Valentine Theme Week- Day 5
Hello! I’m delighted to be sharing my first feature post with all of you! Each month I’ll have a project showcasing sequins, confetti or seed beads in a unique way on something other than a card. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching my mind was on hearts! I’ve created a small garland perfect for a mantle, shelf or door.
To begin, die cut three felt hearts. (This shape can easily be switched out for other holidays or everyday use). One of the hearts will become a shaker so you will need to cut an opening in that shape.
Next you’ll need three paper backing heart shapes. One of these will back your shaker. I chose a pretty floral paper for this purpose. The other two will not be seen. Plain cardstock, poster board or chipboard will work just fine.
Adhere this paper backing to the reverse side of each cream felt heart for added stability.
The shaker will be filled with Confetti so the form for it doesn’t need to be very thick. I used two cardstock spacers. If using Sequins or Seed Beads, you’ll need to use foam tape or fun foam. Remember to die cut one acetate heart as well for your shaker window..
Die cut and stamp several items (mini tags, flowers, leafy sprigs, bows) to decorate the other two felt hearts.
Glue clusters of die cut items onto each of the plain hearts. Add confetti as accents. Fill your shaker with Iridescent Mini Heart Confetti (coming soon!) and Red Heart Confetti.
The possibilities for this little garland are endless! I made mine to match my great grandmothers plates. Aren’t they pretty!!
If you have missed any of the previous posts, click on the photos below to see the post from that day.
…adorable…times 10!
Oh my goodness, how adorable is THIS??? I ABSOLUTELY love it!
Lisa, these are just darling! Love your mix of felt and pretty papers, and your idea to use zig-zag trim to hang them from!
Lisa, this is so adorable and creative. Absolutely love it with all the details and look forward to what you come up with next.
Oh my goodness–what a wonderful garland, Lisa! I never thought to use felt on a shaker, either, but now I will! Think I’m going to “need” some PPP confetti! Your inspiration is gorgeous–such a treasure!
Lisa this is absoultly darling in felt! So pretty and danty! Reminds me of the pretty baby booties you made sweet pea!
SUPER sweet idea!!
Lisa this is so lovely! I LOve the idea of using felt for your garland … and those you’ve used are gorgeous – and is perfect with G-Grandma’s china!
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Fantastic project!!!!!
Sherrie k
These are so precious, Lisa! Love your ideas with felt and sequins! Totally gorgeous!
What a gorgeous garland, Lisa … such delicate and pretty detailing with that lovely soft felt! Hugs, Anita :)
aww Lisa this is so sweet..
super sweet little banner, lisa!
Gorgeous! Love the color combo and mix of texture!
Fantastic job, Lisa. A trio of sweet love.
Very pretty and so clever. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa, this the SWEETEST banner EVER!