DIY Paper Heart Garland – 2 Different Ways

Have you started planning on Valentine’s Day decor yet? I think it’s just about time and  I decided to start with this super simple paper heart garland. Here I am going to show you two different methods to make your own garland. It only takes about fifteen minutes to make and it is a perfect craft for kids.

The little paper hearts garland can be hanged anywhere and it blends perfectly.  Most importantly this is a decoration you can use year-round for any occasion because you can mix and match any shape, colors, sizes and paper to create a festive touch.

DETAILED VIDEO TUTORIAL 

1. DIY Crepe Paper Heart Garland:

Supplies Needed:

• Crepe paper
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Satin ribbon or Twine
• Glue gun

Method:

1. Cut the crepe papers into small pieces of equal size. Bring together and fold it into the half.
2. Using a pencil draw a half heart starting from the folded edge.
3. Cut the crepe paper over the heart trace to make the paper hearts.
4. Fold each hearts into half and paste it together placing one above the other using glue stick.
5. Apply some hot glue in the middle of the hearts and paste the satin ribbon or twine in the center.
6. Now paste the last piece heart with the first one so that the satin ribbon remains in the center of the joined hearts.
7. Repeat the same steps until you reach your desired length of the garland.

2. DIY Construction Paper Heart Garland:

Supplies Needed:

• Construction paper or any color paper
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Sewing thread

Method:

1. Cut the construction papers into small pieces of equal size. Bring together and fold it into the half.
2. Using a pencil draw a half heart starting from the folded edge.
3. Cut the paper over the heart trace to make the paper hearts.
4. Now carefully fold it as shown in the video. Make sure you don’t press it too much which might leave folded marks.
5. Draw some patterns as you wish and carefully cut them out. You can experiment with different patterns on each heart.
6. Open the paper heart and see the makeover you did for the paper hearts.
7. Take a sewing thread and carefully string the paper hearts.
8. That’s It!  Your valentines day decor is ready to be hanged wherever you like.

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  Sindhuja Kumar is a proud mom and a lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut, USA and origin from Tamilnadu, India. She is happily married and nothing excites her more than being a mom. She blogs to keep herself sane, more or less writing about positive parenting adventures, DIY Craft tutorials & scrumptious recipes that empowers every mom and woman to stay inspired and living an elegant life in a creative way. Check her work @ PassionateMoms.