Listen, we've all been there – scrolling through Pinterest at midnight, looking at those "simple" DIY Valentine's projects that somehow require a master's degree in crafting and tools you've never heard of. Good news for the unprepared casual crafter—that is not my style. Today, I'm sharing two crafts that are actually, legitimately, I-can-do-this-while-watching-trashy-TV simple. No crafting experience required, just functioning hands and basic supplies you can probably find in your junk drawer (or steal from your kid's art stash).
First up: felt bows that are so easy to make, you'll wonder why you ever bought those overpriced ones at the store. Then we'll tackle a clay heart garland that looks like it came from an expensive boutique but costs less than your morning latte. The best part? You can totally mess these up and they'll still look cute. That's my kind of craft!
Project #1: Fabulous Felt Bows
Materials Needed:
* Felt in whatever colors make your heart go pitter-patter
* Scissors (the sharp kind, not those safety ones that couldn't cut through butter)
* String or ribbon (about 12" if using string, 4" for ribbon)
* Alligator clips or pin backings
* Hot glue gun (because sometimes love needs a little help sticking together)
Instructions:
1. Cut your felt into a rectangle about 4½" x 2½"
2. Pinch that rectangle right in the middle
3. Wrap your string or ribbon around the pinched center
4. Tie a knot in the back, making it snug as a bug in a rug
5. Cut a thin piece of felt to wrap around the middle of your bow and secure with hot glue.
6. hot glue them together to create garland
But Wait, There's More, if you want to get really crazy and creative!
* Mix and match fabrics like a fashion designer gone wild
* Add glittery hearts because SPARKLE
* Cut out tiny felt hearts and stack them like a love sandwich
* Try different strings - ribbon, twine, or even sparkly yarn
* Make them in graduating sizes and create a bow family.
Admittedly I did none of the above. I kept mine simple because I liked the minimal vibe. I hot glued mine together to make a cute garland.
Project #2: The "How Is This So Easy?" Heart Garland
Materials Needed:
* Air dry clay (the kind that doesn't require a kiln or a degree in ceramics)
* Small heart cookie cutter (or free-hand it if you're feeling brave)
* Pencil (literally any pencil – this is not the time to be picky)
* Dried lavender (fancy, right?)
* Hemp string
* Rolling pin (I used a can of refried beans because I am classy)
* Wax paper (to protect your counters from your artistic endeavors)
Instructions:
1. Roll out your clay to about ¼ inch thick (perfection not required – we're going for "handmade charm" here)
2. Cut out heart shapes with your cookie cutter
(Tip: If your hearts look wonky, just call them "abstract love symbols")
3. Press dried lavender into each heart
(Instant upgrade! Now they look like something from a French boutique)
4. Poke holes near the top with your pencil
(Size matters here – make them big enough for your string but not so big your hearts look like they're wearing hoop earrings)
5. Let them dry for 24-48 hours
6. String those babies up on your hemp string, spacing them about 2-3 inches apart
And there you have it, folks! Two Valentine's crafts that are actually doable, totally adorable, and won't make you question your life choices halfway through. Hang your heart and bow garland proudly on your mantel (or over that pile of laundry you're ignoring).
Remember: If anyone asks where you got these adorable decorations, you have my permission to be super vague and mysterious about it. Just smile knowingly and say, "Oh, these? I made them." Then walk away before they ask for a tutorial.
*P.S. If you end up making 47 bows at 2 AM while binge-watching your favorite show, just know that you're my kind of people. And yes, that clay heart garland totally counts as home decor until at least April. I don't make the rules. 🎀❤️
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