January and February have always been a combination of snowmen and hearts for me; I love the two together!
I know Valentine is part of that love of them as well!
It also can be a New England thing. I grew up in that area and then moved to Texas about 35 years ago. So I just know I love putting both of them together, especially during the winter months after the Christmas season.
Here's a simple guide to creating hearts with minimal supplies that are likely at your fingertips:
Supplies needed:
Scrapbook paper
Decoupage rice paper
Hot glue
Elmer's glue or Mod Podge
Scissors
Diamond dust glitter
Embellishments of your choosing
Some stuffing
I made two hearts, one with scrapbook paper .
The other with beautiful Decoupage Central Rice paper.
Draw out your heart by folding the paper and drawing on the fold for a perfect, even shape on each side.
Cut out two hearts from each paper.
Use hot glue to join both sides together, stuffing a little with poly filler before sealing the opening.
You will only need a little of it .
It looks adorable already!
Choose your embellishments and glue them on. For a rosette, coil a thin piece of material, glue as you roll, and add a button in the center.
I also added some thin strips of material behind it before I glued everything on.
I took my brown ink and added a little bit to the heart to make it a little grungy. You don't have to do this if you don't like that look.
For the other heart I used the rice paper and did the same steps . I did punch out some hearts from this corrugated piece of cardboard.
I love using these ... it's what comes around my coffee .
This pinch works really well I'm so glad I got it !
These hearts are so cute!
I did use my Elmer's glue and added a little bead of glue around my heart and sprinkled some glitter!
I love that sparkling effect!
I embellished them with some buttons.
So there you have it so simple , so budget friendly but yet so beautiful!
These budget-friendly hearts can be used to fill a dough bowl, hung with twine on a year-round tree, or strung together for a whimsical garland. Get creative and enhance your home decor without breaking the bank!
I hope you give these a try !
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