I had signed up for Heather's on-line class in December because I so loved her Sweet Messengers of Christmas project and wanted to make one of my own. Loved it! And now that I have Valentine's Day on my brain, I used her wonderful technique to make this heart-shaped decoration for my home.
Of course I can't give away the details of her class, but I just checked and saw that the class is still open if you want to sign up. Click here. By following her step-by-step instructions, you can ruffle-ize just about anything.
I added a layer of hot pink lace and an arrow I fashioned from dowel rods, ribbon and cardstock.
Favorite soft shades.
Cupid was here.
This bow was an afterthought, but it adds a nice dash of color.
Flowers and ribbon loops are tucked in here and there.
Love is in the air.
And speaking of love, my heart was overflowing from all of your baby girl comments. Thank you, my friends, for sharing in our excitement and joy!
Gorgeous Andrea!
Posted by: Suzanne Duda | January 11, 2010 at 03:46 PM
I love this! Do you decorate for Valentine's day? I may need to come again before then so I can see.
Posted by: hope | paper relics | January 11, 2010 at 05:02 PM
That is so pretty!
Posted by: Carmen | January 11, 2010 at 05:15 PM
That is truly beautiful. I signed up for the class also, but haven't had time to do it yet. I may need to do a heart, do you mind if I copy?? XXOO Valarie
Posted by: Valarie Kraft | January 11, 2010 at 05:25 PM
Beautiful work!
Posted by: Diane | January 11, 2010 at 05:26 PM
Wow is all I can say! I am Loving this heart creation. Well done:)
Posted by: Nelly | January 11, 2010 at 05:41 PM
so beautiful!!
I am inspired to go ruffle something!
xoxo, Tiffany
Posted by: Tiffany ~ Shabby Scraps | January 11, 2010 at 06:13 PM
I love this! Fabulous. I've just about finished spreading
L O V E around my house, but I might just need to replicate this project, Andrea! ;o)
Think I'll go check out the details of Heather's class.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Carla | January 11, 2010 at 06:35 PM
So pretty- love that you went with a tea color - and "ruffle-ize" is a great word.
Posted by: Beth Leintz | January 11, 2010 at 06:43 PM
Stunning! I love all the colors and textures of ribbon.
Posted by: Erica@ZunkyChic | January 11, 2010 at 07:19 PM
Oh so pretty...love those ruffles:)
Posted by: Leah C | January 11, 2010 at 08:33 PM
That is sooooooo beautiful! Perfection! Love the colors. You have such a talent!
Posted by: cheryl | January 11, 2010 at 08:48 PM
Oh, I missed your last little post... so cute! You know already how happy I am for you guys! This is a beautiful take on Heather's already beautiful project! Stunning!
Posted by: gabrielle | January 11, 2010 at 09:49 PM
This is just gorgeous, you must be so pleased with how it turned out. Very romantic...
Posted by: Renee Lange | January 11, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Ohhh makes me want to make one too. And yes congrats on expecting a sweet baby girl. We have 2 sons and one day I hope to buy some pink for granddaughter. Not too soon, but in a few years:)
Enjoy your evening!
Leann
Posted by: Leann | January 11, 2010 at 11:06 PM
This is stunning, Andrea!
Posted by: Sherry Williams | January 11, 2010 at 11:19 PM
So beautiful...I love the velvet ribbon..*sigh*
Posted by: koralee | January 12, 2010 at 12:46 AM
WHAT A GREAT IDEA FOR VALENTINES !
Like the christmas wreaths it would look great on the front door over valentines day - the arrow is the icing on the cake oh and of course a bit of bling to :-)).
best wishes Ginny
Posted by: Ginny at Twinkle Pink | January 12, 2010 at 02:44 AM
that's lovely. I'm going to make a heart shaped wreath, using an idea I gleaned from Gabrielle at Christmas. Having to change the idea a tad, as my fabric hasn't arrived yet and I'm eager to get on with things, so I'm going to use another fabric instead. Hopefully it will turn out ok.
Yours is just beautiful. You do such gorgeous work, and have a very definite style. I admire it very much :O)
xx
Posted by: sadie | January 12, 2010 at 03:11 AM
Ohhh, your wreath is just GORGEOUS!!! I'm sure Cupid himself is in love with it!
Posted by: Julie Ann | January 12, 2010 at 07:40 AM
Your wreathe is just beautiful. I took Heathers class and I loved my wreath I made, I still have to finish I part of it, it's hard to get the supplies here, so I have to wait until I can venture out!!!
Congratulations on your baby news, I have two granddaughters, Isabella and Sophia and they are the sweetest. I love to make things for them, they love all the girly things so it's really nice.
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Posted by: Margaret Bouwmeester | January 12, 2010 at 09:01 AM
Very cute idea! I signed up for Heather's project too and made an extra wreath that I wanted to do something different with...this will be perfect! Congrats on your sweet baby girl!!!!!
Posted by: jennifer | January 12, 2010 at 10:07 AM
THAT is gorgeous!
Posted by: Jenny Fowler | January 12, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Andrea, it is just simply STUNNING!!! I love the heart shape and the lace and arrow just "make it". I am so glad you loved the class! It is fun to see how everyone uses their own creativity. You definately came up with something magical !!
xo Heather
Posted by: Heather ~ Pretty Petals | January 12, 2010 at 10:53 AM
so beautiful!!
Posted by: Maria Rodarte | January 12, 2010 at 02:34 PM