Friday, December 28, 2012

It's Only a Paper Moon


I love the month of February as I consider it a Side-by-Side holiday to New Year's Day and Christmas. It's not at all necessary to put away your wintery favorites to make room for pink hearts and paper wreaths. So get out your vintage Valentines, and craft until your Heart is Content!


When I craft with Valentines, I look for ones that belong together. The clues are subtle; but they are there, and so much fun to find. Notice the odd way the images on the left are cut. They are a matching set! The little girl on the right has a number at the bottom. I have lots that match her. 


HEARTS: Cut 5 ExL, 3 L, 10 Med, and 10 Sm Hearts (not pictured) from printed paper. Adhere all but Small Hearts to White Card Stock with Glue Stick. Scallop white edge with Decorative Scissors. Punch holes in each heart alternating, Left, Right, and Middle. DECORATE:  5 ExL, 3L, and 2 Sm Hearts with images cut from Valentines.


TAG SHEET: Cut 10 tags. Back with white card stock. Punch alternating holes in each tag. (Note Small Heart Tags are not punched). Tags can also cut into circles or ovals (Note LOVE letters on tags).


ASSEMBLY: 14" Wire Wreath Frame, Matching ribbons in varying widths, White Sheer ribbon, Hot Glue Gun, Pop Dots (optional).


ARRANGE: decorated hearts around wreath. NOTE:  2 Sm. Lamp Hearts act like one ExL Heart. "February Heart" is clustered together with matching themed hearts. Tie Decorated Hearts with Sheer White Ribbon. Apply dot of Hot Glue to frame where heart touches.


REPEAT WITH PATIENCE: Truly this is a project where you must add one element at a time holding the wreath away from you to see if placement appeals to you. NOTE: Sm. Hearts are used as fillers to hide any spots where frame is showing.


By recreating Valentines on cut out hearts, the wreath has a co-cohesive feel to it that just placing uncut images would not provide.


Folded Valentines often have go-together images such as these adorable lamps. LOVE THEM!


OMGosh! This is such a fun and easy project to make, and I hope you will!



Please do not Pin pattern on Pinterest





72 comments:

  1. BettyDecember 28, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    love your idea for vintage valentines-so cute and cheery.

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  2. EDecember 28, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    I love these wreaths you create I'd love a kit (?) !!! E

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  3. JenniferDecember 28, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    What a beautiful valentines wreath! I would love that kit.

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  4. JenniferDecember 28, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    What a beautiful valentines wreath! I would love that kit.

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  5. DebbyDecember 28, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    I'd love a kit. Can we purchase one. That wreath is so adorable.

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  6. superstitchesDecember 28, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Would love that kit. Where do you find your vintage images?

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  7. UnknownDecember 28, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Oh E! This is so cute!!!! I just love how you think of these things!!!! I am sure you could sell these kits all over the place! I have to get out of Christmas mode and into Valentines mode! :)

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  8. TeresaDecember 28, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    How cute is that wreath! Love the way you're able to show so many cute graphics at once. I'd love to try my hand at the wreath. Have a good day.

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  9. UnknownDecember 28, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    E,
    Can you [point me to the site where they have the new "old" lights? Sandy

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  10. Shirley HatfieldDecember 28, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    I always feel greedy jumpin' in on the giveaway bandwagon...but I just came over here after seeing the wreath on Pinterest...it's so sweet it almost makes my teeth ache. So put my name in the bowl. =D

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  11. sunnyskiesandsweetteaDecember 28, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Oh I would love a kit! It is so cute!!

    Blessings,
    Amy Jo

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  12. UnknownDecember 28, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Looks like a fun project!! I'd love the have a kit to get started!

    chris

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsDecember 28, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    That is just adorable, Elizabeth! You always find the cutest and sweetest images to use in your projects. I was just looking at some Valentine's images today to get ready to make things for my Etsy shop.

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  14. Robin SanchezDecember 28, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Your paper wreath is so dang cute!! In fact I love everything that you make. Your projects are always cut and sewn to perfection - neatness does count.

    Just want to say too that I love your pink afghan....and you can crochet too?

    I would be honored to receive your wreath kit!!

    Robin
    onceuponapinkmoon.blogspot.com

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  15. Tammy's in LoveDecember 28, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Goodness sakes! The Christmas red glitter rides again! I love these little raised card wreaths, I may try to do snowmen! Five inches fell over night and through the morning here in MN!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 28, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    I would love a kit! I love your blog and have created several things you've highlighted in your posts. The first thing I made was the gingerbread man. He's out on a shelf right now. He makes me smile every time I look at him :)
    ohbecs@gmail.com
    Thank you for considering me!
    Becky

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  17. sonia tatumDecember 28, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    What a beautiful wreath!! I would love the kit.

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  18. Maria McCabeDecember 28, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Oh I love this wreath! I would love a chance to win this, but if I am not the lucky one - I will study the picture to make one! You are so clever!
    Thank you!
    Maria

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  19. Mary SteinbrinkDecember 28, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    What an adorable wreath! I would love to make one!

