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CELEBRATE SOUTHERN: Podcast + Valentine Wreath

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Happy Celebrate Southern Day! Yup, it’s officially a day on my calendar, so let’s celebrate! First things first, there is a new episode of the Celebrate Southern Podcast LIVE! This week, J and I are discussing MEDIA KITS for bloggers! She is a pro on this topic so I can’t wait for you to listen in! I learned SO MUCH! You can listen along on the righthand side of my blog or right here:

If you want to see the notes for this podcast (or catch up on past podcasts) please click here.

Now how about a fun DIY project, right in time for February 14?

Just in case you haven’t noticed… I absolutely adore wreaths. They add a great touch of southern flair to any naked corner of your home, indoors or out. Yes, I said naked. Giggle giggle. With all of the recent cleaning and packing happening around the house - I went back and forth on whether or not I wanted to “decorate” for Valentine’s Day. I decided to just stick with the mantle and then make a cute wreath.

In case you need to check out my wreath resume before proceeding any further into this post, you can see one here, here, and my favorite spring one here!

The best part of this Valentine’s wreath project is that it is really simple and takes very little time. Please don’t feel that just because this lovely, loving Hallmark Holiday is less than a week away that you don’t have time for one last festive project. This project will take you five minutes and really doesn’t even need a tutorial. You just grab your glue gun, your wreath-y supplies, then go crazy!

Supplies:

  • Grapevine Wreath. The wreath I used was buried in my messy craft closet. I bought about 5 of them last year when they were on sale for $3 each.
  • Valentine Ornaments (or Clearance Christmas Ornaments in Valentine-y colors!) I found mine at Walmart for $1.24 a piece… not so shabby right?
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Ribbon (preferably wired ribbon)

Directions:

Pick your pattern and plan where you want to lay your ornaments. Again, super easy. I’m pretty sure even Chloe could’ve made this wreath if I let her use the glue gun. Once you have your color and pattern plan - start gluing! Keep in mind that you need to leave space for the ribbon. (I used leftover ribbon from a Christmas project… I feel like the addition of the ribbon really helps make it pop. Oh, and it’s sparkly so duh.) I have yet to master the “real wreath bow” making. You know, those super gorgeous, loopy ones? So I stick to the simple bow tie. If anyone has tips on how to make beautiful wreath bows - please help a sister out.

Ta daaaa! Here is my finished, 5 minute Valentine Grapevine Wreath. It cost me a mere $5 and can easily be recreated. So get on that… it’s not to late for one last valentine decoration this year!

2 cats & chloe: valentine burlap banner // DIY Wreath // Grapevine wreath

And because a have a few more cute valentine-y decorations up… heres a little sneak peek of a couple more projects you can easily recreate as well! I love my burlap heart banner and “Love Letters” that are simply covered in scrapbook paper!

What Valentine’s projects did you do this year? Do you have any plans with your significant other this weekend?

As always, thanks for joining stopping by and joining the linkup fun! Let us know what you think about the podcast! Like I said, I found this information extremely helpful and I think you will as well. Now you know the drill - get to it and have a wonderful week!
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Comments

  1. Thank you for sharing, this DIY, most people will probably already have the ornaments, so this would be pretty fab and easy to make. I can imagine if someone wants to be extra crafty they could add some flowers. Thank you for hosting another link up!

    • Yes! Or you could do it for spring, with different color ornaments and add the flowers… that would be SO CUTE! I think I have a new wreath I need to make now! 🙂

  2. WOW Susan, that wreath is gorgeous. I also love the little burlap flag strand around the mantle. I am hoping I come up with a Spring or Easter Wreath this Spring. By next year I want to DIY a Valentine’s one also.

    Thanks for hosting, talented lady and Happy Valentine’s! <3 Ada.

  3. So lovely decorations you got for the day!

    • Yes please! Let me know what you think about the podcast! We really have a good time doing it so we’d love to hear what folks think!

  8. This is the cutest Valentine’s wreath! Love it!
    xo,
    Monica
    GlamVolution.blogspot.com

  9. So pretty! I need to come back and listen to this podcast!

  10. i love your valentines decorations!!! that wreath is a perfect idea for some leftover red christmas ornaments I have!

  11. Thnx for hosting Susan and have already saved the link to podcast. So helpful! Will pass it on to my friends…xo Sabina | Oceanblue Style

  12. I just love your wreath and I REALLY love that heart burlap banner for V-Day! If you haven’t shared these yet, you need to on my Motivational Monday party!!!

    • Girl! I need to! Crap! I keep missing it! Do you have an email reminder that you do? If so, add me to it! I will linkup with you this monday. When does it go live?

  14. oh these are so pretty! love the burlap heart banner and the wreath!

  15. What a lovely wreath, I love the decorations.

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