Valentine's Day Decor
We switched days up on you all last week. Erin was so gracious to post on Tuesday for me since I was crazy taking temperatures and giving out medication. I am happy to be back on Tuesday and happy to have 3 kids that are {almost} all better!
I love Valentine's Day but didn't actually start decorating for it until about two years ago when my oldest daughter was almost 3. She loves the holiday more than most and loves to decorate like her Momma so I was inspired to create a few things for my little valentine.
I started with some pillows, of course. Muslin is my go-to fabric. I cut a big heart out of red felt that I just knew would make my girl smile...
And I also used another favorite, iron-on transfer paper to put the word "love" onto another pillow...
I got "green" with these pillows and stuffed them with plastic bags...
And we placed them on the bench in our kitchen...
Of course there had to be a banner. I sewed around the edges and a flap at the top to pull the twine through. I also cut out and then hand-stitched the white felt letters to the red fabrics.
I added some red felt hearts to the ends. I added loops of white ribbon to the tops, stuffed them up, and hand-stitched all around the hearts.
The previous pics were from last year. The walls are no longer green and my daughter added her own paper decorations this year without any assistance. It is only because I am crazy about my daughter and want to encourage her "decorating" that I allowed her to hang paper cupids on our fireplace. Oh, the things we do for our children. But I was so very proud when I saw the finished product. She apparently loves symmetry. She is definitely her mother's daughter.
And what would Valentine's Day be without some candy conversation hearts?
I have been loving all the adorable Valentine's Day decor I have seen throughout blog land. So much fun! I'll be joining these fabulous parties this week!
Happy Tuesday!
