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All You Need is Love (And Target) – Free Printable

Hey friends- Thanks for your love on my DIY American Girl Doll Bed that I made for the Monthly DIY Challenge earlier this week.  I had so much fun with my first “real” building project and I’m glad you liked it, too!  Now, since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I wanted to share my version of a Valentine with YOU; it’s a free printable that’s available in two color combos, and honestly, I think you could display it all year!
Download this free "All You Need is Love" printable for Valentine's Day or as a gift for your girlfriends. It comes in two color combos!

I got the idea for this print the other day when I picked up my son from preschool.  His teacher said to me, “I saw you walking into Target the other day and you had the biggest smile on your face.  I could tell you were going to your happy place.”  HA!  It’s totally the truth.  I looooooove Target and regularly find excuses to go there.  (On that particular day, my son needed a new set of Pokemon cards (I made him pay for them himself, by the way), so we really needed to get over there.)

And let’s be honest, I am not the only one who feels this way about Target.  Most women I know share this affection for the big box retailer in red.  I bet you’re one of them.  So download a copy of this All You Need is Love 8×10 printable in the color combo of your choice, print it at home or at your local print shop, pop in a frame and enjoy!Download this free "All You Need is Love" printable for Valentine's Day or as a gift for your girlfriends. It comes in two color combos!

This would be a fun gift to give your girlfriends for Valentine’s Day, too!  Just click here to download:

Black & White Print

Pink & Red Print

These prints are for personal use only, please!  I hope you enjoy them!  Please “pin” to share the love!

Download this free "All You Need is Love" printable for Valentine's Day or as a gift for your girlfriends. It comes in two color combos!

Love and Target; what more could a girl need?

Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!

Bre

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10 Red Velvet Treats for Someone Sweet

You.Guys.

Valentine’s Day is NEXT WEEK!  I’m not exactly sure what my husband and I will be doing to celebrate, but I’ve been thinking of some ideas to help make the day special.

One of those ideas is to bake something.  From scratch.  (If that isn’t love, I don’t know what is.)

Needless to say, I’ve been scouring Pinterest for tasty treats for my sweet and think that a red velvet something-or-other is the way to go.  I mean not only is it delicious, but it’s just so festive for Valentine’s Day!

I’ve narrowed it down to ten treats, and I don’t know how I will decide which to make. 10 Red Velvet Treats for your Sweet! Any of these delicious recipes is sure to make your Valentine happy! [Read more…]

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Glitter Glue Valentines {Free Printable Valentines for Kids!}

Being the mother of a two and four-year old, I consider myself an expert in things that preschoolers love.

Glitter glue is one of those things.

It is like the BEST.THING.EVER when you’re little.

So this year, my kids will be passing out glitter glue Valentines to their friends at school!  And I’m sharing these free printable Valentines with you, too!  You can download the PDF file later in this post and print out as many copies as you need!  These Free Printable Valentines for kids are a fun no-candy alternative when you add a tube of glitter glue!
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Light Up Heart Valentine’s Day Art

A lot of people hate Valentine’s Day.

I am not one of those people.  I love Valentine’s Day!

It is just so cute.  And it is a fun excuse to eat a lot of chocolate.  And wear pink.  And say cheesy things to special people.

So yeah, I dig it.

Part of my Valentine’s Day celebration this year involves this cute light up heart Valentine’s Day art that I made for my home.  It’s bold and fun, and my favorite part is that it SHINES, day or night!  Learn how to make your own fun Valentine's Day art with this easy tutorial!   [Read more…]

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Easy Valentine’s Day Banner – No Fancy Tools Required!

Hello, friends!

Are you sick of Valentine’s Day-related posts from me?

I hope not!  But if you are, I’m really sorry.  I just can’t get enough of this holiday . . . and I have about five million Valentine’s Day projects up my sleeve.  So much to do, so little time!

Today I am excited to show you one of those projects – a super easy “XOXO” banner that I put together in about 25 minutes.

It is a fun addition to my Valentine’s Day mantel, and it didn’t take any fancy electronic paper cutting machines* to make.  (*Attention dear husband: if you are reading this, I would love love love one of those fancy electronic paper cutting machines for my birthday!  Wink wink!)

I just adore the multi-color metallic chevron wrapping paper that was used for the pennant portion of the banner.  I found that when I wandered into Paper Source after an unfortunate trip to the repair shop next door to have my smashed iPhone fixed.  The paper is extremely thick and beautiful – not at all like regular wrapping paper.  I’m trying to find other uses for it in my home because I love it that much.

Anyway, I’m not lying when I say it is really easy to make a banner just like this.  If you want one, here’s what you’ll need:

  • The pennant and heart shape template (you can download it here – you’re welcome!)
  • Bakers twine or ribbon in the desired length
  • Mini clothespins (I got mine at Dollar Tree)
  • Cardstock and/or wrapping paper in the patterns and/or colors of your choice
  • Sharpie (I used gold metallic)
  • Scotch Tape
  • Acrylic Paint (to paint your clothespins)
  • Optional: vellum (I used tiny strips of vellum at the tops of my heart cut-outs so the clothespins wouldn’t obscure the tops of the hearts)
Now, put your banner together!
  1. Print the pennant and heart shape template.  It will be easier to use if it’s printed on cardstock, but regular copy paper will work, too.  Cut out those pieces.
  2. Trace the shapes onto the back of the paper you’re going to use for each piece.  I used six hearts and five pennants.
  3. On your heart pieces, write the letters of your desired message with your Sharpie.  I wrote on four of them – “X,” “O,” “X,” and “O.”  I then outlined each of the hearts, including those without letters, with dashed lines.
  4. If you choose to do so, attach small strips of paper with tape to the back of your heart shapes.  This will give the clothespins something to attach to that won’t obscure the shape of your hearts.  This is where I used vellum.  (Note: if you use vellum, do not glue it to the back of your hearts.  The vellum will curl and distort the shape of your hearts.)
  5. Paint the faces of your clothespins your desired color.
  6. Cut your bakers twine or ribbon to the desired length.  Hang in desired location and affix your heart and pennant shapes.
See?  SO EASY!
Since the shapes are so easily removed, you could switch out the hearts for something else at a later date, re-use the bakers twine or ribbon, etc.  Love it!
Do you decorate for Valentine’s Day?  If so, what’s your favorite Valentine’s Day decoration?
– Bre

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