IN LOVE WITH VALENTINES DAY !

LET'S CELEBRATE "LOVE" WITH 

A BANNER YOU CAN CREATE! 

 I chose the word "LOVE" because it 

conveniently only has 4 letters. (he-he) 

I used a Cricut Machine to cut out my 

shapes but you can cut them by hand 

into any shape you like. 

You'll need 4 pennant shapes cut out 

of scrapbook paper...

4 shapes of oval or round or 

 use 2 of each for variety and 

use different scrapbook paper 

for the different shapes...  

4 heart shapes in the same or 

different colors and shapes... 

 

the letters LOVE in whatever style 

font you like - you can just cut block 

letters that you've traced or purchase 

letters to use at your craft store. 

I used sparkly paper to add a bit 

of bling of course.  

 This step is totally optional. 

I wanted to ruffle things up a bit so 

I used crepe paper & craft glue to 

gather ruffles by hand and glue down. 

If you do this step make sure your 

shapes dry thoroughly. 

I use my Grandmother's extremely heavy 

iron to press things flat during the glue 

drying process. I also put the item on 

plastic so you can just peel it off in case 

it sticks by accident!  

Ta-Da! Fluff up the ruffles and

you end up with something like this. 

 I taped some paper doily edges 

around the oval shapes to give it 

a special look then used double 

sided tape to adhere them to the 

pennant shapes.

 Next it's time to attach the hearts 

and letters. I used "pop-up" adhesives 

to raise things up and give a dimensional 

look to the pieces. You can find pop-up 

adhesives at any craft store.

 You can see in this photo what 

it looks like popped up.

Now add bling!! 

 My, son the artist, felt the letters 

needed a bit more character so he 

took one of the fine artists pens he 

gifted to me and drew what you 

see below. I have to admit it does 

add something special!

 I had some red & silver sparkle hearts 

so they joined the mix.

To hang the hearts I used a double 

strand of 3" net ribbon in pink to 

thread the pennant pieces onto.

It needed something more... 

and in this case "more is more"! 

I made bows with the net ribbon. 

4 loops on each side, tied in the 

middle with pink curly ribbon. 

 Fluff the bows out and attach 

between the pennant pieces.

   I only added a sparkly gem on the 

point on each pennant.

 Oh you could add all kinds of glitter 

and sparkles, a lot more than I did.

 So here you have it. 

A banner of LOVE!

 I attached mine to my fireplace screen since 

I only have flickering lights in my vintage 

fireplace insert. No flames involved! 

You could hang this in a doorway, 

on a wall, in a window, 

on the headboard of of your bed... 

Ooh-la-la, you could make 

the banner say AMOUR!

Love is in the air so let's celebrate it 

and create something lovely 

for Valentines Day! 

*******

Here's a bit of my Valentine decor 

on Golden Pond.

A Valentine buffet fit for a Queen! 

Oh wait! We HAVE a QUEEN... 

Her Majesty, Queen Marie Antoinette!!

  

These treats are especially for you 

Marie. I've removed ALL the calories

just as you commanded. 

These are my faux desserts I created 

years ago to use for food decor. 

My little grands LOVE Grandma's 

fake treats! So fun for "make believe".

The 2 layer cake is made of a round 

paper mache box frosted in plaster 

and decorated with a pastry bag 

and tinted plaster. Then garnished 

with pearls. The centerpiece can 

be changed with the event. 

 The round chocolate torte is the lid from 

the paper mache box. Cookies are wood 

shapes frosted with tinted plaster and 

embellished with tiny beads. 

The brownies are cut from styrofoam 

and frosted with brown tinted plaster.

 The candies are stacked buttons glued 

together to make a scrumptious treat. 

Place them in candy papers and the 

illusion is complete.

 My tea service is ready for the Queen! 

Perhaps we'll have lavender tea.

 Maybe she would like a 

chocolate truffle made by the 

Royal Pastry Chef. 

They may be a bit chewy, they're 

actually candles in the shape of 

candy delights that I've had for 

some time now.

 The petit fours and cakes are made 

from styrofoam and lots of plaster 

frosting. Yellow paint on the  

 styrofoam makes it look just 

like cake! What fun!

 Of course the Queen may want a 

sip of champagne or moscata. 

Where are the champagne flutes?

Quick!! The Queen is almost here!!

 I've tucked some special 

Valentine touches here 

and there to add a 

splash of color.

 Vintage Valentines are so sweet.

 My Valentine girl from my 

childhood makes it all 

complete for me. She was given 

to me with flowers in the back 

of her skirt as a gift since I'm 

a February girl.

I'm ready for the Queen of Hearts!

 We're wishing you love, romance, happiness, 

hugs, kisses and more from 

Golden Pond 

& 

Peacock Paradise! 

Edie Marie & Marie Antoinette

XOXOXOXO

Banner & post: Edie Marie a loyal subject

Collaboration: Her Royal Majesty, Queen Marie Antoinette

(Yes, we have lots and lots of fun together!)


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Linda @ Coastal Charm #197
& Coastal Charm #198 
& Coastal Charm #199

 Patti & Paula @ Ivy & Elephants 

Jann @ Share Your Cup Thursday 

Laurie @ 
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