Yesterday I started thinking about “what-in-the-world” I was going to do for Valentine’s Day. I won’t bother to mention that Ridley’s birthday banner is still hanging between the living room and dining room – that would be ridiculous!
I finally found some Valentine’s Day inspiration from this craft as it sits on the living room bookshelf…
I created this for my hubby before he was my hubby. Sometime between when he was my boyfriend and fiance. And yes, it has yellowed with age…but I’m not that old. Really.
The wheels started turning in my head and I remembered the lonesome (empty) picture frame hanging in the foyer. Bingo! I had the perfect idea!
Gorg, right? I love how fast and easy this Valentine’s Day craft is! Oh, and did I say cheap?
- Frame 0.25 (yardsale score!)
- Cardstock and Scrapbook Paper 0.90
- Heart Embellishments 1.25
- Heart Candy 0.25
- Ribbon, glue, buttons, fabric and candy wrappers I already had
- Grand Total of $2.65 plus less that one hour of time!
Because of the space that I had to work with, I decided to cut the cardstock “tags” longer than normal. These are 9″ x 4″ and I added a little scrapbook paper at the bottom to balance the look. The “L” is candy hearts, “O” is candy wrappers, “V” is buttons and “E” is fabric scraps.
We are now officially ready for Valentine’s Day around here!
Be sure to check out these other fabulous V-Day crafts…
- Carnation Mobile from Martha Stewart (I’m no carnation lover, but this makes my heart skip a beat!)
- Fabulous Fabric Scrap Heart Wreath by Amy
- Heart Cookie Pops
- Heart and Lollipop Flowers from Martha Stewart
- Valentine’s For the Birds – Literally!
Note: You can customize this concept for various holidays, children’s names etc!
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This is absolutely adorable! Your creativity is an inspiration. Thanks for posting and I love your blog!
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You are my crafty hero, seriously! If I tried to make something like that it would not turn out nearly as cute. So frugal and so adorable!
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Very CUTE!
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Yep, I love your idea here! That is too cute. And I love that Carnation Mobile from MS, too. PURDY! =-D
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I wish you lived closer to me so you could make all of this stuff for my house! Love it!
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Just shaking my head in awe. You are talented!
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So cute!!! Love it
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Very cute!!
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That is absolutely GORGEOUS! You are so creative. I wonder if I have a spare frame lying around here somewhere…
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It’s just really not fair to the rest of the world that I should have so talented and beautiful a wife. Oh well. I suppose it’s a trial I’ll have to suffer through.
Love you babe!
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Love it! Very creative, and so cute!
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I am so going to try this for my hubby! {shhhh!}
By the way, I enjoyed meeting you very briefly at Blissdom! Wish I could have talked more with you. Maybe next time!
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Myra Reply:
February 15th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
@Kelly @ Wisdom Begun, It was awesome meeting you. I wish we couldl have talked more! Definitely next time!
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that is a really cute idea and love how you could change it up for different holidays!
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That is adorable! I never deocorate for holidays other than Christmas, but I may do something like this as a permanent decor in our house. I’ll make sure to tell you if I do!
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Cute!!! That is adorable. You have the craftiest ideas.
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Wow this is a really cute idea, and I think I might even be able to pull that off.
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very sweet
I love how each letter is a different item.
~ Emily N. from “too Blessed to Stress”
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So going to copy that idea!! Cute! And I thought I was the only one who used the word beutamous. =)
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What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
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You’re amazing Myra! Love you!
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that is so nifty
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This is such a fabulous project which can be costumed to any theme or color. I just love it!
Thanks for linking it up to Tip Junkie. My readers are going to love it!
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Love the craft idea! I think I might use it for my kids’ names.
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This is very cute! I’d love for you to come link it up to my Love Linky Party. It would be a fantastic addition!
Krista
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Beautiful! My son and I just made some great cards with his photo and candy. I love DIY projects that mean more because you make them yourself. http://jenparkerphotography.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/i-heart-valentines-day-still/
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Love the craft idea! So cute! Thank you for linking my wreath.
Blessings,
Amy
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