Unique Easter Egg Decorating

When we saw this idea on KSL Studio 5, (I believe they got it from @hello_wonderful on Instagram) we knew we had to try it because our kids are obsessed with showers mainly to use the shower squeegee while in there. 

All you need is paint (we used washable finger paint), a shower squeegee, poster board or pieces of cardstock paper, and a place to make a mess. We used a $1 dollar table cloth that we could fold up and throw out as soon as we were done.

On large pieces of poster board we made several egg shapes and cut them out.

Then we set up our work area with paints, squeegee and table cloth.

Let the kids choose what colors of paint they want on their egg and put little dots on the egg. Have someone hold the top of the egg and then let the kids drag the squeegee across the paint until all of the white paper is covered.

You can experiment with mixing colors to make other colors (blue and yellow dots make a blue egg etc.) or just play with different colors. 

Once the eggs have dried you can make a banner or let the kids color them with markers or whatever else your heart desires. 

Happy painting. 

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DIY Pottery Barn Heart Pillowcases

I recently have been drooling over this sheet set from Pottery Barn . . . ok more just the pillowcases. But who am I kidding, it's Pottery Barn and it's pricey, there is no way I am gunna pay $80.00 for a set of twin sheets. Looking at these I thought to myself that I could easily replicate them.

So here ya go . . .

What you need:
Black paint (non-washable/permanent)
Sponge brush
Heart stencil
White pillow case
Cardboard

Slip cardboard under before you start so you don't get bleeding!

Start a paintin'. 

TIP: apply a liberal amount of paint to get the full sharp heart shape

I left the folded creases in the pillow to help create a guide to aline the pattern. Be sure to line the hearts up horizontal, vertically, and diagonally with equal spacing between them all. (Lots of lining up, I know) 

And there ya have it!! Repeat on the backside. 

TIP: be sure to let the whole thing dry COMPLETELY before you take out the cardboard

Pottery Barn Version ^^^

Happy crafting. 

XO, Megs

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20 Lovely Valentine Decor Ideas

1. DIY Walnut Valentine Wreath from @ Megyn Jordyn

1. Framed valentine printable from DIY Projects

3. Dried floral decor from @ Megyn Jordyn

4. Darling DIY Valentine Garland @ Grietjekarwietje

5. Valentine printable @ Craftaholics Anonymous 

6. Sweet Vintage Valentine gift tags for your loved ones @ Lia Griffith

7. Crayon paper hearts @ Martha Stewart will warm your sunlit windows. 

8. Valentine Heart bookmark @ Martha Stewart 

9. This light and airy white Valentine garland will give you a break from using all that red and pink @ Hold On Lover

10. DIY paper valentine garland @ How About Orange 

11. Neutral Valentine frame @ The DIY Mommy

12. Stamped Asterisk valentine garland @ How About Orange

13. Valentine Tree @ Money Hip Mamas

14.  Fabric valentine garland @ How About Orange 

15. Hugs and Kisses Wreath @ Two Inspire You 

16. Quilling Valentines from @ Martha Stewart 

17. Heart Garland @ Anna 5 Berries

18. Seashell Valentines @ Martha Stewart 

19. Chalkboard p.s. i love you sign @ Milk and Cream Signs 

20 . DIY Love Valentines Day Sign @ Landeeseelandeedo

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Love You SNOW Much :DIY Kids Snowman Valentine

Being housebound with sick littles will make you get creative real quick. After two weeks of being stuck inside we decided to make Valentines yesterday out of the pads I use to remove my makeup. Everyone has seen the snowmen out of cotton balls so when I noticed these on the bathroom counter I thought why not. 

So, we made a few for Grandma and Grandpa. I used a dot of hot glue on each of the circles and the eyes, and then drew the rest with crayon. When one of my little guys wanted to help I said, "sure" and handed him one of the circles with a dab of glue on it. Wouldn't you know he grabbed right where the glue was, got it stuck on his finger, started crying because of the heat, and as I removed it saw a tiny burn blister from the glue (of my low temp glue gun). Major mom fail! I thought being right next to him I could help him do it. Not so. Word to the wise, just let the kids stick to the coloring and taping on of suckers. Not worth a burn on a little one.

These don't have to be Valentines. They could just be snowmen, a and a fun art project to do with the kids anytime in the winter. I thought about going out for a walk to find small sticks for the arms and some type of buttons for the front of them but we had too much snow but that would have been fun too. Anyway, just thought we would share some of the product from our days of cabin fever.

