Love Is In The Air
Which often leads to lots of fiddling,
moving things around
and a little
“Which looks better?”
#1 or #2
{Sorta like at the eye doctor}
though I wasn’t sure how?
And, I also wanted to use this…
Solution, Use it sideways.I placed it in an 8×10 shabby white frame I had on hand and filled the empty space by adding a long strip of scrapbook paper and a felt heart I cut out.—DONE—
Why is it so extra cute when it’s free?
Next, I got started on making some felt flowers.
These are so easy!
I will tell you just how easy they are…
I made some.
I whipped one up in two seconds and it was perfect.
{Well, perfect to me anyhow}
I guess my standards may be a bit low 
You know, I like it fast, cheap & easy.
Or
I won’t craft it.
Here is my step-by-step visual tutorial
You will need; felt, scissors and a glue gun.
1. Fold any size felt in half, then half again.
The larger the square, the larger the flower.
2. Cut along edges to round off.
3. Start cutting into the felt as shown above.
4. Circle around as you cut.
(you can cut with a little wave or straight, play around)
5. Start at the tip, or beginning and roll.
6. Keep rolling until you reach the end.
7. Flip over.
8. Place glue in a circular motion onto the back surface of the flower and attach felt back.
8a. Use a spare piece of felt to cut into small circles to attach to the flower backs.
Note – I found as I made more, that if I made my last cut into the main felt piece into an apostrophe shape, it fit right into place on the back when I was done. Then, I was only using a single piece.
I am not a master tutorialist.
(is that a word?)
So… I hope this was easy to follow!
I was grinning from ear-to-ear making these.
They are just too sweet!
Simply adding some scrapbook paper as a back round and layering on some family photos made a picture frame turn into holiday art with a personal meaning.
I wanted our Valentine mantle to reflect love & family.
Next thing you know, everything started falling into place.
I hung up the frames, added some flowers, fluffed a bit and it came together.
Some Garland Warmed Up The Iron Gate In Our Fireplace. It Was Looking A Bit Bare!
Twinkle lights are always a must!
I had some pink ones and they added just the right sparkle.
I love me some SPARKLE.
Hope you enjoyed looking around.
I sure enjoyed sharing!!
PS – Now, I know I am not the first person to make felt flowers.
I have been seeing them here & there, but mostly ignored them
thinking they would be far to difficult to make!
So, just to be clear… I know I didn’t invent these,
nor am I trying to take credit for them.
Just passing them on =)
Appearance in full on any site other then Fox Hollow Cottage is theft!
love it all! looks great.
Well they are adorable and you gave a wonderful tut! Love your mantel, it is so pretty.
I’m grinning ear to ear reading, kind of how you were when you were creating. What, you didn’t invent those?LOL…love your tutorial! Shannon, I love your personality and your beautiful decorating style! Wonderful photos! Have a great evening!
Debbie
WHY are you so darn creative? Your mantel looks fabulous…actually it’s beyond fabulous. I love it!
Lovin’ it, Lilo! ( I always wonder if we confuse people when we call each other by our affectionate nicknames HEHEHEHEHE) Can’t say I ever really get into decorating for Valentine’s Day, but you may have just gotten me in the mood.
So beautiful! And so, so YOU! 
I love what you did with your mantel. The window made the perfect backdrop. And I love those felt flowers. Great job.
Holly
This looks amazing!!
I invite you to link up this (or any other Valentine’s Day themed posts) at the Find Some Love Fest on February 1st! 5 blogs, 1 link up!
http://www.feedingmytemple.com/2012/01/exciting-announcement.html
Great ideas, it looks really nice.
Shannon, Your mantel is gorgeous and you were seriously cracking me up with the disclaimer for the tutorial! You have the prettiest holiday decor around!
This is just darling! It got me wanting to decorate for love day now!
Absolutely splendiferously gorgeous!
