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A Hanging Paper Heart Craft

Hanging Paper heart Valentine craft for 10 on the 10th by CountyRoad407.com
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Hello Friends!  The questions for the day is – Are you crafty?  I am not.  Even though I feel I’m good at a lot of things, sitting down and making something out of nothing isn’t my forte.  It’s more like a chore to me; not relaxing, not fun, not comforting.  The only thing I like about crafting is if I can do it around a table, chatting with other friends while eating a cupcake.  But no one has ever invited me to do such a thing.  Hint hint – I’m free next Tuesday.  πŸ˜‰

So in order to push myself into doing new things, so my oldish mind stays fresh (yeah probably not), I’ve decided to join in with some blogger friends and do something on the 10th of each month.  It’s called Ten on the 10th!  We have a theme and will post a project on the 10th of each month costing less than $10 to create!  I’m already kicking myself for saying yes but I’m going to try my best not to embarrass them or myself.  Our first host this year is Carol at Bluesky at Home and our theme this month is Valentine DIY.  Make sure to click on the links below to see what Valentine idea they’ve come up with.

A Hanging Paper Heart

Supplies Needed:

4 pieces of card stock or thick paper

Double sided tape or glue

String (nothing too thick but definitely thicker than thread)  Bakers string or Embroidery string works

Hole punch and scissors

Buttons and beads

Needle

All materials came from Hobby Lobby and since everything was 50% off, the total cost was $6.79 and I have several beads, buttons and thread left over.

 

6 Easy Steps:

Step 1:  Fold each piece of paper in half and score the middle.  Then draw one half of a heart in your desired size.  Mine was about 5 inches from top to bottom.

Hanging Paper heart Valentine craft for 10 on the 10th by CountyRoad407.com

Step 2:  Cut out your paper heart.  I used pinking shears but you can use regular scissors too.  I placed all 4 sheets together and cut them all at once.

Hanging Paper heart Valentine craft for 10 on the 10th by CountyRoad407.com

Step 3:  Adhere them together.  Ugh, confession time – It took me a while to figure this out.  Like 20 minutes!  So let’s see if I can explain.  I put one half of a heart to the back side of another half of a heart and taped them together.  Then did the same with the other half hearts until all 4 pieces were taped together.

Hanging Paper heart Valentine craft for 10 on the 10th by CountyRoad407.com

Step 4:  Fold the taped hearts in half and punch a hole about 1/2″ below the top on the middle crease.  I couldn’t find our hole punch so I poked a pencil through and it worked out fine.

A hanging paper heart Valentine craft for 10 on the 10th by CountyRoad407.com

Step 5: Cut a piece of string in the length you need.  Mine was cut about 28″ long.  To get started, simply push the string through the punched hole and tie in a knot.  Since buttons have two holes, I needed the string doubled so I could separate the string and feed it through the other hole at the same time.

Making a hanging paper heart Valentine craft for 10 on the 10th by CountyRoad407.com

Step 6:  Begin threading beads or buttons until you are happy with the outcome.  Knot the string after each button or bead to hold in place.

Hanging Paper heart Valentine craft for 10 on the 10th by CountyRoad407.com

That’s all there is to making a hanging paper heart.  It’s so cute.  I hung it under our dining room chandelier.  You could make several paper hearts and hang them on each arm of your chandelier if you so desire.  I desired but because it took me way longer to make this than I expected, I stopped at one.

Well that’s my first 2019 craft.  I hope as the months go by I get better and faster at this.  Ooh, next month’s Ten on the 10th theme is Thrift Shop Challenge.  What does that mean?  I’ma goin shoppin.  At a thrift store!  Woo hoo!

Click below to see several more Valentine’s crafts.

Happy Crafting!



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Ten on the 10th Craft Blog Hop - CountyRoad407.com

 

Ann at Apple Street Cottage

Benita at Chasing Quaintness

Carol at BlueskyatHome

Cindy at CountyRoad407  (You are here!)

Eilis at My Heart Lives Here

Kim at Exquisitely Unremarkable 

Katie at Let’s Add Sprinkles

Laura at Decor to Adore

Susan at Homeroad

Tammy at Patina and Paint

44 Comments

  1. January 10, 2019 / 6:26 am

    Cindy, this is too cute…I love those buttons! I love it and I know it looks so pretty hanging from your chandelier! Have a great one! Hugs!

    • January 10, 2019 / 7:01 am

      Thank you Benita. I usually don’t decorate for Valentine’s Day but this has me loving the color pink even more than before so we will be decked out in the dining room for the holiday this year!

  2. January 10, 2019 / 7:01 am

    Cindy that is so cute! I love it. I am so glad that you decided to join us on Ten on the 10th! You are the best!!

    • January 10, 2019 / 7:06 am

      I’m so glad too. One of these days I’ll be able to add the word crafter when I describe myself?! Could be years down the road but you never know. πŸ˜‰

    • January 10, 2019 / 11:30 am

      Thank you Patti! Much appreciated.

  3. January 10, 2019 / 7:58 am

    Adorable! I am working on a baby shower right now and thinking these will be perfect as shower decorations!

    • January 10, 2019 / 11:31 am

      Oh my, they would look perfect for a baby shower decoration! Great idea. Thank you Eilis

  4. January 10, 2019 / 8:00 am

    This is adorable, Cindy! I can’t wait to give it a try. I may try to make several and hang them along my mantel as a garland. Thanks so much for sharing and I’m excited to follow along with Ten on the 10th each month! πŸ™‚

    • January 10, 2019 / 11:37 am

      Yay Heather – it’s exciting to hear you’ll follow along. And I love your idea for making a garland out of these. Now THAT will be adorable!

