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ISSUE 1 YEAR 2012 VOLUME 1
10 EASY STEPS TO CREATE
ROMANTIC ATHMOSPHERE
IN YOUR BATHROOM .... 4
DIS-PLATE YOUR LOVE!
DECORATE THE DISHES
FOR THE HOLIDAY ....... 7 DIY home decor USE YOUR IMAGINATION TO CREATE
AMAZING HOME DECORATION!
geri-diyhomedecoration.blogspot.com
proudly presents
The Ultimate Valentine Issue Dear reader,
This is my first ―magazine‖ and I
really hope that there will be
more :)
Today’s issue is dedicated to
Valentine’s day and the oppor-
tunity to express your love to
you most beloved people.
Travelling to unfamiliar places,
dinner in a chic restaurant are
some ideas to celebrate the holi-
day. But why not celebrating at
home, just two of you?
To make the time spent to-
gether more special you need to
create a romantic atmosphere
in your home. Flowers, candles
or love garlands—use your
imagination to make astonish-
ing home decoration for St. Val-
entines day!
Are you interested? As a real craft lover my blog is the place where I can collect ideas and
inspirations. If you are interested you may also visit:
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THE FORTUNE COOKIES OF
LOVE. EXPRESS YOUR
FEELINGS IN A DIFFERENT
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The Fortune
Cookies of
Love
There are so many
ways to express your
love on Valentine’s
day. But nothing is
more precious than
the words “I love
you”. But why to tell
it when you may
write it down and
hide it in a fortune
cookie?
So here are simple in-
structions how to make
paper fortune cookies.
You can make one and
serve it with the coffee
in the morning or you
can make about 15– 20
and use them as a table
decoration.
Materials needed:
* origami, scrapbook or
colored paper
* white paper for for-
tune saying
* scissors
* butter knife
* ruler
* compasses
* glue
Tutorial:
Step 1 Use the com-
passes and cut out a cir-
cle. Also cut out the for-
tunes.
Step 2 Using a ruler as a
guide run the backside
of the butter knife along
the circle.
Step 3 Fold the circle in
half, patterned sides
together, and create a
good crease. Unfold.
Step 4 Open the paper
so the pattern side faces
up, and turn the paper
so that the crease is ver-
tical to you.
Step 5 Gently fold circle
together, lining up the
crease so that each side
is even, but do not
crease in the center at
this time.
Step 6 Place fortune
cookie strip in the mid-
dle of the cookie.
Step 7 Holding the
edges together, place a
finger in the center of
the crease and fold the
sides of the cookie to-
ward you. Continue
folding until both sides
of the cookie touch.
Step 8 You may use a
glue to bring the sides
together.
Your cookie is ready!
Need some ideas for for-
tune cookies sayings?
◦ A secret admirer will
soon send you a sign of
affection.
◦ Love asks me no ques-
tions, and gives me end-
less support.
◦ Love is for the lucky and
the brave.
◦ We cannot do great
things; only small things
with great love.
◦ Love is the triumph of
imagination over intelli-
gence.
◦ One who admires you
greatly is hidden before
your eyes.
◦ Only love makes us see
ordinary things in an ex-
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Don’t forget it is the
the fortine cookie
message that makes
the cookie!
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◦ Count your blessings by
thinking of those whom
you love.
◦ Your heart is a place to
draw true happiness.
◦Hearts are not to be had
as a gift, hearts are to be
earned.
◦Those who have love,
have wealth beyond meas-
ure.
◦The greatest gift is love.
◦Love is like wildflow-
ers...it is often found in
the most unlikely places.
◦Love always and deeply.
◦Don't forget, you are al-
ways on my mind
◦A warm smile is testi-
mony of a generous na-
ture.
◦Love begets love.
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Paper Fortune Cookie {in pictures}
Don’t forget it is the
the fortine cookie
message that makes
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Decorate the bathroom
10 easy steps to create romantic atmosphere in your bathroom To decorate the bedroom, the
living room, the table… Don’t
you forget something?
Yes, this year don’t forget to
decorate the bathroom for a re-
laxing touch!
Whether you are a single per-
son or a couple you can create a
pleasant and romantic ambi-
ence.
