14 Days of Love…Blue Valentine {ribbon wreath tutorial}

I don’t normally really decorate for Valentine’s Day but when Ashley from Cherished Bliss asked if I wanted to join 14 Days of Love, I just couldn’t resist! Visit the link below to follow all 14 days of fabulous Valentine projects…she did a fantastic job organizing this fun blog event! {Thanks, Ashley!}

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You can see my “14” tutorial and X’s and O’s how-to over at the DIY Club today where I used some Deco Art Americana acrylic craft paint, Stencils and Glamour Dust.  

Ribbon Wreath Tutorial  

Pin It {key to my heart wreath}

I used:

  • Styrofoam heart
  • 2 spools of organza ribbon {you can choose different types/all one type – up to you!}
  • 2 spools of glittery wired ribbon
  • 1 spool of toile
  • Deco Art Americana craft paint (Desert Turquoise)
  • Embellishments (I used a decorative key)
  • hot glue
  • paper clip
1.  Since I’m doing a non traditional Valentine turquoise, I painted my wreath form {Desert Turquoise by Deco Art). The wreath will show through in a few spots as a finished project, this camouflages the white foam form. Let. dry.
2. I cut ribbon into approx. 12″ pieces and cut the toile into approx. 8″ pieces.
{Tip: fold ribbon in half lengthwise, snip ends at an angle to create an inverted “v” on the ends.}
3. I alternated organza, wired ribbon and toile, tying it around the wreath form, experimenting with different ways of tying (regular knot, looping around, adding 2-3 pieces of ribbon at a time) but I kept a consistent pattern.
4. I attached a paper clip to the back/top/center for use as a ‘hanger’ with hot glue.
5. Trim ribbon as needed and ‘fluff’.
6. Embellish as desired. I added a decorative key.
Ta-da! Key to my heart {ribbon} wreath.
The thing about this wreath is I can leave it up a little longer since it shares my March birthstone color. 🙂

What do you think? {yes, that’s my fancy/schmancy DIY photo backdrop…but for all you know, it could be a wall in my home, right? These accessories are really displayed on my mantel in real life.} Want more Valentine inspiration?  Visit the creative blog friends shown on the button for more fun ideas!

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See Aimee’s SUPER cute MR.&MRS. {in the bedroom – G rated, I promise} at It’s Overflowing shared yesterday and tomorrow ~ check out the sweets at See Kate Sew then get ready for an awesome HUGE giveaway at My Cherished Bliss on February 7th!

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If you’re looking for some DIY Valentine inspiration this weekend or you’d like to share your DIY Valentine project, you’ve come to the right place!  



Chalkboard Heart Boxes at Sweeter Hours



Valentine Subway Art tutorial by Jeanene at the Queen Bee’s Hive

Heart Hair Clip tutorial at The Polka-Dot Umbrella

Jami from Colour Her Hope has shared this before but it’s worth seeing again…

And some SUPER SWEET DIY VALENTINE PROJECTS from this week’s DIY Project Parade…

Homemade Valentine tutorial at Simply Living

Yummy – sweet handmade earrings from Handmade Poreva

Valentine Inspired Dinner Party at Little Things Bring Smiles


valentine hearts tree


Make Crepes – recipe by Northern Cottage
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Valentine Printables at Sprik Space!
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Sweet Valentine Topiary tutorial at A Glimpse Inside

Pretty Valentine Garland at Sassy Sanctuary

Wired Heart brooch tutorial at Childmade (super cute gift idea)…

Organize & Decorate Everything – FUN Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe

DIY LOVE Sign at Red Heads Craft More Fun

Sentimental Art at California Callahans
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LOVE POTION by Can’t Stop Making Things – love this!

Sweet Valentine Tablescape at JC’s Loft

BE MINE – tea cozy, dishmat and bunting at Let’s Go Fly a Kite

Valentine Wreath at Vintage on the Farm

Printable Valentine Coupons at While He was Napping


Clean and ScentsibleLOVE notes



(so many, so little time!)

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Speaking of sweethearts, meet “Lalka” (doll).

She is newest family member at The DIY Show Off, 
always by my side chirping, purring, meowing and getting into trouble.