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Valentines Day Crafts

Feb 1, 2012 By Layla

Question: What do you get when you cross an Evan Garrett Cooper with a Lettered Cottage Layla in the month of February?

(pictured above: Evan Garrett Cooper, the “wonder wall” in our dining room, and an Etsy calendar )

Answer: A dining room decked out in sweet, Southern-style DIY Valentines Day decor, and lots of YUMMY cupcakes!

Evan (whom I have officially nicknamed, EGC) is as crazy about photostyling as I am, and it was such a treat to be able to work with him on this project! Here he is in action on some other photoshoots and events he had a fun working on…

And here’s a fun fact about Mr. EGC: Back before he got too busy photostyling and event planning, he used to make and sell his own “Cooper Cupcakes”…

Is that the coolest cupcake logo, or what? And Holy cute cupcakes, Batman! I was so excited to finally sample one two three of his red velvet ones in the days following our Valentines Day shoot!

And speaking of our shoot, it basically started with a text from me to him a couple of weeks ago that went something like this, “Hi Evan! It’s Layla Palmer. Do you want to help me style a shoot chock full of inexpensive, DIY Valentines Day craft and decor ideas?”

Well, 204 texts later (I’m not kidding) we managed to pull it all together and have a whole bunch’a fun in the process! We came up with quite a few ideas I want to blog about, so I thought I’d just introduce the fabulous Mr. Cooper here today, and then blog about all the things we worked on together over the next few days. Here’s a sneak peek of some of the ideas we’ve got up our sleeves…



Click the badge below to visit EGC’s website, or to see what’s he’s up to on his blog…

You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and at @evangcooper on Instagram!

Happy February!

Filed Under: DIY Decorating Inspiration, Friends, Valentines Day

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  1. Sarah

    Feb 1, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Oh my goodness! It is all just too lovely for words! Can I just copy everything you guys ever do?! You’ve never once done a project I haven’t completely loved. Please just come invade my house and work your magic. 🙂

    • Layla

      Feb 1, 2012 at 9:24 am

      Thank you, Sarah! 😀
      LOVE your blog name!

      • Sarah

        Feb 1, 2012 at 9:41 am

        Awww! Thank you! That makes me happy. 🙂

  2. shaunna

    Feb 1, 2012 at 9:15 am

    Super cute–love that first pic.
    🙂
    shaunna

    • Layla

      Feb 1, 2012 at 9:25 am

      Thanks, Shaunna! We had such a blast putting it together! 🙂

  3. Sherry Ann

    Feb 1, 2012 at 9:16 am

    Ohmygosh ! ! ! ! So excited! Thanks for sharing!

  4. Katy

    Feb 1, 2012 at 9:16 am

    Love the pics, love Evan, love it all!!! I love holiday decor on the cheap. Great work, guys!

    PS: Tell Evan to get a Facebook page so I can “like” him too.

    • Layla

      Feb 1, 2012 at 9:22 am

      Thanks Katy! And you can find a link to Evan’s Facebook page at the very end of the post! 😉

      • Katy

        Feb 3, 2012 at 9:29 am

        Sorry!!! I go so excited about clicking on the graphic that I totally missed the WORDS right underneath it. Duh! I’m off to like, pin, etc!!!!

    • EGC

      Feb 2, 2012 at 10:30 am

      Hi Katy!!! So glad you loved everything! We had a blast!!! 😉 Hope to see you on Facebook!

  5. Marsha

    Feb 1, 2012 at 9:19 am

    I saw the “Pink Party” the other night when I drove through downtown. It was beautiful!

    • Layla

      Feb 1, 2012 at 9:27 am

      You could see it from the street?! You’ve got great vision, Marsha- LOL! 😀

      • Marsha

        Feb 1, 2012 at 12:28 pm

        I wasn’t sure if it was a launch party for The Pratt Room or a real party or both. I saw EGC so I knew there would be pictures.

        • Layla

          Feb 1, 2012 at 12:37 pm

          Oooh! What’s The Pratt Room? Sounds exciting!

  6. Tonya @ Love of Family & Home

    Feb 1, 2012 at 9:25 am

    ADORABLE!!

    • Layla

      Feb 1, 2012 at 9:27 am

      Thank you, Tonya! LOVE me some “love month”! 😀

  7. Laura

    Feb 1, 2012 at 9:32 am

    I love it all! Super pretty!

