A Valentine Valance Decor

Instead of hanging a seasonal banner across the front of our fireplace,

I decided to create a "valance decor" for Valentine's Day this year.

I started with the pennant bases cut from black cardstock,

and then used Paper Studio patterned papers in spring floral designs

for some of the pennant shapes and for all the punched circles behind the letters.

Patterned papers were layered on top of lacey doilies.

I used the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge to cut the I LOVE YOU letters,

then embellished each with Opaque Pearls.

We'll most likely leave this hanging until Spring, and then

I look forward to hanging lighter weight and lighter colored draperies too.

It's been a long winter -- Spring can't come soon enough!

Valentine Pennants with Artiste

I'm always sad to put away the Christmas decorations and have a color-less home for a short time. 

With the help of the Artiste Cricut cartridge, I made this Valentine "I Love You" pennant banner for the fireplace. My favorite color is RED, so this corner of our greatroom definitely has the Valentine theme going! 

The pennant shapes, hearts, and letters were fun and easy cuts. I used Close To My Heart's silver glitter paper for the letters. Small doilies behind the red hearts gave a romantic touch. I taped some of the hearts and doilies onto the ribbon streamers hanging from each side. (Double click the photo to enlarge.)

 

Whoo's Your Valentine treat tubes in their boxes are finished! Some are on their way to loved ones across the world. These were fun to make and fill!

Next up, EASTER paper art! I'm SO, SO ready for Spring!