Interchangeable Coffee Filter Wreath

Last summer Leigh made a coffee filter wreath that we used for a bridal shower and I loved it so much that I used it through the fall. While it was beautiful plain (see it here), I wanted to decorate it for Valentine's Day. We started with doily hearts, but Leigh thought it needed an arrow too. So after church today, I dashed over to Wally World and picked up some red feathers and heart ribbon.

It is the perfect complement to the Valentine's decor we already had, plus Ty made me the sweet little heart arrangement today in Sunday school. His arrangement was the perfect finishing touch!

The best part of this wreath is that the decorations come right off and won't damage it. Here's my secret - toothpicks! I just hot glued them to the back of the arrow and hearts and stuck them into the styrofoam form. Just a dab of hot glue and hold the pick in place for a minute until it stands on it's own.

Let the glue dry completely and then stick it into the wreath. Quick and easy and I'll be able to use this wreath again and again!

The arrow is a dowel rod cut to size, with red feathers glued on the end and a bit of ribbon glued around the top of the feathers. Then glue a piece around the shaft of the arrow all the way to the tip. The tip is just two heart shaped doilies from Hobby Lobby. Glue one on top and one behind.

I absolutely adore vintage postcards and always try to use my owl vase to display seasonal cards. These were printed as wallet size (2.5" x 3.5") and mounted on red and white cardstock.

Here are the four postcards that I found on Pinterest, in case you wanted to print some for yourself.

I absolutely adore Ty's heart arrangement! Thanks Mom for helping him with it! My Mom teaches his Sunday School class and is always coming up with adorable things for the kids to make.

Now I'm going to start dreaming up St. Patrick's Day and Easter decorations for my wreath. I plan on using it as often as possible.

Can't believe this weekend is already over! Hope you had a marvelous one and here's to an equally fabulous week!

New Spot for Our Chalkboard

Some of you may remember the easel chalkboard that Mr. Crafty made for us last summer. We used it for a wedding shower in July - Bridal Shower Chalkboard and since then it has languished in the garage.

After packing up all the Christmas decorations, I thought it might work on the plant shelf - what do you think?

I love old stuff, as you can tell, and think it is perfect there. The plant shelf overlooks the living room so it will be visible from my favorite spot.

I just love it when something I envision turns out better than I expected! Isn't Mr. Sock Monkey adorable? My Mother-In-Law made him for me several years ago and he is our family mascot.

 Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend. The sun is shining here for what feels like the first time in a month! Happy Sunshine Saturday!

Valentine Printables For Any Style

We finally got all the Christmas decorations put away and I started getting the itch to put out the Valentine's decorations. But then, I got side tracked when I decided that we needed a new printable! And of course, I couldn't make just one!

Leigh and I like a lot of the same things, but I've definitely got a more vintage vibe, while she's much more contemporary. So, after I designed the vintage printable, I decided that I would make a couple that were more her style. The vintage printable looks great on our very traditional hall table - what do you think?



Pick out a printable that fits your style - Vintage, Quote Style or Song Lyric - and save it for your Valentine.

Hope everyone has recovered from Christmas, we just finally finished putting everything away. Is there any better feeling than getting your house straightened up after the holidays? I'm feeling very productive after this weekend and hope you are too! 

Wishing you all a warm, dry and wonderful week!

Rebel Hearts Creations

Guess what? I decided to open an Etsy shop. I have always enjoyed making jewelry, the one craft I really felt akin to, and I thought that maybe others might enjoy my creations too. So, without further adieu, I give you Rebel Hearts Creations, a shop where rock meets vintage and whimsy.  Here are a few of my creations.

I'm running a promo for the month on January. You get 10% your entire purchase with no minimum. The code is NEWSHOP10. 

I hope that you will stop in a take a look! 

Have a wonderful night!

Leigh