Here's a quick and easy heart garland made from paper doilies.
This idea has been sitting in my head for a few days,
and I finally was able to sit down and just do it. I'm not sure why I waited, because it really only took about 10 minutes to do.
I flip back and forth between loving just whites and neutrals, to loving lots of color. Right now I am more on the white/neutral side, so I wanted a valentine banner that wasn't screaming pink and red.
These white doilies were the perfect median.
I had these paper doilies on hand because I use them to wrap my etsy shipments in, but I know you can buy them at Target, Walmart, and probably just about any craft store. I simply stacked a few together, folded in half and cut a half heart shape. Then I opened and strung them with red and white baker's twine, for just a teeny bit of color.
I love how the light shines through!
Do you notice a little head above here?
That's my little helper, who always seems to find her way into my photos.
Speaking of my little helper, I tried a little hair-do on her, a little heart twist, inspired by this on pinterest. That's about as fancy as we get around here.
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two darling things - I love the heart you put into both! isn't it funny how an idea needs to brew in our heads for a bit & then we can plunk it out?! xo
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I love the heart banner, so cute with just a hint of red in the twine.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the neutral vs. color debate. I always lean toward neutrals for my home. I think when I redo my craft room, I will add a bit more color. <3
What an adorable banner! And so easy too!
ReplyDeleteThis is darling, I had been thinking about using doilies to make a banner but never thought about punching hearts out of the center! It is perfect :) I decided to gather up some envelopes in different colors and make a pennant for over my mantel. I love how it turned out, but I'm pinning this for next year!
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I love the garland. Who would have thought of using doilies? They add so much too the garland because of the fringe. Love it! I'm your newest follower. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteYour little helper's heart twist hairdo is so cute! I love the simplicity of this project. The garland is so adorable!
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Ricki Jill
Hi Michele-
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute. I like that it is simple, and classic. I am doing a post for Momtastic.com on Easy Valentine Dec Ideas. I am going to add this to the round-up along with a link back to you.
My best - Diane
OMG! How lovely is that. Thanks for sharing they are so cute. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and simple! Love this idea for Valentines!
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