heart banners

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HIwjshFXR-IjfoKHkCbV3xd7Spv0acNdzNij6JhWbJ1Cv03vo49kJMxkMKr_h_LvZmZCEoEkRKXWOeVwZQ0ymmmDsQmdfwQLg73s1DqdCFYD0iyCtSGc-MCurAQ6hV8P0RePPkP4cj0/s1600/IMG_0566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HIwjshFXR-IjfoKHkCbV3xd7Spv0acNdzNij6JhWbJ1Cv03vo49kJMxkMKr_h_LvZmZCEoEkRKXWOeVwZQ0ymmmDsQmdfwQLg73s1DqdCFYD0iyCtSGc-MCurAQ6hV8P0RePPkP4cj0/s1600/IMG_0566.jpg" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixe9e-OLYGkq8d4div66l7EqpoF3X3eert3-oI3uJm5SgSccHobcJk1_PjUefKmVobBtIxW_IpTxWZCEL2SxV-7tpwwkw00N539xiPM4cx2-GuNbPB1wBqRTvbHYcdZXKapUAw4ZDjcSM/s1600/IMG_0574.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixe9e-OLYGkq8d4div66l7EqpoF3X3eert3-oI3uJm5SgSccHobcJk1_PjUefKmVobBtIxW_IpTxWZCEL2SxV-7tpwwkw00N539xiPM4cx2-GuNbPB1wBqRTvbHYcdZXKapUAw4ZDjcSM/s1600/IMG_0574.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Inspired by <a href="http://sayyes.com/2013/02/diy-fabric-valentine.html" target="_blank">this project</a> - I decided to make our own Heart banner that we could take out year after year for Valentine's Day.<br /><br />I took it a few steps further by hemming the sides, and creating a full pocket for the dowling. I just winged it. I'm not great at sewing, so just kind of went with the flow and guessed sizing, cut the dowling at Home Depot and screwed in the little eye hooks in by hand. I cut a large red heart and sewed it to the banner using a matching red thread. <br /><br />It isn't that easy for a newbie at sewing to sew at this size. The heart is buckling in a few areas and the banner is far from straight on the edges. Meh. I still love it. :) You need to do these kinds of projects to get comfortable with a machine in my mind. If I was a perfectionist, nothing would get done in our house!<br /><br />I used a nice weight of fabric from Fabric land and some pink and red fabric I found there too. The white canvas fabric wasn't inexpensive, but because I wanted it to be pulled out year after year, I wanted it to be a nice weight. You could easily use lighter fabric.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaU1JCPno6pXXgA8gggocuJyJP4FUEUO_-bQxt40AUPcPeZI_J3q3SrkILue8JA1OwveOWR9eiOGGk4EOWLiZxJIajlK6te6KdvnzdRv3155RoeCZ0KiM_yXsqlzSdPYMz_aBbuYIf0o/s1600/IMG_0930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaU1JCPno6pXXgA8gggocuJyJP4FUEUO_-bQxt40AUPcPeZI_J3q3SrkILue8JA1OwveOWR9eiOGGk4EOWLiZxJIajlK6te6KdvnzdRv3155RoeCZ0KiM_yXsqlzSdPYMz_aBbuYIf0o/s1600/IMG_0930.jpg" /></a></div>While I worked on my big one (the very first picture) I made Oscar <i>mini </i>banners that he could decorate himself using glue. For his mini banners I didn't use downling, or a lot of cord... It's much simpler this way. No dowling needed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCqLjkIyS38OXjbe4kx4ApAooRaJPFeSoMnp9o186h9yjbVI4XCiDBMOvCB8lbSNyK0iOoWucLGl4prN8kAF74HV5J8ZJK9oyiaY8WWQzRsM9Y6LNms3OaPYWAwjeH3rjpZUIaGO8aZI/s1600/IMG_0931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCqLjkIyS38OXjbe4kx4ApAooRaJPFeSoMnp9o186h9yjbVI4XCiDBMOvCB8lbSNyK0iOoWucLGl4prN8kAF74HV5J8ZJK9oyiaY8WWQzRsM9Y6LNms3OaPYWAwjeH3rjpZUIaGO8aZI/s1600/IMG_0931.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />So although the sewing of the heart in my first banner makes it look beautiful - it was really hard to make it perfect. A lot of muttering curse words under my breath happened. So here is another way.  Oscar and I decorated a <i>second large </i>banner (below) with more hearts and glue. And it worked just as well. And potentially more fun because Oscar and I could do it together.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBS2VyVWLsKb2ZGcnTB_05L5C2Jad0FkZYEUWXW1XUmDU0JDi3whyAnieCBKF98tNEnluNnIjnKGQG6cnDByQaAPe_wZL2TpdjPlM6EJVWNJUg5zeEDvhRDO9z-07C7aB4VthGmABUU3Y/s1600/IMG_0969.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBS2VyVWLsKb2ZGcnTB_05L5C2Jad0FkZYEUWXW1XUmDU0JDi3whyAnieCBKF98tNEnluNnIjnKGQG6cnDByQaAPe_wZL2TpdjPlM6EJVWNJUg5zeEDvhRDO9z-07C7aB4VthGmABUU3Y/s1600/IMG_0969.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Anyhow, I told you this was my favourite day to celebrate! So many fun projects to do. <br /><br /><b>Things you need:</b><br />Dowling (You can skip the downling if you want to do mini ones like I did for Oscar)<br />Brass Eye hooks<br />Fabric, White for banner, red and pinks for hearts<br />Sewing machine (Or not, you really could do this without any sewing)<br />White Cord for hanging<br /><br /><br />

