Todays post is all about love and hearts....
Out for our daily walk, Mr. FT and myself happened upon a red bush.
All I could see was love!
The love of getting poked with wire,
whipped in the face with branches,
traipsing back to the house to fetch the pruning shears, (half a mile)
and of course Mr FT's heart health, which requires
trudging through knee high snow carrying a bundle of frozen sticks back to the house.
The branches sat on the heated floor and thawed for a few hours.
They were slowly and gently bent to form half the heart and secured with wire.
A few branches were harmed in this process but all were used!
I wired both halves together and finished them with red Christmas bows.
I think it's a conspiracy and they just recycle
Christmas ribbon with some heart packaging.
Ever notice how those Valentine chocolates always seem to taste slightly stale.
The Ladybug Tree.
I secretly love the snow, and there is nothing
The Ladybug Tree picture was one of those days.
Happy Valentines Day!
Cheers.
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I love your simple, primitive hearts! The Ladybug Tree is so cool.....never seen or heard of one before.
ReplyDeleteYour twig hearts are perfect! Love them... and I a-door that chippy white door. Aren't winter walks great? So much beauty really. Is that called a Ladybug tree because it's kinda shaped like one, or because they hibernate in it? That photo is lovely.
ReplyDeletethose are so creative, yet simple and cute, that you could easily make a bunch of them and sell them at the market :)
ReplyDeleteHope you noticed my green hearts at my place too :) We've decked the spy's halls for the Valentines
Your hearts are so pretty! I love those red branches. I too am curious about the ladybug tree. Do tell...:) The snow is so gorgeous. Have a lovely Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteI love your hearts and yes they are really pretty! They have such a country feel. Thanks for sharing at Stephanie's party.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, I LOVE your hearts created with the red branches. Such a wonderful heart wreath and adding the red ribbon bows is perfect. The ladybug tree is very interesting. I would love to know more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this pretty project. I would love to create these if I can find the branches.
Hugs, CM
I wish I lived near some wooded areas. We have a lot of trees here, but nothing with cool branches I can cart home. Your hearts are beautiful, and I am totally digging that rustic, white door!
ReplyDeletelovely heart wreaths!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful hearts. :)
ReplyDeleteThose are just adorable hearts, Karen! Hadn't thought of the conspiracy theory, but you may very well be right! I personally think Valentine's Day has gained so much in popularity over the years, because there are so many people unable to let Christmas go entirely. The red, white & pink just seem to keep the festive-feel going for a bit longer. Plus, so many of us just don't know how to decorate for the in-between of Christmas and Spring!
ReplyDeleteWell now I have another project dont I? I will be looking for twigs and things to make hearts. WHat a great idea. I think I can trim some vines and stuff in my own back yard, but nothing like being out in the woods. I can't get anyone to go with me in the snow so it will have to wait awhile yet. Thanks for the idea. I enjoyed this post ........janice
ReplyDeleteKaren your wreaths are just gorgeous! Is that Red Ochre Dogwood? We used to clip it in Montana for round wreaths. I wish I had thought to make a heart shaped one like yours. So pretty! I also wish we would get some snow for a lovely winters walk!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!!! What pretty hearts! And THAT chippy door! LOVE it! Your pictures are always so pretty Karen! I am inspired!
ReplyDeleteSee? Now there's proof of your creative brain always in action. I admire your willingness to take winter walks. Mine consist of house-to-car / car-to-house / repeat.
ReplyDeleteThose hearts look perfect on your door. :)
ReplyDeleteHello my friend. I love your fun hearts. Twigs can be a girls best friend. The chippy door should be mine and I love how you have displayed your woodsy love. Thanks for sharing.
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Oh and by the way I would like to post a few of your pictures to a blog I am writing. Just let me know if this is a-OK...sk
ReplyDeleteYour hearts are very inventive and the rustic branches look so chic with a ribbon! I really love your red door with the white paint around the glass panes!
ReplyDeleteYour hearts are fabulous, my friend! The branches look so charming and the ribbon sets it off perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Roses of Inspiration. Hugs to you!
All those hearts are adorable! I love how they look on that old chippy door, well, the red door is pretty too! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy V-day my friend!
These are so pretty! I want a red bush....that sounds terrible...but I love this, all vulgarity aside. :) I definitely think the candy people just take back their Christmas candy that didn't sell and re-purpose it for Valentine's. Miss you, lady. Winter never came over here, we've had one snow storm and gorgeousness ever since. I can handle winter if it's winter like this.
ReplyDeleteYour twig hearts are so welcoming, fresh and rustic. With all that snow (we have a lot on the ground here, too) it's like your pretty hearts hold a promise of great things to come. If I were adventurous enough to go for a walk and came upon one of your hearts on someone's door, chippy or otherwise, it would be the best part of my walk!!! Love them and pinned. Xo Amy
ReplyDeleteYou have a heart on this door and a heart on that door....you have a heart-on everywhere! :P
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!
-andi
What a lovely post. Thank you for showing us how you made these. It seems so simple, and yet without seeing it I would never have had this idea. I love decor that brings nature into the home and your wreaths are absolutely wonderful :) I am your newest follower. Please come visit and I would love to have you follow me back. I enjoy making new blogging friends and sharing ideas.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day.
Your new blogging sister,
Connie :)
Oh I LOVE these Karen !
ReplyDeleteWonder if I could walk around with pruning scissors and cut some of my neighbor's bushes?
Pinning for sure !
xox
After all you've done, keep them up. Put little plastic eggs on them for Easter, red, white and blue ribbons for July 4th, then poinsettias for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and so versatile too for the different seasons. A brilliant idea! x
ReplyDeleteWow, those are super cute and simple. Definitely keeping that in my pinterest file!
ReplyDeleteDeb
Simple, rustic and pretty! Oh, and versatile too! Love the white door, and the red one is pretty as well!
ReplyDeleteHi .. Just finding you through Stephanie and love your hearts.. I can have hearts around all yea so intend to make a few.. Thanks for inspiring me. I am now going to be your newest follower.. xo
ReplyDeleteYou were featured at Roses of Inspiration today, sweet friend! Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen LoVE these hearts! I'm so excited to see this as I know just where I can cut some red branches and make some ! I even have some homespun fabric I can use for bows!
ReplyDeleteGlad Stephanie has the link party so we can follow great blogs like yours! Come on over for a visit!
Christine
How clever and pretty! I love the hearts. Thanks for sharing it on your post!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, Congrats on your feature at Stephanie's. Love these hearts!!
ReplyDeleteHugs for a great week my friend.
CM
I love hearts and love, and these hearts are just beautiful! I love it against that white door. So lovely.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I missed this post, Karen, because those hearts are so cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, poppin in to say hi. Thanks for stopping over to visit. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteHugs, CM
Hi Karen, poppin in to say hi. Thanks for stopping over to visit. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteHugs, CM
Hi Karen,
ReplyDeleteI have been saving some branches just for this reason....you have inspired me to create something with them! Enjoy your weekend!
Checking in to make sure you are still alive. Hoping all is well in your part of the world. I've missed you my funny friend!
ReplyDeleteLove the rustic vintage feel of these hearts! A great idea.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Hey keep posting such good and meaningful articles.
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