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Valentine Sweet-spiration Week:Valentine Vignette

January 19, 2012 by Angie 33 Comments

If I had to choose between decorating for Valentine’s Day and Christmas Day as a favourite way to spend a few hours…I am not sure I could choose.
I mean, who could not help but love adding the theme of romance to their home?
It was a perfect day for decorating projects because it was insufferably cold outside again today….in the area of -40.
I put on some big band music and dug around my collection of Valentine’s things to create a vignette.

 Here’s a tip for creating a vignette…books with coloured spines are great things to use…today I gathered up my red-spined books to add to the theme.
 I found these darling little cupcake decorations at Pier 1.
The decorations on the branches are all dollar store finds.
 You may remember I found these at the dollar store for $2 each and I took them apart to make napkin rings.
If you notice the bottom 2 hearts only have 1 hole for wire.
I used this scrapbooking tool set and….
added another small hole…

 and then pushed the wire into the other hole to make the heart into a hanging decoration for the branches.

And these soft velvet looking hearts were in a package for a dollar.
I prettied them up a bit by using a hot glue gun to add a button for a bit of homemade charm.
I think you could also easily paint these.
It makes for such a pretty valentine tree!
This project is the end of the fun for Valentine-Sweetspiration Week!
It was a lot of fun as I shared ideas for a little crafting, a little tablescaping, a little baking, a little packaging and some decorating!
I so hope that you found some inspiration!
Thank you so much for joining me & all of your lovely comments!
You are all fabulous!

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  1. Kristin says

    January 19, 2012 at 2:19 am

    Very cute! Love the cupcakes!

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  2. Al@PolkaDotsandPaisley says

    January 19, 2012 at 2:30 am

    Adorable. Your mantle makes me wish I had one to decorate!

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  3. Jan@southernjunkin' says

    January 19, 2012 at 3:21 am

    Oh too cute! Love the cupcakes!

    Reply
  4. Tom Harry says

    January 19, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Fantastic blog. Especially the Pic are mind blog and they made your blog look pretty awesome.
    Please Post some useful Rue La La Discount Coupons

    Regards,
    Harry

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    January 19, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Very pretty, Angie! I love that you incorporated your pictures into this vignette, too. Love the use of the books with the red spines and those faux cupcakes are adorable!

    Reply
  6. Cindy says

    January 19, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Hi Angie,
    My oh my!!! It is cold in Alberta! It isn't that cold here, -35 with wind chill, but only -24 out of the wind. The sun is shining brilliantly, though!!! That is why I love it here, the sun shines all the time, just about.
    Your Valentine vignette is beautiful and so cheerful. I love all of it, you are very creative, taking dollar store stuff and making it look home done. Beautiful!
    Hugs, Cindy

    Reply
  7. Pamela says

    January 19, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Looks so sweet Angie! I love Valentine's day as I am heart crazy!!! The red really goes great with your wall colour!!!
    Pamela xo

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  8. Kim says

    January 19, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    -40! Oh my! It was close to 60 degrees here today. Anyway, what a great inspiration to decorate! Can't wait to get my valentines stiff out.
    Thank you for the great dollar store ideas!

    Reply
  9. Shabby chic Sandy says

    January 20, 2012 at 3:38 am

    Really cute and fun–your decorating looks great!

    Reply
  10. LBP says

    January 20, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    How adorable! I especially like the little cup cakes!

    Blessings

    Linda

    Reply
  11. Alycia Nichols says

    January 20, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    -40??!?!?!?! As in -40 DEGREES??!?!? Oh, my goodness!!! I am going to stop complaining right now about the lousy little +6 we woke up to the last couple of days. Wow….-40!!!!!!!!!!! I just didn't even know the air could BE that cold!!! Yowza!!! Very cute decorations, and they're EXTRA cute because you did them yourself! Very creative! Have a good weekend!

