Ruff Draft: Ex’s and Oh’s for Valentines Day (XOXO)

xoxo for Valentines Day

xoxo for Valentines Day

I don’t know about you guys, but I am loving Elle King’s son Ex’s and Oh’s and I think it couldn’t be more perfect for Valentine’s Day.  (especially for those with a good sense of humor).  To keep along with this whimsical theme, I wanted to create some Valentine’s Day XOXO Decor for my mantel.  I wanted to use rose gold, pinks and reds mixing with twine and burlap for a romantic rustic feel.  I am sharing with you today the XOXO burlap banner and XOXO twine wrapped letters that you can make with a few basic supplies.

supplies for valentines day xoxo decorSupplies needed:
XOXO wooded letters
Burlap
Twine
Rose Gold Spray Paint
Mini sized clothes pins
Basic letter stencils
Gold Sharpie Marker
Duct Tape

XOXO Burlap Banner
XOXO marker stencil burlap bannerDirections:
1. Line back of burlap with rows of duct tape for stability (a quick backing solution which keeps burlap from fraying and makes the burlap more durable)
2. Cut triangles of size of your choice
3. Stencil XOXO on each triangle with a Gold Sharpie (or color of your choice)

Making a burlap banner for Valentine's Day**NOTE:  When coloring with marker, make sure to fill in between the burlap threads onto back of duct tape for full color

Creating marker stencils4. Once complete, string along twine with rose gold spray painted mini clothes pins

Valentine's Day xoxo burlap banner—————————————-

Next up:  XOXO Wooden Letters Wrapped in Twine

Directions:
1. Spray paint the wooden letters with Rose Gold Spray Paint.  Allow dry time
Valentine's Day xoxo wooden letters

2. With hot glue, wrap twine around each letter. 
3. You can wrap in small sections to give interest and still allow the sparkly rose gold paint to shine through.

XOXO wooden letters for valentine's day4. Hang with clear cording from mantel or sit on display.

Rustic Valentines** NOTE: Add some fresh flowers in burlap wrapped bottles and tie with twine.  I used an old window, painted it red and sprayed rose gold paint over top then sanded to soften the look for added interest to my mantel.

Rustic Romantic Valentines Day Mantel Display
Don’t forget to check out our Valentine’s Day Party Printables for your next VDAY PARTY!