My daughter was born in February, which meant I had one very pregnant Valentine’s Day. So that may have been the reason I got this idea. But never-the-less it’s one worth sharing. Who, but your new born baby could possibly be your best Valentine ever?
Look for some sweet old fashioned Valentines at an antiques shop and frame two of them for the nursery wall. Frames are available everywhere, but I liked these vintage gold leafed ones. Many come equipped with a mat, but since I wanted very small pictures, I took mats from a larger frame and cut them down to fit small frames. This way I got the fine professional bevel of the mat and I just had to cut the outside to make it fit my small frame. You can also have small mats custom cut at the craft and floral store. Or, cut your own mat from a piece of wrapping or wallpaper. I used another matching solid white piece of mat board under the card and stuck it down with a little double stick tape.
Of course you don’t have to use antique cards for this. Any Valentine you love will do. And when it comes to your little one, it’s sweet sentiment really does last all year long!
Oooooooooo I just Love, Love, Love, old Valentines!! And I guess when you say you don’t have to use old ones, you mean you CAN use the cute new ones your kids just made for you!
Wonderful!
When I first opened the page, #22 was on top, and #23 was to the right side, which indicated that I had not looked at it before. Now it is at the top of the list!
What a sweet idea! If baby has older siblings, their framed Valentines to baby would make beautiful nursery art!!