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XOX Valentine's Decor {Pottery Barn Inspired}

Published: Feb 10, 2014 · Modified: Apr 11, 2016 by Ashley Phipps · 451 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. · 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads and sponsored posts · This blog uses cookies · See our privacy policy for more info Filed Under: Craft, Holiday


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

XOX Shabby Valentine's Decor {Pottery Barn Inspired} | #tutorial #crafts #diy #valentinesdecor #decor #valentinesday #xoxo

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
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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.

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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.

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

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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!

XOX Shabby Valentine's Decor {Pottery Barn Inspired} | #tutorial #crafts #diy #valentinesdecor #decor #valentinesday #xoxo

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!

XOX Shabby Valentine's Decor {Pottery Barn Inspired} | #tutorial #crafts #diy #valentinesdecor #decor #valentinesday #xoxo

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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Comments

  1. Lisa

    February 10, 2014 at 10:13 am

    This is so cute!!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      February 10, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      Thank you so much Lisa!

      Reply
  2. Colleen

    February 10, 2014 at 10:29 am

    That is Awesome. Makes for pretty wall decor and they look so nice sitting on your shelves.

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      February 10, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      Oh thank you Colleen!

      Reply
  3. Vanessa Hanger

    February 10, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    Love them! They made my mouth drop open because they are so adorably CUTE!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      February 13, 2014 at 11:59 pm

      Oh thank you so much Vanessa!!! You are so kind!

      Reply
  4. I Play Outside The Box

    February 11, 2014 at 5:41 am

    So cute!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      February 13, 2014 at 11:59 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply

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