Note from Lindsay: I’d like to welcome Lindsay (there are two of us now!) from The White Buffalo Styling Co. as a new contributor to Makely! Lindsay is one of those gals that has such a relaxed, yet stylish vibe that I feel like her work should be in shelter magazines. I met her at a blogging conference last year and have been stalking her ever sense then. I am incredibly excited to have her on board, and I can’t wait to see what she shares with us each month. Welcome, Lindsay!
I am ecstatic to be a new contributor on Lindsay’s blog! I first met Lindsay at Haven last year and immediately felt like I had a new, great friend. Y’all, she’s so nice and seriously funny! I so admire her fearless style of decorating and liberal use of color. I was thrilled when she asked me to join on as a regular contributor here. Thanks so much for having me, Lindsay!
Now onto today’s tutorial: the easiest DIY Modern Valentine’s Art ever.
I hear ya. This has no red, pink, hearts, or cupids. It is positively not Valentine’s. Hang in there and let me explain.
I always hear mixed reviews of Valentine’s Day. Some love it and welcome the chance for a little extra romance and chocolate. Some say it’s gone overboard and is so commercialized.
I’ve always been somewhere in between. I love what it represents, but am not a heart and cupid kind of gal. I have nothing against it and actually think all of that is pretty fun, especially for kids. I’ve never decorated for the holiday, but we still do something special and write a little card.
This year, my husband Chris and I were talking about what we might want to do. Some years, we surprise each other. Other years, we plan something fun together. And Chris said something that really struck a chord with me. He was talking about the commercialized holiday and said, “You know, it’s really just about celebrating us, period.”
I was thinking over that later and inspiration struck. It’s finally time for me to jump on the Valentine’s decor band wagon. I wasn’t necessarily opposed to red or pink, but I wanted something that fit my style and home. I was picturing something that had Valentine’s meaning for me, but might be something that I would want to leave up year round. I mean, who doesn’t need a little reminder of what your relationship is really about on a daily basis?
Here’s how to create your own:
Materials:
Canvas – I came across this black and white storage box at Target and thought, “That lid would be a perfect canvas for my project!”
Scrapbook Paper – I chose some gold glitter to pop against the black and white.
Scissors
Tape or Glue
How to Make Your Own:
1. Write your Letters – I wanted a hand-drawn look, so I flipped the scrapbook paper over and drew my letters. I drew the letters backwards, so that when you flip the paper over to mount on the canvas, they’re facing the right way. It’s a bit difficult to draw on glitter paper, so drawing on the back works best. I practiced this several times to make sure my backwards “S” didn’t look too crazy.
2. Cut out your letters.
3. Glue or Tape your Letters onto Canvas – I decided to tape mine so that I could re-use this lid with the box it came with, just in case. I made tiny rolls of Scotch tape and put two on each letter. They’re holding great! Hot glue would work, if you’re looking for a more permanent piece.
I chose to put the letters in the bottom right corner. It just appealed to me visually and I think it’s a bit more artful.
4. Hang your Piece!
I said easiest ever, right?
I really love how it turned out. I love the color scheme – black, white and gold are some of my favorites!
Now y’all are about to get to know me some more…I’m a romantic. And I’m an analytical, over-thinker who finds meaning even where there isn’t any. But I especially love the black and white because symbolically, it reminded me of two opposites joining together to make something beautiful. Yes, it’s completely cheesy, but romantic to me 🙂
And it’s a great reminder that Valentine’s, and every day for that matter, really is just about US PERIOD.
Thanks for having me, Lindsay! And great to meet y’all, lovely readers!
Thank you so much for having me, Lindsay!!! So glad to be on your site 🙂
You are so welcome! I’m thrilled that you are here!
I love that it can be wall art decor for Valentine’s Day or any day, no need to take it down after the big red heart day! It’s simple and to the point, yet striking and cool! 🙂
Love this and so glad to see The White Buffalo over here 🙂