Just because . . .

I did not establish any New Year's Resolutions for 2015, but I do have some ideas for the year.

I got my first idea from the magazine, Daphne's Diary, and I give Ricki Jill of Art @ Home credit for my idea.

Ricki wrote a post about Daphne's Diary on January 14, 2014 and I was immediately wanted to find the magazine.

My sweet sister, who was living in London at the time, bought me all the issues for 2014 and recently gave them to me when she returned from life in London.

I randomly began with Issue 2 for 2014 - a year behind, but that doesn't matter.

I got my idea from the very first page in the magazine -

because I love making things and

I love giving things away.

 "Daphne's" idea is a perfect way for me to start off the new year.

So, I am spending the month of January making Valentine hearts and sending my creations on to others.

Actually, the first heart mailed off is not something I created.

I look for heart rocks every time I walk on the beach and when I spotted this rock with a heart miraculously worn into it, I knew just which blog friend would appreciate it.

Each night I sit by the toasty fire with my needlework basket and create.

I am having fun using up scraps of fabric

and bits of wire.

I have to admit, I am feeling a little selfish with this January project - I am having fun both creating and deciding who will receive a heart.

My challenge to you is to take 3 cards (they don't have to be handmade) and mail them off to 3 friends you haven't communicated with in awhile.

I would love to hear back from you what reaction you get from your friends.