beware bitter hearts *

I love Valentine's Day. What can I say, I'm a sucker for the flowers, the hand written notes, the sugar induced belly aches - the whole deal. Aren't these valentines lovely? Perfect for any pal, sweetheart, or overly possessive lover.

"Your Crazy Emotional Needs Give My Life Purpose" from Owly Shadow Puppets (found on Aesthetic Outburst)

Cycling sweethearts from Paper Cuts by Joe

Lover leaves by Jenny Lee Fowler

Last but not least "This is for You," a book by one of my very favorite artists, who also has a gift for writing sweet prose, Mr. Rob Ryan (blog).

papermation *

OK, so I love a good paper cut, not the kind that hurts, the kind that's pretty to look at. Artist Jen Stark, does amazingly fabulous paper sculpture, and last night I stumbled across her lovely papermation on the Constant Gatherer. I love that quirky music too, hypnotic isn't it?