The countdown to Valentine’s Day is on – have you started decorating yet? It’s Wendy Sue here today, sharing a quick and easy banner I created to add a little love to our home!
You can make this banner too – it’s easy! Here’s how:
Start by cutting several hearts in two sizes. You can cut these by hand, with a digital machine, or even with metal dies if you have them. The smaller heart I used has scallops around the edges – but this is totally optional. You’ll also need to gather some letters to spell “LOVE” on each heart. I used a variety of stickers and die-cut words. **NOTE: I mostly used papers and stickers from the “Peek-A-Boo-You” collection for baby girls – I love the soft colors for this Valentine’s Day project!
Layer the small heart onto the larger heart. Use a sewing machine to stitch around the edges if desired (of course I love the softness a bit of stitching adds).
Next, add the stickers to the center to spell out “LOVE” (or if you prefer to mix up the phrases, like conversation hearts, that’s fun too).
At this point, you can also add additional stickers or embellishments to some of the hearts if you desire!
After the hearts are completed, you need to punch holes to string them together. I like to use my Crop-o-dile punch so I can punch several at a time.
Stack them up, and punch away!
Choose your favorite ribbon or twine to string the hearts together
Now hang it up…and feel the love! I hope I’ve inspired you to create something fun to decorate your home for the big LOVE day coming up!
Happy Valentine’s Day! –Wendy Sue
Supplies Used:
Peek-A-Boo-You Paper Pad
Peek-A-Boo-You Stickers
Peek-A-Boo-You Thickers
White Cardstock
Gray Cardstock
Foam Adhesive Dots
Gray/White Baker’s Twine
White Sewing Thread
Sewing Machine
Crop-a-dile Punch
Gray/White Baker’s Twine
White Sewing Thread
Sewing Machine
Crop-a-dile Punch