Pottery Barn Inspired No-Sew Valentine Countdown Calendar

Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is almost here? My little grands are so excited! I wanted to find a way to help them count down the days and work with numbers and dates at the same time…win win! They had really enjoyed the Advent calendar at Christmas time soooo…



…when I saw the Valentine Countdown Calendar at Pottery Barn Kids, I knew I had found the perfect solution! The one thing I opted to change was to omit the script at the top since I have three grandsons.

 Here’s what you will need:

• 2/3 yard of red felt
• 1/4 yard of white felt
• 1/4 yard each of two other fabrics (I chose a stripe and a polka dot.)
• Fabric glue
• Red and white yarn for the tassel
• Dowel rod and caps
• White spray paint
• Glue gun
• Scissors

And here’s what you will do:
Cut out the red felt to create the banner. I used the dimensions in the graphic above. An extra 2 inches is allowed at the top to fold over to hold the dowel rod.

Print the graphic above to use as a guide. My numbers were 2 inches tall. Cut out the numbers from felt, using either red or white, depending on the coordinating fabrics you have chosen. You can consult my photo to see how I chose to do mine.

 Cut out 14 hearts from white felt, using the graphic above as a guide. You may have to resize it to fit. The white hearts were 4 1/2 inches tall. Cut more hearts in a slightly smaller size in the coordinating fabrics in whatever number you wish. You can use my photo as a guide if you wish. You will see that I left some of the white felt hearts plain.

Create the hearts by layering the fabrics and numbers and adhering them with fabric glue. Allow them to dry.

Press the top 2 inches of the banner toward the back to create what will become the pocket for the dowel rod.  Arrange the hearts on the banner in a pattern that pleases you and attach them to the banner, applying a bead of fabric glue on the outer edge and leaving the top portion open to create a pocket. Don’t worry if it’s a little messy since the glue dries clear. Allow to dry.

Spray paint the ends of the dowel and the caps white and allow them to dry.  Attach the caps to the dowels with hot glue. Apply fabric glue to the 2 inch fold on the inner edge,  place the dowel in the fold and then smooth the fold as close to the dowel as possible. Allow to dry. Tie a piece of yarn to both ends of the dowel to allow for easy hanging.

Create the tassel using the tutorial found here and then attach it to the bottom end of the banner with a small bead of hot glue.

 And here’s the finished project! I love it!

I just hit the dollar store for little goodies to tuck in the pockets and I am all set! The three year old is already checking it out and enjoying counting! :-)

And just in case you are looking for some more fun ideas for Valentine’s day, you’ll find some here!

Baby Kitty says that the Bunny Love pillow is his favorite…but I don’t think it’s for the same reason that it is mine!
How about you? Are you ready for Valentine’s Day?

Remember to pin it! 

Thanks for stopping by! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants. 

Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party , Thrifty Decor Chick for Before and After Monday , Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday , The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday , Coastal Charm for the Show and Share Party , A Stroll thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday , My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Inspire Me Monday, Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays ,   French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday , Common Ground for Be Inspired on Fridays , The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday , Craftberry Bush for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday, Tatertots & Jello for the Link Party Palooza on Fridays

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Please Join Me for The Scoop #155

Hi everyone! It's time for another edition of The Scoop! We thank you for dropping by each week to share your wonderful creations and ideas and to be inspired! It wouldn't be a party without our guests!

I am excited because it's also time for the monthly share from our Country French design group...and this time the topic is shelves! I am sharing some tips for displaying collections...and you may be surprised to learn that I collect more than just plates! ;-) You can see more plus find links to more tips from my fellow francophiles here.

And now, it's time to get this party started!

Hi everyone and welcome to The Scoop!  

We are

Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse

Debbie from Confessions of a Plate Addict

Yvonne from StoneGable
and Suzy from Worthing Court

Our host this week is

Suzy from Worthing Court.

I'm so happy to be your host this week!

Wow - can you believe that January is almost over and that Valentine's Day is just around the corner???  Using printables makes special day decorating sooo easy...especially when it's a day like Valentine's Day where you may want to have just a little touch of something in the house.  I like to put together a simple vignette that includes a framed printable to honor the day.  I've created some free ones just for you!

Four Free Valentine's Day Printables 

Here's a fun and kid friendly Valentine's Day craft.  It's a bouquet that lasts a whole lot longer than fresh flowers!

How To Make A Valentine's Day Sweetheart Bouquet

I have lots to share!  Click HERE for more Valentine's Day ideas.

Before we get the party started, let me show you a few things that caught my eye from last week.

Valentine's Day is all about the chocolate and this decadent desert from Spend With Pennies looks easy and super yummy.

  

There is a ton of the inspiration in the pretty spare room reveal at Oliver & Rust.

  

These diy Valentine's Day snowglobes from Woods Of Bell Trees are just adorable.

  

The chalkboard map from DIY Beautify is a great idea for marking your family's journey.

  

Are you setting a special table for Valentine's Day?  Get lots of inspiration from the pretty and romantic table from DesignThusiasm.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to each of you who link up and inspire us every week!   Let's get on to this week's party.

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Shelves...Country French Style

I am excited to join our Country French Design group today for our monthly share…and this time the topic is shelves! For me, that means having a spot to display my favorite things. They are mes préférées…my favorites…as Country French design guru Charles Faudree called his collections. Now you may be thinking that my shelves are all packed with plates…but you may be surprised!



Of course, you will find my ever-growing collection of Quimper pottery displayed in my home. And I have to admit that I am rather informal when it comes to styling the breakfast room hutch where it is displayed. I love the casual look of stacks of vintage plates and bowls…

…intermingled with plates on stands and wonderful old finds such as that little pitcher nestled in among the bowls.

And I don’t even mind if the pieces are broken and were lovingly mended by a previous owner. That is just a testament to me that he or she loved Quimper pottery as much as I do!

But  you may be surprised to find that at the base of that same hutch, I have displayed my collection of clay cookers. And although mine are not French (they're actually German), they remind me of the clay fait-tout cooking pots that are the workhorse for many old French recipes.

The duck is my favorite! I just love how the base of the pot has been made to resemble a basket!

On the hutch in the dining room, you will find my blue and white collection. I know what you are thinking…they are not French at all, but are largely either English or Asian. I admit that you are right, however, I have to say that I took a hint from Charles Faudree in this department. He was also a lover of blue and white and felt that crossing borders serves to enrich the mix…and I happily agree!

I also love to sprinkle in a few pieces of vintage Red Cliff ironstone. The traditional grape pattern just looks French to me!

Occasionally, I will add some vintage silverplate. I love the way the patina of an old tray reflects the room!

And I have also been known to dress down my collection by adding in pieces such as this shabby toolbox.

I love the way it pulls together mismatched vintage plates and old lids and makes them make sense!

But perhaps my favorite shelf is the little half wall by the entrance to my home. I like to have a little greeting there to welcome my guests. It’s my home all summed up in a tiny vignette…sunny Provençal colors with a touch of vintage collections lovingly displayed so that they can be enjoyed all year round!

Be sure to visit my fellow francophiles and their beautiful blogs to see what they have to say about styling shelves in Country French décor!

FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE

SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE

CEDAR HILL FARMHOUSE

Thanks for stopping by! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants. 

Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party , Thrifty Decor Chick for Before and After Monday , Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday , The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday , Coastal Charm for the Show and Share Party , A Stroll thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday , My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Inspire Me Monday, Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays ,   French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday , Common Ground for Be Inspired on Fridays , The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday , Craftberry Bush for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday, Tatertots & Jello for the Link Party Palooza on Fridays

See you next time! À la prochaine!

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