Kid love

I won't be a kid for much longer. And I suppose that to some people, I'm really not one any more. Yesterday I went to Lego Land. And I was a happy kid.

I rode the roller coasters I liked 6 times each. I rode on a carousel. I intentionally spat and
un-intentionally spat on 2 people. (I told you I was acting like a kid!) The best part was watching 12 year olds be romantic on a roller coaster. Or maybe it was the picture of when my glasses were falling of? Not sure. I ate Ice Cream and drove a boat and got a very sore leg. I loved having a fun kid day.

Oh and PS: I love my Frannie.

Heart Bookmark

Like I said, I've been busy making my room all lovely for Valentines day. I was cutting out hearts, and it was then that I realized I could use the scraps to make something cute. I decided on a bookmark. Not very original, but they are fairly practical.

This is so simple! You also get 5 hearts per bookmark, so you can use those for another project.
You'll need: Scissors, book pages (I am using a page from an old cookbook.) Patterned paper (for the back.) and a pen.
First, cut out a heart the size you want your other hearts to be. Then fold it in half. This will be your template. I made a bunch of these bookmarks and used the same template, so let it hang around till you are totally finished.
Next, take your strip of paper, fold it in half and begin to trace the hearts on. Make sure you trace on the fold. Then cut them all out.
The last thing is to glue it on to your pattered paper and cut it out.

I told you that was easy, but so cute! I already have on in my big honkin' economics book. Makes it a little sweeter.

I take that back. Nothing can make economics sweet. EVER.

Have fun crafting!

Frannie Love

Now, I know Frannie is not the most attractive name, but let me tell you! It is a very attractive purse!I was not planning on including Vera Bradly's in this series because I think you already know I love 'em. However I didn't know my Frannie would come so soon, and I didn't know I would love it this much. The only drawback is that there is no inside pocket. But who needs pockets anyway? And the pattern! It is so wonderful and springy. I love spring.

Day 2- done. Vera Bradley love - never ending.

Update

Just wanted let ya know, I put up the list for this month. There are some really great days - so get celebrating!

xoxo, kryn

PS: Click the image to get to the Celebrations page.

Cartogram Love

Are you ready for 14 days of this? It is 14 days until Valentines right? Maybe I should have checked, oh well. Today, I'm introducing you to Cartolina, one of my most favorite apps. (You saw one on the day pluto was demoted.)It is a gorgeous mix of vintage artwork, beautiful colors and french stuff! (The "stuff" is where its at.)

Can we all just pause and adore this lovely art? Thanks.

The app costs $2. In my opinion, it is totally worth it. Although, I'm not entirely sure I'm the person to ask about good app prices. I paid $3 for a toast making app.

I think I have over 2o diffrent "Cartograms", but I have paid for extra sets because I love them so much. I also use them quite alot. I am always sending my BFF short little messages.
Perfect for Valentines day. So there you have it. I think you should go buy this app. Or the toast one. You'll be happy either way.

Sweet Stuff

I love February. I love most everything about it. First of all, pink is widely excepted. So is dessert and yummy things to eat. By this time, everyone has forgotten about their new years resolutions to eat healthy and such and goes for the good stuff....pie, cake, cupcakes, cake pops. And you like the new background? Yeah, me too. Reminds me of a cupcake store. Okay, I need to change the subject.

For the 13 days leading up to Valentines day (and on Valentines day.) I'll be showing you 14 things I love. They all vary quite a lot. It wont be super thrilling, but it will be fun to share with you the things I love.

She is just the sweetest.

A little confession.

(This is going to be a new little series here on Garden of Happiness. I'll post these every now and then and you can learn a little about me. Although, you might already know more than you'd like too!)

1. After I get in the shower, I always check to make sure I've taken of all my clothes.
2. I am addicted to orange junk food (Cheeze-Its, Cheeto's, goldfish and Cheddar Sun Chips.)
3. I generally write (and send) about 20 letters a month.
4. I don't do well with suspense.
5. I cannot/will not write with a pen "correctly".
6. I love Cardigans! (Surprise!)
7. I own 17 hand sanitizers and have not used all of them.
8. I have a new love. Its called Navy Blue.
9. As much as I love taking, I hate talking in front of large groups.
10. I still use my baby blanket.

Be nice to me okay! I still love my blankie. I don't cry if I don't have her and I don't always use her, but I do like her quite a lot. She's so soft and yes of course she's a she. I think you are judging me - please don't!

xoxo