It's my first... DIY Wednesday!
featuring... a {Paper Heart Garland}
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PROJECT DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
The best thing about this project? It's super easy!
Set aside 20-30 minutes in your day and plan on finishing a cute little garland to help decorate your wedding (or your home).
{Supplies}
- Scrapbook Paper (Several Sheets)
- Yarn
- Hole Puncher
- Fishing Line
- Scissors
- Scotch Tape
DIY {Paper Heart Garland}:
{Step 1}
Cut a strand of yarn to your desired length. Mine is approximately 6 1/2 feet long.
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{Step 2}
Hang your garland, securing it to the wall with scotch tape (the smoother the wall the better). This allows you to see how your hearts will hang. It can easily be removed and re-hung in your ultimate location later.
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{Step 3}
Cut out hearts. Standard scrapbook paper sheets work best. These hearts can be as perfect or imperfect as you want. I wanted mine to be imperfect and unique. For more exact hearts, use one perfect heart as a pattern and trace the others with a pencil before cutting.
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{Step 4}
Gather your lovely hearts. For my 6 1/2 foot garland I found that 20 hearts was a good amount. You can always make more or use less depending on how you want them spaced on your garland.
{Step 5}
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{Step 5}
Use your hole puncher to punch holes in your hearts. Keep each hole close to the edge of the paper, but not too close. You don't want the holes to tear!
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{Step 6}
Cut a strand of fishing line (3-4 inches) and tie it to a heart hole, using secure double knots. Leave enough length for tying the other end to the yarn.
Do this for each heart.
Do this for each heart.
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{Step 7}
Tie the loose end of your strand to the yarn, leaving enough room for the heart to dangle. You can cut excessive tails away with your scissors.
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{Step 8}
Continue attaching the hearts to your yarn, spacing them as desired.
Do this until your garland feels complete
.{That's It!}
Do this until your garland feels complete
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Get to it. Before you know it, you will have a delightful little garland for a special occasion (or for decorating your home).
It's a cheap & easy project with satisfying results!
It's a cheap & easy project with satisfying results!
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Seriously, it's easy! It took me longer to write this blog post than to make this thing!
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Project Difficulty Level is based on
necessary supplies, cost, effort, learning curve & time frame
