Valentine's Day "Be Mine" Banner (Free Letter Templates)
So I've been moving things around here at Casa de Magpie, and the free china hutch I got on craigslist.org has migrated into the living room, which continues to evolve toward a finished design. More on that soon.
But meanwhile, I was working on distressing the china hutch and suddenly had the overwhelming urge to make a Valentine's Day banner to hang across it. I just used the same letters and instructions that I created for the Halloween Boo Garland, but with pink instead of black.
I also taped the letters onto the ric-rac because I couldn't find my fancy oblong hole punch. But I actually think it looks better this way.
If you want to make one, you just need two sheets of pink card stock and two of white, the .ZIP file of letter templates and the instructions from the Halloween garland. Scalloped scissors and ric-rac are optional. Once you've got supplies, it's only about 20 minutes from start to finish.
Fun, huh?
P.S. Speaking of fun, the talented Kaylyn at Dunlap Love has used the letters to make a super-cute Easter banner. So creative!
Comments (30)
So cute! Thank you!
Posted by allie | February 12, 2008 11:32 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 23:32
A free china hutch? And it looks that great?
Gee, Angela. Hurry up and write the rest of your articles on finding cool stuff.
BTW, I think I just might make that little banner!
Robin at Bumblebee
Posted by Robin at Bumblebee | February 13, 2008 3:54 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 03:54
Hi,
This is my first visit your blog - and it won't be the last... You've got a very inspiring blog I must say. Thanks for sharing! /Katarina
Posted by Katarina | February 13, 2008 5:49 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 05:49
I managed to get a pink-post up on my blog, but have no idea how to prove it to you unless you take pity on me and go look for yourself.
Love the banner, and I think I'll give it a try myself!
Posted by Thirkellgirl | February 13, 2008 5:52 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 05:52
This looks great, and I love the hutch!I love it!
Jen R
Posted by Jen Rizzo | February 13, 2008 7:59 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 07:59
love this! i featured it over at craft and found, as well ... thought the readers would love it as well!
Posted by robyn | February 13, 2008 12:08 PM
Posted on February 13, 2008 12:08
That is adorable!
Posted by Julie Size | February 13, 2008 12:43 PM
Posted on February 13, 2008 12:43
How very sweet! Thanks so much!
Posted by Lindenhaus | February 13, 2008 1:10 PM
Posted on February 13, 2008 13:10
Wow, your china cabinet looks great with the quilts in it and I love the banner!
Hopefully I will be posting some pink tomorrow. I'll let you know for sure when do.
Posted by Cindy | February 13, 2008 1:26 PM
Posted on February 13, 2008 13:26
The china hutch looks great.
Posted by Tina | February 13, 2008 1:45 PM
Posted on February 13, 2008 13:45
Angela
You distressing is coming out so great! This was a great Craig's list find..the banner came out very cute!
Posted by Tara | February 13, 2008 2:02 PM
Posted on February 13, 2008 14:02
What a pretty idea---hope I can remember it for next valentine in my new house. I'm going to put my hutch in my fancy schmancy laundry room/sewing room. It sounds like a crazy idea--but wait till you see what I'm doing in there. I want to play house again. I'm tired of cleaning and keeping this place ready to sell. So I come here and watch you do your magic!!! You are brightening my days while I'm in that between house scenario!! Thank you
Posted by Anna ( Flowergardengirl) | February 13, 2008 2:20 PM
Posted on February 13, 2008 14:20
Hi Anglea, love the banner letters, thank you for the links to them. Does your hutch come too! It's gorgeous :) We have posted our Valentines Day and linked to your giveaway! Hope you have a lovely day! Jenn and Jacqui
Posted by Jenn and Jacqui | February 13, 2008 6:58 PM
Posted on February 13, 2008 18:58
How do you use the zip file? I saved it but do not know how to get the letter to print.
Help, please.
Posted by Carrie | February 13, 2008 9:29 PM
Posted on February 13, 2008 21:29
Hi...love your banner and your site. I posted something pink on my blog!
Posted by Teresa | February 14, 2008 6:51 AM
Posted on February 14, 2008 06:51
Happy Valentines Day and love. I just wanted to thank you for making me feel so welcome when I first began my blog.
Rhondi xo
Posted by rhondi | February 14, 2008 7:32 AM
Posted on February 14, 2008 07:32
Happy Valentine's Day, Angela. I hope you have a wonderful day today. The pictures of your hutch are great. Thanks for sharing your project with us. ~Adrienne~
Posted by Adrienne | February 14, 2008 9:07 AM
Posted on February 14, 2008 09:07
Wonderful hutch! Looks terrific!
Happy Valentine's Day!!!!
xo,
Kim
Posted by Daisy Cottage | February 14, 2008 10:32 AM
Posted on February 14, 2008 10:32
I just love that hutch. I loved it when you showed it to us new and I love the distressed look you've given it and I *really* love that it's in your living room now! I am just all about the love today - it is Valentine's Day after all.
I have been scouring Craigslist, yardsales and thrift stores for my own inexpensive hutch and haven't been lucky like you were yet. I love the fabulous finds from thrifting but sometimes I am just not very patient.
Posted by Emily | February 14, 2008 10:49 AM
Posted on February 14, 2008 10:49
Beautiful! I always have a stack of 3 quilts in my armoire. I have a quilt collection and showcase in the armoire quilts that are in colors that match the room and the season. How nice to see quilts in a china hutch with glass doors!
~ Arleen
Posted by The Tea Room | February 14, 2008 10:58 AM
Posted on February 14, 2008 10:58
Wow! Thanks for sharing!!
Cathy
Posted by cathy | February 14, 2008 12:17 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 12:17
I am late - but I have a pink blog entry up, it occurred to me this morning as I was planning what I will wear to a (rare) dinner/dance tomorrow night. love your blog, will come back to visit again!
Posted by Muum | February 14, 2008 2:29 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 14:29
Angela,
We are just emerging from the ice storm...and guess what showed up at our sweet post office...a wonderful, wonderful package full of goodies...you are the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!! We love it...so much fun...thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Have a wonderful and blessed Valentine's Day....
smiles...kari & kijsa
Posted by kari & kijsa | February 14, 2008 5:02 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 17:02
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ANGELA! Love that armoire, it was free? wow! Cute banner!
Posted by Tina | February 14, 2008 5:20 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 17:20
Angela, once again thanks for your generous sharing of time and ideas.
Posted by Jodie | February 14, 2008 5:47 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 17:47
You are so kind! Sometimes you just have to give in to those urges. Love the way your banner turned out.
Posted by Jen | February 15, 2008 10:11 AM
Posted on February 15, 2008 10:11
So cute! I love the banner, and your quilts look so pretty in the cabinet. What a great idea.
Posted by Michelle | February 18, 2008 7:32 AM
Posted on February 18, 2008 07:32
Don't you just love computers. Hope yours is well soon!
Posted by Julie Size | February 19, 2008 12:31 PM
Posted on February 19, 2008 12:31
Love your hutch. I hope to do the same to my hutch, and to think I almost sold it at a garage sale.
Posted by Irma's Rose Cottage | February 20, 2008 1:50 PM
Posted on February 20, 2008 13:50
That armoire or hutch is incredibl!!! Can't believe you got it for FREE!!! WOW!!!
I think your banner is so cute! The ric rac is the perfect touch, too!!
Michele
luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com
Posted by Michele | May 31, 2008 2:56 AM
Posted on May 31, 2008 02:56