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  20. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~December 28, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Oh goodness!! This is so adorable! I was just wanting to go do some crafting for Valentine's day too! I would love your cute little kit! You're so generous! :) Hugs, Holly

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  21. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 28, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    You make every holiday fun! I mentioned you on my blog today! I showed something I made...and on the shelf is something you made, too! Hugs!

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  22. Jenny's HeartDecember 28, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    I am home sick today and this post just made me feel so much better. You know how Ilove hearts and your wreath is adorable! X's& O's

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  23. DeniseDecember 28, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    YEAH ! I now know how to make these thanks to you.Did you ever take a peek at the one I made that you gave Me? Wonderful fun for craft lovers.Happy New year Elizabeth ! ox

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  24. Celestial CharmsDecember 28, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Such a wonderful Valentine's wreath. You know, I'm addicted to making these now! Each holiday, will have a wreath represented, for sure. I'm on the lookout for various images and cards, as we speak. Thanks for sharing the instructions with us!
    Maureen

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  25. MissShapesDecember 28, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    I was just thinking I had to make one of these when I saw that you are giving away a kit!! I would be soo tickled to win. I love your creations!

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  26. Carrie P.December 28, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    I love vintage valentines and the wreath is such a fabulous idea. Thanks for a chance to win a kit. I am pretty new to your blog and I just love what you do.

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  27. LindaSoniaDecember 28, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Oh my I'd love to make a sweet wreath like this and to have a kit with all the embellishments would be awesome!!

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  28. LindaSoniaDecember 28, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    This is LindaSonia again - forgot to leave my email in my previous post: baddabinda@yahoo.com

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  29. LauraDecember 28, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    If you have any kits left I would love one...Where can I purchase it!I'm so lucky I already have a wreath to put them on...

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  30. UnknownDecember 28, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    E,
    If you are putting names in a hat please include mine! :)

    I am anxious to see those Christmas bulbs...:)

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  31. Musings from Kim K.December 28, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    You've been so generous with me in the past, I just want to say that I'm excited to see your latest Valentine creation. I visited Target today and their dollar bins are filled with all sorts of Valentine trims. Can't wait to get my craft room cleaned up to start new projects!!

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  32. cherylDecember 28, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    What a generous give-away! I would love the chance to recreate one of your sweet as can be crafts! Cheryl in North Dakota

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  33. GARAGE SALE GALDecember 28, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    I always appreciate you sharing your craft/decorating ideas and this Valentine wreath is so sweet! After I'm done painting the living room walls, I think it's time to start some Valentine creating!
    Happy New Year, elizabeth!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  34. EileenDecember 28, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    One of my favorite movies is Paper Moon with Ryan and Tatum O'Neal. I love the Inkspots singing "It's Only a Paper Moon", and my dear old Mum who I miss every day of my life sang this song while she ironed.If I don't get picked for the kit, at least tell me where I can get ahold of some vintage valentines. I just love this stuff you make. It makes me happy.

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  35. EileenDecember 28, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    One of my favorite movies is Paper Moon with Ryan and Tatum O'Neal. I love the Inkspots singing "It's Only a Paper Moon", and my dear old Mum who I miss every day of my life sang this song while she ironed.If I don't get picked for the kit, at least tell me where I can get ahold of some vintage valentines. I just love this stuff you make. It makes me happy.

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  36. HeckofarushDecember 28, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    I would love a kit....so cute!

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  37. DOUBLE DDecember 28, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    So cute,I would love to have a kit..

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  38. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesDecember 28, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Adorable wreath!

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  39. SissyfoxDecember 28, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Elizabeth,

    You may have just solved a little problem for me. This year I finally made one of wreaths with the ball ornaments. I couldn't find enough pink ones, so I made one with the bright primary colors with silver and gold mixed in. My husband LOVES it, and he asked if we could leave up even though all other Christmas has been put away.
    What could I say?

    Now, I can say "Look at this pretty Valentine wreath I made. Maybe we can put it up in place of
    the Christmas one". What can he say? :)

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  40. carlaDecember 28, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Hi!!! This is so sweet!!! I would love the vintage card kit!!! Thanks for the fun!!!

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  41. A Little CreationDecember 28, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    I was in the craft store today looking for cute vitage"y" valentine paper to use for the swap over at Erica's Golden Egg Vintage.
    Chris=]

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  42. UnknownDecember 28, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    This is so cute. I love, love, love vintage valentines. I have to make this. You have the best ideas.

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  43. Pieceful BitsDecember 28, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Add me to the long list :)

    I love how you know how to put items together: color, style, etc.
    (~~)
    J

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  44. laurie -magpie ethelDecember 28, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Never a dull crafting day with you. Adorable wreath and can't believe you are on to Valentine's Day already...I am ALMOST done putting my Christmas away..phew!

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  45. ginnyDecember 28, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Elizabeth love your tutorials.Also thanks for the perfectly perfect heart shaped template.My sister and I are going to give this project a go on Sunday.
    We have more fun together crafting your projects.We did the Whitman Sampler ornaments for a pre-Christmas get together.Soo much fun that my sister spent 2 nights over instead of one.
    Thanks for my our days brighter.

