One last post to wrap up the love month we just left behind Last week I shared with you my contribution to the 2013 handmade valentine swap and I promised I’d show you what I received. In short – they were all amazing!

This year my swap partners were Nikki from The Salty Pineapple (coincidentally also my Alt Summit Roomie!), Michaela from Develop and Capture (a fellow Seattleite!), Cristine from Christhingsss (all the way from the Philippines!) and a new non-internet friend, Allyl. I also arranged to swap Valentines with my local bud Andrea Victoria, but I was a bad bad friend and failed to hold up my end of the bargain But don’t worry, I’m sending something else special to make up for it

These gals all created such special little treats, including confetti (in my personal fave color scheme), heart themed office supplies and a CUTE turquoise pin for me to wear (hello wedding!). I didn’t catch Christine’s lovely card in these photos because it JUST arrived from the Philippines a couple days ago, but she shared her wonderful work here and you should DEFINITELY go check them out.

Aren’t these all so amazing? I’m always blown away by the creativity of my friends online and in real life.

These also gave me a chance to play around with my new 50mm 1.4 lens. What do you think?? Sure makes photoshoots in the Seattle winter a whole lot easier.