XOX Valentine's Decor {Pottery Barn Inspired}

I was thrilled to be able to guest post at Infarrantly Creative last week showing off a really fun Shabby Valentine's Day XOX Decor!

I was inspired to create this project from a Pottery Barn Knock-Off decoration I created for Christmas.  You can check it out HERE.  So I modified it a bit and created my own Valentine's Day version of it.  And can I just say, I love it!

Here is my XOX Valentine's Decor

I just love how rustic it looks!  It is definitely not your typical "cheesy" Valentine's decor.  It is a little more rustic and shabby and I simply love it!

To create this project, you will need:

• (2) cardboard "X"'s, approximately 12" high
• (1) 12" round grapevine wreath
• Jute
• Burlap
• Red felt
• Hot glue gun
• Fabric scissors

First, I used my hot glue gun to attach a small piece of burlap to all ends of both X's.  This will create the starting point for your burlap covered X, and it will also create a nicely finished bottom for your jute X.

Second, I cut strips of burlap and wrapped it around one of the X's, using hot glue to tack it down as needed.

Then I wrapped jute around the second X and used hot glue to tack it down as necessary.  I don't recommend putting jute on the bottom of your X as it will be a bit unstable, but I would definitely be sure to put jute on the top of the X.

Next you will make a few flowers out of your felt and burlap.  I made 3 red felt flowers and 2 burlap flowers.

To create these flowers you will cut a large circle out of felt.  (You can make the edges wavy or not.)  Then you will cut your felt circle into a spiral.  Start with the outside end and roll the felt spiral into a flower.  Use hot glue on the bottom to tack it all together.

I wrapped a bit of jute around the bottom of my wreath and then hot glued my flowers onto the side of my wreath.

I love the great texture that the jute and burlap give to ordinary cardboard letters!  And the overall XOX decor is a sophisticated shabby look that I just love right now!

These sit perfectly on these new shelves that I just built too!  (You can see how to build these shelves HERE.)  But they would also work on a mantle, on a bookcase or even on a counter!

I love that this Valentine's Day decoration fits the style of my home!  Plus they were super simple to make!

Do you decorate for Valentine's Day?

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