We can’t get through one holiday before we are on to the next! This year, I’m actually excited for the merchants to quickly fill the shelves for the next holiday. I have lots of little projects I want to do and I’m excited to see what I find.
Every year I say I’m going to get home accents for Valentine’s Day, but never do. By the time I shop, everything is picked over and I can never seem to find anything I like. I did some after Christmas shopping last night, thinking that a few days after Christmas they would have Valentine’s day merchandise to replace the bare shelves – I was right! Hobby Lobby was in the process of filling their shelves with Cupid! I found a small red sequin heart ornament for $1.99. I then headed to the scrapbook section, snagged some cute paper, stickers and grabbed a few frames at 50% off. *Before you head to Hobby Lobby, check online to see if they have a printable store coupon for things not currently on sale.
Here’s my first creation that took less than 5 minutes to make. I think it’s sweet and subtle. Best of all, it was quick and cost only $6.50 to make! If I had an extra frame hanging around the house, it would have only cost $1.50.
Pretty good!
Mary
Happy New year!
Thanks so much for all the sweet comments – they put a big smile of my face!
Thank you, Audrey & Specail K, for visiting…
Best wishes to all, for a wonderful 2012!
special 'k'
They look great. They are going on the TO DO LIST for sure. Thanks for sharing. I will follow on my way out so I can revisit. I hope you can find the time to come visit me and do the same. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Cheers SpecialK XoXo
AudreyN
What a cute frame and idea! I love it! Happy 2012!
Mary
Thank you for visiting, Maria, Lori and Gayle!
Thank you for the sweet comments! I'm new to this, it's amazing that people take the time to comment, it means a lot!
Best wishes to you and yours for a wonderful New Year!
Headed to check out your blogs…always fun to see new ones!
Cheers and thanks again ~ Mary
Gayle Page-Robak
Gorgeous framed Valentine piece..love it. One of my favorite holidays for creating such pretty things. I love all things vintage and Victorian so this is the perfect holiday for that. I am now a follower of your blog and look forward to return visits. I invite you to join me as well at http://atastefultouch.blogspot.com
Hugs, Gayle.
marisa
Love all of those frames, especially the one with the Nutcrackers. Thanks for the inspiration.
Lori
Beautiful! Thanks for the idea, I just have to paint some old frames now. found you at InspireMeFridays
Maria
This is so sweet, the "love" background is so cute! I guess it's time to start getting ready for Valentine's Day already…!
Mary
Hi Lisa,
Lisa,
Thanks for the follow and for comment! Sorry for mis-typing my blog address…oops. Glad you found me!!! Just left a note on your blog…
Thanks again ~ Mary
Mary
Aimee,
I've been having a lot of fun and finding so many great ideas out there – love it!
Thanks for filling me in on the giveaway!!! My fingers are crossed too!
Best wishes & thanks again ~ Mary
Lisa ~ The SweetTalk Shop
Took me a little time to find you, the link you left in my comments didn't work. But I found you just in time. This is beautiful. I may be making a trip to HL tomorrow. LOL
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com
Mary
I'm so happy you entered!!! I'm totally crossing my fingers for you! Welcome to the world of blogging! It's SO MUCH FUN, you'll just LOVE it!!!
XO, Aimee
Adrianne
Oooh, I love this! This gets my wheels turning… thanks for linking up at Freestyle Friday! Following you now. 🙂
Adrianne
http://www.happyhourprojects.com
Mary
Thanks for the visit and sweet comment, Connie!
Best wishes for a wonderful New Year! Mary
Connie @ Measured by the Heart
That is adorable!!
Mary
Hi Aimee,
Thanks for stopping by, the sweet words and the follow! I just entered the giveaway!
I just left a message for you @ It'soverflowing.com!
Looking forward to following you in 2012!
Best Wishes to a great New Year!
Mary
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com
Your crafty frame is so cute I can hardly stand it! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! I’m excited to continue being inspired by you in 2012!!! I'm your newest follower!!! XO, Aimee
I'd love to have you make a quick stop by and enter to win my first giveaway!!! Crossing my fingers you win!!!
Mary
Hi Suzann,
Thanks so much, again, for stopping by! Thanks for the follow! I'll be back to visit your blog often! I've had a wonderful, warm welcome to Blogland.
Best wishes!
Mary
Suzann
Hello Mary,
So sweet of you to stop over for a visit….come back when you can.
I also want to welcome you to blog land, people are so nice and it is so much fun.
I am a new follower of your blog and I will be back soon!!!
Suzann ~xoxo~
Mary
Hi Karen! Thank you and thanks so much for the follow!
Best wishes to you and yours for a wonderful New Year! Mary
Mary
Emily, thank you & thanks for visiting! I linked up to your party! Looking forward to following your blog in 2012! Best wishes – Mary
Karen
Very cute! I love the pretty paper you used. The frame is adorable too! I am a new follower!!
Emily
This is so sweet! Would love for you to link up @ Find Your Craft Friday over on my blog… Have a great Friday! 🙂
Emily @ BabyBerry
http://weinzapfelbabyberry.blogspot.com/
Mary
Thank you, Rosemary! Thanks for stopping by, the follow and the warm welcome to Blogaland!
Looking forward to seeing what you do next!
Rosemary@villabarnes
What an adorable piece Mary. Thanks so much for visiting my blog, and following. I've been checking out your blog. You have some cute ideas. I'm following you back. Welcome to blogland!