Valentine Pretties and Gallery Wall

This is a photo from a few years ago and you old followers will recognize these pillows. I thought they were appropriate for this Valentines week. I made these pillows awhile back and used vintage valentines for the pictures. Here's how I did them. If I made one today I would use Frixion Gel pens (mentioned in the previous post) for the fabric transfer.

 The Dollhouse Sweet Shoppe is always busy during Valentines week. They are packing lots of chocolates in pink boxes and wrapping with bakers twine.

 If you want to see more of the Dollhouse Sweet Shoppe there's a button above.

 I don't think I've shown my mini gallery wall. It's a dead end hallway. To the right is our bedroom. The left door is a closet. I had all the frames and they were mismatched. I spray painted all of them to match.

 Some are matted, some are old black and whites, some are colored. It doesn't matter. What ties them together are the matched frames and that they are hung close together.

A little vintage mirror on the right. It kind of helps reflect the light, since it is a dark and tiny hallway.

 I found this little quote on Pinterest and just typed it out in Word. I may decide to use that frame for a picture later on. I also might add a few more, although there's not much room left.

 Pretty flowers from Hubby this week.

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Are you doing anything special for Valentines Day this week? Happy Valentines Day to you! I hope you have a great week!
Leslie

A Little Heart

I changed up the kitchen hutch for Valentines Day. I removed all the green from Christmas and added a tiny bit of pink. I made these felt conversation hearts a few years ago and always seem to bring them out.

 Here's the whole thing. I'm having a blast changing this hutch out for different seasons.

 Brought over my gumball machine from my craftroom.

 Love these little faces on the salt and pepper shakers.

 The red syrup pourer has M and M's from Christmas. Don't tell anyone.

 On the entry cabinet, I just switched out the letter to Santa with a couple vintage valentines.

 I also added a few vintage chocolate covered cherry boxes, because I love the graphics on them.

 Found this little felt garland at Target in the dollar bins last year and hung it from the mantle for just a touch of Valentines.

I have been busy, doing the year end, or year beginning ? paperwork. I also got an online recipe organizer, called Living Cookbook. I've been typing like a madwoman trying to get years of recipes from all over the house to one place. I'll let you know how that goes.
Thanks so much for all the craftroom love and comments!
I hope any crazy weather is on it's way out for some of you. It has been pretty nice here. Have a super week!
Leslie

Valentines Hearts

I finished my little crochet garland. Someone asked for the pattern. I just found it on You Tube. There are so many how to's and instructions for things. I didn't even know how to do a triple crochet, so I Googled it.

I've showed these pillows before, but thought I'd add the link on how I transferred the patterns from vintage Valentines. So easy and fun to do.

My little Ikea Christmas hearts look cute in a vintage scale.

Look what I received! A wonderful surprise from Elizabeth at Creative Breathing. I was honored to get this cute package. This little Valentine Bellhop is helped by his little bunny friend. Notice-he's standing on the state of Texas.Thank you, E! I love him.

She also enclosed some vintage valentines. I'll have to get busy on some crafting soon.

I've been sidetracked by some home fix it projects. One is a dishwasher in the middle of my kitchen.Waiting on a hose for Hubs to install. Hope you all in the Northeast made it through the blizzard safely and with heat and power. Can't wait to get back to some craftiness .I thought I'd leave you with a few pic's of the Dollhouse Sweet Shoppe. 

They are getting ready for the Valentines Day rush.

 Hope you all have a Happy Valentines Day!!!

Leslie

I Heart You!

Here is my little entry way table. This antique jar I found at an antique mall awhile back. I love it for putting seasonal stuff in. My little vignette is all about hearts.
These felt conversation hearts were inspired by Elizabeth at Bluebird Papercrafts. If you haven't seen her blog go check it out. You are in for a real crafty treat!
The little plate and milkglass candy dish were found at Good Will a few months ago. I had to buy the vintage gloves. They are embroidered with a black running stitch and little pink flower design. Don't know how they did that. Thanks for all the Dollhouse Sweet Shoppe love. You guys are awesome. It was 75 here today-sorry all you guys that have below freezing weather. I felt like planting a gardenit was so beautiful, but it's supposed to change midweek to maybe freezing rain. We are hosting the Super Bowl here in the Dallas area-so hope you all are watching! Have a great day!

Leslie

Early Valentines

Valentines Day will be here soon!I know I'm a little early, but I love decorating for Valentines Day. I did things a little different this year. I've never decorated my mantle for VD. I found the red picture frame at the thrift store and did a chalkboard paint backing. Found the thrifted V.D. sign and glittered it. What a mess that was!
I decided to do a little cherry vignette. I don't know why, but cherries remind me of Valentines Day.
I've had the vintage hat in my craft room and the little figurine and put it together.
Here's my little collection of vintage valentines. I like to use scarves and hankies-this was a thrifted scarf. I pick up any with polka dots-doesn't matter what color. You never know when you might need one!
Here it is altogether. I found the cute heart garland from Michaels-probably could be made easily from ribbons. I'll share my entryway next time. It's really cold here and dreary. I'm gonna nest and do some embroidery and watch some football this weekend. How about you?

Have a great week!

Leslie

Valentines in the works

I've been pulling out my Valentines stuff and thought I'd jump in today. I'm on jury duty and have to be back in court after lunch. I made these last year and never sewed them into pillows.
I'll do a little how -to this week. Hopefully I'll finish them before Valentines Day this year.
This is what I drove through this morning-not much to you northerners, but for Texas-it's pretty exciting.
I'll be back later to show you what I've come up with. Hopefully not too much later in the week-I hope it's not a long trial. Anyway, have a good Monday!