Vintage Valentine's Day Candle Craft

I am a HUGE sap for Valentine's Day!  I decorate my house, bake sweets to give to everyone to show my appreciation and LOVE, and to shout from the roof tops that I am in LOVE with my God, my hubs, my kiddos, my family & friends!  I believe it isn't all about that one true love in your life, but all those around you that deserve to know your appreciation. I think it is the perfect excuse for yet another celebration!!  Are you guys in?

Remember these?

Well, I designed some more for our upcoming Valentine's celebration!  Take a peek, tell me what you think.  I plan on making more, and now consigning them in some quaint boutiques.  So easy, inexpensive to make, and a super fun project (even with kids)! 

Materials Used:

tall religious candles

scrap paper

Valentine's

Mod-Podge

red/white baker's twine

paper flowers

buttons

crystals

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Cute Name Sign for Kidlets Room - Cricut

Hello Friends- just a little post on a cute DIY sign a friend and I made.  I can't say I did a whole lot, except cut the letters out using my Cricut Expression.  Did I mention to you, that I LOVE my Cricut.  I can't say I have really used it for scrappin', I have mainly used it for craft projects.  G. used a flat wood board cut into three sections from the Depot.  She made two name signs and one for her laundry room.  Painted with several coats and several colors- so she could distress with sand paper.  She used jute rope to create a hanging handle, and secured with eye hooks [ don't you love those fancy girl scout knots].  She finished the project with Mod Podge (my personal craft item favorite)-{side note - check out this MOD PODGE junkie site}.  Isn't this project sweet, so simple, and fun to make!

DIY-Message Board

When I saw this project I just had to make one myself.  I totally see these as Christmas gifts this year for family and friends that I exchange with. {smile}  I know if someone gave me one, awwww- I would love it, so I am hoping...they would love one too.

Starting out as this beautiful [in it's day] gold/linen wood frame with this painted canvas inside-it was all about to change.  First, I sanded it down with a small sanding block to remove any dirt, dust, or chipping paint.  I removed the canvas and got right to work with my spray painting.  My first layer I used a primitive red semi gloss spray paint that I had on hand.  I gave it a good spray down, and allowed it to dry.  Then I hit it with a black, high gloss spray paint.  After it was dry for 24 hours.  I sanded it down here and there so I would get spots that had the distressed look. Then came the chicken/poultry wire found at the Home Depot in the fencing supply area.  I used about a third of it.  I stapled the measured piece of chicken wire across the back of the frame using a staple gun.

Lastly, I attached the wire across the back.  My finished project I will reveal later this week with a few pictures, and some decorative clothes pins.  I am thrilled with the outcome.  I salvaged an old frame, and repurposed it to something new.  What do you think?