"All You Need is Love" Painted Canvas

The Valentine's Day decoration obsession continues...This time around, its in the form of a simple painted canvas with my all-time favorite quote about love (thanks John, Paul, George and Ringo)! Here are the steps you can take to make one for yourself:

Materials:

-8x10 canvas

-gold, acrylic paint (I used Martha Stewart's Gold Metallic Multi-Surface paint)

-foam brush

-red, washi tape

-red burlap

-fabric scissors

-black, paint pen

-glue gun and sticks

Instructions:

1. Paint two coats of gold paint onto canvas using foam brush.

2. After paint is completely dry, use the black, paint pen to write the quote (or any quote your little heart desires, for that matter!).

3. Place strips of washi tape in angular lines all over the canvas.

4. Cut a heart shape (about 3"x3") out of red burlap

5. Glue burlap heart to the bottom, center of the canvas.

Oh, and did I mention...Love is all you need!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Toolbox Valentine

I'm so pumped about these adorable, toolbox valentines that Claire will be sending to her boy cousins, Royce and Derek!!!

Materials:

-printer/paper

-Toolbox Valentine printable

-red cardstock

-scissors

-tool party favors

-tape

Instructions:

1. Print out template HERE

2. Tape picture to cardstock and trim

3. Use scissors or Exacto knife to cut a 3-4" slit in the middle of the card

4. Place party favor tools into the slit. Tape the tools down on the back of the card to secure

"I Love You More Than" Chalkboard

And the chalkboard paint obsession continues...

Using a metal, serving tray I purchased at my local dollar store, chalk paint, and a silver sharpie, I created a hanging chalkboard to proclaim my love to my faves by comparing it to some of the greatest pairings the world over (ie-peanut butter & jelly, bagels & cream cheese, etc.). Not one for thinking inside-of-the-box, I would be remiss if I didn't also create some celebrity-related and silly analogies, as well (ie-"I love you more than" Sir Mix-A-Lot likes big butts, Kim Kardashian loves stupid baby names, Anthony Weiner loves camera phones, etc).

Spray two coats of chalkboard paint onto serving tray

Write "I love you more than" in silver Sharpie on the tray leaving plenty of room on the bottom to express your love in chalk.

Express your love in your best analogy

Get as creative as your little heart desires!

Last Minute Valentine Ideas

Ok, so I can't take credit for coming up with ANY of the following snazzy Valentine ideas, but they were too cute and creative to avoid sharing. I know this doesn't give you much time, but better later late than never! And some of these could take less than five minutes to complete...God bless ya, Pinterest!!!

http://www.designfinch.com/2012/02/04/sharing-the-love-50-ideas-for-making-your-own-valentines/

A few of the adorable and creative designs, courtesy of Design Finch

Loooove the kid with the lollipop!

http://mudpiestudio.blogspot.com/2011/12/101-valentine-ideas-for-under-5.html




How awesome is this??? Courtesy of Mudpie Studio's blog







Mmmm...Who wouldn't love to receive (and DEVOUR) this Valentine?

 

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, EVERYONE!!!