Friday, January 16, 2009

An Easy Valentine Craft for your Home

Do you remember the candy christmas tree our daughter made during the holidays?? Well we all thought it turned out so great! That made me start thinking of what we could make for the valentine's day holiday. We had just bought some large conversation hearts, so I knew it had to include those. So when at the dollar store I spotted a photo frame with a flat front, I knew this would be perfect with the conversation hearts!


I wanted the frame black, so out came the trusty spray paint.





Once the frame was dry, I laid out the candy hearts on the frame so I had the proper spacing. Once I liked the layout, I hot glued each piece of candy to the frame.

So easy!! After I was done there were a few of those pesky hot glue strings so I took my handy blow dryer to it & voila no more hot glue strings. Now just spray with some polyurethane & add a photo to it and enjoy!! Isn't it cute??? I think it is! Especially the sweet girl in the frame...my Callie at age 5.




Happy Crafting!

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13 comments:

  1. Small HouseFriday, January 16, 2009

    Oh my goodness, how adorable. If I had small children it would be so fun to make with them. Since I don't, I'll make one myself. THANK YOU. Have a good day.

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  2. Bobbi Jo NicholsFriday, January 16, 2009

    That is so clever and cute! Love that idea. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

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  3. Melissa MillerFriday, January 16, 2009

    Love the frame idea!
    Your daughter is adorable too. :)

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  4. DarleneFriday, January 16, 2009

    That is REALLY cute! I think we might have to try that!

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  5. Essential Oil Premier UniversityFriday, January 16, 2009

    How cute is that?? ADORABLE!! I love it and may have to steal that idea myself!!

    Blessings,

    Sher

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  6. micheleFriday, January 16, 2009

    How cute! My boys will love to make one of these with me!

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  7. AnonymousSaturday, January 17, 2009

    Darling AND fast...ann

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  8. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~Saturday, January 17, 2009

    Thanks for the great idea for Valentines crafting.
    Glad you stopped by for a visit.

    I'm hosting a Bloggers Soup Swap. If you would like to share your favorite recipe why not join us.

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  9. Terrie's Lil' Piece of SerenitySaturday, January 17, 2009

    Your frame turned out just darling!

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  10. JaniceSaturday, January 17, 2009

    I love that!! Yeah, finally a home made craft that I could actually do and my girls will have so much fun doing it. I know what we can do for our day off of school on Monday. Thanks so much for sharing the idea.

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  11. Bargain Decorating with LaurieSaturday, January 17, 2009

    So creative and cute! laurie

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  12. AnonymousSunday, January 18, 2009

    What a sweet frame love it, but the sweetest part is your little girl :)

    Have a great Sunday,
    Kathy :)

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  13. Sara's Sweet SurpriseMonday, January 19, 2009

    Hoe do you preserve the candies? So they don't break or get sticky. I've wanted to make pins with convo hearts and thought I could spray a clear gloss to make them wearable. I really didn't want to resort to mixing resin.

    Sweet Wishes,
    Sara

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