Yay Friday!!! This has been a really long week so I am SO happy that the weekend is here! This week has pretty much been a write off for creative or ambitious projects. By the time the kids were in bed, I was definitely done. While I was catching up on some favorite TV shows, I did manage to cut lots and lots of felt circles out{ like well over 500!} for a few Valentine’s projects.
I came across this heart wreath last year {from the Idea Room} right after Valentine’s day and it has remained one of my favorite Valentine’s ideas that I have come across. So, of course, I needed to have my own.
This project is super simple but does require a few hours of mindless circle cutting. For the circles, I cut out four layers of felt at a time and then tidied up the edges a bit. The circles are folded up so they do not have to be perfect. I didn’t bother tracing a circle onto the felt and just used one circle as a template and cut around it.
I picked up this glitter heart wreath at the dollar store. I am thinking that I need to go back and get a couple more {they had 2 different sizes}. Ribbon attached and all ready to go!
To pin on your circles, fold them in half and then fold them in half again. Stick a straight pin through all four layers and then attach to your foam. Keep folding and pinning your circles randomly around the foam. Unfortunately for me, I liked the circles placed quite close together {which meant a lot more felt circles to cut!} Since I wanted to hang my wreath on a wreath hanger and the back of it was visible, I also had to cover the back with the felt circles as well. If you will be hanging it against a wall, leave the back and save yourself a whole lot of time!
Although the photo doesn’t show it too well, I just love the ruffled look of it! And, since I love cutting out circles so much, I also made some felt balls while I was at at {using 2 and 3 inch foam balls}.
I also added a couple to a bowl on the coffee table downstairs with my flower balls.
So, who else decorates for Valentine’s day? This tends to be one of those holidays that people love or hate! For me, I just love decorating with the reds and pinks!
{Subway Art from Eighteen 25 and my Valentine Countdown can be found here}
Have a fabulous weekend!
I linked up with CRAFT, Design Dazzle, Whipperberry, The Shabby Creek Cottage, The 36th Avenue, Gluesticks, House of Hepworths, Crafty Scrappy Happy, Lil Luna, Uncommon, Blue Cricket Design, Tip Junkie, A Bowl Full of Lemons, Today’s Creative Blog, Craft-O-Maniac, Under the Table and Dreaming, CRAFT, Positively Splendid, I Heart Naptime, Lolly Jane Boutique, Funky Junk Interiors and Tatertots and Jello.
I linked up with CRAFT, Design Dazzle, Whipperberry, The Shabby Creek Cottage, The 36th Avenue, Gluesticks, House of Hepworths, Crafty Scrappy Happy, Lil Luna, Uncommon, Blue Cricket Design, Tip Junkie, A Bowl Full of Lemons, Today’s Creative Blog, Craft-O-Maniac, Under the Table and Dreaming, CRAFT, Positively Splendid, I Heart Naptime, Lolly Jane Boutique, Funky Junk Interiors and Tatertots and Jello.
I love the pops of red…looks great!
LOOKS AMAZING Jenn!!
Love that wreath! And they had those at the dollar store!?! SCORE! Everything looks very sweet- love all your decor! -Jen
So, so cute!! I can’t believe that heart wreath is from the $1 store… I must check that place out more often. It’s all adorable.
xo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West 🙂
Love that wreath and those owls, they are just darling! I’m your newest follower this morning! Thanks for sharing!
So cute! I have to be honest, I clicked on the link for your blog because I have an insane love for owls. I saw your little guys on the T&J feature and had to come over and check out your blog! I’m loving it so far!
Kendall
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Very pretty wreath! I love it and your blog! I always use my Big Shot from Stampin’ Up! and their circle die to cut my felt circles. You can cut out 4 or 5 at a time just by rolling the die through the Big Shot…so easy and FAST! You can find out more about the Big Shot on my blog here http://www.classycutupscreations.com
This turned out fantastic!! I hope you will link up this post to my I Heart Projects Party.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/01/i-heart-projects-linky-party.html
Oh I love the decor’ especially the owls. I would love for you to share your Valentine decor at my Crafting and Cooking from the Heart Valentine contest. There are some great prizes.
http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/
Love the wreath and the felt balls you made are so adorable!
very fun…love your X O blocks and your wreath is so pretty. great job!
Wow! I L.O.V.E. your valentines day decor!! It looks amazing!! I would love for you to come link up to my new link party!!
http://mariahscreations.blogspot.com/2012/01/terrific-tuesday-1.html
Have a fabulous day!!!