And, how NOT to, I suppose!
I was going to scrap (get it?) the whole post, because this very simple, but fun low-tech craft was to get us all in the mood for some LOVE. Well, at least in the mood for Valentine’s Day.
But when I created the craft, step-by-step, it ended up being a sad, droopy mess of a garland. How could I post a droopy and sad strand of hearts?!
As when our hearts get broken in real life, we start again. Step. By. Step.
Heart Garland How-To Cover
This tutorial is not rocket science. In fact, it is not much past Kindergarten. Simple is sometimes better. BUT…
Is BIGGER always better? THIS droopy, original heart garland proved that it is NOT.
I had made the mistake that if I cut 12″ x 1″ strips of double-sided card stock that the hearts would be bigger and better. More of a statement!
Nope. More of a droop.
So, 6″ length proved to be better. Bouncy. Fun. The opposite of droopy! And the upside? I had twice as many strips in the end of my second attempt. More hearts. And who doesn’t like more hearts?
Now on to the shorter Strips. So much better.
Does that mean more… LOVE?
Let’s agree that it does.
Color Staples for Fun!
Use Hole Punch to Punch through all four layers of topmost heart.
String Ribbon of Choice
Cut Double-Sided CardStock into 1″ x 6″ strips.
Big and Small Hearts
One Short Garland.
One Loooong Garland.
Shorter Heart Garland
This short paper heart garland, whether hanging on a lonely ceiling plant hook, or draped over the fireplace screen, may just bring a bit of warmth and a smile to all who see it, warming hearts for as long as the season of Amore’ lasts.
Kim — these are so fun and fast-to-do! Well done.
Thanks so much, Sharon!
Very cute, Kim! I rarely get it right the first time, so it’s par for the course here to try, try again. 🙂
Thank you, Sheila. I rarely get it right the first time, either! This time I just thought I would prove it.
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Kim~ I love this!! Simple elegance, in my opinion!! I would love this looped across my mantle!! Love the idea of coloring the staples, too!!! 🙂