To celebrate one of my favorite holidays, Valentines Day, I put together a 1-14 day countdown. Each day has a package to open with a love note, an activity or goodies to eat or play with.
I used my old school Martha Stewart number foam stamps to paint the numbers on a board I found in our garage from one of Collin’s projects. I used a hot pink paint, like neon pink, but the lighting was so horrible in my house the colors are a bit off.
Next, I hot glued clothespins to the side of each number and added a sewn package with kraft wrapping paper. 
I even had Avery color on some of the hearts before I sewed them to get her involved in the process too.
Add glitter and heart sequins to the hearts as well for even more of a fun surprise. C’mon do it! You have to vacuum anyways.
HOW TO fill the hearts: First cut your heart shapes with two pieces of kraft wrapping paper back to back so they are the same shape. Then I sew the heart and leave an opening for the prezzie. After I add the goodies then I finish sewing the heart.
We will see if the packages are still around when I get home from my trip to Anaheim.
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Super cute and easy! What a great way to keep the kids involved, provide a positive daily surprise, and have fun while making it
Do the girls split whats inside or do they take turns opening?
Thanks Adrienne!
haha good question… I hadn’t thought that far ahead.
Most of them had a couple things small things inside.
That’s a great idea & looks awesome.
That is soooo cute Liz, I am definitely giving it a try!! I love it!
So AWESOME seeing you yesterday!!! You look stunning as usual, and so VERY sweet! And your line is to DIE for, EVERYTHING from top to bottom!!! Can’t wait!!!!
Now let’s hope for Reflections, it would be so much fun!!
Have a great time at CHA!
Xoxo, Alessandra
I’m jealous!
My husband mentioned the prospect of us moving out there(military) and I said “sure”…..when he was surprised by my response I said…”there are tons of scrapbookers there”…”famous one’s too”…He thinks it’s a joke…So, Alessandra, next time you see Elizabeth tell her hi from me 
a faithful Dear Lizzy follower and scrapbooker living in the swamps of Louisiana! 
Yes, the line is to die for! can’t wait to get my hands on it!!!!
My goodness. You never fail to amaze me with your creativity! This is darling.
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Super cute! And might I just ad that Avery looks so big now!!!!
fun!!!!!!
Super cute idea! Thanks for sharing this awesome idea.
OMG so cute! YOu have the best ideas! I so want to do this now! Thanx for sharing!
Natalie
http://www.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com
I love Avery’s messy bun!
This is so super cute! I love this idea — now to get busy!!! Thanks for the inspiration
awesome idea! I love how you manage to make your daily life so festive!!
I will have to try this one out:)
Soooo cute!
cute cute cute idea as always!!!
So cute! Can’t wait til my girls are old enough to do stuff like this with them!! It will be so fun!
So sweet! Great idea! ^^
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing!
Avery with her hair in an up-do??? You must be freaking out!
I know I am.
Hugs & Aloha.
Loooove this idea!!! So great!
Such a cute idea! I need to pin this to my “one day” board so I don’t forget to do it when I have kids
Oh Lizzie, I think it’s a WONDERFUL idea!
Super SUPER cute…as always thanks for the ideas:)
an advent for valentine’s day, how adorable!! you amaze me with your little crafty ideas, you should write a book on just holiday ideas, I would buy it
Happy trip Lizzy!
This is such a great idea and I’m making 14 pieces tonight. So I guess, I won’t be getting some sleep tonight. LOL
Thanks!
Annabella Merlin
Are you kidding? I am SO doing this. thanks.
Where did you get the cute white dresser?
I need one that is not too deep…looks just right.
love love love this! can not wait to do this tonight!! only a couple of hours till feb!
Did you make the cute dot garland that I see in the background? Love your work!
is that Avery??? She is getting so tall! I hate being far away, I’m missing it.
Wonderful idea! I noticed the glitter on a clothespin!
The last photo is so sweet.
Love the idea. It looks so lovely.
Avery’s bun is adorable, as is this countdown idea!
Is that the IKEA Hemnes shoe cabinet in the background?
Well if that ain’t the cutest idea…I don’t know what is
Thanks for sharing!
Jamie
At least if it were my 3 girls, they would be.
p.s. my guess is they’ll all be opened by the time you get back from CHA, tee hee
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so adorable! love this idea, thanks for sharing! your little avery is growing so fast!
You never cease to amaze me with your creativity!
This is a great project! You must love countdowns. I see them on your blog alot! I love countdowns but don’t have kids. I do have a hubby and two rabbits, so maybe I’ll start adding bunny treats to the little countdown packages, haha.
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