Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentines Day!


Sometimes it feels good to make something just for us.  
So for the day of love I made us some scrap hearts to hang on the white branches
on the dining room mantle.




They are just about the only decoration that I have out for today.
But I think they do the trick.


I made the birds last year and put them back out for today.
They are made from script paper and have a tiny banner hanging from
their beaks that says I Do with little hearts.
They have turned pink do to using mod podge on top of 
an ink jet print but for today that works! 





so this is how I did it...
I put strips of lace on top of a piece of cheesecloth that was
on top of a piece of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock.
make sense?



Then I sewed them across the paper.


I turned the paper over and drew hearts on the back of it.
I then cut the hearts out, and glued them to a piece of 
scrapbook paper.  I did this because you would be able
to see the backsides in the mirror.



Then I hot glued jewels and aluminum letters and numbers to them,
all things that mean something to us.
There are 7 of us, and X and an O for hugs and kisses,
612 for our address and the frozen charlotte well because,
who doesn't love a frozen charlotte?
:)








Happy Valentines Day Everyone!

love,
Theresa
xoxooxoxoxoxo

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thanks for the parties girls!

23 comments:

  1. Happy, happy, happy Valentine's Day Theresa! Looks lovely over there!
    Kate

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  2. You made some amazing goodies! Everything is beautiful.

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  3. These are wonderful Theresa!! LOVE them,thanks so much for the tutorial! Have a great evening!! xoxo

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  4. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!! These are just so pretty Theresa!!! I got my box of chocolates...how 'bout you : )
    sending love!!!

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  5. Everything looks so pretty--happy Valentines day!

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  6. Oh, Theresa, I just LOVE these!! I am so going to make these, thanks for the how-to. Happy Valentine’s Day!! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥

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  7. Your hearts are so sweet, and I love the pink birds with their little banner. You're right, it's just enough for this special day.
    Mary Alice

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  8. So sweet, Theresa! Hope your Valentine's Day was full of live!

    xoxo laurie

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  9. So clever! I love how you made these darling hearts. Happy Valentine's day & WW!

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  10. Lovely idea and beautiful hearts. ~ Sarah

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  11. Hope you had a great Valentines day Theresa!
    tot

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  12. Oh my goodness girl...that 612 made me miss your old title :) I still think of you as 612 :) i HAVE 5 DIGITS & MY HOUSE NUMBER JUST DOEsn't have the same ring to it :) Hope you a wonderful Valentine's day!!!

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  13. So pretty, Theresa! Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

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  14. Lovely V-day display, so elegant! Thanks for the 'how-to' on those hearts, they are terrific, lots of possiblities! ~Scarlett

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  15. Dear Theresa, your little tree is the sweetest example of the love in your family, how lovely, and a wonderful way of making the hearts,-thankyou for your tutorial.
    I love the birds,also they are beautiful, and real Valentine`s birds.Hope your day was filled with joy.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  16. Except for the whole sewing thing...I could so do this! Love them and all the thought that went into every stitch and cut.
    BTW...I like the pink birds. That's what I call sweet serendipity.
    Deb

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  17. Hi Theresa,
    What beautiful little hearts that you made!! I just love your Valentine tree!
    I hope you had a wonderful day filled with lot's of love and joy!
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  18. Those are darling Theresa! I used my sewing machine on paper for the first time recently. I think I may have to do it again!

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  19. Hi Theresa,
    I love the heart tree....so very pretty!!! Thanks for the tutorial on how you made them. I love how your projects always show the love you have for your family!!!
    Jane

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  20. I love your tattered hearts! So pretty!

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  21. Love your vintage hearts and how you hung them on the tree. Thanks for sharing the idea.

    Hope you had a fun holiday!

    Jody

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  22. I like the x and o the best...I know, it is hard to make stuff for ourselves...I am starting to more and I am liking it!
    Rene

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Thank you so much for visiting me here at The Old White House, your comments make my day! ~ Theresa xoxo