Simple Valentine Wreath

Dear Friends & Family that follow the blog - sorry it’s been so long since I’ve posted! Leon has been keeping me busier than ever, but I’m going to vow to add something here once a month to keep you posted on our crafty adventures. If you’re in Hoboken this February, please stop by the Valentine Pop Up I’ll be hosting at West Elm... prints and greeting cards will be available for purchase. 

X O X Ashley

I got a precious few hours to craft alone this week, so I made a little something for our door. To make your own Valentines Day Wreath, use the inside of a wooden embroidery hoop as the form. Loop a piece of nice ribbon to the top for hanging. Cut hearts out of felt and hot glue them to the hoop, being sure to alternate colors as you go... Add some extra sparkle with liquid glitter (mine is from OOLY).

Zoe's Dreamhouse has been permanently moved due to a curious Moose on the Loose!

My Work Desk is all ready for VDAY

Extra felt hearts make an easy garland...

Come say hi!

Sweet Citrus Valentine Crafts

Citrus has been all the rage this season, and I've noticed oranges in particular are very popular. I had some extra blood oranges to use up, so what better way than with this cute craft? 

All you need to do is slice an orange in half, and then in half again so you get a 'quarter' wedge like shown above. Add a little acrylic paint with a paintbrush to the bottom of the orange wedge and stamp it onto a solid colored sheet of wrapping paper like so:

A simple stamp like this one could be used as a valentine itself by writing, "Orange Ya Gonna Be Mine?" or something silly like that inside your card! ;)

While making Valentine dinner for your sweetie, this idea of using a clementine rind as a votive is pretty impressive! I came across this craft on Apartment Therapy. 

My 'candle' only lasted 10 minutes, but I feel it would have lasted a little longer if I would have added more olive oil. For the complete how to, follow the link above. It's pretty neat!

Have a lovely Valentine's Day!

xo Lady Lucas