Edited/ updated to add that I added something (a large, purchased sparkly cat Valentine) when I actually hung it on the door; new picture is the first one below.
It was SO much fun to make!!! I spent half a day arranging and re-arranging stuff.
It’s got a chunky-yarn backdrop and vintage glass ornament dangles. Most of the stuff is vintage, though not all. Gives it a very retro vibe… Vintage elements include:
Bow at the top
Pink plastic dancing dolls
Spun cotton heart-shaped cupcake picks, circa 1960 or so
Little bouquets of paper and/ velveteen flowers
Warbler whistle
Jewelry-pink flower pin and earrings
Plastic Cupid charm
Tiny ballerina
Sequins creations
Silk flower spray
Plastic baby’s breath
Mother-of-pearl heart
Tiny pink clay rosette
Seam binding lace
I’ve been stashing specifically for “kitschy Valentine vibe” (and kitschy Christmas vibe) for a few years. Garage sales, thrift shops, etc. The 1950’s/60’s cupcake picks were inherited through my mom’s father, who was in the bakery supply business. They are probably the item that inspired this…
Now I have more stuff to look for when I go thrift and antique. I have an iris case with some valentine stuff, but it’s mostly papers, stickers, and ribbon.
I had made a wreath out of strips of fabric in Valentine colors a couple years ago, but I wasn’t interested in that wreath this year. I think if I gathered enough stuff, I would attempt this although I won’t be able to have any paper pieces on it because I don’t have a storm door to protect my wreaths.
0h, you should definitely try it! I hang most of my wreaths indoors. Our coat closet has a door that is directly in front of you, when you enter our front door. It’s much nicer to have a wreath there, than just a bare door.
