Friday, February 2, 2024

Quick and Easy 3D String of Hearts

 Hi Friends!

Here's a simple idea.

We can use old book pages or junk mail to make a garland

for Valentine's Day.

Lets cut out some hearts.

If you have a heart shaped punch this will be even easier!


I cut out quit a few-




I made stacks of 3, to get an idea of how many hearts

would make the length I wanted.




I went to my sewing machine 

and threaded the machine with black thread.

Starting with a long leader of threat, sew through

the center of 3 stacked hearts.

Leave space and continue to another stack.



I kept going until I had a 20'' length.

Leave a long tail of thread.


Fold open the heart at the center stitch line.



Easy to hang with the thread ends.



If you like it longer, just keep adding on!

Thank you for visiting today.

I hope you have a wonderful week.

xo Lisa S



17 comments:

  1. What a charming idea! I love the idea of using book pages for the paper, too! Can't wait to give it a try! Thank you! Visiting from the "Saturday Sparks" Link Party.

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    1. Laura,
      I'm so glad you came by today! I think you will have fun making these heart garlands. Best part made with scraps!
      Thank you
      xo Lisa S

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  2. great idea I love the using the paper idea as that offers it something special this looks amazing come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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    1. Annie,
      I'm so glad you liked the garland. Thanks for visiting!!!
      xo Lisa S

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  3. This is the cutest, sweetest heart garland. I love book page crafts. Pinning. Thanks for the inspiration. XO- MaryJo

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    1. Thank you MaryJo ! I appreciate you so much and thanks for the pin!
      xo Lisa S

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  4. Very pretty! I have a large punch like that and will have to see if my granddaughter would like to help me make one

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    1. Hi Pat,
      The heart punch is the trick. Not only is it a time saver but all the hearts look nice and tidy. I hope you can make one with your granddaughter.
      xo Lisa S

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  5. Ok, now I need to find one of these heart punchers! This garland is just darling and with the use of old book pages, it adds such a special detail. Love it!

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    1. Thank you Kathy! The heart punch is something you can use for so many things. I think you need one :)
      So nice to have you visit. I love your sweet comment.
      xo Lisa S

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  6. This Valentine's Day book banner is so gorgeous! Love how full the hearts look with your unique sewing technique! You nearly have me enticed to dust my own sewing machine off... haha

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    1. Hi Donna,
      Thank you so much! I think I sew more paper than fabric. It's so fun....and it makes a great crunching sound. You are such a wonderful friend!
      xo Lisa S

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  7. This is the sweetest heart garland and such a great way to repurpose a favorite book. Now I need to go find one of those big heart punches. Thank you so much for sharing your DIY with us at the Senior Salon Pit Stop #296! I'm excited to be featuring you at Monday’s party. Congrats! Pinned
    Hugs,
    Maria @ kraftyplanner.com

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    1. Maria, Wow I am so thrilled! Thank you so much.
      I will be over to the next Pit Stop.
      xo Lisa S

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  8. Hello Lisa S, this post will be one of my features for SSPS #297, thank you for sharing with us. Pinned!

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    1. Thank you Melynda! I appreciate the pin :) So glad you stopped by today.
      xo Lisa S

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  9. Lisa,
    LOVE this!! Very pretty!! I think I would like to try to make this using music sheet paper....Thanks for the inspiration and thanks so much for stopping by!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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