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DIY Valentine “Mistletoe” for Extra Hugs & Kisses

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I think the world might be coming to an end soon, because I’m choosing to put together this post instead of watching the Bachelor on a Monday night. And, I’m sharing a craft…again.

Remember the Chevron Pumpkin debacle? I mean, yeah, me either.

But, since I work for a craft blogger, I am on pinterest a LOT lately. And craft blogs. So, I’m scared for myself. Don’t worry, this will not become a craft blog, but I may share crafts occasionally. Especially if it’s a really good fail. I will definitely share!

Anyway, since I spend time on these blogs, I was feeling guilty for the fact that Valentine’s day is next week, and looking around my house, you’d never know. I mean, we totally skipped over groundhog’s day! Sad huh? I didn’t have a chance to do anything truly…special.

So, today, I decided that was going to change. My kids ARE going to know the true meaning of Valentine’s day, dangit! They will understand that it’s all about commercialization love. True love.

One of my favorite Christmas traditions is mistletoe. We always had some hanging in our house and I remember my parents kissing under it often (much to our distaste) and we would also get extra hugs and kisses when they caught one of us kids under it too.

So, I had a moment of feeling crafty at Target today. The dollar aisle at that place gets me every time! And, I saw a few things and felt inspired to make a Valentine “Mistletoe”. What better holiday to show your family extra LOVE than on Valentine’s day!!?? Plus, the kids really loved helping me make this too.

And, as you know, when I do crafts they have to be cheap, quick, and easy. That’s a requirement around here. Sorry, if you were looking for something a little more….nice. But, I actually think it turned out pretty cute. This time, I didn’t paint the chevron. And we can all breathe a sigh of relief for that.

DIY Valentine Mistletoe

Supplies:

  • String (I used pink thread)
  • Gift Box (I got the chevron box from Target for $3)
  • Heart Stickers (I got mine at Target in the dollar aisle)
  • Ribbon for Hanging Box (my box came with the ribbon)
  • Letter Stickers for the XOXO

Doorway Valentine Mistletoe for Hugs and Kisses

I started by matching up the hearts so that they were the same front and back. I laid out the thread and put one heart on top of the matching one with the thread in between.

Make Valentine Mistletoe for Hugs and Kisses

I put one of the heart stickers on the front of the box, along with the XOXO letter stickers I already had! I attached the thread with photo stickers that I already had from my scrapbooking supplies. I would just lay the string inside the box, and put two or three of the photo stickers on top of the string. So simple!! I made sure to place different strands in different spots so they weren’t all clumped together. Then, I attached a ribbon to the top of the box (which is actually the bottom) and hung it in the doorway! Just make sure you hang it on the side where you can still close your door!!

Valentine Mistletoe Door Hanging

I can’t WAIT to have an excuse to give my kids extra hugs and kisses for Valentine’s Day. And, it cost me a whopping $7!!

What do you think?? Is a Valentine “Mistletoe” a good idea?? I think I might just love it.

Pun intended. 🙂

We will hopefully resume our regularly scheduled complaining programming tomorrow.

If you think this is cute…why not pin it for me??

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  1. Ana Lynn says

    February 4, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    It looks so cute and adorable! I pinned it to my creativity board,... for things I will one day get around to doing
    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 4, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      Thanks for the pin. I think my whole pinterest board is things I will one day get around to doing. :)
      Reply
  2. T'onna says

    February 4, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    I love this! I really like the stickers, and it's such a great idea! I'm pinning it to m Valentine's Day board!! Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
    Reply
  3. Rayna says

    February 4, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    That is so cute!! Love it!!
    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 4, 2014 at 7:06 pm

      Do you want it? I'll give it to you. :)
      Reply
  4. Leslie says

    February 4, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    That is too cute! I love the idea of having something to encourage kid snuggles of any kind. And I definitely agree that there was chevron overload for a while. Who knows what the next hot graphic will be? Then we'll be sick of that!
    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 4, 2014 at 7:06 pm

      For sure! :) Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  5. Cathy says

    February 6, 2014 at 7:35 am

    That is absolutely darling - my granddaughter would love to make one and hang it in her room. Thank you for sharing.. Cathy
    Reply
  6. Cathy says

    February 6, 2014 at 7:38 am

    I pinned this and shared it on my facebook page....https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vintage-Paint-and-More/579030978801841?ref=hl
    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 6, 2014 at 8:11 am

      Thanks Cathy!!
      Reply
  7. Melissa says

    February 7, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    I love this idea! I'm going to target tomorrow to see if they have any of those boxes left. They had some last week. Fingers crossed!
    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 7, 2014 at 6:45 pm

      Yay! I hope they do!! :)
      Reply
  8. Kerry says

    February 7, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    I love it! super cute...I guess I need to get on some cute and easy crafts ;)
    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 7, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      I actually always feel a little stupid to post them to be honest. I'm so not that type of blogger. But, then again, if I put the effort into a craft, I might as well document it, right?
      Reply
      • Kerry says

        February 7, 2014 at 9:02 pm

        Absolutely!Take crafting credit where you can get it!
        Reply

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