Ribbon & Boa Wreath {Valentine’s Day Idea}

I wanted to share with you the wreath I made my little sis for Christmas.  I know you have seen ribbon wreaths before and you might remember the tulle one I made for my daughter…but I thought this one’s fun colors might spark some ideas for Valentines Day decor.

To make this I chose ribbon to match her room and cut it is strips.  I used different textures and widths and even cut it in different lengths to give a lot of dimension.  For some extra sass I added in the hot pink boa.  Then I just simply tied the pieces all around a 12” wreath.  No particular order…just kept tying until I achieved the desired look.  There is no wrong or right here:)

To finish it I cut out the first initial of her name and cover it in coordinating paper.  I printed out the letter off of my computer to make a stencil and traced it out of thin cardboard I had on hand.  The paper was just a digital scrapbook paper I had that I printed out as well. 

I then hung it from a ribbon and she was complete!

For a Valentine flair you could attach a hang tag with “love” or “kisses” or a fun phrase, like I did “play” on my daughter’s wreath.

This took so little time and was super easy to make.  Try one out yourself or make it a fun Valentine project with you kids! :) XOXO

Mini Totes {kids craft}

Throughout the summer we have been trying to stay busy and making a few fun crafts along the way.  This one we made for my girls, sister and nieces to sell to make $ to donate to a charity.  They have a little group they call {K-JAM} and throughout the year they earn money and then donate it to various good causes.  It is so fun to see them get excited about helping other and I am so proud of them!

     

This was really so simple and fun for them.  We purchased these small bags 3/$1 at the dollar store and then embellished them with things we had around the house {flowers, jute, burlap, tags and scrapbook supplies, etc.}  We used hot glue and little brads to attach everything to the bags.  The brads worked great because they could go right through the material of the bags.

They were so happy with how they turned out. 

A fun, quick and simple project!