Making a Paper Valentine's Day Hearts Garland

Turn strips of red and pink paper into cute curled heart shapes that are then strung into a garland of any length. Decorate the mantel or other places in your home or office. This page contains photos and instructions for making a paper Valentine's Day hearts garland.

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Craft: Hearts Garland

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January 16, 2018

Here is a cute and festive hearts garland that is easy to make. It is perfect to make for your fireplace, room decor, for your bedroom door, or make multiple strands for a photo backdrop for a Valentine's Day party.

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 1 garland + up to as many as you want

Hearts Garland - garland on fuzzy white background

Supplies:

construction paper
twine
hot glue gun, optional
glue spots
scissors
hole punch
skewer, stick, or pen
paper cutter, optional

Steps:

Using construction paper of your choice (I used assorted pinks), cut 3/4" strips.

Fold strips in half and punch a hole in the center.

Hearts Garland - punch a hole in the center

Hearts Garland - opened strips with fold and hole visible

Using a bamboo skewer or pen/pencil roll both sides to spiral.

This will form your heart shape.

Hearts Garland - several paper hearts in different colors of pink

Determine the length you want your string/twine then start threading the strips. To thread the twine through the strips easier tape the twine tip with masking tape. Then using the glue dot secure twine and heart together. You can also use hot glue gun.

Hearts Garland - put tape around the end of the twine for easier threading

Hearts Garland - thread twine through the holes and use a glue dot at the top

I spaced my hearts 5" apart with this piece of cardboard I had as a guideline.

Hearts Garland - string of strips before glue dots applies

You can now display your heart garland. Examples: on mantle, behind door, or outside room door. You can also put along your bed, bookshelf, desk, as a photo backdrop, etc.

Hearts Garland - hanging on back of door

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