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valentines day love letters mantel decor

Holiday· Valentines Day

3 Jan

I absolutely love love love Valentine’s Day!  I have such fond memories thanks to my sweet dad who always left a small box of chocolates for his 5 daughters on VDay.  And what’s even sweeter is he drives all over town so when we wake up now as adults, we still get a box on the front porch.  I know, luckiest daughters ever!  LOVE how it’s not just a holiday for romance, at least not for my family.  So when I saw this display at Christmastime, I knew I wanted to knock it off for Valentine’s Day.  And since it’s a neutral rustic pallet, you can use it year round as well…score!  But I’m diggin these valentines day love letters mantel decor for the big lovey dovey day as well.

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What I love is how little I spent to create this look.  I bought the grapevine wreath from the dollar store, score!  The letters and sequin heart were all from JoAnn’s and they took 40% off coupons from their app as well as 2 other craft stores apps.  Nice!  PLUS she honored an additional 10% off coupon so these were super cheap, my fav.  I wanted a neutral color pallet for these letters so I can use them in my master or in the house year round.  Since love is so universal, it works!

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I used Deco Art’s Americana craft paint to create the paint technique.  I took a dry paintbrush and lightly dipped it in the top of the paint bottle.  I dry brushed the Neutral Grey over the L and only the edges of the already white E.  The V was dry brushed in Espresso then lightly again with the grey.  So easy.  I mean, so stinkin easy that my 9 year old could have done this in minutes, like I did.  Love a fast and cheap project!

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The heart I bought originally had ribbon to hang it but I ripped it off.  I decided I wanted it to stand up so I used 3 pins and pushed them in a triangle shape in the bottom so it’s now freestanding.

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I think it’s cute either way.  Which way do you like it better?

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Eh, not a huge difference and those pins come out easily…I guarantee little hands will get ahold of it soon enough! (;

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Is it too early for Valentine’s Day decor?? I hope not, we’ll have lots of tutorials coming up in the next couple weeks!

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Come back tomorrow for a simple bakers twine lace doily bunting….

rustic LOVE letters lolly jane

Check out all our Valentine’s Day ideas here!

Rustic LOVE letters...easy Valentine's Day decor!

Visit our other lovey dovey decor ideas like our coffee filter wreath,

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as well as our inspirational round ups like our 17 Valentine’s Day decor ideas!

17 adorable Valentine's Day decor ideas!!

xoxo

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About Lolly Jane

Meet Kelli & Kristi, twin sisters and authors of Lolly Jane. We are two busy wives + mommas who are makers of all things pretty. From signs to home decor and holiday crafts or redoing furniture in between soccer practices, we do it all all while armed with an ice cold Diet Coke. Join us in our DIY adventures! XOXO

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  1. Bonnie says

    01/06/2018 at 9:46 am

    So cute! I was wondering what size letters you used?

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      01/08/2018 at 9:40 am

      Hi Bonnie! They’re 8″ tall 🙂

      Reply
  2. Rilane says

    06/25/2014 at 4:59 am

    Beautiful little decoration. Great idea 🙂

    Reply
    • lollyjane says

      06/25/2014 at 8:36 am

      Thank you, Rilane!! (:

      Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    01/10/2013 at 10:25 pm

    Absolutely darling! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Lindsay says

    01/10/2013 at 8:13 am

    Very cute! I love the wreath for the “o”! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

    Reply
  5. Holly says

    01/10/2013 at 7:16 am

    Very cute idea. Love your blog.

    Reply
  6. KC @ The Real Thing with the Coake Family says

    01/07/2013 at 6:40 pm

    So cute! I love your idea of how to stand the heart up.
    KC

    Reply
  7. Niki says

    01/04/2013 at 10:28 pm

    Love Love Love this idea! I hope to give it a shot to have around as a photography prop. I think this would be gorge in a family or couples session!
    ♥ ♥ ♥, Niki

    Reply
  8. Tanya says

    01/04/2013 at 12:47 am

    Beautiful!!! I love the rustic letters and sparkly heart, fabulous combo 🙂

    xoxo, Tanya

    Reply
  9. chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    01/03/2013 at 9:50 pm

    Seriously cute, Kelli! I especially love that you were able to stand the heart up using the three little pins. I’ve never thought of that! Too cute!

