Having come across a decorative cherub I bought from the thrift store years ago, I created this one-of-a-kind decoration for Valentine’s Day using upcycled and repurposed supplies. When was the last time you scoured through your craft supply stash to find inspiration for your next craft?

Upcycled cherub Valentine's day decor with crackle tray and painted cherub holding flowers and LED candle.

Upcycled Valentine’s Day Crafting

Hours before creating this latest Valentine’s Day cherub craft on a FB Live video, I really didn’t know what I was going to make! Knowing I wanted to use a thrifted plaster cherub, I gathered some other supplies like an wooden serving tray, faux florals and my acrylic paints and the idea sort of just came together!

Close up of crackel painted tray and cherub.

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Upcycled cherub Valentine's day decor with crackle tray and painted cherub holding flowers.

How to Upcycle a Cherub for Valentine’s Day Decor

We first shared the tutorial for making this Valentine’s Day decor on a recent Facebook Live which you can catch here. Or continue reading if you wish to follow along with the step by step instructions.

Creating a Crackle Finish with Glue

Start by pouring some craft glue on your wooden tray. Brush it out using a paint brush.
Before the glue fully dries, add a coat of white paint on top of the glue.
As the glue dries, the crackle affect will form.

If you wish to know more about getting a crackle finish with school glue visit this post here.

Preparing the Cherub

Paint the plaster cherub in white, giving it some time to dry.
Using some pink paint, lightly paint it on some areas of the cherub.
Add some mod podge on the cherub and then pour on your diamond dust or glitter before it dries.

Assembling

Hang your cherub on the tray using a screw.
Add your LED candle and faux flowers into the cherub.

And with that, the upcycled Valentine’s Day decoration is complete and ready for displaying. I love how it turned out, especially knowing I used pieces I had lying around at home!

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Upcycled Cherub Valentine’s Day Decor

Jane and Sonja

Creating a unique and one of a kind DIY Valentine's Day decor piece using upcycled and repurposed supplies.

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Materials

Elmer’s glue
Wood tray
Paint brush
Cherub
Paint in white and pink
Diamond dust
Mod Podge
Screw
Faux flowers
LED candle

Instructions

Start by pouring some craft glue on your wooden tray. Brush it out using a paint brush.
Before the glue fully dries you want to add a coat of white paint on top of it. This is what’s giving it the “crackle” look.
Then paint the cherub white. Giving it some time to dry.
Using some pink paint, lightly paint it on some areas of the cherub but not all of it.
Add some mod podge on the cherub and then pour on your diamond dust or glitter before it dries.
Hang your cherub on the tray using a screw.
Add your LED candle and faux flowers into the cherub.

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