You don’t need a big budget to
get the desired look. Spend as
much as to fit your budget. Just
use what you have already have
or buy something to add some
color.
Soaps, candles, flowers—they
will totally change the look of
the bathroom. Here some ideas
and some must-haves to create
an intimate atmosphere in your
bathroom.
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Colors
The first thing you shall
consider is what color to
be the decoration. Ac-
cording to Feng Shui
most suitable colors for
loving couple are spring
colors—green, yellow,
blue, cream and laven-
der. These colors repre-
sent the health and well-
being.
Candles
Candles are obligatory
element of every roman-
tic (and not only) deco-
ration. Several votives in
glass candle holders will
give the room a nice
glow when the lights are
turned out.
If your bathroom is big
enough you may arrange
several candlesticks or
several votives in an at-
tractive grouping and
scatter rose petals
around them.
Choose candles with
your favorite scents
such as vanilla, rose or
lavender. This will set
the mood even more to
take a relaxing bath on
Valentine’s Day.
Soaps
Purchase decorative
heart-shaped soaps.
You can buy them in a
variety of colors—so
choose your favorite!
Place the soaps in a
clear glass container for
decorative purposes.
Place the container on a
shelf. Add a couple to a
heart-shaped soap dish
for use.
Toiletries
Find a large wicker bas-
ket or a large vintage
bowl. Add toiletries
such as shower gels,
soaps, shampoo, lotion
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10 fresh ideas for a romantic decoration in the bathroom
and body oils.
Add Scent
Use small pots of fresh
herbs, such as lavender,
rosemary or sage to add
calming scents to the
space. This will make
the atmosphere more
relaxing and intimate.
Towels
Add a touch of color
with bright red towels. If
you like a more delicate
look, use white towels
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Romance Novels
If you are one people
who enjoy relaxing with
a romance novel, select
your very favorite books
and arrange them in a
pretty basket tied with a
decorative bow. Set the
basket in the corner of
the bathroom. Not only
will they provide very
unique Valentine's Day
decor, the books will be
easily accessible for you
to enjoy during a relax-
ing bubble bath.
place. Furthermore they
will be immediately no-
ticed.
And remember:
Red roses symbolize
true love. White roses
express purity and
value. A pink rose
means happiness.
Rose Petals
A delicate bowl filled
with rose petals will
look lovely in your bath-
room. Silk flower petals
can be scented with a
few drops of aromather-
apy oil. Place the dish
on a vanity or the toilet
tank to easily give your
bathroom a bit of Val-
entine's Day decor.
Love Note on the
Mirror
Write a love note to
your spouse or girl-
friend on the bathroom
mirror with soap,
marker or paint pen de-
signed to use to glass
mirrors.
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10 fresh ideas for a romantic decoration in the bathroom
with a small rose design
or with your names em-
broidered. Hang a hand
towel on your existing
towel hanger. Roll or
fold a couple bath towels
and place them in a
large wicker basket. Tie
a wide red ribbon
around the basket.
Flowers
Fresh or silk— flowers
will transform the casual
looking bathroom into
a magic and romantic
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Dis-’plate’ your love!
A romantic breakfast
in bed on Valentine’s
day? Obligatory! But
this time be more
creative and surprise
your soul-mate with
a wish on the plate.
This idea is really simple
but very attractive. A
really nice way to create
a special mood in a spe-
cial day!
Materials needed:
* dishes
* paintbrush
*edible dish paint
Tutorial:
Step 1 To prepare the
paint mix:
* 3 tablespoons of pow-
dered sugar
* 1 teaspoon of water
* 2 drops of liquid food
coloring.
Step 2 Decorate the
dishes!
Be bold in your draw-
ings—if you make a
mistake while painting
you can always lick the
plate and start over :)
You can draw hearts,
roses or butterflies (if
you are good in paint-
ing) or you can just
write down the first
letters of your names.
When the party is over
you can simply wash
the dishes and the
―paint‖ will be re-
moved.
Photos and idea: How
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Find some ideas for
experts on P.8
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I really hope you have
enjoyed my first issue.
Expect soon the next one!
Meanwhile you might
visit my blog:
DIY Home Decoration
and follow me on
Twitter, Google Plus
and Facebook
Dis-’plate’ your love for experts! {in pictures}
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