DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Valentine’s Day is extra special for me because it’s also my anniversary. But it seems my blog is a little (love)sick. I had written an entire post (with lots of photos) about my Valentine’s Day table setting for The Scoop’s weeklong Valentine Tour. I’m one of 25 bloggers sharing Valentine’s Day decorating projects, crafts, recipe ideas and love stories. (You… Read More
Usually I start decorating for Valentine’s Day immediately after taking the Christmas decorations down. Since our wedding anniversary is on the holiday I like to savor those few weeks between hectic Christmas and warm and fuzzy day of love. This year, not so much. We had both sides of the family here right after Christmas so the decorations stayed… Read More
These easy handmade Valentine cards are perfect for kids and beginners! Just grab some cardstock, scrap paper, embellishments and anything else you have on hand! So excited to be joining Crafty Hangouts in celebrating Valentine’s Day with American Crafts products! I received a goodie box with all sorts of deliciousness: card stock, glitter paper, self adhesive ribbon, embellishments and… Read More
I wanted to share the Valentine tablescape I created to help us celebrate our Valentine’s Day anniversary. For the centerpiece I added a picture of us at our 25th anniversary celebration. I brought a little bit of nature into the setting with some red berries, using them with a red charger, our wedding china and red and white lace napkins….. Read More
Such a lovely picture of my now almost 15-year-old daughter. The dress was a $2 bargain from Goodwill. That cute smile. Priceless. She practically wore that dress to pieces. I helped it along a little. Look at that lovely white eyelet material. And that pretty pink waistband. Did you see the pink tulle peeking out from under the hem? I… Read More
(Keep reading for a giveaway at the end of this post. Thanks!) Need a unique idea for Valentine’s Day this year? These Valentine treat cups are just the cutest and would make a great teacher or friend gift for one of my favorite holidays. I discovered Expressions Vinyl.com when I designed and cut vinyl for our family gallery wall and my scrapbook… Read More
My Valentine centerpiece is a complete mismatch of jars and candles, pearls and flowers, glitter and burlap. And I love it! I thought I’d share these Valentine craft ideas and how I used thrifty repurposed items from my *shopping center* in the attic. See this little jar? you’ll never guess where it came from or what it started out… Read More
As I was putting away the Christmas decorations I was already thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day, just about my favoritest holiday (my anniversary and chocolate hearts all rolled up into one!) Visions of red burlap, white lace and pearls were dancing through my head. After lugging my decorations down from the attic I pondered and unloaded and set up… Read More
Celebrate a milestone wedding celebration with a 25th wedding anniversary photo booth! Ideas include backdrop, props and ways to include family and friends. Reaching 25 years of wedded bliss should be celebrated and applauded. Ok, if we’re being honest you don’t reach 25 years without a lot more normal everyday struggles than actual bliss, but staying committed to… Read More