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  46. kathyDecember 28, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Thank you so much for the instructions for the heart wreath.I have started thinking of making one based on your christmas wreath. I'd definitely love to win your kit.

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  47. kathyDecember 28, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    Thank you so much for the instructions for the heart wreath.I have started thinking of making one based on your christmas wreath. I'd definitely love to win your kit.

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  48. RetroSandieDecember 28, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Too late to get in on the draw, E! But your wreath is beautiful and such a cute idea! I don't have many old Valentines so I guess I will have to scour the 'net for images to print and cut. I love Valentines, too, and don't know why I never collected them. Geez, I think I would need a MANSION to hold all of the things I would like to collect!!!!
    Hope you are well...
    Hugs, Sandie

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  49. vivianDecember 29, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    OH!! Im too late! your kit would have been perfect for me. Everything you do is just so colorful and pristine! and you have the best grapics and valentines. You must have a really great printer.
    Well, anyways, that is just freaken adorable my friend!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  50. UnknownDecember 29, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    You are like my magical spark plug! You jump started me into February! Ha ha...I should write valentines tag lines for a living!
    Happy New Year Elizabeth. Happy to be back in your world breathing creative with you.

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  51. Ric Rac and Polka DotsDecember 29, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Miss E,
    Thank you so much for visiting and leaving the nice comment. It reminded me to look for the pause button again. I really needed that today because I am feeling so stressed and overwhelmed, just one of those days. I must say that popping over to leave this note for you and seeing all the beautiful vintage valentines things did truly cheer me up, even if just for a little while. So thank you for that! Have a wonderful weekend my sweet friend. I know you can relate to the overwhelmed thing because your brain also goes a million miles a minute at times, and you also have other responsibilities to deal with as well.
    Big hugs,
    Julie

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  52. Kim GillianDecember 29, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    I would love to make a wreath like that!!

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  53. InaDecember 29, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I love it! That would be so cute to hang anywhere. You are so creative! ;p

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  54. EDecember 29, 2012 at 5:00 PM

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  55. LBPDecember 29, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    lOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! This is one that I think I could be able to do!

    Blessings

    Linda

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  56. Liveandlearn78December 30, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Elizabeth, all I can say is WOW! You are an amazingly talented woman. Do you by chance have PDF copies of the valentines you used? I adore the lamps. How darling.

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  57. NanDecember 30, 2012 at 3:13 AM

    I'm catching up on posts. I love your Valentine wreath and I could do this I actually have in the basement one of those wire frames doing nothing which is now calling my name. I have also on hand lots of Valentines printed off the computer of vintage images.

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  58. My Vintage MendingDecember 31, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous...I can imagine this on your front door or gracing the walls of your craft room. Smiles..Renee

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  59. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Oh how wonderful this wreath is! How fun and easy to make. Thank you E for showing us how to make it. I can only think of you when I see it!

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  60. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsJanuary 2, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    Too absolutely wonderful!!!!

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  61. LauraJanuary 2, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    Lucky girl Jenny :)

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  62. GardenOfDaisiesJanuary 3, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    What a wonderfully sweet valentine wreath! Super cute. I'm always so inspired by the crafts you share with us.

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  63. CaroleJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    What a cute idea for vintage cards that you want to keep and display. Thanks for sharing the process. :-)

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  64. Shabby Brocante, KarenJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Oh my goodness...I love this wreath. I am very excited to have a Cricut (Christmas present form my Husband) I am really going to dive into so me of these projects this year! I favored many vintage Valentine's on Etsy...hum. Need to go look again!
    Karen

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  65. The CustardsJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Gosh - a plethora of Valentine richness! I have about one old card I think and that is all! I shall have to have a think to 'up my game' - ho ho
    Best wishes for 2013
    Jenny

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  66. UnknownJanuary 12, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Oh Soooo Cute!!! I'd buy a kit. I would love to give one to the love of my life!!!

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  67. Home Sweet Home PlaceJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    I am so confused! The "tag sheet" you speak of....is it a printable? Where do we get one? I just love this wreath and I have got all my hearts done but when I went to print out tags...I searched your ENTIRE site and couldn't find the tag sheet!!! Am I missing something?
    Thank you!!! Love everything you do/make/write!!

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  68. JillJanuary 15, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    This is the first time I've visited - i love that wreath!! I'm going to pin it! Wish I could find some cintage Valentines!

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  69. UnknownJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Holy Goodness! This has to be my favorite Valentine wreath EVER! You are a valentine rock star!
    I am your newest follower~
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  70. SueJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    I adore your wreath! Now I just need to find some vintage valentines...

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  71. Shan @ Design GalFebruary 5, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    I love your wreath! I hope you don't mind that I posted about it on my blog today - don't worry, I linked back to you! :) I really enjoy your site!

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  72. voyance gratuite en ligneJanuary 14, 2016 at 6:10 AM

    I’ll immediately grab your rss feed as I can not find your email subscription link or newsletter service. Do you have any? Kindly let me know in order that I could subscribe. Thanks.

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Your kind words mean so very much to me. Thank you for your visit! Elizabeth