TUTORIAL: Puffy Felt and Paper Hearts
I don't usually decorate for Valentine's Day but
after see all the sweet and cute crafts floating around Blogland, I had a hankering to create something. I want to make a bunting banner, so until I can decide exactly how I want to make one, this project came to mind, being I did not have to go out and buy anything - I used
items that I had on hand... FREE is always great!
Supplies:
Craft felt
Lace
Craft paper (I used a brown paper bag)
Heart Filler ( I used dryer sheets)
Container (I used an old utensil holder)
Container Filler (I used acorns)
Small dowels (I used long wooden scewers)
Scissors
Hot glue gun and extra sticks
For heart template, trace a cookie cutter, one from a book, or you can free-hand cut one from a folded piece of paper.
My old utensil holder has been badly in need of painting, since it was heavily used and the stain was rubbed off in several places and the rim has a knick or two. The season makes it a perfect candidate for a "red" paint job. The heart is open so I placed a square of coordinating material, backed by a piece of paper, to hold in the filling of acorns. Set aside.
I chose to sandwich the lace in between the
red felt hearts using hot glue, leaving a small
opening at the bottom to insert the scewer.
{yep, next time I make these I will SEW them} To make the curve you'll need to pucker the lace - be sure to pucker the lace in the same
places when gluing (or sewing) the opposite side.
Run a line of glue around the top of the
lace and put on the top heart,
being sure to leave an opening for your filling.
Repeat the process for your paper hearts,
except I recommend using regular white craft glue. (my hot glue dried before I was able
to line up the hearts and put in the filling)
I also chose to put smaller red felt hearts
on top of the paper. Decorate as you wish.
Hubby brought home some
Valentine candy and M&M's so
I sprinkled them around my new
Willow House candle holders
that I bought before Christmas.
I also had some left over gift bag stuffing paper,
so I placed that on top of the acorns.
Not too bad for FREE!
Happy Saturday, Y'all!
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So very cute! You know I love a project that uses what you have! Love that utensil holder with the heart on it! I've never made puffy hearts, but I like them! Love those m&m's in the candles too! Cute idea and fun project!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Danni, thank you for your sweet comments. The hot glue was fine for the felt, but not the paper...ouch! Might make the bunting banner in the same fashion. I appreciate your visit ;-)
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ReplyDeleteCute little puffy heart decor! Got to love a craft that you don't have to run out and purchase a bunch of items. They're the best. Have a great Sunday.
Thanks Jana! they were fun to make.
DeleteSo cute! Puffy hearts with lace and felt - how can we not love them! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks Holly, sweet of you to hop over to comment - I had an itch to do something and that ugly utensil holder was driving me nuts ;-) but I fixed 'er up!
DeleteI never decorate for Vday either, but seeing all the great stuff inspired me too! Love your red paint job. Everything looks so pretty and festive! Cheers.
ReplyDeleteHi there! thanks for your sweet compliments. I didn't mention in the post, and should have, that the utensil holder is carved, with a penny in the bottom. I'll have to take a pic of if after I clean it out for valentines day and post it. I appreciate your visit today ;-)
DeleteIt looks so cute and festive! I love that you were able to create that out of things you had lying around the house. Free is always best! :)
ReplyDeleteDitto ;-) thanks for visiting today!
DeleteCrafts to use up existing stash are always the best! Such a cute idea for Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this at The Purple Pumpkin Blog! Hope to see you again at the next party
Have a wonderful week
Michelle xx
Very pretty vignette JoAnn! It's always great to make things out of the stash. I love puffy hearts!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Tuula, thank you! the red was left over from the Christmas lettering for my stockings. Thanks so much for visiting today ;-)
DeleteJoAnne, your puffy hearts are so cute and creative. I love them. You did a fantastic job. Thank you so much for sharing with us at A Bouquet of Talent this week. :) Hope you are having a great week.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Kathy
This is super cute! How long did the chocolate last? lol It would've been gone in no time at our house. Great job! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!
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LOL, it was gone in a flash - my grand baby's fave.. "em a em's" is what she calls M&M's, they're supposed to be treats, but "What happens at Nana's, stays at Nana's" ;-) thanks for dropping by to comment!
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