one last 'heart'-themed project for the month!
when i found four plastic hearts in my stash, i turned two of them
into faux moss covered topiary hearts (see my last post, linked below).
i held two back for this project -
an easy faux paint treatment that turned two cheap plastic hearts
into something much more elegant and 'natural'.
using paint to change things is one of my favorite approaches
to seasonal decorating (and to not BUYING more stuff that i have to store)...
continue reading for my easy tutorial and a few more ideas!
2.09.2024
faux terra cotta painted hearts
2.02.2024
'moss' heart topiary
as i was creating the large faux 'moss' heart in my last post,
i unearthed some small plastic hearts that i had previously painted.
(those posts are linked below this one)
i decided to recreate them to coordinate with the larger 'moss' heart.
covering these lil' hearts with moss-like green yarn and fuzzy fabric was easy,
then i turned one of them into a tiny topiary.
continue reading for an easy tutorial...
1.26.2024
plant a faux 'moss' heart
even though i'm not focused on creating for a specific 'holiday' now,
moss is a hot home decor trend this winter
and is showing up in many spring decor collections online...
from sculptures and floral designs to very large framed art pieces made of moss.
and with a lot less mess!
continue reading to see more details and my big 'secret' for moss...
2.11.2023
use heart-shaped cake tins as decor!
2.06.2023
painted 'heart art'
i had a 'Valentine' project idea, and started on it... then stopped.
(do you have any idea how MANY 'ideas' never make it to the blog?!!!
creating is a process - and sometimes, that process doesn't work as planned!)
1.30.2023
'gilded' hearts
while the majority of people i see on social media are rushing to Target
for the release of new items every season and holiday,
i'm over here digging thru bins in my garage and studio
to find things i can revitalize and reuse to decorate my home.
case in point: these painted hearts.
so i pulled these out and found two ways to try out my idea.
it cost me nothing at all! i had everything i needed on hand already.
and i didn't need any more storage space to keep a new project in!
(can you imagine if i kept every.last.project. i have ever made???
i'd have far more bins and boxes and shelves filled than i already do.
i'd have spent a lot more money, too!)
continue reading to see how i got these effects...
1.20.2022
show 'em some love!
this project didn't make the blog last winter
and since I'm not currently making new things,
I thought I'd share it for your Valentine's Day inspiration!
we've all become familiar with offering a little 'thank you' to the many service people
who deliver food and goods to our homes - especially during a pandemic.
our isolation is made more comfortable by them bringing us what we order online.
last year, I created one with a Valentine theme
from an old wall mailbox, all 'shooszhed' up with hearts
to express my gratitude to our USPS, UPS, FedEx, and Instacart delivery people...
continue reading to see how!
2.12.2021
more embellished hearts!
'junk makeovers' of an old glass heart-shaped dish and another heart-shaped tin.
and one of those includes an easy-peasy way to add glitter to ANYTHING!
a tiered tray (made by stacking white dishes from the kitchen!)
holds a pretty yellow and white assortment of hearts - with a touch of gray -
and i love how cheerful it is in my studio 'photo spot' by the faux fireplace.
enjoy my last Valentine decor post!
continue reading to see a few 'before' and 'afters'...
2.08.2021
bee mine scrap wood sign
in this third of three related projects...
a small piece of scrap wood found in my garage became this cute sign,
which could hang on a wall or sit on a tiered tray or mantel.
paired with my last two projects, it forms a sweet vignette on my mantel.
2.05.2021
diy decorative honey pot
those were created as part of an entire 'story' for my mantel...
in this post i'm sharing the second element, a honey pot -
and the easy, clever way i made that honey look SO realistic!
2.01.2021
create a valentine's day buzz!
now that it's February, i'm taking the Valentine's theme a BIT further...
1.29.2021
'house of love' salvaged sign
[if you're not old like me, you may not remember that song from the 90's,
recorded by friends (who later married) Amy Grant and Vince Gill.
it's an earworm, so if you want to hear it, there's a link after the post!]
this project is a re-use of something i first created last January -
i've just changed it a bit and added to it. i love re-making old projects!
continue reading to see the before/after...
1.25.2021
diy paper hearts wall art + garland
the freebie hearts cut from magazine pages and other scrap paper in my studio
have also become wall art and a mantel garland.
this is a really easy way to add a fun seasonal touch to your home
using what you have on hand already
(that's really been my Modus Operandi through this whole pandemic)
1.22.2021
scrap paper heart wreath
(i almost broke a drawer in my studio because it was overloaded with heavy magazines.)
so when my brain comes up with an idea for using said scrap paper
(usually at 3 in the morning)
i have a stash on hand that i can dig into, and it costs me nuthin'.
and you all know how i love making art & decor with everyday stuff!
in December, i shared a wreath like this made from old Christmas cards cut into circles.
this time, i cut paper into heart shapes - you could certainly make a heart-shaped wreath, too!
i even brought out a piece of paper that is one of the most valuable i have:
vintage. Disney. and i CUT IT UP. yeah, call me crazy.
but it's my fave part of this wreath!
1.18.2021
diy floral painted hearts
in keeping with my current infatuation with the Pantone Colors of the Year 2021,
i've decided to adapt them to fit this sweet holiday!
eternally optimistic Illuminating Yellow and soothing, cozy Ultimate Gray
pair up with white in this painted diy project,
while the floral designs impart a romantic, country-fresh, sort of boho vibe.
the inspiration for this technique was inspired by two projects from last fall...
and by something of my Mom's that has always been in my life.
continue reading to see what inspired the patterns AND the before shot!
2.12.2020
a quick Valentine's Day table to love
a fun breakfast table and a special treat like cookies, stickers, or a tiny stuffie from the dollar store
(what can i say? decorating is my love language!)
2.06.2020
gift bag wall art tutorial
2.03.2020
heart of glass
around here, there are some glass hearts that have been in our stash SINCE the late 70's -
and the fact that they haven't broken yet is kinda' amazing, if you ask me!
they instantly bring a Valentine's Day vibe for the month of February.
1.31.2020
heart-felt decor - in an instant!
(i've linked up those posts at the bottom of this post)
the bonus is that this color made the transition to February SO easy:
one of the ways i did that was by using a completely unconventional method
that i just had to share!
continue reading for my crazy crafty decorating exploits...
1.28.2020
L.O.V.E. letter... tiles
i made them - a LOT of them, actually - and sold them (a LOT of them!) for several years.
at that point, no one else was making them or sharing them online.
a few years later, in 2013, i shared them here on the homewardFOUND blog.
since this is the season for putting our hearts on our sleeves, (or, erm, walls?!)
i thought i'd share my super easy tutorial again!
continue reading for a very easy DIY project that you're sure to L.O.V.E.!