You know when you take down the Christmas decorations and the house is all cleaned up but it looks so empty? Well I had to do something to fill up those spaces to make the transition over to 'sparse' less traumatic. So I headed over to Pinterest to look for quick and easy Valentine decorations. There are many wonderful ideas and the easiest I found were made with scrapbooking paper. Well I don't have any scrapbooking paper and that is one craft I am trying to avoid getting sucked into. I have enough UFO's laying around to last me into the next life so I don't need anymore!
Digging threw my scrap basket, I found little pieces that I thought would be perfect to use up. Little bits here and little bits there, cuttings from old work shirts, skirts ..... never waste anything!
Now I could have been more intricate and when I do make more, I will use pieces of ribbon and lace but seeing that time is running short, I just wanted to fill up those sparse areas in the living room quickly.
I didn't want to drag out the sewing machine and make it complicated. I wanted them simple. Hand stitched with embroidery thread was a satisfying way of making these little sweet things.
A couple of hours later, my little hearts were done, ready to be displayed. But where?
Come back on Friday to see where I will be displaying these little things! Have a great day and remember to give your loved ones a hug!
Good Morning Debbie, What pretty hearts...I like the idea of using pinking shears and stitching around the outside. I'm looking forward to seeing where you hang these little beauties.
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Best Wishes
Daphne
Thanks Daphne, Have a wonderful day!
DeleteHow cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Patrice!
DeletePretty hanging valentine hearts!! They would look so nice on a little tree with red lights :-}}????
ReplyDeleteNow if only I had little red lights.... ;)
DeleteHello, Theses are so cute! aNNA
ReplyDeleteVery cute - love the color combinations!
ReplyDeleteJudy
Thanks Judy. Just scraps. LOL
DeleteSweet hearts. Can't wait to see how you use them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon!
DeleteAdorable! Love the colors you chose:) Can't wait to see where you display them.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Stephanie
Thanks Stephanie, I also used your idea with the Valentine yarn tree! :0)
DeleteThese are so cute! I can see them strun on a ribbon infront of your window or hung on a small branch (in a vase)Great use of leftover fabrics! Can't wait to see what you do
ReplyDeleteThat is a really great idea Katie! I wish I would have thought of that! LOL
DeleteGood recycling project and your hearts turned out really cute. I made some just pink and red ones last year and strung them across a wall for a birthday/Valentine party. Fun stuff!
ReplyDeleteThanks Becky. That's a great idea too...using them for a birthday party!
DeleteOh, so cute! You've left me hanging, though--like everyone else, I'm curious to see where you place the hearts. I look forward to Friday's post. :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! I'm a new follower - found you through Family, Home & Life!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday!
Danielle
SewMuchCrafting.com
Thanks Danielle! I am so glad you started following along and stopped by!
DeleteYour hearts are so cute. It will be fun to see where you place them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! Have a great day. :0)
DeleteHi Debbie, These hearts are SO CUTE! I would love to make a few hearts this coming weekend, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteps. The houses are from my friends house, her husband ha brought them to her from Netherlands (business travels) - they're about 6 inch high, decorating her windowsill - houses like those would make lovely spice jars :)
Thanks Nina....I am not surprised they are from the Netherlands. My Mom is from there and they reminded me ones my Grandma had. I do think my Grandmas were spice jars. Thanks for letting me know!
DeleteYour Valentine hearts are beautiful. Now your scraps are being put into use. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks AV and I am so glad you stopped by! :0)
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