Tuesday, January 10, 2012

January Un-decorating & Redecorating

We took down all of our Christmas decorations last week. The tree had been down for a few days, but all the garland, wreaths, and pretty sparkly stuff was still hanging...and since it was almost two weeks after Christmas, it was time for it to come down. But for some reason the house seems so bare once all the pretty Christmas stuff comes down. Our front door is empty...no pretty wintery wreaths here {when the temps have been in the 70's it hard to put something that says "Let it Snow" up!}.

So since we aren't really into celebrating winter when we don't get to experience one...I decided to just jump right into Valentine's Day decorating! The first thing I did was dump out all the peppermints from my Candy Jars and add in the Conversation Hearts that I saved from last year:) No sense in buying new candy every year when all it is used for is decorations! After Valentine's Day last year I poured all five jars of Conversation Hearts into a Ziploc bag and stored them in the back of the pantry. And now they are SUPER cute back in my jars again this year for Valentine's Day!

Since I'm in the mood to get ready for Valentine's Day I figured I would share a few of my favorite past project just in case anyone out there is looking for some V-Day inspiration! 

Valentine Hula Hoop Wreath


My Funny Valentine




Love Note in a Pancake




Now I'm off to find my Hula Hoop Wreaths from last year so my front doors don't look so bare. Then I may start working on a yummy Valentine's Day snack to share with you {after I work on getting the three mountains of laundry put away first}!
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28 comments:

  1. JenniferJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Such cute ideas. I haven't started thinking about Valentine's Day yet so I'm saving these ideas for a few more weeks.

    I usually save my "decorating candy" from year to year as well. I've saved conversation hearts and candy corn this past year that I'll bring out this year.

    Jennifer

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  2. NicoleJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Thanks for the Valentines Day inspiration! Very cute stuff.

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  3. KmamaJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I love your candy jars. Good idea on saving the candy!!

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  4. Amanda @ Serenity NowJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I totally agree with you about the candy! I haven't saved ours b/c it goes up into the attic, and I figured it would melt in the extreme heat.

    Love the project round-up!

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  5. KellyJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I think you should write a magazine. I LOVE all your ideas and wish I was as creative thinking as you!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 10, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I don't decorate for Valentine's day, I do a Spring/Easter combo. Really great ideas!

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  7. DarcieJanuary 10, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Looks like you are jumping right into your creative mojo! I think the above Kelly has a GREAT idea...just think...Kelli's "K"reative "Korner". Okay...maybe that is to much. ;-)

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    I don't do Valentine decorating, but should something cuz pink and red are fun. Love that hula hoop wreath!

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  9. FoursonsJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    I save all the candy canes and hang them on the tree every year. :)

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  10. KelliJanuary 10, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I love Valentine's Day! That wreath is just so cute :) I can't wait to put some things together. I have to click to remember how you did the heart cupcakes...I adore them.

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  11. staci @ lizard n ladybugJanuary 10, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I love that I remember all of your Valentine Day decorations & I'm still loving them!!!

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  12. CarrieJanuary 10, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    I love valentine decorations and i love all of yours! I'm always ready to declutter and redecorate after the holidays! It has been so warm here too, in the 50's, but i wish we'd get one good snow :-)

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  13. JenileeJanuary 10, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    way cute! love the candy cane hearts! such a fun idea!

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  14. www.gallamorewest.comJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Super cute ideas! I was just at the store and thought about buying conversation hearts to decorate with, but couldn't think of what to do with them. They look SO cute in your glass bottles! Thanks for stopping by my blog today- I'm your newest follower!
    xo,
    Laurie @ Gallamore West

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  15. Ahhh MomJanuary 10, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    I will be making inside out smores ASAP!!!!

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  16. He & Me + 3January 10, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    lots of amazing ideas for valentines day. I still love my CANDY jars I made from your tutorial. Love those.

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  17. CMJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    My favorite are the valentines. What a great use for those left over candy canes!

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  18. JohnJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    You have such clever ideas. Nice to see your new blog design :)

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  19. ms.composureJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    def some gr8 idea! loving the candy jar idea!!



    http://infinitelifefintess.com

    http://mscomposure.blogspot.com

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  20. MyyaJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    I love those candy jars, they are cuter & cuter every time I see them!

    I forgot about the heart cupcakes, I definitely need to try those!

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  21. Rosangela SimeãoJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    I loved the idea of candy in the bottle as a souvenir to give children who would love ...

    Rosangela / Brazil

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  22. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I love the heart shaped cupcakes! How sweet and great surprise for you boys!

    Good luck with them mountains!

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  23. Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan TooJanuary 15, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    I love the Hula Hoop Wreath!
    We undecorated from Christmas last Sunday, and immediately put up Valentine's Day decorations!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    You have such great ideas...I'd love for you to share them @CountryMommaCooks Link & Greet Party.....Have a great week!

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  25. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    I have been enjoying the clean slate so much that I haven't wanted to pull out anything for V-day! Love your ideas, especially the cupcake!

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  26. thedeanfamilyJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    I LOVE these Valentine's ideas! The pancakes are my favorite! I will be doing them for sure this year!

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  27. Lindsi BJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    ohmigosh YUMMY!!!! I'm visiting you from Skip to My Lou. I'd love to invite you to link up with us for Fun Stuff Fridays. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/01/fun-stuff-fridays-7.html

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  28. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy PaperJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    What a wonderful group of ideas. I hope you will link up to my I Heart Projects Party!
    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/01/i-heart-projects-linky-party.html

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