    • Layla

      Feb 1, 2012 at 9:42 am

      Thanks, Laura! I’m a sucker for sweetheart soiree’! 😀

      • Laura

        Feb 1, 2012 at 1:43 pm

        And wouldn’t being able to style those soirees for a living be a dream job!? 🙂

        P.S. I checked out Evan, he is talented!

        • EGC

          Feb 2, 2012 at 10:44 am

          Thanks Laura for your kind words! means so much! So excited about working with Layla on many more projects in the future! 😉

  8. Brittany

    Feb 1, 2012 at 9:42 am

    It is all so pretty I might just squeal! How fun to have someone come to style things with you and everything looks just fabulous! Can’t wait for all the reveals!

  9. Kim in Iowa

    Feb 1, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Oh what a teaser! My birthday is on Valentine’s Day so I really love to decorate. Can’t wait to see what the crafty projects are going to be!

  10. megan

    Feb 1, 2012 at 9:55 am

    I love Red and White! Truly I do. I guess that’s one of the reasons I love Christmas and Valentines Day. I mean it’s all about the decorating isn’t it! Oh and the Love of course 🙂 Looking forward to what you have done Layla- thanks for the tease!

  11. Jeanette H

    Feb 1, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Where did you find the cute creamers/milk bottles?

    • EGC

      Feb 2, 2012 at 11:08 am

      Hey Jeanette–
      I found them online. shopsweetlulu.com, but an inexpensive alternative is Starbucks frappuccino bottles. The ones you can purchase at the supermarket or the gas station. Just peel the label off and you’re ready to go. If you know someone that drinks them, just ask them to save them for you instead of throwing them away! They look identical. Hope it helps! 😉

      • Jeanette H

        Feb 8, 2012 at 10:09 am

        Thank you! I will be ordering these!

  12. Mary

    Feb 1, 2012 at 9:59 am

    i LOVE all of this!
    so fantastic!
    🙂

  13. Dee Brownfield

    Feb 1, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Everything is so adorable; but I love the milk bottles! so stinkin’ cute!
    Pink Hugs,
    Dee

  14. Rebekah

    Feb 1, 2012 at 10:09 am

    It’s all so lovely! Happy February <3

  15. The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh

    Feb 1, 2012 at 10:21 am

    I am so excited! Gorgeous DIY tease AND eye candy! (I’m married, not dead. Rawr!)

  16. [email protected]

    Feb 1, 2012 at 10:23 am

    Y’all make me want to go live with my extended family in Alabama. Just to be close to you ;). Everything about this post and series delights me. Can’t wait to read more!!!

    • EGC

      Feb 2, 2012 at 11:13 am

      LOL, Sarah!! Alabama is where it’s at!! 😉 We thought this post was delightful too! We had a blast putting everything together!

      • [email protected]

        Feb 2, 2012 at 1:44 pm

        What part of AL are y’all from (Yes I say “y’all” too because I’m a Texas girl :)). My family is up north– Elkmont/Hunstville/Florence. Every time I visit I tell myself I’m never going to leave.

  17. Julia @ Chris Loves Julia

    Feb 1, 2012 at 11:03 am

    This really makes me want to throw a small Valentine’s bash. Close friends. No kids. Great dinner. And THOSE cupcakes. Our only sign of Valentine’s around here, is this month’s chalkboard drawing:

    http://chrislovesjulia.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-2012-chalkboard-drawing-buy.html

    …but I still want that garland. 🙂

    • Layla

      Feb 1, 2012 at 11:12 am

      GORGE DRAWING, Julia!!!
      Love it!
      😀

  18. Laurie V

    Feb 1, 2012 at 11:30 am

    It’s all just so sweet it makes my teeth itch. Love it.

    • Layla

      Feb 1, 2012 at 11:34 am

      Ha! Thank you, Laurie! 😀

  19. diana

    Feb 1, 2012 at 11:49 am

    I could not keep my hands off of those cupcakes!!! I mean the ones made from cake batter BTW… ;-p

  20. Krystle @ Color Transformed Family

    Feb 1, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    I just saw some blue tinted jars today on Pinterest. I love how they look with the flowers. This will be exciting to see all the crafts.

  21. Ellen

    Feb 1, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    I love what you’ve shown so far… can’t wait to see more and get all the nitty gritty details! Looks like the two of you had way too much fun! And those cupcakes…. they look delish!!

