Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Valentine Crafts For REDnesday!


It's about to get very Valentine-y over here! I intend to start decorating for Valentine's Day soon, but I'm kind of enjoying the lull between holidays right now. But now does seem like a good time to do some crafting celebrating the day of love!

I knew I wanted to make something in one of those huge paper mache hearts that you can get at Hobby Lobby, so when I found these vintage Napco kissing angels at a thrift store last week, I knew right away that they were just what I was looking for.

Oh look! Look in their hands! They're about to exchange hearts!

This is the lid from the heart box, and I call this one Sweetheart Cottage. But it needs something more. Any ideas?

This old candy box came from the thrift store last week too. Did you know that there was a period of several years where I wouldn't eat chocolate, because I heard that it could trigger migraines, which I suffered from? Lately I've been eating a few pieces a day, and do you know that I've been ok? And do you know that this Valentine's Day I'm going to make up for lost time in a big way?! Mr. Old Glory, if you're reading this, I want a big old heart-shaped box of chocolates this year!
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32 comments:

  1. ❀~Myrna~❀January 11, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    These are so beautiful ! A wonderful use of a heart shaped candy box ,I love it !
    Blessings,
    ~Myrna

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  2. LVJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I enjoyed seeing your different ways to say Happy Valentine.

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  3. genieJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    What a cute post. I just love the idea of the heart box turned into a shadow box. So clever. Happy Rednesday.

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  4. JunqueMagnetJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Lovely for the day of love.These look great.Thanks for sharing.Isn't chocolate a cure all (smile)?

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  5. nancyJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I love your ideas for those candy boxes. The angels are adorable and yes it is perfect. How they stay there while hanging?
    The last box, I think maybe some pink flowers to bring out contrast.
    Have a good week.
    Nancy

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  6. Keetha BroylesJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Have you been to my blog today to see "your" post?

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  7. LynnJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Cute, cute, cute! Lovin' your little kissing angels-enjoy:@)

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  8. JocelynJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    How very fun!!! Valentine's is on the way.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  9. UnknownJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    vey nice..Valentine crafts are simply awesome.(want to say the best, but all seasons have magic)

    Your blog is so uplifting..

    go slow with the chocolate's as yes, it can give you a headache,
    Enjoy life,
    Shirley

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  10. Sunny Simple LifeJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Too cute! I love the little blue house in the red heart. You are inspiring me to try to make something for V Day.

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  11. craftylesJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Carol, your boxes are really cute. I love the Napco figures-what a great idea! You better make up for your loss of chocolate eating in years past. I'll help you!

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  12. MaureenJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Wow - you are on the ball! I think the Sweetheart Cottage would sweet trimmed with a thin boa (??) kind of trim.

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  13. BunnymJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Boxes are too cute. Went to Joann's today to look at Valentines stuff...ended up buying Christmas stuff...Will the madness ever end?...lol

    tootles,
    bunny

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  14. Dena E's BlogJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Such a precious post Sweetie!!!! LOVE the hearts...
    Lots of LOVE from God above~~~Hugs Dena

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  15. LiLi M.January 12, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    I have saved these candy boxes from the thriftstore too, how clever to use them as shadowboxes. You might use one or 2 (vintage german) scraps, boy and girl in the second box.

    Great idea, thanks for inspiration and have a great day!

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  16. BucksCountyFolkArtJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I LOOOOOVE Valentine's Day! Well, it helps that RED is my absolute favorite color. Combine it with pinks and white and I'm in Heaven.

    Very cute ideas! Don't ya love vintage valentine boxes?

    Jill

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  17. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I am so anxious to start some Valentine's Day projects but I need to get Christmas put away first. Then I can play.......
    Love your ideas!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  18. Protector of VintageJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Lovely projects, Carol!! Hey, I heard we should eat a small piece of dark chocolate each day. No one needs to twist my arm. I can definitely manage that :)

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  19. SarahJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Sweet little valentines! Like you, I'm enjoying the bit of time between holidays. Valentine decor will come out by the end of the month. Now the snowmen are front and center. January is their month! ~ Sarah

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  20. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Cute! What a great way to use those heart shaped boxes.

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  21. EileenJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    How cute! What a great idea for those heart-shaped boxes.

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  22. Sally Annie MagundyJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Hi Carol!
    I adore all of your hearts! I've been wanting to make a shadow box kind of thing, so much fun to see your Valentine's one.

    Happy Rednesday,
    Sally

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  23. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Love your heart creations. I love to thrift and have yet to find any Napco figurines. Great find! I think that litle garden house could use some tiny millinary flowers. I wish we had a Hobby Lobby here!
    Stopping over her from Rednesday. This is my first time participating.
    Roselle

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  24. very merry vintage styleJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    this is so cute.. the kissing kids are adorable and the tinsel.... stop by a link up to the vintage valentine & decor party!

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  25. SherrieJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I don't know why but I picture cute little polka dot mushrooms in front of the little cottage. Hey just a suggestion. Your work is so cute.

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  26. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Adorable Vday goodies! I so love the two lil angels about to exchange hearts!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accentws

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  27. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    oh, forgot to ask, where did you find the precious image that you used for your blog header picture? I love it!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  28. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Good day ahead to Carol! Come and peek at yesterdays post...a little tribute to you and today you'll see my vintage Barbie clock. You and I...two hearts joined in one...mission: Happiness!

    The little house...hmmm..I want to put the bluebird of happiness in the sky or maybe a little birdnest with a valentine in it? You could add a little moss under the house or some white pebbles.

    I love this idea. I've made some similar and I call them Fairyland Miniatures. They are so fun to make. Good box toppers for presents!

    Working at Michael's in the mornings and home in the afternoons and I love it! Life is darn good!

    Good enough to eat chocolate with you!

    Wink, wink...maybe someday!

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  29. LauraJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    We love the kissing angels! What a great idea to use a heart shaped box to display them!

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  30. ShelleyJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Well, I know I've been conspicuously absent on Rednesday, but I am hoping that will change! I love your shadow boxes! I remember having those kissing angels. What a good idea!

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I just love your valentine boxes! I have been saving candy boxes for a few years. They are not old - but would be cute decorated - oh, you have my mind spinning! LOVE IT! Hugs, Patti

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  32. Kelly MacJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    aww, my mom has those same little white angels. They were on my dresser when I was a little girl. They're stored away somewhere now. I need to go dig them out. Thanks for the memory today.

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