heart banners

Inspired by this project  - I decided to make our own Heart banner that we could take out year after year for Valentine's Day. I took it...

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valentine's day table setting

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjPp4JeQs3X5sJQvJCRdeDf6mJ9CI9tIfMQ3gdErUZ71gJWT-tLcT8CZrEP6Wd7ZlGCIKZyENM1ciVLXK3csJGjYFt-Cp5hes-AaM-qlFmQdjoxSaPFfrlm76SNA8aeimHgW35nN24ZFc/s1600/IMG_0770.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjPp4JeQs3X5sJQvJCRdeDf6mJ9CI9tIfMQ3gdErUZ71gJWT-tLcT8CZrEP6Wd7ZlGCIKZyENM1ciVLXK3csJGjYFt-Cp5hes-AaM-qlFmQdjoxSaPFfrlm76SNA8aeimHgW35nN24ZFc/s1600/IMG_0770.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXi10c_SybROq5QO2FVPV7bNePK-m7abrD26tlGEx9FVpV3LscV19XA73Sp5IKE4ZOauofk6dnIMW5GoQvF3kgyJu4xoCnN5NXyY4LRa271vkladjdcrQjwoqYEERBWoXFraeqWkQio_c/s1600/IMG_0812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXi10c_SybROq5QO2FVPV7bNePK-m7abrD26tlGEx9FVpV3LscV19XA73Sp5IKE4ZOauofk6dnIMW5GoQvF3kgyJu4xoCnN5NXyY4LRa271vkladjdcrQjwoqYEERBWoXFraeqWkQio_c/s1600/IMG_0812.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love, love Valentine's Day. I've always thought it was a <i>sweet </i>holiday but since having Oscar I think I've just become a tad obsessed with it. It's just such a pretty holiday and all about love - if you remove any pressure to buy gifts (Aubrey and I don't buy gifts for one another) and just have fun, it's a pretty fun day to celebrate. We're going to have a Valentine's Day dinner so I've been putting together some ideas. It all revolved around stripes - including these GORGEOUS candles from <a href="http://www.fivestripes.com/striped-candles-unique-luxury-decoration-candles-s/207.htm" target="_blank">Ana' Candles</a> that I got shipped from their website (although I think I've seen them in retail stores here in Toronto) Mixed with florals in varying vases, they look beautiful in varying heights of candlestick holders. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next up, I decided to wrap my table napkin for the place setting in pink washi tape and, finished off with a brooch from the shop. Simple and sweet, but a little takeaway for each guest. I do love this holiday. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVfgJe2R19wxf6WCraFlT_GeFSiXzcwpLYZ0_YgCdTct1fDdL9759orcEo3HSCjThrv8RUGqsmsRkMhwphNdLT0slvagYdRVdXKmFVi21Qe4w97T1SFJUQ7A7DKgNAsBnKECek15-2lLE/s1600/IMG_0814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVfgJe2R19wxf6WCraFlT_GeFSiXzcwpLYZ0_YgCdTct1fDdL9759orcEo3HSCjThrv8RUGqsmsRkMhwphNdLT0slvagYdRVdXKmFVi21Qe4w97T1SFJUQ7A7DKgNAsBnKECek15-2lLE/s1600/IMG_0814.