Two Vintage-Inspired Craft Ideas for Valentine's Day

When I think of Valentine's Day, the words romance and feminine come to mind. These vintage-inspired craft ideas fill that description. The first project is a decoupaged pot with a dried floral centerpiece. The wrapping paper I used to decoupage the pot has a vintage print. The second project is a heart shaped hinged box with a vintage-inspired design created on the top of the box. Each Valentine's Day project takes under two hours to complete, and costs under $10 for each project. With some supervision, these projects would be fun and appropriate for kids over the age of 10.

Decoupaged Vintage Valentine Centerpiece
Supplies:

• Scissors
• Vintage floral design wrapping paper
• Modge Podge
• Small flower pot
• Pink dried florals
• Floral foam
• Foam brush
• Gloss varnish
• Paint brush

Directions:

1. Wash and dry your flower pot. Cut a strip from the wrapping paper that fits around the pot. Also, cut the paper slightly longer in height than the pot.
2. Place your pot on a covered work area. Carefully rub Modge Podge on the front and back of the paper piece.
3. Wrap the piece of vintage paper around the pot. Gently dab a lightly damp sponge over the paper piece to help secure it to the pot. This also helps to remove any air bubbles. Fold the top of the paper over the rim, and to the inside of the pot for a clean finish. Fold and gather the paper to the bottom of the pot. If there is a lot of paper, trim off most of the excess in order to have a smooth bottom. I also use my fingers to help smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles. Let dry.
4. Check the paper to make sure there are no loose ends. If there are, reapply the Modge Podge on the loose ends. Let dry.
5. Generously paint a clear coat of varnish over the entire pot. Let dry. I usually paint an extra coat of varnish to give my vintage-inspired piece extra shine.
6. Glue a piece of floral foam inside the pot.
7. Cut flowers so that they hit just over the edge of the flower pot. Stick the flowers into the foam.

This vintage-inspired Valentine's Day piece can be used to decorate your home year round. Make a few of these centerpieces, then place them across your fireplace mantle.

Vintage Decorated Heart Box
Supplies:

• Heart box
• String of beads
• Pink and purple flowers
• Lace doily
• Glue gun and glue sticks
• Ivory spray paint

Directions:

1. In a well ventilated room, spray paint the heart box ivory. This box would also look lovely painted a pretty mauve or gold color. Both colors would be great choices for a vintage look.
2. On the top, corner of the heart box glue pink and purple flowers.
3. Weave the beads throughout the flowers.
4. Slightly gather the lace doily, then glue it below the flowers.

This vintage-inspired Valentine's box can be two gifts in one. You can put another gift inside the box to surprise your Valentine. A beautiful piece of jewelry or special chocolates would be great choices for filling your heart box. This heart box would also make a lovely accent decor piece for your home. You can use it to store your makeup or special jewelry pieces.