Valentine Paper Chain

Small disclaimer before I begin this post. I am not a decorator nor that great of a crafter, just in case it isn't obvious. 


But with that being said, I try my best to embrace what my kids are into and maybe get a smile out of them in the process. And Nyah's current fascination- Valentine's Day. So I am doing what I can to get into the mood though everyone else around Louisiana seems to be preparing for Mardi Gras. I'm learning.


We have been on a bit of a paper chain kick. Nyah and I made a big one for the Christmas tree out of an old road map.

So when I saw the heart paper chain behind the receptionist desk at the doctor's office, I knew we had to give it a go. 

We didn't have any colored paper in the house so I just cut up some old paintings Nyah had created and stapled away. 

I put it all together with some decorations Nyah had made at school (which is one of the perks of having a kid in school, by the way, automatic one of a kind holiday decor). And its Valentine's Day a go around here. 

And the best part, (besides the huge smile Nyah had on her face when she saw the mantle after school) it didn't cost a penny.

The Calm Before the Decorating (Brain)Storm

One creative four year old (left alone) 

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One blank canvas 

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Palette (plate) of primary colors (acrylic) (red, blue, yellow & white) 

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 Instant art work for Nyah's new room & one proud little girl.

And the awesome discovery that, "Mom, yellow and red make orange!" My little mixologist.


I can now check "art for Nyah's room" off my list of things to look for to decorate the new house. My mind has been so occupied with this project, the project of decorating a space for my family. A space I have never visualized or felt, besides the few glimpses I've caught on the internet. George played house hunter for our first home together and I've heard he did a great job. So my Coastal Living Magazines, Martha, The Lettered Cottage, fabric websites and numerous other DYI sites have been my best friends, my sources for inspiration. 


Now if I could just persuade George to let me paint the walls. Hmm, still formulating my master plan. Gotta win this one because spaces like this totally do it for my soul.  

Oh yeah, not on an island anymore.

Photos courtesy of Coastal Living

I will keep you posted on our decorating adventures. Movers come in one week and we leave in ten days! But whose counting?