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Since my 6 year old daughter already has her Valentines made up, I thought I better get my act together and start my Valentine’s preparation!
Today I am sharing an easy to make heart garland. It is versatile and you only need construction paper, staples, and scissors. You can also use an Xacto knife to cut the strips which makes cutting faster and more accurate. You can create a vertical or horizontal version. I also made some singles to just play with, stack, and have fun arranging. You will need several sheets of construction paper (2 or more colors) and lots of staples!
Instructions:
Horizontal construction detail
Horizontal garland…
- Fold several sheets of construction paper the long way
- Open them back up and cut into 1 X 8.5 inch strips
- Refold strips and staple each just above the fold
- Stack several together alternating color and join them by stapling about half way up
- Bring the ends together, invert, then angle to the side to add a staple
- Repeat steps 5 for remaining hearts
Vertical hearts
Vertical garland…
- Follow steps 1 and 2 from horizontal version instructions
- Refold one strip and staple near the bottom
- Refold an alternating color strip and sandwich the fold between the inverted ends of the first strip, then angle to the side and staple.
- Repeat until you have the length you want
Stacking hearts
Singles…
- Follow steps 1, 2, and 3 from horizontal version instructions
- Bring the ends together, invert, and angle to the side, then add a staple
Have a favorite Valentine’s Day craft? Please share a description or link in a comment!
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Now that you are all decorated and ready for Valentine’s Day about some Valentine inspired picture books. Check out my list here!
I like the vertical garland! I like repetitive crafts where I can zone out! I hope there’s still some construction paper to be found at the store! I like exclamation points today!
Oh my gosh – I always have to go back and eliminate the superfluous exclamation points! I always way over use!!! BTW don’t go buy paper – I am sure you can make do after all you are saving for your awesome dream home!!!!! http://craftwhack.com/2012/01/my-list-for-a-new-home/
This is such a simple, pretty idea! Pinning to my Valentine’s Day board =)
Yay! Thanks Mama Smiles!!! I am on my way to check-out your Valentine’s Day board for more ideas!!! http://pinterest.com/mamasmiles/valentine-s-day-for-kids/
You are a fountain of great ideas, Ann! I love this, and I know my daughter will too!
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Thanks! My daughter was a heart garland making machine tonight!
Oh shoot! Those are like the cutest hearts ever. Your daughter is so adorable having her Valentines already done. Cute, cute, cute!
Thanks & very easy!!! & Yes cute : )
Looks wonderful! Lukcy daughter with a mom like you!
I will share and pin,
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Angelique
Thanks! & thanks for commenting and stopping by!
Paper chains are one of my favourite things about any holiday and I love the difference this makes – I think I will have to make some for my children’s bedrooms this year for valentines day.
Thank you for linking up to Made with Love
Thanks! & I love the “link ups”! Such a great way to find new blogs!!!
My first grader is going to love making these garlands! I love the vertical garland, too. The stacking hearts will make a cute centerpiece!
Thanks! My daughter is still making them!
Oh, this would be something cute to do with my great niece.
Thanks – glad you think you can use it!
SO ADORABLE AND SO NEATLY DONE. SO CLEVER AND SO PRETTY. LOVE THE PHOTO COMPOSITION OF THE HEARTS.
WOW! WHERE DO YOU GET ALL THESE COOL IDEAS? ALL OUT OF YOUR HEAD, I GUESS. I AM IN AWE AND DELIGHTED WITH WITH ALL YOU COME UP WITH.
No – I am not that clever! For this one I saw some felt hearts that someone sewed like that online and I thought this would be a simpler version. Here is the link… http://www.duitang.com/people/mblog/13035472/detail/