    Reply
  10. Judy H. says

    01/03/2013 at 7:45 pm

    This mantel is darling, but please tell me you haven’t put this up yet! My mantel is still in its Christmas mode. I like to leave Christma decor up in my house through the first week of January.

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  11. Judith I says

    01/03/2013 at 3:20 pm

    This is so cute!!! I am totally doing this for my valentines mantel. I cannot wait to go to JoAnn’s.

    Reply
  12. Crystal says

    01/03/2013 at 3:19 pm

    Super cute!!

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  13. Carissa says

    01/03/2013 at 2:53 pm

    that is so adorable. i must do something like that:) i loooved the christmas theme and this is a great way to keep it going through the year:)

    Reply
  14. Rachael says

    01/03/2013 at 1:29 pm

    I love this! I may have to do something similar! The colors and everything are perfect, very similar to the style I have going on! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Angelina says

    01/03/2013 at 11:22 am

    What’s not to LOVE about the word LOVE being displayed 🙂 So So So cute!! I especially Love the NIFTY way you decided to make your Heart stand… It’s like a Heart Space Ship just Landed on your Mantel.
    Angelina

    Reply
  16. Donna Gelineau says

    01/03/2013 at 10:28 am

    This is so cute! The heart really punches is up.

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    • lollyjane says

      01/03/2013 at 10:35 am

      Thanks, Donna! XO

      Reply
  17. Jessica says

    01/03/2013 at 10:27 am

    What a sweet dad! Love the *LOVE*

    Reply
    • lollyjane says

      01/03/2013 at 10:35 am

      He’s the best, we’re so blessed to have him!

      Reply
  18. the cape on the corner says

    01/03/2013 at 10:10 am

    how simple and adorable! love it.

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    • lollyjane says

      01/03/2013 at 11:01 am

      Thanks so much!!

      Reply
  19. Elysha says

    01/03/2013 at 9:53 am

    OMG I love this! I have to go to JoAnn’s later anyway, I will def. be picking up some letters, and I already have the wreath. We always celebrated Valentine’s Day as a family holiday, too, so I continue the tradition with my kids. We were already making paper hearts this morning, so it is not too early! 🙂

    Reply
    • lollyjane says

      01/03/2013 at 11:01 am

      Agree Elysha! I love this holiday! It’s fun for everyone!! (:

      Reply
    • Kay says

      02/02/2014 at 4:11 am

      What size grapevine wreath worked? Wondering where you got yours?

      Reply
      • lollyjane says

        02/03/2014 at 1:15 pm

        Hi Kay! It’s just a 4″ wreath from the Dollar Tree (:

        Reply
  20. Debbie says

    01/03/2013 at 9:36 am

    Love your letters! And the little heart is so cute too.
    Saw you sharing at Transformation Thursdays.
    Debbie 🙂

    Reply
    • lollyjane says

      01/03/2013 at 11:02 am

      Thanks, Debbie! Love that other blogs host link parties!! xo

      Reply
  21. Jennie says

    01/03/2013 at 9:34 am

    I loved that Noel display I have it pinned. I love your “Love” one, its so darling. What I love most of all, is you sharing your sweet fathers gifts to all his daughters. I so got teary-eyed readint that, its just so unbelievably presh. Thank you for sharing that with us. What a sweet father. Lots of love, jen

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    • lollyjane says

      01/03/2013 at 11:01 am

      We’re so blessed to have him. He’s really an amazing dad and grandpa. Thanks, Jen! XOXO

      Reply
  22. Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says

    01/03/2013 at 9:12 am

    I heart the standing up version! (see what I did there?)

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    • lollyjane says

      01/03/2013 at 9:28 am

      Hahah, hilarious, Loretta!! 😀

      Reply
  23. Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says

    01/03/2013 at 8:13 am

    So cute! And super clever using the pins to stand the heart up. Love the makeover the letters received!!!

    Reply
    • lollyjane says

      01/03/2013 at 9:29 am

      Thanks, Michele! Can’t beat cheap and easy!

      Reply
  24. Tausha says

    01/03/2013 at 7:17 am

    Ok, so the heart with pins to stand up is freakin genius! I also love the new tabs on the side bar. I just love you..both..a lot!

    Reply
    • lollyjane says

      01/03/2013 at 9:29 am

      Love you too, Taush! Thanks for the comment love (;

      Reply

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