Okay. I wasn’t going to do any V-day decorating, but now I MUST! Your mantel is just the sweetest. I love the pink and red combo – the inspiration for my upcoming decorating.
Fabulous Valentine’s decor. The mantel is gorgeous – those felt flowers add the perfect touch!
Jenn
Love it! A new kind of flower for me to obsessively make!
I love love love your mantle! visiting from Overflowing with Creativity linky party.
Shannon, Great Valentine’s Love going on at your home! Saw your beautiful display last evening on Pinterest and repinned a few of the great photos from your mantle. I bet in the evening with the pink lights glowing it is gorgeous.
Love that is is fabulous!! And those felt flowers are darling!!!
Love this post! I featured you on my FB page just now!!! XO, Aimee
Absolutely Inspiring! I love using things I have on hand! When I get all my pics and stuff together, I’ll scan them in and start a link on my blog! Beautiful!
http://coffeecupchristianity.blogspot.com/
So pretty and perfectly festive!! I would love it if you would share this at my linky party going on right now
http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2012/01/bedazzle-me-monday-16.html
Have great rest of the week!!
Wow, this tured out great! I love the mug with the feathers.
Hmmm….so maybe even I could make these felt flowers! Who knew?
I am blog hopping & following you from Katherine’s Corner. Growing Old With Grace http://growing-old-with-grace.blogspot.com/. Stop by and check out our cool giveaway! Hugs, GraceinAZ
Love it!! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! My new giveaway started TODAY!
XO, Aimee
{Giveaway} Customizable Frames, Signs, Decor
Love it!! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! My new giveaway started TODAY!
XO, Aimee
{Giveaway} Customizable Frames, Signs, Decor
oh how beautiful!!! I love this post! I found you on Tip Junkie! I would like to invite you to share this post with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/01/fun-stuff-fridays-7.html
I love everything about this post, everything!!! Thank you for linking to the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop at Katherines Corner. Hugs and smooches and wishes for a wonderful weekend
WOW! It looks great!
…and HI! I’m a new follower. Love all your projects!
Great job. Thanks for sharing. Love your flowers – I’ve never noticed them before. They are a nice touch (whoever first made them “thank you”).
Love your mantle and thank you for the tutorial!
Your mantel is so pretty and festive. Mantels are my very favorite thing to decorate!
Thanks for linking up at A Simply Klassic Home!
I blog hop and stumbled onto yours. I love the mantel! Beautiful! now I need a window…
That looks amazing! What a beautiful job you did. I hope you will link up to my I Heart Projects Party!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/01/i-heart-projects-linky-party.html
what a great job and thanks for the tutorial on those sweet roses!
Love those roses and your mantel is darling!! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!
Hi Shannon!
What a bright and love post! I love all your beautiful pictures. I enjoyed looking at every one of them.
Btw, are those your mothers pinking shears is see sitting on your craft table? I have my mothers and I keep them neatly packed away in their little pink (yes pink) box!
xoxo Bunny Jean
Wednesday’s Bunny Hop Party!
How adorable! I love the roses! I love the window pane on your mantel. What a great idea!
Wow girl you sure now how to get your craft on!!! Looks fab! Thanx for coming to the party!
Ohhh, so cute! I love that window… I need one for my mantel
I love that you have a picture of your Mama on your mantel and that you found a GREAT way to use your sideways printed subway art! I’m your newest follower- I’d love for you to stop by my blog and follow me back if you’d like.
Have a great weekend!
xo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West
Your mantle is so cute! Thanks for the free printable!
Love it Shannon! You are always so crafty! Thanx for coming to the party!
Shannon-how amazing is your mantel!!!???
I have been following on FB for awhile-
I am now a blog follower
Make it a great day!
Meegan
http://whatmeeganmakes.blogspot.com
WOW…..Your mantel is so so pretty! You have inspired me to decorated for Valentines!! Love the pretty felt flowers….!
What a lovely mantel and other Valentine’s decor you created–I love the subway art framed with embellishments and the pink lights!