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!
Goooorgeous Andrea! I agree with Tiffany....I want to go ruffle something now. ;) XOXO,Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | January 12, 2010 at 09:53 PM
just lovely!
xo
Posted by: elyse | January 12, 2010 at 10:15 PM
You are so clever and creative! I love what you did with the wreath....so very pretty. I signed up for the class weeks ago, but have not had the time to do anything yet. You have inspired me to get to it now!
Posted by: kana | January 12, 2010 at 10:29 PM
That's a great idea and so very pretty!
Posted by: Julia - Vintage with Laces | January 13, 2010 at 02:38 AM
I love this!!! What kind of ribbon is your gorgeous bow made from?
Posted by: søren | January 13, 2010 at 08:44 AM
congrats on the news of your baby girl! how sweet... i'm sort of in the situation your daughter will be lol.. i have two older brothers and i'm the only girl and baby... she will have a blast being the baby and slightly spoiled cause shes the only girl
Posted by: Lesley | January 13, 2010 at 04:52 PM
LOVE this project! So fun - and the arrow is perfect... And also congrats on your new little one - How exciting to have a little baby girl on the way:)
Posted by: Stacey Newton | January 13, 2010 at 10:00 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing the wonderful pics with us. :)
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Wendy McDonagh-Valentine | January 14, 2010 at 10:30 AM
That is so nice. It inspired me to bake a pink cookie :-)
Posted by: Oana | January 14, 2010 at 02:53 PM
I just wanted to drop you a note and say how much I enjoy your blog, it is so feminine and beautiful and always brightens my day. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Linda McLaughlin | January 14, 2010 at 07:02 PM
Gorgeous, Andrea!
Posted by: Zita-Mlle Magpie | January 16, 2010 at 09:53 AM
Your Valentine heart is absolutely gorgeous! Goodness gracious what a lot of fun work.
Have a blessed weekend!
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon A. Kyser | January 16, 2010 at 07:46 PM
What a fabulous creation
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | January 17, 2010 at 02:27 AM
Absolutely beautiful! I signed up for the class after seeing your inspiring wreath. Love your blog.
Posted by: Nettie | January 17, 2010 at 07:55 PM
Beautiful! I love it.
Posted by: Mermaid Debbie | January 17, 2010 at 09:22 PM
This is divine. Truly.
Posted by: Holly Abston | January 25, 2010 at 04:47 PM
Ok...I signed up because you made it sound ezzy-pezzy! Hope your right.
I want your wreath. But I will step out of the box and try this....what do I need to order from you to make it as fabulous
as your artistic flair? Congrats on having a princess....your friend always
diana
Posted by: Diana | January 25, 2010 at 05:02 PM
Wow! That turned out fabulous, didn't it?! I love the technique and have to learn how to do that someday. I love that you created an arrow out of a dowel rod and ribbon, tres magnifique! My favorite part, however, is that you added the HOT PINK lace and ribbon (bow)! So many Vintage artists tend to shy away from anything that involves color. I love that you combined the softer hues with this vibrant and passionate one! Love that!
Posted by: cheryl carey bass | February 28, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Your beautiful heart was featured on Tip Junkies, so I had to come check it out. The colors you used look so pretty even though not traditional Valentine. I may have to make one for my house. ;-)
Posted by: Christine Edwards | January 10, 2011 at 08:09 AM
I'm new to your blog and unfortunately neither of the link's is working so I can't find out who you took your class from to learn to make this cute wreath! Can you help me?
Posted by: Gayle | January 10, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Andrea, this is so gorgeous! I know it's from last year, but I would love to feature it on an "I Heart Wreaths" posts I am putting up tonight or tomorrow -- with proper credit and a link back, of course.
Would you mind?
~Amanda
Posted by: Amanda @ House Revivals | February 02, 2011 at 02:20 PM
I really want to make this but the class is not available-HELP
Posted by: jen Kuebler | January 13, 2012 at 07:07 AM