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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

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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. 🙂

X’s & O’s decorative accent tutorial

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“14” decorative accent tutorial

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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!

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!