I am slowly transitioning out of January this week
{winter winter go away!}
My pretty poinsettia was looking sad
It has been blasted by a heating vent in our freezing weather
I was tiring of the green garland too,
it was looking cumbersome and I was ready for a change
Ahhh, that’s better!
Hmmm…what could I put in place of the poinsettia…
A lantern decorated for upcoming Valentine’s day!
I gathered ribbon and other Valentine trinkets and got to work
First I made a black and white checked bow with a heart ornament in the center
I used craft wire to secure it to the ring on the top of the lantern
Next came a flying cupid which I hung from the wire securing the bow
I tied a purple ruffled edge ribbon into a bow just behind the red heart
This covers up the wires securing the previous elements
Then I added a black fluffy length of trim and bright pink sheer ribbon on each side
Next came a Hugs & Kisses ornament hung
from strands of Valentine heart wire garland
And final touches of a heart ornament and an MKC tassle,
given to me by very special friends,
hang from the door latch
Since there is so much going on outside the lantern I haven’t put anything inside…
{yet!}
I am going to use the pink pillow right now, and switch it out for the
Bless Your Heart pillow when it’s closer to Valentine’s Day
I added a bottle vase with a poinsettia stem for a fresh element
Then added black and white checked trees to tie in the black and white checked ribbon on the lantern
It still looks wintery but refreshed and ready for another holiday!
If your holiday poinsettia is fading,
and dropping leaves and you’re not going to save it
Cut the stems and put them in a vase to enjoy longer
❤️💕❤️
Juicy Details
Bless Your Heart pillow/Society 6 here
Ombre Wine Cork heart/tutorial here
Poinsettia arrangement here
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Love Your Creativity What’s for Dinner?
Between Naps on the Porch, Make it Pretty Monday
Turn About Tuesday Celebrate Your Story, You’re the Star
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Home Matters