Valentine's Day--Part 1

Well, if you haven’t guessed it by now, I am a hopeless romantic! My husband LOVES to fish. So, what could I get him for Valentine’s Day? After considering rods and tackle, which he has PLENTY of, I thought “Why not gift cards from Bass Pro shop?” For those of you who don’t know what that is, it is a HUGE fishing store!

So, how did I manage to get him out of the house today? I said, “Honey, why don’t you go fishing?” And he did!!! I got to work decorating the mantel in a “Bass Pro Valentine” motif and then, got this large teddy bear to hold the gift cards!

Happy Valentine’s Day, Sweetheart.

Love,

Cindy

"Seaside Dreams" Garland With Tutorial

This “Seaside Dreams” garland was created for a friend of mine--Debbie at Love of the Sea. If you love the beach, then you’ll love visiting her blog!

I used coordinating paper in beige and light sage green with 2 separate patterns--one is striped and the other is a small plaid. It worked perfectly for a “beach-themed” piece. Click on each picture to see more detail.

If you’ve got an entire day to devote to making one, they’re really fun! Here are the directions.

1. Cut out tags the size you would like (mine are large.) Back them with card stock.
2. Choose and print out graphics that you want to use. (Mine were all done in sepia.)
3. Decorate the tags and lay out the design. (This part is what takes the longest.)
4. Punch a hole at the top of each tag and put ribbon through it. (I used beige organza.)
5. Use clothespins to attach to long ribbon--you’re done! (I also added tulle fabric.)

A close up of the center tag.

Notice the tag on the far right--there is a small

glass bottle with sand in it, burlap, coffee-stained

cheesecloth, and a shell.

More tags

Here are some of my beach-themed Tussie Mussies.

Available in my Etsy shop.

I am linking this up to The Graphics Fairy

and Boardwalk Bragfest!