I woke up this morning thinking about coming to write a post on a canvas project I just made for my home that I adore and really can’t wait to share. Then I thought, but wait – its Valentine’s Day – I should probably write an ode to my husband and be all cutesy with photos of my son.
But I don’t have any photos of my son this year.
And I am not feeling Valentine’s Day right now – certainly not enough for an Ode to Brian.
So, I am going to show off my latest craft, be proud of it, and wrap Valentine’s Day in there all at the same time.
If you stop by here at all, you’ve probably noticed love for Pinterest via my Monday Pinspiration posts. Well, once again I’ve been pin-spired myself and accomplished something I’ve been in search of doing for years. We have this little wall and the end of our front hallway that has been bare, except for a holiday wreath for the month of December, since we moved into our home. Ehem…. 4 years ago. Thanks to pinterest, that is the case no more!
Thanks to a stretch-wrapped canvas (purchased at 50%off), some craft paint, some scrapbook paper, and Mod Podge (another new love of mine!), I now have a decoration in this spot that I am happy to look at every day. And, for a first try, I am pretty darn happy with the results.
It is not so bright in real life, and the colors on there all match our living room area. I just printed leaf templates on the computer, cut, pasted, and Mod Podged the whole thing. Voila! I love it.
How does this tie into Valentine’s day? Well…. its red 
Just kidding. Kind of.
In all seriousness, this is our 12th Valentine’s Day together. In light of our lingering troubles and the fact that we’d like to not feel poor at some point of our lives we’re not going all out this year with gifts or dinners. We know we love each other. Collin knows we love him. We all share that every day. I’m not going to go all “Hallmark Holiday” on you, because I do think it is nice to do something a little extra special, but it isn’t for us this year. And we’re okay with that.
Instead, this year we’ll be here, together, in this home we’ve created, that we are constantly trying to improve (even if it is just with *ehem* crafts made with canvas, paint and mod podge), enjoying each others’ company, laughing, and maybe even playing “spies”. I love my husband and son, and they are most definitely my favorite Valentine’s, Ever.
…and those are the best valentines ever
Aww – sweetness! Abby and I ran to Target last night for OJ and ended up getting cards for Mama. Yeah, brownie points are certainly secured in my house!
(Oh, and I only have like three pictures of Abby so far this year. Winter SUCKS!)
I think your craft is lovely! And that your valentines are, too. My hubby and I, despite the fact that our first date was on Valentine’s Day, rarely do anything special for the day. There’s just never enough time, money or forethought around here. Oh, well. The best valentine we have is being with each other 19 wonderful years and bringing four sweethearts into the world!