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February 11, 2012

Valentine’s Day Features!


Love is in the air!

And we thought we would help to spread it around a little by showing off some of our favorite Valentine’s Day Features from the last few Inspiration Friday Parties.

There were so many we decided to divide them into categories!
So, are you ready to check out some incredible talent?

Let’s get this love fest going!



Recipes

  Raiding your kid’s candy isn’t the only way to satisfy a sweet tooth on Valentine’s Day. Check out these incredible concoctions!


Don’t go thinking that Sue from Munchkin Munchies would share with us just any old “box of chocolates”. No sir-ee! This is actually a giant cookie!



We love this Cookie Bouquet from It’s Overflowing! Perfect for giving to teachers or neighbors…or yourself…late at night…when everyone else is in bed. Just sayin’!



And how about this darling Cupid’s Arrow Cupcake by Sweetology?!


These Love Potion Floats from Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats look delicious!



How about these Red Velvet cupcakes shared with us by Food, Folks and Fun. They were made using the recipe from the DC Cupcake Gals. You know they will be awesome!



How cute is this Heart Hot Chocolate and Snack Mix from Dixie Delights?!

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Here is a recipe for Gluten Free Red Velvet Mini Cupcakes from Design, Dining and Diapers.
Healthy, delicious and beautiful!


Decor

We think the 3-D effect of this Paper Heart Garland from Woven Home is just adorable!


We consider this Button Burlap Heart from Southern Lovely to be some pretty chic looking Valentine’s Day decor!




This is one “love”ly Valentine’s Day Mantel from Fox Hollow Cottage!


And, of course, Becca from Adventures in Decorating couldn’t resist adding some love to her already gorgeous fireplace mantel!



Fancy Frugal Life’s Valentine’s Day Kid’s Table with Pottery Barn Inspired Chair Backs is so darling that we are a tad bit jealous we wouldn’t fit into those chairs!


This Love One Another Valentine Pillow from Trish at  Uncommon Designs is fabulous!


and we couldn’t leave Bonnie from Uncommon Designs out! We fell in LOVE with her Pottery Barn Knock-off LOVE sign



Wreaths

This Cupcake Wrapper Wreath  from Alderberry Hill puts a fun twist on the traditional pink and red color combo!



This Rolled Paper Rosette Heart Wreath from Synergy In Me is simply beautiful with it’s soft pinks and grays.

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We love this fun and Funky Heart Door Hanger from Burton Avenue



How about this Wrapped Ribbon Wreath from I “Shir” Can Craft? So adorable!


Kim at Too Much Time on my Hands made this “Valentine’s Wreath from a Bunch of Old Junk” (her words!). But there is nothing “junky” about how fantastic this is!


Fashion

Creative Passages created this beautiful Heart Necklace and she shares just how she did it!

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Of course our dear friend Angelina of Ruby Jean just had to go and take it up a notch, or two, or three by creating these positively darling Valentine’s Day knickers with matching hat!




These Valentine Rings from Pitter and Glink are a fun and easy way to add a dash of whimsy to your Valentine’s Day ensemble!


This Heart Shirt from Southern Lovely is tu-tu cute!


Crafts

You won’t believe what Kristin from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia  used to make this Kissing Ball!



This Will Melt Your Heart {Box}from The… Late, Young Family is so sweet!



These are some gorgeous French Script Candles from Confessions of a Plate Addict.

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And we love the simplicity of this Valentine Clothesline Art from Artsy Fartsy Mama



They are giving gifts in style with these Bath Fizzy Gift Boxes from Creating Home


Valentine’s!

Of course it wouldn’t actually be Valentine’s Day without actual Valentine’s, and boy they’ve come along way since we were kids!

We love these Valentine’s Day Fortune Cookies from Sweet Anne and think they are the perfect alternative to the traditional card. She even includes a free printable so you can make these yourself!


These Glowstick Valentine’s from Making It Feel Like Home would definitely be the hit of any classroom!


Here’s another version from It’s Overflowing! 


Up, Up and Away Candy Airplane from Love, Laughter & Décor would be popular with boys and girls alike!  


If your Valentine’s Day Project was featured today please grab a Featured At Inspiration Friday Button from our Buttons Page!
Thanks so much for joining us for this Love Fest at the Fence today!
 
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  1. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Wow! So much inspiration! Thanks for mentioning my candles! Happy weekend!…hugs…Debbie

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  2. Coastal Cottage Dreams says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Wonderful inspiration! I just followed you on your new Linky tool, could you please follow me back? Thanks!

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  3. Inspire Me Heather says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I heart Valentines too! What a fabulous round-up, I loved the little airplane idea the most!!!

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  4. Vicki says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    That was fun! Gosh so much great projects! Great job to everyone who was featured!!

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  5. Debbiedoo's says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Such pretties! Really so many creative gals out here, it amazes me! Enjoy your weekend.

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  6. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    February 11, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    So much crafty love! Thanks for featuring my kissing ball, so fun to wake up to that this morning 🙂
    XO
    Kristin

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  7. debbie refresh restyle says

    February 11, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Happy Valentine’s Day! What a beautiful roundup of pretties! Love them all!
    Debbie

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  8. Sue says

    February 11, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    What a great round-up! Thanks so much for including my box of chocolates cookie, Heather and Vanessa! Happy Valentine’s Day! XO, Sue

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  9. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    February 11, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Oh my goodness. My heart jumped out of my chest when I saw my ad. Thank you so much for the plug. It is deeply appreciated. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  10. Ellen says

    February 11, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Thanks for including my necklace! And thanks for hosting too!

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  11. Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says

    February 11, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Awesome round-up! Thanks for featuring my Valentine Clothesline! 🙂

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  12. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    February 11, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Ok… that is an amazing body of work for Valentine’s Day! Thank you for featuring us. It is quite an honor to among such talented crafters!

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  13. NanaDiana says

    February 11, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Some GREAT blogs featured here today. You did a lot of work getting this post ready for us to enjoy. Thank you so much- I am off to visit a couple of new blogs. Happy Saturday from Disney! xo Diana

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  14. PitterAndGlink says

    February 11, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my Valentine’s Day rings! 🙂 You made my afternoon!

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  15. Becca says

    February 11, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Thank you both so very much for featuring my Valentine mantel! I truly appreciate it, sweet friends. The other features are awesome … I’m drooling over the yummies and so inspired by the crafty projects. Happy Valentine’s Day !!

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  16. Lindsay says

    February 11, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Oh my goodness, two features from my site, I am so honored! Thank you very much, totally made my day! The other Valentine ideas are wonderful!

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  17. Fox Hollow Cottage says

    February 12, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Hi girls! Thanks for giving my mantel some love! She is in good company with Becca =) Great minds… I showed of Kristins pretty pink kissing ball on my fb page. How sweet was that? Happy Valentine’s Day!!

    Hope to win big in Vegas! Maybe I’ll make it to Haven 😉

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  18. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    February 12, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    AWESOME features girls! Loved them all!!

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  19. Dixie Delights says

    February 12, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    so excited for the feature 🙂 xo

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  20. Hibiscus House says

    February 13, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    Lots of cute ideas thanks for posting.

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  21. Kim @ Too Much Time says

    January 30, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Hey Ladies!
    Thanks so much for the feature and gathering so many AMAZING Valentine’s day goodies!
    xo
    Kim

    Reply

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