Easy Valentine’s Day Garland
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!
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…
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. 🙂
Trace heart shapes on the felt.
Cut out the hearts. I cut out a few of each because I wasn’t sure how many I would want to use.
Make 2-3″ cuts into the fabric about 1 1/2-2″ apart going parallel to the selvage. Tear the fabric into strips.
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!}
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.
I love how it turned out!
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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- Liz | Hoosier Homemade
- Amy | MomAdvice
- Kelli | Nest of Posies
- Amy | Positively Splendid
- Lisa | The Pennington Point
- Gina | The Shabby Creek Cottage
- Heather | WhipperBerry
Karly | Check out all their creative Valentine’s Day ideas!
I really like the pink and grey together too. Pretty!
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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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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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So adorable Myra!!
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Beautiful…and looks like something I could actually do! :O)
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Such a sweet idea! I love how it turned out, Myra!
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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Very cute garland…thanks for hosting the party!
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The garland is lovely! And thanks for the fun party!
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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!
What a superb link up! I love all of these creative ideas! Your garland looks great.
The colors are fabulous! Was jst passing through looking for some val’s day ideas. Thanks for sharing this
I never thought pink could go with gray. This is really gorgeous Myra! We’d definitely have this on Valentines. My kids love to help me decorate and this would be another fun activity!
I love this idea and I think it easily adaptable for other holidays and events. I’m going to make one for an upcoming birthday! Great ideas!
I love this. I think it is very adaptable and am going to use the idea for an upcoming birthday. Great idea!
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Cute and I love this..perfect 😉
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