I didn’t actually plan on doing a Valentine Mantel this year because well, mainly I have just been so busy, and I really want to have a valentine party with my kids (so that is where all my decorating was going to go) but I couldn’t help it, I threw something together really quickly. My husband and I are planning to get away the weekend of the 12th so I’m not certain there will be a party, this resulted in the decision that I should have a mantel just in case ; ) Crazy thought process, I know, I’m weird like that!
I made a “Love” banner using paper tags purchased from PYP (gotta love that site)!! Then I printed the letters/hearts onto some linen fabric I had and glued it onto the tags, strung it on some crochet thread and tied it to the shutters, super easy stuff!
Now, if you were here around Christmas time I know what you must be thinking… aren’t those red sticks from Christmas?
Yes, yes they are : )
Now you are probably wondering… I thought she took her Christmas stuff down.
Well, technically I did, BUT I haven’t put anything on my mantel since I took everything down and well, that vase just kind of got left up there. I have good reason. The vase was meant to be interchangeable (mission accomplished) but the red sticks I figured I would just throw them away. Not real sure what happened there, but I’m glad I didn’t now. So let’s just go with,
I meant to do it!
Anyways.. back to my red sticks, you can’t really see it all that well in the picture (terrible lighting) but I cut out little mini pink hearts and made ornaments! Here is a close up…
Then I just wrapped some yarn around the burlap that is already attached to the vase : ) It’s pink and sparkly… oh so valentine-y!
Next I just grabbed some random frames laying around the house and threw them up there. The pink oval one I stole from Addison’s room. I haven’t done her frame wall yet so it was just sitting there… lucky for me she’s not old enough to even notice… hehe!
I tied some yarn around the little frame and taped the red heart to it. Addison’s frame has a chenille fabric behind it. Pretty sure I love that fabric a LOT!!
My FAVORITE part about the mantel is looking at the little pictures up there! They are leftovers from another project I am working on ; ) Aren’t those just the cutest faces you have ever seen?!?!
Just in case you don’t see what the pictures are
The close up of their face is for “I”
The heart is “Love”
and the last picture they are pointing at “You”
I — Love — You
Addison isn’t really pointing, because well I couldn’t have bribed her with anything that day to point at the camera, but it’s close enough right? : )
So there you have it, my
Valentine’s Day Mantel 
If you are just stopping by, I am hosting a 14 Days of Love Series, make sure and check it out!!
It starts HERE and you can follow along with a new blogger each day!
One more thing, if you LOVE Pick Your Plum as much as I do, and you buy their products (which is super addicting) we are starting a party just for you to share EVERYTHING you do using PYP products! Check it out, it all starts Feb. 1st, so get to buying some stuff!!
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Ohhhh, smart cookie with the little pink hearts on the dog wood branches. I agonized at the beginning of the week on my mantle, it was bare since after Christmas too, in fact, it's usually bare! But I got it done, although I think now I have to add some little pink hearts to my dog wood branches!
~Bliss~
Super cute! Love, Love the photos of the kids, so sweet :)
Very pretty!! The pictures of your kids are my favorite. I love PYP, too! My email comes at the same time every day and I get so excited!! I hurry over, so I don't miss out.
Oh this is gorgeous! I love how crafty you've been it's so romantic and lovely!
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I absolutely LOVE (wink wink) it Ashley! :-) It looks so beautiful and we are so glad you shared it with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
Vanessa
how cute love it
I love your mantel! Those shutters are so perfectly shabby {LOVE} and the pictures on it are adorable! I found you via TT&J and I'm loving your blog. I'm your newest follower- I'd love for you to stop by my blog and follow me back if you'd like.
Have a great weekend!
xo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West :)
Love those shutters… The mantel looks great ! :)
Have a great weekend! Xo
Lu
Your mantle looks fantastic. I love the shutters! Thanks for sharing at this week's BFF Open House.
Cute mantel! Love the shutters
LOVE it!! I love the tall shutters. Man, I need to add some shutters to my rotation! Love that look. And, I adore the banner. SO cute!!
Thanks for linking up!! You rock!
Sooo adorable.. LOVE the shutters :))
Oh it looks lovely. thank you for sharing so we could all enjoy! Cheers SpecialK XoXo
darling! the shutters make such a great backdrop!
:)Heidi
How adorable. Creative!
I am in love with this. I am just so amazed at all the detail!
I am co-hosting the Tuesday Time Out Inspiration Link Party this week {my first time as a host!}. I would love if you stopped by my blog and posted some of your amazing projects!
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xo. Hilary @ http://www.measureonce-cuttwice.com
That is so so awesome! Love the pictures in the shutters. So awesome
I have no idea when you have time to put together such a beautiful mantle.. but you did an awesome job!! I would have never thought to create something like that with tags.. so simple and it is so perfect!!! LOVE everything you create!!
Great way to bring a little seasonal love to the home!!
Thanks for hosting!
I love the woody look with paper banner.. Thanks for linking up!
WOW! It's gorgeous! I don't have a single crafting bone in my body. It doesn't come natural to me like most people. I have a skill….I'm just not sure what it is yet.
Great job!
I love your Valentine Mantel. The bird cage is soo cute!
Adorable photos and a great way to show them at their best :0)
Thanks so much for taking the time to share at Pin'Inspiration Thursday. Hope to see you on Saturday to help "Beat the Winter Blues". Have an awesome day.
Beautiful mantle – love the style and the fact that reused items from previous seasons. Visiting from Cowgirl Up, thanks for sharing.
:) Samantha @ Crafty Texas Girls
I love how you pulled everything out and put it on your mantel. U didn't need to buy anything to make a wonderful Valentines presentation.
Gorgeous!
I am drooling over your shutters! Thanks for linking up at Cowgirl Up! Hope to see you next week!
Thanks,
Amanda
What a fun Valentine mantel. Such great ideas. Love the shutters used for the backdrop.
Glad to be your newest follower, Mary Alice
It looks beautiful