Doily Garland {for Heart Week}

Surprise.  Another garland.  Oh, and with hearts.  Double surprise.  Actually, let's make that a heart garland with a science fair project underneath it.  I'm learning so much about how/why hair grows thanks to Lil O.  Did you know that caveman were hairier because they needed the extra warmth and the hairiness made them look larger to other animals & prey?

Now, the supply list for the heart garland....heart doilies and string.  Woot!  Again, uber-easy, which is not why I pick my crafts lately, but it seems I only have a few minutes here and there to make 'em.  I picked up the doilies at our local, Giant - it's a grocery store in case you don't know the chain.

To make the garland, weave the string in and out of the doilies.  I found using some tape at the end of the string helps give it some pointedness - like a needle.

I would have taken a photo of the entire garland, but our kitchen is a mess right now and that photo would have busted the illusion I am tidy.

I am tidy.  Just not all of the time.  Remember Perfect passed away over a year ago.

Ha!

Jen

Paper Heart Chains {for Heart Week}

You know I love a good garland.  This one is soooo easy you don't even need text-based directions.

In fact, it is so easy that at my house, we have a zillion of these heart chains floating around and hanging.

See the photo tutorial here.  If you search on Pinterest for "paper heart chains," you'll also see wreath versions of this.  Supply-wise, buy some craft paper (we bought red and pink cardstock at Joann Crafts), scissors or a paper-cutter (which is one of my favorite inventions) and a stapler.

As mentioned, our house is full of these heart chains as Lil O is quite a pro.

Love that kid and this easy heart-week craft,

Jen

PS - Did you know I don't even like Valentine's Day?  But, I do love a good heart - literally, figuratively and shapely.  Ha!

Paint Swatch Flower Garlands

Because paint swatches and garlands bring me absolute joy, these needed to be made.  Instead of punching holes and stringing the flowers like I normally do, I decided to break out my sewing machine and have at it.  I used a borrowed flower punch to make the happy shape.

Such a lovely way to bring joy and make someone else smile in case you gift them.

xoxo,

Jen

Paint Swatch Heart Garland

After last month's paint swatch flower garland, I knew I would have to use my (borrowed) heart punch to make a Valentine's Day inspired one.  I even made a mini heart garland for Professor KP as a thank you gift.  Actually, she is a total gift to work with - I heart her.  Pun, completely intended :)

For quickie directions how to make your own garland, click here.

Happy "World Happy Day!"  What will you do to celebrate happiness today? 

Jen