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When I came across this fun tutorial for an easy scrappy fabric Valentine’s wreath, I wanted to stop what I was doing and immediately make one (I have an unhealthy obsession with wreaths). Then, I realized you’d probably want to make one, too!
The wonderful gals at Little Birdie Secrets (Stacy, Mandy, and Jessica) have graciously let me feature this great project as the first Teach Me Tuesday of 2010. They actually created this project last year, but I thought it was just too fun to pass up.
The Birdies explain:
Just a little more than a month until Valentine’s Day, so here’s our first Valentine for you. This easy heart wreath is a fun project you can do with your kids (and a good way to use up your fabric scraps!).Scrappy Heart Wreath TutorialWhat you’ll need:*Scraps of fabric cut into 2 inch squares (these can be all the same fabric or a combination of different fabrics)*Elmers glue or Tacky Glue*Styrofoam Heart (Lindsay note: I know JoAnn has these right now for about $4 – Take your 40% off coupon!)*Pencil*Ribbon (enough to hang your wreath where you want it)Okay, let’s get started!1. Fill a shallow paper bowl with glue.2. Place fabric square on pencil tip with right-side facing the pencil. Be sure the pencil tip is in the center.3. Dip the fabric covered pencil tip into the glue. You don’t need too much. Just a little on the end.4. Press the pencil tip into the Styrofoam.5. Remove the pencil–your fabric should stay in place.6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until your heart is completely covered.It should look nice and full like this.7. Add a ribbon and hang up. We tied a small loop around the finished wreath with string, then threaded the ribbon through that.Isn’t it sweet?
It is oh, so sweet! I personally have tons of Valentine-themed fat quarters that I was going to use for a project several years ago and never got around to sewing. They are all from the same collection, so I think I will use a mix of them to complete my wreath. Squeal! I’m so excited.
Doesn’t this look like a fun one?
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This is so fun! I purchased everything yesterday as my fabric stash had nothing that was "just right". I made my squares 1 1/2" because reading the directions and remembering them is too tough for me :0) It is turning out so cute! And not taking nearly as long as I thought.
After that tough loss last night, I bet you could use a pick-me-up…
So I gave you an award – because you rock and so does your blog!
http://homewiththeboys.blogspot.com/2010/01/fantastic-followers-friday-and-award.html
fun tutorial.
i'm still celebrating the fact that the year is so new, and that we have martin luther king's day coming, and you're already waaaayyy into valentine….
Wow! Thanx for reminding me of this easy project! I made one in HomeEc in High School. I had forgotten all about it!
I did this over the weekend – thought you'd like to see how it turned out!
http://generallycreative.blogspot.com/2010/01/valentines-wreath.html
This is such a cute idea! If I can find the time, I am DEFINITELY making this. My front door is so naked and sad right now.
I love love LOVE this wreath and the button fleur-de-lis in the post below – so cute!!
A few months ago I made a button wreath that you might be interested in as it is both a wreath and uses buttons!!
http://paulsbride.blogspot.com/2009/12/button-wreath.html
Wow this is so lovely. I think I will have a go at making one with my four year old son.
Twiggy x
What a great project! I found the heart-shaped form at JoAnn's (as you said) and also got a red fabric remnant there at 1/2 price. Found great red ribbon at Dollar Tree to finish it off. Thanks for posting this project – my door was really bare after Christmas too. Here's a pic of my wreath: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3434861&l;=0a3a6fe35b&id;=615282290
VERY VERY CUTE! I Love the Wreath! I made one this weekend while snowed in! You can find it here @ http://luvourdimpledcupcake.blogspot.com/2010/01/valentines-day-wreath.html
Thank you for the Great Project!
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