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January 24, 2011

Valentine Mantel and Tissue Art

Hi everyone!  Happy Monday.  Hope your week is off to a good start!    The girls and I are getting excited for Valentines day so I decided to spruce up the mantel and makes things a little festive around here.  

I just hung a heart wreath on the mirror and put a little candy in my favorite black jars – because what’s more fun than edible decor?  Hoping this candy sticks around longer than last year’s Easter candy did!

Then Addison and I made a tissue heart banner.  Tissue art is so fun and so easy.  I used to do this with my 4th graders when I taught school.  I would draw something big (like a rainbow, Christmas tree, American flag, etc.) and the whole class would work on it for weeks.  Here is what you need to make a tissue heart banner with your kiddos…

 Trace and cut out a few hearts.  I used my heart cookie cutter because well, what are the chances that I’ll ever use it to make cookies?  Slim to none.  Made a great paper tracer though.  :)

Cut your tissue up into little squares and put the square tissues in cute, mini heart shaped bowls.  You could use regular bowls, but I can’t guarantee that the outcome will be as …well…cute.  ;)  The bigger your squares are, the longer the tissue will pop out.

 Then place a pencil eraser in the middle of a tissue square and twist the tissue around it.

Next, dip your tissue in a tad of glue.  Emphasis on the world tad.  Too much glue and the tissue will become a wet mess and won’t stick.  I had Addison dip her tissue in the glue and then wipe it off on the plate each time.

Then stick the tissue on your heart and hold it for a few seconds.

I like to do the outside first and then fill in the middle.  You can start in the middle first, but again, I can’t guarantee as cute of an outcome.

Addison has been sick a lot lately and this was a perfect sick day project.  The two of us had fun watching a movie and crafting together in our pajamas.

Bring on February!  Can you feel the love?  :)  

Oh!  And can I just say thank you so much for the comments on my last post for El’s birthday.  So thoughtful of you all to leave such sweet comments and birthday wishes.  They meant a lot to me and I’m sure they will to Ellie too someday.  I told her I wrote her a letter on my blog for her birthday.  She asked if grandma could read it too since it was on my blog.  I said “yes – grandma… and a few other people….” :)

Have a great week everyone!

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  1. the W* family says

    January 24, 2011 at 7:12 am

    That is CUTE! I’m so going to do it with my 4-year-old girly tomorrow! Thanks for the fun idea!

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  2. Alex and Ashley says

    January 24, 2011 at 7:42 am

    love it!! I am always sooo ready to decorate for Valentine’s Day after the house feels drab from taking Christmas decor down.

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  3. Simone says

    January 24, 2011 at 8:10 am

    Very cute!

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  4. Deb says

    January 24, 2011 at 9:06 am

    that banner is so cute, might make them with my girls later this week! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Erika says

    January 24, 2011 at 9:09 am

    ohhh, that is adorable!!! do you think a glue stick would work as well as regular glue? my oldest tends to “overdo” the regular glue- haha! and this year i am NOT doing anymore edible decorations! you must have more willpower than i do because all of those yummies would be eaten in two nights at my house! ;-)

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  6. andee says

    January 24, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    We just went off track and we may just have to try out the art project to keep us busy. What a cute idea!

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  7. Candice says

    January 24, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Super cute!

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  8. Sara Ancich says

    January 24, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    CUTE!!!

    I will post my “love”ly decor later too. thanks!

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  9. Ruth H. says

    January 24, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    I love those jars, Erin. I have a thing for jars. I’d totally forgotten about tissue art! I remember doing that in first and second grade. I think my teachers used crepe paper, which probably made cutting out squares extra easy–just snip the strip of crepe. I think I might have to put my own first grader to work on something.

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  10. BrANdOn + MeGhANnE says

    January 24, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    super cute garland! going to use this idea for the activity days..thanks for the details!

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  11. Shannon says

    January 24, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    so cute! and a great tutorial too!

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  12. Jen says

    January 24, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    I can’t wait to start decorating for V-Day!

    Question: did you hot glue the hearts to the ribbon at the end?

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  13. Donna says

    January 24, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    Thanks for the great tutorial! I wonder if my son will sit long enough for this project. Might have to give it a try anyway! I know you’ve been asked a lot, but where did you get those fantastic jars? I always love seeing what you’re doing with them each season!

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  14. Shari says

    January 24, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Totally cute, my kids would love it…but the thought of buying the stuff, setting it up and then crafting makes me feel a little queezy. :)

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  15. Erin says

    January 24, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Hi Jen!

    I actually just used a strip of double sided tape to attach the hearts to the ribbon.

    Donna –

    I bought the jars at a little specialty store in southern Utah years ago. Sorry that isn’t much help!

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  16. Devon says

    January 24, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    SOO cute!!

    how much tissue paper do you need? we might have to start this project today!

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  17. AliLilly says

    January 24, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    I LOVE IT! It’s so sweet and pretty. I hope Addison is feeling better. She looks awfully sweet in her pj’s crafting. I have a pic of my 2 yr old in her pj’s helping me with some crafts. It’s so sweet when they help! :)

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  18. alimoll says

    January 24, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    SUPER cute mantle! I love it!

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  19. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    January 24, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    So, so pretty!
    Jo-Anna

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  20. Lindsey says

    January 24, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    Such a cute mantel- I am going to do some tissue paper art too, it’s so much fun for those kiddos.

