Hearts and Paper Roses

I've always wanted to try making paper roses, 

and here are the results! 

I thought these would be perfect for Valentine's Day. 

I love how they turned out and they brighten my table 

so beautifully on these dreary winter days. 

Can you believe these were made with coffee filters? 

I hand painted them with watercolor paint in 

'geranium'. 

These were very easy to make, although they did take 

about an hour each. I made two a day...., plus had to 

let them dry overnight after painting. 

I originally planned to make a dozen, 

but 6 were enough for my vintage urn. 

With one extra for my silver bud vase. 

You can see how real these paper roses look

next to the live miniature roses 

(a gift from my daughter, Jennie). 

The watercolor paint adds lovely sheer color. 

What would Valentine's Day be without hearts

along with roses? 

These are lavender sachets that I made 

with hand crocheted flowers. 

I love adding hand-made decorative touches 

to my home for the holidays. 

These have been carried over from my Christmas decorating, 

and are sweet to keep year round. 

Hearts are a favorite theme, 

and my spice and utensil 

racks have their own 

little offerings. 

Heart shaped cookie cutters and tea strainer

wait for tea and cookies to be served. 

I always make my Ramblin' Man 

sugar cookies to celebrate 

special occasions. 

They are his favorite <3

My dear, sweet Sister-in-Law, Donna, 

sends me herbs grown in her New Hampshire
 garden every year. 

This little bottle wears a tiny, rusty heart. 

I found these heart shaped measuring spoons

at my local grocery store recently. 

xox

A nice way to add a little love 

to those cookies I need to bake 

soon! 

Vintage heart shaped cookie cutters 

wait to be put into service under the dome. 

My kitchen motto.....

If you would like to make your own paper roses, 

you can find the instructions Here

xoxo 

<3

Today I am linking with:



Roses of Inspiration

and

Vintage Inspiration Party



and Ivy and Elephants - What's it Wednesday


Won't you join the fun?