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyduoaLFtQHl5U0Ap4tDUpNdXEUmlBvblY9G9Trqn_BuUm4z6h-fVsTAmbuUFdGTCURCqnmpQxMQjDu0cNJOP4Z5ArLQX1IItTtnIPYMlEIVk-vfX-qc-5cOtuRBcMcwVumi1bJLLJDRw/s1600/IMG_0818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyduoaLFtQHl5U0Ap4tDUpNdXEUmlBvblY9G9Trqn_BuUm4z6h-fVsTAmbuUFdGTCURCqnmpQxMQjDu0cNJOP4Z5ArLQX1IItTtnIPYMlEIVk-vfX-qc-5cOtuRBcMcwVumi1bJLLJDRw/s1600/IMG_0818.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfp88ggt_fPwJJYctFvRUJ7sOzVVOEkXbE3F1bukToplkf2eqYPvqEtXMu3az4k6Hps1knHWsb4r0fofu2EpUzpMc66AaF3SH_Q74vmbf6vf0zvew67VLU6UXzZVXxR52lBUG4yfyz0Q/s1600/IMG_0821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfp88ggt_fPwJJYctFvRUJ7sOzVVOEkXbE3F1bukToplkf2eqYPvqEtXMu3az4k6Hps1knHWsb4r0fofu2EpUzpMc66AaF3SH_Q74vmbf6vf0zvew67VLU6UXzZVXxR52lBUG4yfyz0Q/s1600/IMG_0821.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJDVQedx2DtAdjloh_AWR1nycgwOeeqDh75ycEb6BA02iY1y3z2X-KN5KR46JYYMjOa2isIrmkVrTB8MHIuhyqXc9EPndWSUai4FGvBV6z9puaifRn4XZtidbZNx09CyXEv7Iuo4-ujc/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJDVQedx2DtAdjloh_AWR1nycgwOeeqDh75ycEb6BA02iY1y3z2X-KN5KR46JYYMjOa2isIrmkVrTB8MHIuhyqXc9EPndWSUai4FGvBV6z9puaifRn4XZtidbZNx09CyXEv7Iuo4-ujc/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></div><br />Just some Valentine's Day inspiration from me, to you.<br /><br />xo Lindsay<br /><br />Candles, <a href="http://www.fivestripes.com/striped-candles-unique-luxury-decoration-candles-s/207.htm" target="_blank">Ana's Candles </a><br />Washi Tape, <a href="http://www.pennypaperco.com/collections/valentines-day-stamps/products/black-white-washi-tape" target="_blank">The Penny Paper Co.</a><br />Brooch, <a href="http://www.pennypaperco.com/collections/accessories/products/crystal-embelishments" target="_blank">The Penny Paper Co. </a><br />Table Napkins, <a href="http://www.homesense.ca/en/index.asp" target="_blank">HomeSense </a><br />Table Setting, <a href="http://www.williamashley.com/shop/productCatItem.asp?PatCode=1LLPKAS&PCatid=1049206&ItemCode=1049172076190076180080175075179065179083206&PcatName=1070158111145114150109151097188108223032147067158104146105141110144097185" target="_blank">Library Lane by Kate Spade, William Ashley</a>

valentine's day table setting

I love, love Valentine's Day. I've always thought it was a sweet holiday but since having Oscar I think I've just become a tad o...

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