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A Simple "I Love You" for Valentines Day

What's not to love about Valentines Day? Between the chocolate, new episodes of the Bachelor, and all the little I love you's its the one Holiday that has just the right amount of sweet. :) 

BUT, did you notice we said LITTLE I love you's? We just had Christmas roughly 6 weeks ago and yet somehow it seems the gifts we are supposed to be giving for Valentines Day are quite large, expensive, and can we say over the top?

So, while we won't judge anyone who goes all out.... hey, do what works for you and what you want to do. We will say this. Valentines, to us, is about saying I love you. Sweetly, simply, and creatively. 

We wanted to share a few things we will be doing this year to say "I love you," to those closest to us. 

Happy Valentines Day!

 Sole Mates

Leave a simple card or note where your Valentine might not expect it but will leave them smiling. On the driver seat of their car, on their pillow or in a shoe because after all, you are Soul Mates.

Ballon Bath (sans water)

No we haven't lost it. Yet. We have just been cooped up inside for the better part of two weeks with sick kiddies. You find yourself thinking of just about anything for a change of pace since you don't have a change of scenery. We filled up the tub with a pack of balloons from Walmart (.97 cents) and let the kids toss them around in the tub before getting them out and playing in the house with them for several days. Would be a fun surprise for Valentines morning with a little note as kids hit the shower to get cleaned up for the day. 

Be A Sucker

We found these suckers at Oriental Trading for a few dollars but have seen similar ones at Walmart, Smiths, and Target. Arrange them in a heart shape and leave them where the kids can find them with a Valentine card from you. 

Little Things Mean A lot

My husband has a million and one things going on as I'm sure everyone does. But he takes the time to wash my car in the deep of winter on a cold, cold, day. Sometimes we get so busy we forget the little things that make people feel special. So, whether you do an unpleasant task for someone, bake a plate of cookies, or just drop by for a visit, remember that the little things mean an awful lot.

Heart Attack

Give your husband, boyfriend, kids, or any other lucky recipient a "Heart Attack." Simply write little things you love about them on paper hearts and scatter them around or tape them to a door, wall, or mirror and leave for your Valentine to discover. We added balloons because, why not? Everyone loves them.

Mirror Message

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall. Leave the best love message of all. Use a marker that will erase, or a $1 tube of lipstick from the dollars store and leave messages around the house for little and big to find. It easily washes off when you are done.

Leftover Love

Mini candy canes leftover from Christmas can be put in the oven for 5-10 minutes (300 degrees) and then molded into hearts perfect for a sucker, cake toppers, or cocoa stirrers. Yep thats a word. They are hearts and adorable. Thats all.

Finding Free

Online printables that is. If you are not creative, don't sweat it. Browse the internet for Valentines that can be printed in no time. Bee Mine (below) and a few of our other favorites can be found here. Or simply search Free Valentine Printables on Google to find one you like.

Keep It Simple

Use what you have whatever that may be and realize that it doesn't need to be long, mushy, or perfectly written. A simple I Love You is simply that. I Love You!

Oh and of course.....

Pucker Up Buttercup

Don't forget your furry friends. Pets need love too so give them an extra pat on Valentines Day.

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Easy DIY Valentine Pillows

I read about making your own pillows years ago and when I finally tried it I felt like a Mini Martha Stewart rather than a Pinterest Fail. These require no sewing machine, minimal sewing tools, and if you are paying attention they are pretty hard to mess up. I started them for Christmas, and obviously didn't finish sooooooo they made great Valentines for Mom and Sisters that they can hang on to for next years Christmas Season. They are red. It works right?

 Do It Yourself Pillows that are so easy because they are PLACEMATS! You heard me right. I really like doing these for seasonal decor because they are so so so much cheaper than holiday themed pillows and they are fun to have in your house for different holidays. Shop around and find some placemats you like that have a separate front and back. Sometimes you'll find single placemats and other times you can find packs of 4. 

Needed Supplies:

Placemat with front fabric and back fabric.

Needle

Thread to match your placemat

Pins

Scissors

Seam Ripper

Cotton Fabric Filler

How To:

Make a small slit in the side of the placemat with your scissors and/or seam ripper.

 Cut a few of the stitches until you have a two or three inch hole.

Stuff the placemat with Cotton Fabric Filler.

Pin the hole and stitch it up with just a basic in and out stitch.

Done and Done.

Add a tag and ribbon if you are giving them as gifts and you have a simple gift you can easily make up in one afternoon. That all for now, I have probably used up all my "craft luck" for this year so this might be the last of such things you see from me for awhile. :) 

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