Showing posts with label Hearts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hearts. Show all posts

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Paper Mache Folk Art Painted Heart | Video Tutorial


I've been on a roll with the heart crafts this month, especially since Valentine's Day is right around the corner and also to help get us though some pretty miserable winter weather!

It's so cozy to be inside, doing something creative while temperatures outside drop! So this next project should warm your heart and give you some fun, relaxing, creative time.



This paper mache heart is easy to make an you can personalize it by painting it however you like. You can use my technique as a guide or you can completely go your own direction, choosing your favorite colors and styles.

I used acrylic paints and you can find the complete video tutorial here, as well as a list of all of my tools and materials in the video's description.  As always, the tools and materials are simple and you most likely already have most if not all of them in your home. 

Gather up your supplies! Check out the step-by-step video tutorial here and have a great weekend! 

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Friday, February 2, 2018

Heart Quilt Made With Old Outgrown Baby Clothes


Second on my list of Valentine's Day-themed and love-inspired craft and upcycle projects is this Heart Quilt. But it's not just any old heart quilt - the patchwork hearts are all made from old baby clothes. (insert slow teardrop rolling down mom's cheek right about here)...sigh. 

I know that feeling for sure! And yes, I'll admit it, I did happen to stash away a special piece of my daughter's clothing here and there when packing up carloads of my daughters' outgrown old kids clothes to send to Goodwill. 

I remember the laughs from my two little girls as they played in my mother's backyard on a hot summer day, splashing in the kiddie pool or eating popsicles but getting most of it on their shirts...those were the days... and well, I tried to steal back as much as I could of them with my giveaway-clothes thievery. 

It's just a few pieces, and one day I will use them in something amazing...I told myself. 

And then this quilt came along. 
With the little hearts. 
Made from old baby clothes. 
(!!!) 

It's been a few years since I used my sewing machine, and many more since I made my last quilt, so I'm not very ready to just jump into the project—but it's the perfect idea to kind of tuck away in the back of my mind for another day. 

In the past I've written about What To Do With Those Old Baby Shoes, and Creative Upcycled Baby Cribs maybe it's time for me to write a new blog post about what to do with those old baby and children's clothes (stay tuned!)






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 Laura




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Thursday, February 1, 2018

DIY Valentine's Day Centerpiece With Conversation Hearts


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Since Valentine's Day will be here soon I thought I would share a few of my very favorite Valentine's Day-themed and love-inspired craft and upcycle projects throughout the week.

First up is this super-cute project from Amanda Jane Brown, who used conversation hearts to create this pretty centerpiece for your table. 


For this project you need: 

Conversation hearts 
Pillar candles
Wide ribbon 
Glass hurricane style candle holders
Disc of cardboard to place below the candle in between the conversation hearts and the candle to help keep the candle level.

This project would also be cute with large mason jars. If you aren't a big fan of the pink ribbon, you could choose any color from the conversation hearts and go with that. You can also use this same idea for any theme, holiday or season by simply changing up the candy filler with whatever is in season. 


Did you know that there are tons of fun things that you can create with conversation hearts?  Check out this blog post I did a few years ago that highlights some cool conversation heart art and crafts. 





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Have a great week!
 Laura




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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Creative Valentine's Day Ideas




Celebrate love this February 14th with more than the average drugstore card! 

Why not pitch a Valentine's Day love tent or paint some paper roses red? Check out some of my favorite Valentine's Day ideas and be inspired!