Some Valentine's Day L-O-V-E

I could not pass up these mirrored frames when I spotted them at the Restoration Hardware outlet after Christmas.  The were originally $10 each, but on clearance for $2.50.  I couldn't resist buying a few because I could think of so many different uses for them.

The "BEFORE":

 

Noodle was enthralled as well...

  

... with her reflection.

  

Before I show you the project, I have to warn you: taking photos of mirrored frames in a sunlit room was TOUGH.  Taking photos of mirrored frames in my dark, awful living room was even more difficult.  {Do not get me started on my dark, awful living room.  It deserves it's own post}.  Here's a sneak peek at the project, with a side note that it looks MUCH cuter in person.

The "AFTER":

 

 

 Yes, that spells LOVE (with a heart in the middle).  But of course you can't see that with my mediocre photography skills.  

Obviously, it's not hard to figure out how to make these letters but I wrote up a quick tutorial anyhow.

First, I used the paper inside the frames as a template to cut out shapes.  I used these shapes for background paper and letters.

Next, I freehanded the letters.  It might have looked better with typed letters printed on the scrapbook paper, but what can I say: I was lazy.

 

I glued the letters onto the backgrounds, stuck them in the frames, and *poof*: LOVE!

 

These little frames bring so much light to my dark, awful fireplace mantel which is hard to capture in a photo.  But I'll try.

I plan on using these letters as part of our Valentine's Day tablescape, as well as on a bookcase in Noodle's room once the holiday is over.  I'm sure you'll see these frames used for other holidays as well... so many ideas, so little time.  :-)

I'd love to check out your Valentine's Day crafts and ideas, so if you have any, please link them up below!

{I linked this with the Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors!}







{I linked this with Finding Fabulous' Frugalicious Fridays!}

{And linking to Metamorphasis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch:}

And last but not least, I've linked it to the DIY Showoff (LOVE that site!):

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