Hello sweet friends! I am joining some wonderful creatives in the Seasonal Saturday’s Hop hosted by Follow The Yellow Brick Home. Didn’t you love Amber’s winter decor? Today, I am sharing some Vintage Inspired Valentine Spun Cotton Cuties.
The Inspiration
I have always loved vintage spun cotton figures. I was lucky enough to inherit several Christmas cuties from each of my grandmothers. I have searched for years to find Valentine themed figures but they are very rare. Those I have found have been $50 and up which is not in my budget.
The Supplies
The figures that I created feature many true vintage elements that I have collected over the years.
I did find some of the supplies over on Amazon.
- True cotton pipe cleaners
- Assorted scraps of ribbon
- Spun cotton heads (use fine tip pens to create the faces)
- Assorted embroidery thread (wind on bamboo skewers, wet and then let dry to create the hair)
- Cupcake liners to use as a skirt
- Assorted pom poms
- Glue gun
- Cardboard glitter hearts and vintage wooden spools were used as bases for figures
Vintage Inspired Valentine Spun Cotton Cuties
I spent an entire day crafting several figures. Then I created a fun scene on my kitchen shelf.
I had fun posing them on vintage jello molds, mini wagons and pink bottlebrush trees found in the Christmas clearance section of Michaels.
These sweet gals make me smile.
A special delivery of cuteness.
Do You Have a Favorite?
I made a few extra to sell in case you’d like a Valentine cutie of your own. Just leave a comment below.
A. Pink haired chenille figure.
SOLD B. Brunette with a special delivery.
SOLD C. Blonde with lots of love.
D. She loves roses.
E. A special burgundy Valentine.
This cheery Valentine vignette brings a smile to my face every time I come into the kitchen.
I hope to make some more for Easter.
Up next is County Road 407. You will love Cindy’s winter decor.
I’ll be back with another fun post on Tuesday.
Laura
More Decor To Adore
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These are one hundred percent adorable, Laura! Oh, it would have been so much fun to craft and create with you that day! And I love how you used them in your vignette. Big smiles — this is a perfect way to begin my Saturday!
I love the Valentine cuties and I’m interested in purchasing one or two of them.
How adorable are these?!! So creative and so perfect for Valentine’s Day! Thanks for sharing your tutorial – and have a great weekend!
Shelley
So, so cute! As many antique stores as I have been to, I have never seen these before. As delicate as they are, I guess not very many have survived. You’re so lucky to have your grandmothers’.
I’m not sure if they are the cutest thing ever because they are on vintage molds or their clothes are made from cupcake liners! So stinkin’ cute! I can’t imagine the time and effort that went into making them, but it seems worth it because your Valentine’s shelf is adorable. So fun. pinned
These little cuties make my heart sing! You nailed it with the authentic, vintage look. Just so adorable!
I want to make some!
Thanks so much for joining the hop!
Such darling cuties and perfect for the upcoming Valentines. I am happy to feature your sweet creation at Love Your Creativity.
Adorable, Laura!!! I love all the creations you make with old thread spools and these just tick so many boxes of cuteness!!! Enjoy your sweet girls and I’m glad they are selling for you. <3
Such a fun post! They have personality!