Fairytale Hausfrau: Valentine's Day Garland

We’re an American family living just outside of Bitburg, in the scenic but often-damp Eifel countryside of far-western Germany. We got the crazy notion to buy a haus here, and even though it’s not the renovated barn/carriage house/crumbling country manor of our dreams, it’s pretty cool—when the plumbing and heating are working properly. When we aren’t traveling, we live a pretty quiet life. Stop by for frequent doses of Gemütlichkeit, which just basically means a sense of coziness and intimacy--and an unhurried pace to counter the frenetic nature of modern life. Doctor's orders! Oh, and a special hello to anyone visiting from the Spangdahlem Air Base community!

I won this adorable garland kit in a giveaway last year at Domestic Anarchy (sadly, it appears Maddie isn't blogging anymore). I didn't get the garland put together until this year, though, because I wasn't home around Valentine's Day 2009--per usual, the kids and I were visiting family and friends in the States. This year, The Husband and I will actually get to spend Valentine's Day together for the first time in who-knows-how-long--weird! So, I felt inspired to get out the glue gun, scissors, pinking shears, and glitter glue so I could finally get my garland assembled and up.

Very cute, I'm thinking! You can print out your own Valentines and Bingo cards by going here:

Domestic Anarchy's Valentine garland

And have a look at these other wonderful Valentine's Day freebies:

vintage Valentines to print, at Bella Dia

upcycled instant photo Valentine DIY at Thompson Family-Life

Japanesey card to print out for your honey, also from Thompson Family-Life

hanging heart fabric garland from Craftzine

Enjoy!

15 comments:

Rachel Follett said...: Such a cute idea! I love it!; February 5, 2010 at 9:35 PM
eurolush said...: Garland? Did someone say GARLAND???

V. cute!; February 5, 2010 at 10:28 PM
BonjourRomance said...: I love this idea, look sos sweet.; February 5, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Unknown said...: So cute ;-); February 5, 2010 at 11:06 PM
Hausfrau said...: Thanks, gals!

E.,
(backing away slowly, not making any sudden movements)--
nope, nobody said garland. No garlands here. No-sirree, no garlands!; February 5, 2010 at 11:55 PM
Anonymous said...: Thank you so for stopping by.x.; February 6, 2010 at 12:06 AM
A Whimsical Girl Named Debbie said...: Thank you for sharing, my sweet! The garland look darling! Now, I have to go check out the freebies! Have a whimsical weekend!

http://girlwhimsy.blogspot.com; February 6, 2010 at 12:26 AM
Celestial Charms said...: Garland is the quickest way to brighten up any room. Yours looks lovely.
Maureen; February 6, 2010 at 1:04 AM
Tamanna A. Shaikh said...: Love your blog! It's so lively!! xo; February 6, 2010 at 11:39 PM
Anonymous said...: those are really really cute!; February 7, 2010 at 4:04 AM
Unknown said...: Hello from Jacqueline in Washington. I blog from my childhood home-Once Upon a Fairyland. I also write on a blog called Nowhere and my Auntie Jacqueline blog which is a bit spicy. I saw your name of your blog and knew we would be fun friends. I'm just starting my second give away...The Enchanted Playhouse...You might like the charm...it's dripping in it....; February 8, 2010 at 1:57 AM
debra@dustjacket said...: Oh it looks so cheerful and sweet.
xoxo; February 8, 2010 at 2:03 AM
Duchess of Tea said...: Darling it is lovely, very sweet. I am going to click on the link to make my own. Have a marvelous week luv.

Love & Hugs
Duchess; February 8, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Floss said...: That's marvelous - a lovely eclectic selection!

Thanks for popping over and joining in the giveaway. I'll be following you from now on too...; February 8, 2010 at 12:54 PM
the real mia said...: So sweet. I've been in love with buntings lately, paper and cloth.; February 10, 2010 at 6:45 AM