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Custom Valentine’s Day cards (featuring Maxwell).

January 27, 2014 · 43 Comments
Filed Under: for fun, holidays, Maxwell

As hard as it is on my mama heart to admit Maxwell is no longer a tiny baby, but a toddler boy, watching him grow up & experience life blesses me immensely. Last year at this time I was on my way to being super pregnant. And now, an entire year later, I have a 10-month-old son who’s full of charm and blonde curls. And lucky me, I get to have two Valentine’s this year — but don’t tell Maxwell that ;)

As the months pass I find myself saving little mementos to tuck away in his baby book. A few of my favorites are a deflated balloon from Zack’s parents while in the hospital, a Thanksgiving card from my parents and a copy of our family Christmas card. But Valentine’s day is quickly approaching, so you can understand why I squealed a little when I saw his first Valentine’s Day card — right? You betcha an extra copy will get tucked away in his baby book.

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Are you a memory keeper? My guess is yes. Lucky you, because someone is going to win a $50 gift card to order their own set of custom Valentine’s from Pear Tree Greetings.

When Pear Tree Greetings said they wanted to work with us again I knew saying “yes” meant we’d be able to gift a reader from this community with some items from their super adorable Valentine’s Day collection. I mean, for the sake of your baby or memory books — this is super important stuff!

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Pear Tree Greetings has traditional photo Valentine’s to choose from, as well as “classroom” style Valentine’s — they even have photo booth Valentine’s. And I will admit, I went a little crazy and ordered some stickers to include on the envelopes. I also had our home address pre-printed on the back of the envelope. I feel like I over-sharing? (wink)

If you won a $50 gift card to Pear Tree Greetings print shop, what style of Valentine would you choose?

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Other noteworthy “first” photos: my very first Mother’s Day, Maxwell’s first Fourth of July celebration, his first Halloween, picking out his first Christmas tree, and our first Christmas together with Maxwell.

Good lucky entering, and an extra special “thank you” to Pear Tree Greetings for making this mama super happy. Maxwell’s Valentine’s are darling and something I’ll treasure forever.

 

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  1. Michelle Gambler says

    January 27, 2014 at 3:54 am

    I love the idea for a Valentine’s Day Card!

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  2. Faith says

    January 27, 2014 at 4:13 am

    I love the Always Heart Banner!

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  3. Ashley G says

    January 27, 2014 at 4:44 am

    I would choose a photo Valentine of my cat!

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  4. Sarah Bekius says

    January 27, 2014 at 5:00 am

    I would choose valentines cards for my kids for school!

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  5. Meg says

    January 27, 2014 at 5:00 am

    long distance love!

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  6. Lori says

    January 27, 2014 at 5:05 am

    I love the heart paper chain!

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  7. Kathryn Caplinger says

    January 27, 2014 at 5:39 am

    Valentines cards for my kids to hand out!

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  8. Christy Stout says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:04 am

    I would get valentine’s cards for my kids school :] So cute!!!

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  9. Lori Linsmeyer says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:05 am

    I love the always heart banner! Awesome give away, thank you!

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  10. AmandaHedget says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:07 am

    I love the always heart paper chain

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  11. Haley says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:11 am

    The always heart paper chain is my favorite… and then you get to include more than one photo.

    I did New Years cards this year and put one away for my daughter with a little note on it.

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  12. Cindy R says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:17 am

    I like the framed photo cards! Adorable! :)

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  13. MurdocksMama says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:19 am

    the Always Heart Banner! :)

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  14. Susan @SugarBeans says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:28 am

    I would get the glitter LOVE cards with my kids photo!
    xox

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  15. Mariah says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:37 am

    That “Long DIstance Love” one is just right!

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  16. Alexis says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:43 am

    I like the photo booth stacked snapshots. While not entirely festive, I like it when people can keep the pictures up longer than the given holiday season. I tend to cut out the family pictures from Christmas cards to keep up all year. This helps our daughter (16 months) remember the names/faces of some of our long-distance friends. It also allows their thoughtful and beautiful pictures remain on display for much longer than the holiday season!

    That said, the paper chain is super darling too! :)

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  17. Becky says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:58 am

    I’ve never been to their website so I don’t know what I’d order… but based of what you’ve ordered it looks super cute and I’d love to win!

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  18. Shawna says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:45 am

    I like all the classroom valentines, but I especially like the adoption announcement cards (we are waiting to adopt #2). Very cute!

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  19. Julia B says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Love the long distance love valentines!

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  20. joanie says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:22 am

    Love the cut out heart design!

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  21. amber says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:36 am

    So many cute ones. I like the glitter love one and the watercolor heart one :)

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  22. Katie says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:53 am

    I like the photo booth valentines!

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  23. maggie says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Adorable!!!

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  24. Natasha says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Paper heart chain! I’d be super excited to win as I never got Christmas cards out!

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  25. Leslie H. says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:44 am

    I like the heart sprinkles aqua!

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  26. Charlene Glover says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:46 am

    Always heart paper chain is super cute

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  27. Krista Earl says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:53 am

    I love the Hanging Hearts Horizontal card :)

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  28. sarah r. says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    i love the Always Heart Banner!!

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  29. Ariella says

    January 27, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    I like the long distance card

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  30. Kristen says

    January 27, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I love the photo-booth valentines! So sweet!

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  31. Samantha says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    I like the Love Stamp & Cut Out Heart Valentines! Super cute :)

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  32. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    OH these are soo cute – http://www.peartreegreetings.com/Valentines-Day-Cards/Valentines-Day-Address-Labels/2775-17647SFC-Long-Distance-Love–Valentines-Day-Address-Labels.pro

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  33. Melanie C. says

    January 28, 2014 at 2:38 am

    I love this card! And I know just the picture of my little 11 month old I would use for my card, if I won. Doesn’t time just fly?!

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  34. monique says

    January 28, 2014 at 2:42 am

    love, love, love your valentine cards!

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  35. Lydia P says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:17 am

    Snapshots of Love is my favorite!!

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  36. Sarah says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:42 am

    The always heart banner! I love Valentines Day cards :) so cheerful when it’s so cold and snowy.

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  37. Whitney Jordan says

    January 28, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    I’d either make a Valentine’s card or do a fun St. Patrick’s day card with a picture of my 8 month old on it. :) Whitney

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  38. Anne Plummer says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    My favorite gas to be the Love Doodles Spinner!

    Reply
  39. Emma says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    I love the glitter love one!

    Reply
  40. Courtney says

    January 29, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    I like the long distance love card.

    Reply
  41. The chatty mommy says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    I love the be mine photo magnets,

    Reply

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