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DIY Valentine’s Day Canvas

Happy February! This month we are sharing lots of fun new projects inspired by Valentine’s Day! First up, we have a super easy canvas that you can give as a gift or keep for yourself! Here’s how to make your own…

DIY Valentine's Day Canvas | Love You More | Vicky Barone

Supplies: 10×10 canvas, an X-acto knife, a stencil or printed quote, a self-healing mat, and pink spray paint.

Directions:
1. Create a design or quote you’d like on your canvas and print it backwards (this will create a stencil that you will use on the back of the canvas!).
2. Place the canvas on a self-healing mat, face down.
3. Tape the stencil to the inside of the canvas.
4. Use the X-acto knife to cut away the letters or design (you will be cutting through the paper stencil and the canvas)
5. Neaten up the canvas with an X-acto knife or small scissors.
6. In a well-ventilated area (preferably outside!) cover the canvas with pink spray paint and let dry.

DIY Valentine's Day Canvas | Love You More | Vicky Barone

We also made this project for New Year’s Eve, if you’d like to see! The possibilities are endless and oh-so-sweet.

Don’t forget to follow Vicky Barone on Instagram for more Valentine’s Day inspiration!

 

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DIY Holidays Things I Love

DIY Valentine’s Day Round Up

Good morning! We are so excited to be working on all new Valentine’s Day content next week in the studio! In the meantime, we collected some of our favorite past projects that are perfect for helping to spread the love. Click the links below to see full tutorials on each DIY!

DIY Valentine's Day Round Up | Vicky Barone

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For even more Valentine’s Day inspiration, be sure to follow @vicky_barone on Instagram!

 

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Travel Tips for a Fun, Safe, & Adventurous Year

Have any fun trips coming up? Today we’re sharing some simple travel tips to get you and your home ready for your next adventure!

1. Leave early || I hate to stress about being late for flights and prefer to leave early. This way, I can relax and enjoy my travel instead of the inevitable sprint to the gate!
2. Pack healthy snacks || I always make sure I have my own healthy snack with me and purchase a bottle of water at the airport before I get on a plane.
3. Bring fun activities to pass the time || I like to have a number of activities to do while I’m on the plane that are readily accessible in my carry-on item. If my boys are with me, I make sure they have lots of movie options lined up too!
4. Pack lightly || I try not to over-pack my carry-on because I’m always concerned I won’t be able to lift it up into the overhead bin on my own. To lessen the load even more, I swap out paper books for a downloaded version on my iPad!
5. Stay fully-charged || I like to make sure my phone and iPad are fully charged before I leave for a trip, but I also bring readily-accessible chargers just in case.
6. Expect the unexpected || In the event that my checked luggage goes missing or is delayed, I like to have a couple day’s worth of medicine, toiletries, and clothing in my carry-on. I also pack an extra pair of headphones just in case!
7. Prep your home || Before any kind of travels, I like to make sure my house is nice and clean and all the lights and appliances are turned off and unplugged. Most importantly, I make sure my house is well-protected while I’m away. Simplisafe has provided us with a printable travel checklist to make sure your home is ready-to-go before a trip! Click the image below to download the checklist and click here to learn more about home security with Simplisafe.

Travel Tips for a Fun, Safe, and Adventurous Year | Vicky Barone | Simplisafe
Thanks, Simplisafe, for the great ideas! Have any travel tips to add? We’d love to hear! Let us know in the comments below.
Bon voyage!
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Holidays Things I Love

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and we are sharing some quirky gifts for anyone on your list! Click the links below to check them out.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide | Vicky Barone

1. Pet Pillow Cases for dog and cat lovers alike.
2. Pie-gram, because you really can’t go wrong with baked goods.
3. A loom kit for the crafter at heart.
4. Matching shirts for the whole family.
5. Low-maintenance foliage for the semi-green thumb.
6. A sweet, minimalist necklace to let them know how loved they are every day.
7. A classic game that doubles as chic decor.
8. Foodie dice to mix up their dinner routine.

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Holidays Recipes Things I Love

Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats Round Up

Valentine’s Day is now less than a month away and we are too excited! To celebrate this heart-filled holiday, we’re staring with a round-up of the good stuff: sweet treats! Click the links below to see each Valentine’s Day-inspired dessert. Enjoy!

Valentine's Day Sweet Treats Round-Up | Vicky Barone

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DIY Things I Love

Best of 2016: Our Most Popular Blog Posts of the Year!

Happy Thursday, everyone! Today we’re sharing our most-read blog posts of 2016. We LOVE seeing what you loved throughout the year and we are so excited to create even more fun content in 2017! Click the links below to see each post. Thanks for another awesome, colorful, and creative year!

Best of 2016 | Most Popular Blog Posts of the Year | Vicky Barone

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Printables Things I Love

Free Printable 2017 Calendars

Hello, 2017! It’s never too late to get organized, so today we’re sharing some of our favorite FREE printable 2017 calendars that would make a perfect addition to your home, office, or classroom! Click the links below to see each calendar and print your own today!

Free Printable 2017 Calendars Round Up | Vicky Barone

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DIY Snowflake String Art

Have you seen any snow yet? We’re supposed to get a little here on Saturday (the first snow of the year!) and we’re very excited! In preparation, we’re sharing a snow-day craft we hope you’ll love. This snowflake string art requires just a few supplies and a little bit of patience, and the end result is oh so cute.

DIY Snowflake String Art | Vicky Barone

Here’s what you’ll need: round wooden plaques (ours are from AC Moore), a wood stain (optional), nails, a hammer, and some embroidery floss.

Directions:
1. Stain the wood rounds. This is optional, but we love the look of the dark stain against the light string!
2. Nail a snowflake pattern into the wood. Start at the center and work your way out until you create the design you like. You can also print snowflake designs on paper and place them on top of the wood to use as a stencil. Add the nails and rip away the paper when you’re done!
3. Tie a piece of embroidery floss to one of the nails. Carefully weave the string around the nails to create a snowflake shape. This takes some trial and error, but once you get the hang of it, it’s so satisfying!
4. Tie off the end of the string and cut away the excess.

DIY Snowflake String Art | Vicky Barone

Here’s hoping for a winter wonderland! Enjoy!