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With the exception of the porch tree and wreath on my front door, my Christmas decor has long been stored in the basement.  When it is cloudy or snowy I really like the cheerfulness of my tacky little tree.  I work on keeping it around a little longer each year.

Earlier I also decided I wanted a new Valentine’s Day door decoration.  I had plastic placemat for the last couple of years.  A few weeks ago I found an upgrade for $3 at Home Goods.  A  red felt placemat!  I knew I wanted to add some glitz, just not sure what to do until I remembered some plastic red glitter Christmas balls.

Here is a picture of the placemat, balls and tools I used.  I had enough of the red balls so I didn’t use the silver ones.

First I cut lengths of wire and put them on the balls.  Then I punched holes in the felt with the needle tool and pushed the wire through it.  I used fairly long wires because the wind will blow it around and the balls need to be secure.  (During the blizzard last night, I looked out and saw that the heart had been blown into the foot of snow on the porch – despite the fact I wrapped the hanging wire around the hook several times.  I retrieved and let it dry in the garage.)

Finished and installed felt heart -

My next step was to decorate my little tree.  I removed the silver star from the top and replaced it with a polymer clay heart pin I made several years ago for a Vday party.  A friend lent my her red glittery heart shaped Christmas decorations that she bought at Ikea this year.  They are flat and light and look good on the white tree.  I can keep it on the porch for a couple more weeks!!

The large stones are to keep it on the porch when the wind blows.

The decorated porch.  I know it is a little tacky – I think that is kinda appropriate for Valentine’s Day.  And I smile each time I see my tree.  Total cost:  $3!!

An extra – a view  from the porch after I spent the morning shoveling the driveway.

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