  5. January 10, 2019 / 8:12 am

    I LOVE this SO much!!!! I have some single buttons that would be perfect. I can see it hanging from my chandy. Weeeee!

    • January 10, 2019 / 11:39 am

      I just love you Laura. Your enthusiasm just made my day. Send a picture when you’ve done one or ten!

    • January 10, 2019 / 11:40 am

      I’m a crafter?! Woo hoo! I’m dancing inside. Thank you very much Katie!

  6. January 10, 2019 / 10:18 am

    This is really sweet. I’ve done this before but not with hearts (glue stick works like a dream!). The hearts are wonderful and I love the hanging design. Thanks for a great idea and tip!

    • January 10, 2019 / 11:46 am

      Cool. What was the shape you used? I was thinking of hanging multiple circles up and down the string in between buttons to keep them flat would be cute. Thank you Jeanie for the wonderful comment and visit. It means a lot!

  7. January 10, 2019 / 11:31 am

    Love this hanging paper heart, Cindy! They would be so cute hanging from the end of my brackets on my open shelving! PInned!

    • January 10, 2019 / 11:47 am

      That’s a great idea Julie! Thanks for the pin too. Happy Decorating/Crafting!

    • January 10, 2019 / 12:41 pm

      Adorable – I’ll take it! Thank you Susan. Glad you could visit today. πŸ™‚

  8. January 10, 2019 / 12:00 pm

    You certainly look crafty to me, Cindy! This is adorable and the beads and buttons are the perfect addition.

    • January 10, 2019 / 12:44 pm

      Awe thank you Ann! I really appreciate that. I think this is the push I needed and will be so much fun each month.

  9. Marlene Stephenson
    January 10, 2019 / 1:16 pm

    You are so much better than you think, i love your heart, so cute!! Girlfriend, i’m not that crafty either, thanks.

    • January 10, 2019 / 1:41 pm

      Well that comment made me feel great – Thank you Marlene! Maybe we both just need more practice?! πŸ˜‰

  10. January 10, 2019 / 2:47 pm

    Cindy, you did a fabulous job! Your heart is dreamy and I love, love, love the paper you chose. If it makes you feel any better, I love crafting but I’m all thumbs when it comes to painting furniture and cooking. I guess we all have our strong suits, but I think you did a wonderful job and I’m so glad you decided to join our Ten on the Tenth fun! ☺️

    • January 10, 2019 / 2:52 pm

      Thank you Kim! I’m grateful to be included. It will get me out of my comfort zone. I needed this little push. πŸ™‚ BTW, I can cook about 5 things well. And I’d rather clean a public bathroom with a toothbrush than paint. Not kidding.

  11. January 10, 2019 / 4:03 pm

    Cindy, your inner DIYer came out like gang busters. So cute and sweet and can be used in so many places. Love how you used the buttons on the hanger. You got it girl. So glad you took the challenge.

    • January 10, 2019 / 4:12 pm

      Thank you for saying that Carol. It gave me such confidence! I’m already looking forward to next months challenge!

  12. January 10, 2019 / 4:06 pm

    Now look how cute this is? I love it Cindy. I can’t wait to see all your crafts on the 10th each month. This is such a cute idea. Love it!

    • January 10, 2019 / 4:14 pm

      Yay Terrie! I love hearing that you are looking forward to it each month. Wait… Is that to laugh at me or be inspired? Just kidding. I know it’s inspiration. Thank you! πŸ˜‰

  13. January 11, 2019 / 8:51 am

    This is such a cute idea, Cindy. I am pinning to try for sure.

    • January 11, 2019 / 9:18 am

      Awesome Mary! I think you’ll really like it. Every time I glance over at the dining room chandelier, I get a grin on my face. Could be because I’m so proud of myself but I hope it’s because it’s so dang cute. πŸ˜‰

  14. MrsSW
    January 11, 2019 / 11:27 am

    This is so cute!

    • January 11, 2019 / 11:32 am

      Thank you Sheila! I really appreciate it and that you took the time to comment!

  15. January 11, 2019 / 8:47 pm

    I love your little paper heart, Cindy! I pinned it yesterday but needed to really read your post. It would be fun to hang a few off my chandelier ~ might do that! πŸ˜‰

    Happy to have been an alternate with you on the blog hop,
    Hugs,
    Barb πŸ™‚

    • January 11, 2019 / 10:14 pm

      Thank you Ms. Barbara. I bet you’d make a beautiful French mobile! Sorry we missed each other. Perhaps we can meet again soon? Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Still praying for you to find the perfect home.

  16. January 15, 2019 / 7:24 pm

    So cute!

    I have made some out of book pages, but I didn’t have the cute beads hanging. You’ve given me a fun idea.

    • January 15, 2019 / 9:33 pm

      Very glad you saw something different and got a new idea Carol! Thanks

  17. January 22, 2019 / 8:46 am

    Hi Cindy! These little hearts make such a sweet craft project! I’m planning on making a couple of these as soon as I’m able to get some pretty cardstock. I featured you on Homestyle Gathering today. Thanks so much for joining our party. I hope you’ll join us again this week.

    • January 22, 2019 / 8:54 am

      Oh my goodness Kim, thank you so much! What an honor! You’ll enjoy making them too. Thanks again! That made my day.

  18. August 2, 2020 / 2:19 am

    I was looking for something else and came across this… I just used that same rose paper with the pink gingham on the back to make my daughter’s birthday card. Your heart is so pretty!!

    • August 2, 2020 / 1:07 pm

      Thank you Liberty! As soon as I saw that paper I loved it. I bet your daughter’s card was super cute too!

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