Glitter Heart Valentine Wreath

Dimensional Valentine Wreath

While perusing the Dollar Tree for surfaces to decorate, I came upon a Pink Glitter Heart Wreath. Now I don't know about you, but if you have pre-teen girls or grandchildren, it's all about the GLITTER.

When my daughter was that age, she actually had a shirt that read: "Glitter Makes Everything Better". She would love loved this wreath.

I bought it for my grandaughter Zoey, the family "artist." But I decided it need a better than flat place on her door...I decided to make this decoration dimensional. By purchasing two wreaths and glueing them together, it can be hung from a light fixture or ceiling fan. Zoey's most indentifiable glitter saying is: "If it's Pink and it Sparkles, I want it!" So I know this is going to find a perfect place in her room.

Back to the heart glitter form...

I purchased two wreaths and glued them together. Then I used 7/8" Pink Gwen Studios Double Faced Satin Ribbon to glue around the "seam" of the hearts. It just needed a little more "embellishing" to make it a Valentine masterpiece!

I glued a ribbon bow, some silk flowers and glitter hearts to the wreath. Perfect! It's now ready to hang from the light fixture in her room. I'll be sending it to her  in the mail on Monday, can't wait to get my Facetime thank you from her! Grandaughters are so special, especially the "glitter princesses!"

Happy Valentine's Day to all!

Thank you to Gwen Studios for providing the ribbon for this project. You can find this ribbon and so much more from Gwen Studios on Michaels.com or Walmart.com

Beary Special Valentine Favor

Make this super sweet project for someone "Beary Special" in your life!

After I made this "Beary Special" favor pail, I thought about a few other people who would love to have one of these, so I'm headed back to the store for a few more supplies.

I can't believe how quick and easy this project was to make! I'm always looking for quick & easy...and inexpensive too! This project cost under $4. to make: Pail from Dollar Tree, Glitter Hearts and Bear from WalMart and some Gwen Studios Double Face Satin Ribbon, which by the way, is the perfect embellishment for just about any project. This 7/8" Double Faced Satin Ribbon is one of my favs, and is available by the roll from both Michaels.com and Walmart.com (you get 100 yards for about $12.) This ribbon will last through multiple decorating projects, and you'll have lots to spare!

Supplies Nee:

Valentine Theme Favor Pail

Small Stuffed Teddy Bear

Glitter Hearts on Picks

Gwen Studios Double Faced Satin Ribbon, 7/8" in Red and Pink

White Crinkle Paper

Cookies, Candy, Brownies to Fill Pail

Optional: Cello Bag (recommended if mailing or transporting)

Instructions:

1. Tie ribbon bows on each side of pail handle.

2. Fill pail 2/3 full with White crinkle paper. You could also crumple up tissue paper to use.

3. Tie a bow around teddy bear's neck, then insert him in the pail.

4. Arrange cookies around the bear.

5 Tuck glitter heart picks among the bear and cookies.

Voila! Done! Wasn't that easy? As I said, back to the store for more supplies to make one for my hairdresser, the mailman, the helpful kids next door, my pastor and my very BF. Spread the love with this "Beary Special" Valentine treat!

Happy crafting,

Jean

For more fun Valentine projects, be sure to visit Designer Crafts Connection!

Easy Valentine Decorations, Just Add Ribbon

Celebrate Valentines Day...with just a few supplies

I never used to decorate for Valentine's Day. OK, I admit it. When my children were younger, I helped them with Valentines, baked some cookies or cupcakes, but just never got around to doing "decorations" for my door or home.

Because it's such a short lived holiday, and so much work was involved in creating a project from scratch, I just didn't do it.

Now that I'm a grandma, and send valentines to the kiddos, as well a handmade project (this year it will be sock bunnies holding a valentine heart), I've gotten more into the spirit.

But to be completely honest...the great surfaces available...for just pennies, has really changed the thought of making a decoration for a "one-day holiday."

The decorations sold by folks like The Dollar Tree, are just plain cute, and inexpensive. But they scream to me for a little embellishment. My go-to embellishment has always been ribbon and floral.

I've created a very quick project to illustrate how just a little bit of personalizing can turn an ordinary project into and extraordinary one.

First, I shopped my local Dollar Tree for surfaces. I found several. Notice how they are all pretty basic?

Next, I got out my Gwen Studios Ribbon. I made a couple of simple bows for the projects and with my trusty hot glue gun, decorated the projects with ribbon. They look better already, but wait, we are going to make them spectacular!

Enter the silk flowers...hot glue those among the ribbon. Voila! 10 Minutes to transformation. $1.25 for each surface, under a dollar of ribbon and silk flowers...less than $3.00 per project. That's an OK price for a "one-day holiday" project.

Want to spread the love this Valentine's Day? Why not make a couple of these projects to give in advance of the holiday, for those you LOVE? I'm more than sure they will LOVE your creativity and thoughtfulness. Just don't tell them it only took you 10 minutes. That's our secret!

Valentine Wall Sign Supplies:

Valetine Wall Sign (Dollar Tree)

Gwen Studios Double Faced Satin Ribbon, 7/8" in Pink and White

Silk Flowers and Greenery

Chenille Stem

Hot Glue Gun, Scissors, Wire Cutters

Instructions:

1. Make a simple six loop bow with streamers, then secure with chenille stem. Glue onto the project, tack ends of streamers in place.

2. Cut silk flowers from stems, arrange on surface, among the bow and glue in place.

Valentine Book Candle Stack Supplies:

Valentine Book Stack (Dollar Tree)

Gwen Studios Ribbon, 7/8" in Red and Pink

Silk Flowers and Greenery

Glass Jar Candle, Small

Hot Glue Gun, Scissors, Wire Cutters

Instructions:

1. Tie three simple bow with streamers. Glue the bow on the book stack.

2. Cut silk flowers from stems, arrange on surface, among the bow and glue in place.

3. Sit Candle Jar on the stack.

Quick and Easy! That's my kind of crafting! You'll find more fun designs on the Designer Crafts Connection Blog.

Thanks to Gwen Studios for providing the beautiful ribbon for these projects!

You'll find the ribbons on Michaels.com and WalMart.com