Feeling the LOVE

I have been so excited about decorating for Valentines this year. I think I felt jipped from last year... I was recovering from surgery and wasn't feeling festive. I am making up for it this year... can I just say, I am FEELING the LOVE over here! 

I found some cute stuff over at my favorite place... Hobby Lobby... and got the cute stuff before they sold out! I think Valentines Day kinda sneaks up on you and by the time you think about decorating for it... only the un-cute stuff is left to buy. or "crafting ingredients" you need for a cute little project is not in stock, so I jumped the gun and my home has been looking very " lovey" for a couple weeks now and it is so fun! 

Here is the LOWDOWN on crafts, projects & decor in collage #1... up there 

My friend Lisa made me the super cute wood block picture holder with her signature fabric rosettes for Christmas! I simply adore it. I couldn't wait to have it hold something "valentinesy" so I whipped up the I HEART U card... My Cricut comes in very handy for these fun projects :)

The XOXO is chipboard letters that I painted RED and then added a heavy dusting of my Favorite Red Martha Stewart Glitter! I WANT EVERY COLOR in that fancy glitter :) I seriously did this project in less than 15 minutes! they are so sparkly and i LOVE them :)

Hobby Lobby had some cute heart picks I added to my greenery :) easy and cheap

When I saw that Red Feathered Heart at HL.... I had to have it.... lucky for me I ALWAYS have a few 40% of coupons handy in my pocket to use in case of crafting emergencies :) So this little cutie came home with me. I was trying to find the perfect place for it to go and I found it.... I have a tin on that easel i display on my kitchen counter. I wrapped it in my must have black & white polka dot wrapping paper... sold at HL during the christmas season.... did you get your roll or 2??? anyhow. I think it looks really "lovey" so it is perfect :)

 Thank you Target Dollar spot for the CA-UTE  Valentines blocks for only  $2.50... that's a bargain :) and to my pal Leah for letting me in on the deal :) Yes... I got the LAST ONE too phew!

I Love filling my apothecary jars with pretty things... I am talking RED & Sparkly for LOVE DAY!

I even put some silk roses in a couple. might look cheap to some.... but I like cheap :)

I bought the Curvy LOVE sign last year at christmas time and was happily surprised when I remembered about it this year... That heart wreath was a lucky find at Hobby Lobby... you know before they sell all the good stuff... I also was able to use an EMERGENCY ONLY ;) 40% off coupon for this little edition.

I even spread the LOVE to my hall bathroom.... I know what you are thinking...girl give it up already :)

I was on a roll and couldn't help my self :)

 Feeling the Love in the Front room too!!!! Lots of HEARTS and Glittery Goodness going on :)

 I think my FAVORITE "lovey" decor is the new banner I made!!! Isn't she so cute???

 ~ BE MINE ~

I got together with my good friend Lisa and we made these cuties together!!! Guess where we got the goods??? HL you are correct :)

 Teamwork is what you need to make a cute banner like this :) I was in charge of the Cricut cutting the pennants and Lisa painted and glittered the lettering.  We had a fun afternoon together! I love crafting, but crafting with friends makes it so much more enjoyable :) Thanks Lisa... til the next project :)

 Stepping back and Feeling the LOVE!!!! 

This part of the post isn't "valentinesy", but another project I have recently tackled was organizing my desk and crafting corner. I had let the little corner next to my desk become a catch all for crafting supplies and miscellaneous junk. I was needing to get it under control and make some new homes for my stuff. I was on the hunt for a bookshelf that would fit in my little corner and for baskets that would do the job and be pleasing to my eye... after much searching... I found what I was looking for. I should have taken a before picture, since most of you won't believe it was a mess.... but it was! SERENITY NOW!!! 

I am so glad that organization project is FINALLY behind me and I love the results :) I feel more at peace in my little corner. oh and I love having our family Splash Mtn. pic on display for a good laugh and smile when I look at it :) isn't that a super cute frame too??? :)

Oh and I changed out my collage frame with updated pics of my family! it is a YEARLY chore, but one I look forward to!

So are you Feeling the LOVE yet? I sure hope so! You still have time to make something adorable and "lovey" too!... get creative ~ You can do it :)