If I told you this decorator doesn’t generally decorate for most special occasions (other than Christmas), would that surprise you?
I have a method to my madness. When seasons change or special occasions come upon us, I leave everything in place as is, then add tiny additions to marry the theme. It’s less work and allows me to keep what I put out pretty much year around.
So, what does a junker type do for Valentine’s Day anyway you ask? Generally, not very much! My home is decked out pretty rustic with ladders and pallet wood furniture and such, so pink jewelled hearts don’t really fit in. However, here’s my own spin on some rustic little valentines you’ll want to leave out all year around!
How to make non traditional, non seasonal rustic hearts… for Valentine’s Day! (maybe)
1. Start out with any decorating materials you desire, that chime in well with your year around decor.
2. Cut freehand hearts out of corrugated cardboard. The more random, the better! No two are alike here.
3. Get a feel for which materials will cover which hearts.
4. Hot glue materials onto the cardboard hearts.
5. Trim edges of materials with scissors where desired.
Tip: The button heart should have been painted first, so I just dabbed on a little ivory toned paint in between the glued on buttons.
Can you guess what kind of string this is? If you guessed mop head, you would be right!
6. Take note where thicker edges may need extra help. (who knew a mop could look so cute?)
Aren’t they adorable?
I chose to place them in random areas to add a subtle valentine’s message here and there.
Will I take them down after Valentine’s Day? No way! I love them!
Now I can’t wait! I think this seasonless decorator may try again for… what’s next?!
Are you a subtle decorator or do you go all out?
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Wow, these are so cute! I love them, and love that they look rustic instead of the red/pink normally seen at Valentine’s.
Debbie
So cute Donna! LOVE this organic look!And yes keep those beautiful creations out and enjoy them after Valentines day I would!
xx
Anne
LOVE!!!! And I don’t blame you for not wanting to give them away…they’re DARLING. Besides, you should hang onto them…they’d make fabulous Christmas ornaments too! xo
That is why I don’t decorate for Valentines day. I am not a pink, red and lace type of decorator. I love your hearts! Now can you make me some shamrock shaped ones for St. Patrick’s day?
Awesome. Love the idea. Thanks for sharing.
Donna! I love these!
They’re definitely YOU!
Pat
Really beautiful !
D.
Oh oh Oh!! Love the button and moss hearts!! You are so creative Donna!! Love this post!!
These are adorable! Glittery pink hearts don’t work in my home either, but these cuties would be perfect. Thanks for sharing! Oh, and I do go all out for my #1 decorating holiday, Halloween, then #2 Christmas.
These are amazing! I love them!
Love! I think I might do some of these today! Shared on facebook and pinterest. Have a good one and stay warm!
Deborah
Oh my stars, they’re so cute, I could just pinch them! Your creative Valentine hearts are so precious, and so easy to make, that even I can craft them! Thank you so much for sharing your unique and wonderful talents.
Blessings to you and yours.
Grace
I am in love with all of them. What a wonderful idea!!!
Pretty, pretty! And easy to do, prim, and rustic.
If I did decorate for Valentines Day this would be my style! These are rustic at it’s finest…love the bark one, I would never, ever had thought of that and it’s my favorite!! I have a candy dish with some valentine candies…that’s my speed! Sad, so sad!
Hugs,
~Pendra
Hi Donna, You are so creative…I just love your warming hearts…..great use of textures…..You think so out of the box….. I just love visiting you at your second home to see what kind of ideas I can incorporate into my home and my twist.. So cute, thanks!
I love these!!! I can’t wait to try and make some for my house! (You’re right, never take them down!)
These are great Donna. I have hearts made from paper bags, (some I painted red and some are paper bag brown, I agree with your idea of cardboard as it is firmer), that I bring out and that stay out for months. I love red so, I don’t mind my “red hearts” out and about through various holidays. Thank you so much for these wonderful ideas, and ack!!! I did recognize the mop head. Wonderful post. Blessings and smiles,
These are so subtle and pretty with an awesome mix of textures. I wouldn’t want to take them down, OR give them away either!!
These are awesome! I’m going to be making a few of them for the special Valentines in my life! I also have a birds nest I found a couple of years ago. I think a couple of these rustic hearts tucked in it would be sweet!
I am usually anti-Valentine’s. Period. My decorating style is small for little holidays. All my candles suddenly are pink in February and that seems to be plenty, already. I don’t do a lot of color. I like the white base I have well established in all my rooms.
This year I’m having an unexplained attack of PINK. I’ve been paralyzed till I found your site. This is exactly my speed. You’ve saved me from my pink problem. This is sooooOo perfect for my minimalist father’s Valentine. He won’t be plagued with pinkness. Thank you for this. You are brilliant!