    • EGC

      Feb 2, 2012 at 11:15 am

      Ellen, we had a blast!!! Keep your eyes peeled for the follow up post. 😉

  22. Robyn Farmer

    Feb 1, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    I’m obsessed with bunting and that one just about does me in. All the different textures and colors makes my heart skip a beat 🙂

  23. suzanne

    Feb 1, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Layla,
    What darling pics! Where did you find the mini milk drinking glasses and straws? They are so cute!

    • EGC

      Feb 2, 2012 at 11:17 am

      Hello Suzanne–
      I was telling Jeanette above that I purchased the milk bottles and straws online. shopsweetlulu.com, but an inexpensive alternative is Starbucks frappuccino bottles. The ones you can purchase from the supermarket. Just peel the label off and you’re ready to go. If you know someone that drinks them, just ask them to save them for you instead of throwing them away! They look identical. Hope it helps!

  24. kelly in georgia

    Feb 1, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    preciously cute!!!! love love love all the red. and those cupcakes???no way i could resist red velvet cupcakes! (you did well to only have 3)

  25. Jenna at Homeslice

    Feb 1, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    oh my goodness. that looks delicious! and not just the cupcakes!

  26. Kathleen @ Miss Hannah B.

    Feb 1, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Loving the beautiful pictures. They are so inspiring! More importantly where can you get those cupcakes? they look deliciously Devine

  27. Flower Patch Farmgirl

    Feb 1, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    Dear El,

    I can’t get enough of you. I want to climb inside my computer and hunker down in your V-Day wonderland. You KNOW how swoony this is to me, right?

    Luv,
    Ess

    • Layla

      Feb 1, 2012 at 7:16 pm

      Your comments are like sunshine on my screen.
      🙂

      XO,
      El

  28. Jay @ wilbur road

    Feb 1, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    The sweetest! I, too, have been enjoying decorating for Valentine’s. It must be really fun to have another creative soul to collaborate with. All of that creativity and love comes through in your pictures, they are delightful.

    I especially love the place settings, just precious!
    Can’t wait for the how-to’s!

    • EGC

      Feb 2, 2012 at 11:19 am

      Jay–

      We had a blast! Thanks for the kind words!! It was pure joy working with Layla. Keep your eyes peeled for how to’s– so simple and affordable! 😉

  29. Venita

    Feb 2, 2012 at 6:29 am

    Do you have a good source for your cute striped straws? We are looking for some for our daughters wedding reception – root beer floats! The pictures are so inspiring, gave me some good ideas already!

    • EGC

      Feb 2, 2012 at 11:22 am

      Hello Venita–

      I purchase all of my striped straws offline from http://www.shopsweetlulu.com They would be PERFECT for root beer floats! Good luck with the planning process! 😉

  30. kathleen @ a bunch of craft

    Feb 2, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Nothing better than valentines day crafts! Cant wait to see ’em!

  31. Melinda

    Feb 2, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    So cute! I can’t wait to see the rest. Our anniversary is on Valentine’s Day so this is welcome inspiration for a celebration! I checked out EGC’s website and blog – what talent. The collaboration between you two looks wonderful and I hope to see more : )

    • Layla

      Feb 2, 2012 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Melinda! (PS- I’m texting with EGC right now about another project I’d like to work on with him!) 😉

    • EGC

      Feb 3, 2012 at 11:38 am

      Hello Melinda-

      Thanks so much for the kind words! It means so much. Layla and I had a blast working together on this post! We are in talks for the next project! So exciting! 😉

  32. Amy

    Feb 3, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    I have always been a fan of Evan. So glad the world is getting to see his amazing talent. Love the shoot. And from experience, those cupcakes are addictive! 🙂 Try the key lime next.

    • Layla

      Feb 3, 2012 at 1:20 pm

      Dear Evan,

      Please make me some key lime cupcakes!

      Bear hugs,
      Layla

  33. Laurie Blaswich

    Feb 5, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Hi Layla,
    Love your table runner idea, it’s just charming and fun! As well as your other Valentine’s day ideas. Small milk jugs w/ red and white straws!!! 🙂

    Fondly,
    Laurie

  34. Natalie

    Feb 5, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    loving the burlap, doilies & hankies…what a great combination!

    If you road trip this way our barn will be doing occasional sales starting in March. Would love to have you stop by for a visit…better yet redo a room in our home!

    check out our blog http://www.littleprairiegirlwordpress.com
    or like us on facebook
    Little Prairie Girl

  35. Susan (Between Naps on the Porch)

    Feb 8, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Layla, it all looks adorable! I love the colors and the pretty vintage china. Beautiful! Happy upcoming V-Day to you and Kevin! ♥

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