    Reply
  12. Lauren @ Summit St Joy says

    January 20, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    You did such a pretty job!!! please consider sharing at the HANDMADE VALENTINE PARTY: http://www.summitstreetjoy.com/2012/01/handmade-valentines-day-crafts-and.html
    :)xo
    lauren

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  13. Sunny says

    January 21, 2012 at 3:19 am

    HI! I think you have great style and I appreciate you teaching the how tos! I'm your newest follower. Enjoy your weekend. Sunny109

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  14. Dining Delight says

    January 21, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    Wonderful Valentine vignette! The cute cupcakes on the cake plate are adorable. Crafty people like you are so smart…dressing up those already-great hearts with a button… I would never think of that! They look terrific on the branches!
    P.S. Thanks so much for your email tip on switching to new Blogger template. I've been thinking of doing it for awhile and you were the push I needed. I hope it has helped with the comment thing.

    DD

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  15. Gail says

    January 22, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    My husband & I never ever celebrate Valentines Day, so no holiday decor at my house. Thus, I doubly appreciate seeing your sweet, fun Valentine day decorations.

    Reply
  16. Danielle says

    January 22, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Hi Angie,
    LOVE your mantle! It's so pretty and festive. I just stated putting out my Valentines decor today. Love seeing the pops of red and pink when everything outside is so blah : ) Thanks for the inspriation! Love the cupcakes the best. So Cute!!!
    Hope all is well ~
    Danielle xo

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  17. Raja says

    January 23, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Beautiful..

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  18. Jane Anne says

    January 23, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    I love dollar store finds! Now, if I could only make my finds turn out as cute as yours. Love it all!

    Latest post: One day she may marry

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  19. Chelsea @ {twotwentyone} says

    January 24, 2012 at 3:48 am

    Too cute! I love those cupcakes from Pier 1!

    Reply
  20. Morgan says

    January 24, 2012 at 5:10 am

    I love your decorating style! You have so many fabulous ideas. =)

    Reply
  21. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    January 24, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Love it! The whole thing is just beautiful! I hope you will come by and Link Up to the I Heart Projects Party I am having on my blog.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/01/i-heart-projects-linky-party.html

    Reply
  22. Mandy@OrangeAutumn says

    January 24, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    WOW!! You are so crafty, I love it!! I can't wait to get into my new apt so I can do something like this. You're very talented!

    Reply
  23. Jenn Lifford says

    January 25, 2012 at 8:02 am

    Totally loving all of your amazing Valentine's projects! Very fun! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Crafty Mischief says

    January 26, 2012 at 12:09 am

    Your Valentine decor is darling! I found you through Today's Creative Blog. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  25. MONICA says

    January 26, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Wow!!Wow!!!!!!!

    Reply
  26. Lynette says

    January 26, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    Very cute I love the tree and the sweet cupcakes!

    Reply
  27. Lauren @ Summit St Joy says

    January 28, 2012 at 4:45 am

    I featured your vignette today on my FAVE 5 on Friday! Thanks again for linking up! 🙂
    lauren

    Reply
  28. Kristal @ Engineering Life and Style says

    January 28, 2012 at 5:08 am

    Very cute Valentine vignette!!

    Reply
  29. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    January 28, 2012 at 5:34 am

    Super Cute! Thanks so much for linking up!! Just a reminder to register for my giveaway…

    Ramsign Giveaway: Porcelain Enamel Sign {up to $99 value}

    XO, Aimee

    Reply
  30. MiaB says

    January 28, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    This is so cute… You did a great job. Would really love it if you could share this with us here http://www.mamamiasheart2heart.com/2012/01/sharing-saturday-4.html

    Thanks so much,
    MiaB

    Reply
  31. Michelle Paige says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    I'm back again commenting on how much I love your Valentine decor. Would you be willing to link up to my Valentine Link Party going on now? I'd love to have you. http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/01/rockin-valentine-valentine-link-party.html

    Reply
  32. Michelle Paige says

    February 3, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    I featured your mantle yesterday! http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentine-branches.html

    Reply
  33. southernscraps says

    February 4, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    Love your vignette! The cupcakes are a cute find, and I enjoy using books in vignettes too.

    Reply

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