Ruffled Satin Valentine Heart Tutorial
Hey, hey! I hope you had a great weekend! Today, I’m jumping into some a little Valentine’s Day excitement. I’m not sure exactly why, but I’m really pumped about V-day this year, so we’re going to enjoy it for as long as possible. 🙂
Last year, I made Ruffled Satin Valentine’s Hearts and shared the tutorial on Traci’s blog, so I thought I would kick off this season with the tutorial here for y’all! These hearts are easy and inexpensive…and oh, so cute! 🙂
Ooo, la, la! I love how the satin hearts look with my Burlap Valentine’s Wreath!
Supplies You Need:
- Heart shaped wreath forms
- Pink satin {I got 1/4 yard of hot pink satin on sale at Hobby Lobby}
- Scissors
- Sewing machine {you could probably make this work by hand, if you’re incredibly patient}
- Pink thread
- Glue gun & glue sticks
Cut three 1 1/2″ wide strips {selvage to selvage} of satin.
I love the elegance of satin!
Then sew the strips end to end with right sides together so you have one really long strip of satin. Easy peasy!
With your sewing machine on the widest stitch setting {mine’s a 4}, sew all the way down the middle of the fabric.
Leave extra thread at the end of the strip when you finish sewing. Then start loosely gathering up the fabric. This process takes a little time and patience. Be careful not to pull the thread too hard because if the thread breaks you’ll have to start over with a new seam. {ask me how I know! ha!}
Soon you will have a beautiful, ruffled strip of pink satin.
Then begin hot gluing and wrapping the ruffles to your heart wreath form. I loosened the gathers as I glued them down, to make sure I would have enough to cover the entire wreath. It worked out perfectly!
Isn’t it glamorous? A little romantic? Just perfect for Valentine’s Day!
I also made a smaller, light pink heart.
And two ruffled balls. . .using the same concept! Aren’t they fun?
Have you thought about decorating for Valentine’s Day yet?
I’m linking up to Made By You Monday, Tip Me Tuesday, Today’s Creative Blog, Tips & Tutes, I’m Lovin’ It, Weekend Wrap Up Party and Before and After Party!
XO
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How Lovely!
Vanessa
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Those look so pretty! The satin really makes it look elegant:) Love it!!
LOVE this! Thanks for sharing the step-by-step…will have to try one! I shared a wreath tutorial on my blog as well this morning…too funny. We ♥ our wreaths, don’t we;) xoxo
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Thanks Linda!!! I’m headed over to see your wreath!
Ooooh, my daughter is going to be all over this one. She LOVES pink. Thanks for getting me in the spirit! :O)
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I read one post and I’m hooked! I’m not much for Valentine’s celebration but I think I’ll make a heart wreath (or 2 and maybe some balls!). I’ll put them on the front door for the benefit of the letter carrier and the newspaper carriers.
Very Nice! I love Valentines! And it is a fun day to share with those we love.
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These are gorgeous, Myra!
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Thank you so much, Amy!!!! 🙂
Super pretty! I am pinning this to try soon! 🙂
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You had a really great idea..Thanks for sharing this post to us..
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love this idea! Beautiful ruffled hearts!
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I adore ruffles 😉 Visiting from TCB.
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Very pretty and romantic! Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
These wreaths look fabulous. I love them with the shutters as a backdrop. So sweet.
Ruth
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Very cute! I was just telling my little girl that we need to make a new wreath for Valentines Day, this one is so sweet! Thanks for sharing!
these are gorgeous! I love the bright pink!
Lovely decor’. I have a Valentine contest that started today, I would love for you to link these up for a chance to win some great prizes.
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Love this. Its super cute.
Such a wonderful idea! And looks so incredibly easy. Can’t wait to try it for all sorts of holidays.
I love the satin wreath and hope you will link it up to my Show It Off Thursdays party at:
http://ornamentplace.com/?p=1875
Thanks so much! Linda
Your wreaths are so beautiful. I love the shiny look of the satin mixed with the look of the ruffling.
What size and where did you find the smallest heart form?
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Gorgeous wreaths! I love the pink satin!
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Hi, I made a huuuuge heart for Valentine 3 years ago.
It is 8footx 7 foot with red lights around it.
People pass by every year because it is gorgeous ( I am no modest)
If you want a picture of it let me know how to post it
Yara