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  21. Mitra says

    January 24, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    Hi Erin, I saw your blog through Sara’s blog. You have the most adorable girls and the cutest ideas. Just wanted to say Hi.

    Reply
  22. Julie says

    January 24, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    One of my favorites of the mantel party. Love it!

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  23. Erin says

    January 24, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    Hi Devon!

    A little tissue goes a long way. You don’t need much at all…

    happy crafting! :)

    Reply
  24. Lainee says

    January 24, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    So cute!

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  25. Melissa says

    January 24, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    Your mantel is really pretty and I love the tissue paper heart garland!

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  26. cyndi says

    January 24, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    so cute! i love the tissue hearts…might have to try that with my little ones!

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  27. Cherry Chick says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:38 am

    Erin,
    What a wonderful Valentine Mantel display you’ve created. Fabulous photography as well. I’m so impressed with Addison’s willingness to help you with the project. She looks like a real cutie pie.
    Thanks for sharing with us all.
    ´*•.¸(´*•.¸♥¸.•*´)¸.•*´
    ♥•.*.*.*.Cherry*.*.*.•♥
    ♥•.*.*.*.Chick.*.*.*.•♥
    ¸.•*´(¸.•*´♥´*•.¸)´*•.¸

    Reply
  28. txcateyez@blogspot.com says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:23 am

    Love your mantle…..and your helper is adorable…..so cute!!!!!

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  29. That's Who I Am says

    January 25, 2011 at 3:16 am

    I love your heart craft! I think I will use it with my kindergarten and first graders this friday to prepare for the 100th day of school! I bet you were just the cutest teacher ever! Your so creative thanks for the great ideas:)

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  30. Josie says

    January 25, 2011 at 3:23 am

    Loving those candy jars again. Those were really a great find for you. Love the tissue hearts. I remember making American Flags like that in Elem. school and I loved it, tissue art really is so fun isn’t it?!

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  31. Melissa @ It's Fancy Schmancy says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:14 am

    I remember making tissue paper art in Elem! I never thought of doing with my kids! Thanks for the reminder. I will have to give it a try. Your mantle looks very cute!

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  32. Melissa @ It's Fancy Schmancy says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:14 am

    I remember making tissue paper art in Elem! I never thought of doing with my kids! Thanks for the reminder. I will have to give it a try. Your mantle looks very cute!

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  33. The Ramsay's says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:20 am

    Such a cute craft idea! I’m always looking for fun things to do with my nieces and nephews(my kids are too young to do crafts). I have followed your blog for a while and just want to say that I love love love all of the organizing and crafting ideas! Your family is adorable, and just so you don’t think I’m some crazy that came out of no where, I found your blog through Dayna’s (I grew up down the street from her) and Angie Cazier’s (she was one of my favorite young woman leaders) Blogs. :)

    Reply
  34. Becky says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:36 am

    Of course you would have a beautiful Valentine Mantel. Love that you included the kids on the tissue art. How fun.

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  35. kami @ nobiggie.net says

    January 25, 2011 at 7:55 am

    I love the garland Erin! so cute!

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  36. Kelli says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Valentine’s Day is my favorite and I love this little craft!!!

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  37. Kristen says

    January 25, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    I love all of the pink and red. We might be doing the tissue paper hearts as an after school craft!

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  38. Val says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    Gorgeous mantle!! I love that the kiddies helped! The jars are a great idea.

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  39. Colleen says

    January 28, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    I love your heart wreath! Where did you find it?

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  40. Jen-CraftOManiac says

    January 30, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    LOVE IT!!! {love} I would LUV if you came and linked it up to CraftOManiac Monday going on now at CraftOManiac.blogspot.com! have a great night. Jen

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  41. Jerri says

    January 30, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    What a beautiful mantle! I love all the bright colors!

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  42. Staci at Craftify It ! says

    January 31, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    Found you over at Stories from A to Z! LOVED your mantle & am featuring on my blog today! I’m your newest follower, for sure!

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  43. April says

    February 1, 2011 at 5:35 am

    Can’t wait to do this with my kids! so pretty!

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  44. Danett says

    February 1, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    Erin. Thanks for the great post. I adapted it for my kids… check out our Valentines! =) Danett

    http://artallages.blogspot.com/

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  45. Mermaids of the Lake says

    February 2, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    Darling! I want to make one!

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  46. Erin Spain says

    February 14, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Love the mantel arrangement! Just featured it on my blog.

    -Erin
    DIYOntheCheap.blogspot.com

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  47. Anonymous says

    December 31, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    Love, love, love it! I’ll be doing this. Thanks for sharing :)

    Reply
  48. Anonymous says

    January 9, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    Where did you get your glass jars with black lids??? I have looked EVERYWHERE for something like them, and have had no luck!

    -Alicia

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  49. Erin says

    January 13, 2013 at 7:23 am

    Hi Alicia!

    Oh – I’ve had those for years! I bought them at a specialty store in southern Utah that has now gone out of business. :( Sorry that’s not much help!

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  50. Anonymous says

    January 18, 2013 at 3:05 am

    can you tell me how you added the hearts to the ribbon please?

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  51. Erin says

    January 18, 2013 at 5:34 am

    Anonymous – I just stuck some double sided tape on the back of the hearts and then attached the ribbon. It has held up so well. Nothing too complex around here. :) Hope that helps!

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  52. Bridget from Refined Vintage says

    February 8, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    So sweet! I followed you over from Pinterest. I love how simple this is with a huge impact! I have shared on My blog as well!

    Reply

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