Thursday, January 7, 2016

Love You Forever, Easy Valentine Decor + Free Printables

If you are a parent, chances are you have read (and perhaps teared up while doing so) Robert Munsch's book Love You Forever.
Robert Munsch, Love You Forever, Free Printable, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2016/01/love-you-forever-easy-valentine-decor.html
I was first introduced to this book as an elementary teacher and bought a copy for my mom and firstborn.  I read it many times to him and my other two children as well.

I decide the phrases "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always" needed to go a sign for Valentine's Day this year.
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I eliminated the I part to simplify it and made it into two printable signs HERE and HERE.
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I printed these on canvas paper I bought at Michaels.  The paper has a cream side and a whiter side and I opted to print on the white side.  I trimmed the 9"x12" paper to 8 1/2"x11" to fit in my printer.
canvas paper, printer, reclaimed wood, barnwood, DIY, FREE Valentine printable, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2016/01/love-you-forever-easy-valentine-decor.html
I cut an old board I had to 24" long--it is about 10 1/2" wide.  Because it was splitting, I added a few thin boards to the back to keep it together (boy, there are days I wish I could add a few thin boards to myself to keep it together!).  I sanded it lightly and used Minwax polyacrylic on it to give it a nicer finish.
old wood, splitting, screws, minwax, polyacrylic, free printable, valentines day,http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2016/01/love-you-forever-easy-valentine-decor.html
I measured 15 mm in on each corner of the canvas prints and marked it.
measure twice, mark, printable, old wood, valentines day, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2016/01/love-you-forever-easy-valentine-decor.html
I punched the corners with a small sized hole punch.
love you forever, hole punch, free printable, valentine sign, old wood, FREE, DIY, EASY sign, heart decor, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2016/01/love-you-forever-easy-valentine-decor.html
I hammered antique bronze upholstery tacks (from Lowes) into the holes on the corners.
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That is all!  The canvas paper has a nice, durable finish that can be dusted if needed.
valentines day, free printables, DIY sign, heart decor, rustic decor, love you forever sign, wedding decor, barnwood, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2016/01/love-you-forever-easy-valentine-decor.html
For now this is hanging on a door to my entry in my great room.  
love sign, wedding decor, easy DIY, FREE Printable, old schoolhouse, heart decor, reclaimed wood, valentine decor,http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2016/01/love-you-forever-easy-valentine-decor.html
I like the simple look of it so much, that I think after Valentine's Day I will find a spot for it in our master bedroom.
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4 comments:

  1. Love it so much...one of my favorite children's books!

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  2. I received that book as a gift when my son was born. I always thought it was kind of weird...the mother sneaking into her grown son's home and rocking him, haha! I'll love my kids forever, but that's taking it a bit far! 😀

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  3. Now that my daughter has died I understand the book more fully.

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