The red and green decorations are packed away which means it’s time for all the heart-shaped red and pink decor! And for us crafty types, there are all sorts of fun upcycling projects we can make as Valentine’s Day decorations- and they start from thrift store finds.Read more ›
Embellishing a Pair of Valentine Pillows
February 8, 2023 · By · 15 Comments
When I was deciding what I wanted to make for Valentine’s Day this year, I kept coming back to the idea of Valentine pillows. Embellishing some plain pillows from the thrift store is always a fun and easy project, plus I also had plenty of materials in my craft stash.Read more ›
Heart Decor for Valentine’s Day
January 22, 2023 · By · 5 Comments
As Valentine’s Day nears, you start to see allllll the heart decor. From wreaths to tchotchkes and everything in between, there are hearts everywhere- whether you’re a fan of Valentine’s Day or not!Read more ›
Valentine’s Day Home Decor from Heart Cake Pans
January 29, 2019 · By · 15 Comments
As I was going through my Valentine’s Day projects, I realized that every single one was red and/or pink. And while that’s not exactly shocking (it IS V-day, after all), I wanted to switch it up and go in an industrial decor direction using some heart cake pans I found while thrifting. My plan? To create some Valentine’s Day home decor that were a little more unique and less frilly.Read more ›
Picture Frame Jewelry Box as Valentine’s Day Decor
January 16, 2019 · By · 22 Comments
It was pretty funny if you think about it. Shortly after Valentine’s Day last year, I kept finding the same ring box or mini jewelry box while out thrifting. It hailed from Kmart and apparently the recipients didn’t care for the little box. I snapped up one and then another, determined to turn them into Valentine’s Day home decor.Read more ›
DIY Wreath with a Valentine’s Candy Box
January 25, 2018 · By · 20 Comments
When I was a little, I simply adored a chocolate heart box that held Valentine chocolates. Frilly, lacy, and covered in ruffles, they lined the grocery and drug store shelves. The fancier, the better, as far as I was concerned. And as I was brainstorming ideas for Valentine’s Day home decor this year, my mind went back in time to those Valentine’s candy boxes, and a simple craft project idea was born!Read more ›
Cross Stitch Heart on Cane Placemats
February 9, 2017 · By · 35 Comments
There I was, on a thrifting adventure. I had walked around the store and didn’t find a single treasure for my cart. Don’t you hate it when that happens? Anyway, I hit the last corner of the store when my eyes spied some cane placemats. With Valentine’s Day decor on my mind, I was certain that a cross stitch heart would look darling on each one.
Vintage Valentine Decorations on an Antique Rug Beater
January 26, 2017 · By · 44 Comments
So, Valentine’s Day isn’t much of a holiday in our house, truth be told. We’re pretty lovely-dovey all the time (I know, go ahead and roll your eyes) and I NEVER decorate for it. But, I had an idea for vintage valentine decorations rattling around in my head that just wouldn’t quit. Not only did it involve vintage valentines, but it also involved an antique rug beater, which is something I’d never upcycled before. Read more ›
