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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Cute Valentine's Garland and Cookies



Earlier this month I took down the gingerbread cookie garland I had hanging in my kitchen window.  The window was looking a bit bare, so I wanted to make something to dress it up again, but in a Valentine's theme.  This time I opted for paper hearts, embellished with some buttons, beads and pretty twine.  

I been enjoying the new garland over my kitchen window, and this week I had some time to make some cute matching cookies.  Simple shapes and designs, with a fun pop of blue. 

For the cookies, I used my favorite sugar cookie recipe (here) and iced them with royal icing (recipe here).


For the garland I used...
Paper hearts (I cut mine out with my Cricut, but you could use a punch, or cut them by hand)
Twine (from The Twinery- I used Maraschino and Pink Sorbet )
Buttons
Wooden beads (I bought a bag of all pink ones from Wal-Mart)

~ Directions ~
Decide on the length of your garland and prepare as many hearts as you need to fill the length.  Attach two or more hearts together (as desired) using any kind of glue or adhesive (I use Tombo adhesive).  String twine through a button and make a bow.  Attach button to prepared hearts using glue dots, or tacky glue.  When you have your hearts dressed as desired with buttons, punch small holes on each side of the hearts (at the top).  String paper hearts and wooden beads along a double thick length of twine.  Tie ends, hang up and enjoy!



Happy Crafting!
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42 comments:

  1. cocoa and coconut January 30, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I love your garland and matching cookies! The colors are particularly sweet. I'd love to decorate my kitchen window similarly. I just need to think about what to tie it to. (We don't have shutters, we've got sliding flat windows)

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  2. faithyJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    soo pretty!

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  3. SueJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I LOVE the garland and the cookies! That color scheme is my favorite, and I have been planning some V-day cookies in those same colors:) After seeing yours I am more motivated than ever!

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  4. Anna ♥ SugarizedJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I love the blue cookies. :) It's a nice change to the usual pink & red's. :)

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  5. JenJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Beautiful colors! What kind of food coloring do you use? I made some cookies and used Wilton and was sooo not happy with the icing color. :( I LOVE that blue. So pretty and Spring like!

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  6. testing 1January 30, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Once again, I'm longing for cookie skills!

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  7. Sweet Craft CakesJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    WOW I love these you always take my breath away..So talented!!!

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  8. CJJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    LOVE!

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  9. Marilyn *Pink Martinis and Pearls*January 30, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    So cute! :)

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  10. SharnelJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Oh I love the colours Glory. So pretty!

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  11. LJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    I am loving this post.

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  12. JC's LoftJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    WOW it takes a lot to impress me and you totally did LOL Those look so amazing : )

    Paula

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  13. Bediels & Co. (Jen)January 31, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Adorable! what a great idea!

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  14. cookies and cupsJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    love the color combo!

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  15. RaquelJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Soo pretty. I love your blog.
    www.midulcehogar.es

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  16. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    LOVE the cookie color palette-so cute & fun!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Just found your blog and love it. How do you frost your cupcakes? What type of tips do you use?

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  18. Sweet Bella RoosJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Love these! You are amazing with royal icing. And I love the pop of blue.

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  19. Amy @ Amy Miller DesignsJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    CUTE! I love all your garland designs!

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  20. HiLLjOJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    LOVE the cookie Garlands you make Glory!

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  21. Stephanie CameronJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Those cookies are beautiful!

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I found this blog last week and i just love what you do. I feel the same way.i too decorate my kitchen with stuff. I have not thought of incorporating buttons lol. Very nice idea. I like how you tell us where you got them from. I am assuming you would like us to try it. I love vday and baking vday cookies. just love your cookies simple and to the point:)

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  23. Rachie @ A Chi Chi AffairJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Oh this is completely gorgeous - i love all the colours and the cookies are so pretty!
    Rachie xo

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  24. amaliaJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Love both the garland and the cookies... that blue is my favorite color!!!

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  25. MickeyJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Beautiful! Love that garland! Hope over and enter my first give away.
    mickey
    http://monstermama-monstermama.blogspot.com/

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  26. CeciliaJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Cute! I love it! I was wondering what to do to add a little Valentine "spirit" around here! Thanks for the idea!
    Love you!
    Cecilia

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  27. Sandra DownieJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    So in love with the garland...can I have a cookie! XO

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  28. Amy (Sing For Your Supper)February 1, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Oooh, how cute! I love these colors together and the cookies look perfect!

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  29. Rose GoldFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    This is so cute. Your cookies are so perfect for this valentines day! I can't wait to receive a gift as cute as your cookies.

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  30. NicoleFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Love that garland! I am having a Valentine's party for my kids and we are going to make it. Where do you get a small hole punch? I just have a standard one, but I think that'd be too large for the size hearts I'd like to make. Thanks!

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  31. Marian (Sweetopia)February 1, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    SUPER cute Glory! So chic & pretty!

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  32. Cookbook QueenFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Oh Glory...you have SUCH an eye for color...it is simply amazing.

    LOVE.

    Would you come pick out a wardrobe for me? With your taste, something tells me you would be good at it!!

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  33. Auntie PamFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    These r darling. Whoever won the drawing on 27 Jan? Pls post, so hope it is me- sewnangel@gmail.com. Well I ordered some of the circle labels for my Mom & 2 friends for sm V day gifts. They are lovely. Thks for showing them!
    Auntie Pam of sunny & warm So California

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  34. LilaVanillaFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I can't decide if I prefer the cookies or the garland, they're both so lovely! I love the splash of blue too :)

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  35. MiddletonFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Oh, this is so cute! I extra like it. You have such a great eye for color.

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  36. AnneFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    very cute! love the colors you chose!

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  37. Glory/ Glorious TreatsFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Nicole- I think I got the small hole punch from Michael's (I've had it a while so I can't remeber for sure).

    Pam- Sorry I've been slow to post the Tiny Prints winner! I have already chosen a winner (using random.org), and contacted them. I'll try to post it tonight!

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  38. Melanie SchoenhutFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    This is definitely perfect for this coming valentines. I am sure that my daughters will love these cookies of yours.

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  39. Christina_Cookie GiftsFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I like how you incorporated twine when making these cookies.

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  40. Dusty, yes, that's my given nameFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    LOVE the cookies and would like to make them for my girls' preschool class party on Monday. Can you tell me what color of blue you used?

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  41. Glory/ Glorious TreatsFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Dusty- I often mix blues, and I don't remember for sure if I did on these cookies or not! I almost always start with sky blue (from Americolor).

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  42. BonnieJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Hi - Would you mind if I use an image with the link I have posted back to your article? http://www.willynillyknits.com/2012/01/10/17-bunting-banner-garlands-for-valentines-day/ You can let me know via twitter - @willynillyknits

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