo2m4%2FUP7YSy0FByI%2FAAAAAAAAQFU%2Foh3rbdNR6K0%2Fs640%2FCUPCAKE-BOX-LABELS.jpg&description=Free%20Printable%20%22Be%20Mine%22%20Label%20for%20Valentine%27s%20Day%20Gifts%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fvalentines-day-cupcakes-cupcake-boxes.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><br />Yes, boxes of candies are nice. I think I'd rather receive this beautiful box of cupcakes for Valentine's Day.  Both simple and special - this is a great gift for friends, coworkers or that certain someone.  If you like the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-card-template-valentines.html">Valentine's Day card/label, you can download and print the template here!</a><br /><br />Here is a <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/products/kraft-boxes-set-of-10">link to my store where you can find boxes like these for your cupcakes</a>!  Note : the boxes in the store have a kraft interior and exterior vs. the white interior pictured here.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoAdS4zfsCdX43clb4iuFP2_qihpTAuXjOXsLjSMjmp1IXPDLmw0wqaZ7xSAJ17D9kyhtpsb-QQAP_aF_rgPcbYbWewJYGXImc7ZW35hMEuelyMu88Ho_YMuTglfYIAM247kwTNU4QWIKk/s1600/IMG_5563.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoAdS4zfsCdX43clb4iuFP2_qihpTAuXjOXsLjSMjmp1IXPDLmw0wqaZ7xSAJ17D9kyhtpsb-QQAP_aF_rgPcbYbWewJYGXImc7ZW35hMEuelyMu88Ho_YMuTglfYIAM247kwTNU4QWIKk/s400/IMG_5563.JPG" width="400" /></a>Buttercream Frosting :<br /><br />4 sticks of butter, softened<br />6 cups of confectioners sugar<br /><br />In the kitchen aid fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the butter and sugar together for 5 minutes until it has transformed into a white fluffy frosting.<br /><br />To color a soft pink, add 3 drops of red food coloring, 1/2 drop of orange, and a 1/2 drop of green.  Add more red for a brighter color.  The orange and green help to soften the bright pink, creating a more sophisticated color.  For more icing tips, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/02/video-how-to-make-perfect-cupcakes.html">watch my cupcake decorating video</a>.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3d2Y3Ur6XvNCaw0iXLOU0G_Scg0sBgKjtgfGD2RK8c9OnbcRq7tAUEtHQdDfWUMXidLjfqGf9oHWmIm1A_t9Edwsnlhe084M0KsVJD7Y3rAK0Bd3760k_e3gYCs9p2Z2xvPE48lpahk3/s1600/IMG_5895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3d2Y3Ur6XvNCaw0iXLOU0G_Scg0sBgKjtgfGD2RK8c9OnbcRq7tAUEtHQdDfWUMXidLjfqGf9oHWmIm1A_t9Edwsnlhe084M0KsVJD7Y3rAK0Bd3760k_e3gYCs9p2Z2xvPE48lpahk3/s400/IMG_5895.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Cupcake Box Directions :<br /><br />1) With a piece of parchment paper or tissue, create a scallop along the edge by tracing around half of a small juice glass, and repeating along the paper.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia-rJ9VfGVRFpEv_8iEuHtgSqZ3oZ4eyWmwm3yCa0RpfQ9DK0nNsF2NZCAVGsFIC7DwbcTGfIC5rZyc1FX-7fZYWyXAXDif6xExYxSVUbcu7B9v9NWNWwo18H8TxUsk4JJlyY9NMScGkYK/s1600/IMG_5898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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