Easy Valentine’s Day Garland

by Myra Hope

Good morning and Happy Monday, y’all! I know Monday gets a bad rap, but I actually love the beginning of a new week. I’m super excited to share my easy Valentine’s Day Garland today. If you missed my Pink & Gray Valentine’s Day Wreath, be sure to check it out because I’m kind of obsessed with hot pink and gray for Valentine’s Day. Can’t get enough!

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How cute is that?! I love the combination of felt and fabric scraps. They weren’t really fabric “scraps” until Ridley and I ripped them, but it was good stress relief. ;)

Here’s how to make one of your own…

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Supplies Needed:

  • Felt {I used light pink, gray and hot pink}
  • 1/2 yard of two different fabrics
  • Needle and embroidery floss, baker’s twine or jute
  • Scissors
  • Heart template and marker

This project is so forgiving and customizable. You could make your hearts smaller, different colors, all the same color, use all the same fabric etc. Do whatever makes your heart pitter-pat. :)

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Trace heart shapes on the felt.

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Cut out the hearts. I cut out a few of each because I wasn’t sure how many I would want to use.

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Make 2-3″ cuts into the fabric about 1 1/2-2″ apart going parallel to the selvage. Tear the fabric into strips.

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Decide how long you want to make the garland. And begin by looping the fabric scraps around the embroidery floss. {Do you like my fancy garland holder? Push pins for the win!}

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Stitch through the felt hearts and continue looping on fabric strips. I used three strips between each heart. It can be a little tricky to hold the string taut while tightening the loops around it, but just have patience and you’ll be done in no time.

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I love how it turned out!

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Next week, I’ll be sharing my entire Valentine’s Day Mantel. I’m really happy with how it all came together thanks to a brilliant suggestion from my friend, Emily. :)

I’ve joined up with the lovely ladies below for a fabulous party! Check out the links for more Valentine’s Day awesomeness than you can handle!

Have a marvelous day!!

xoxo

Myra

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1 Eva Scott January 28, 2013 at 5:29 am

I really like the pink and grey together too. Pretty!
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2 Lisa~ January 28, 2013 at 8:13 am

I love the colors! I hadn’t thought of them but now I will be completely obsessed until I can use them for next year! Thanks for the sweet idea. Love it! Lisa~
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3 Debbie January 28, 2013 at 8:42 am

Thanks for a fun link party. Your Valentines garland is so pretty and goes well with your beautiful Pink & Gray Valentine’s Day Wreath. Love them both!
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4 Amanda January 28, 2013 at 9:23 am

So adorable Myra!!
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5 LuAnn Braley January 28, 2013 at 10:55 am

Beautiful…and looks like something I could actually do! :O)
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6 Amy @ Positively Splendid January 28, 2013 at 11:45 am

Such a sweet idea! I love how it turned out, Myra!

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7 Glory/ Glorious Treats January 28, 2013 at 12:04 pm

So pretty! I love the pink and gray, a nice little change from pink and red. The fabrics and simple design are just beautiful!
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8 jp January 28, 2013 at 6:39 pm

Very cute garland…thanks for hosting the party!
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9 jenny January 28, 2013 at 8:08 pm

The garland is lovely! And thanks for the fun party!
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10 Richella @ Imparting Grace January 30, 2013 at 8:38 am

Myra, your garland is so pretty! I’m pinning it to my Valentine’s Day board. Thanks for sharing it. And thanks for hosting the party!

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11 Sugar Aunts February 3, 2013 at 9:22 pm

What a superb link up! I love all of these creative ideas! Your garland looks great.

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