Valen{tiny} Garland

Perfectly pink and fetchingly festive this garland of miniature paper hearts is just in time for St. Valentine's Day. Swag a strand across a door frame or over a window for a look that is demure and charming.

{You will need} paper scraps* scissors coordinating thread sewing needle *we used assorted scrap booking papers, in varied textures & prints in shades of pink, violet, gold & red; heavier papers work best
{Step 1}
Fold a 1-2" square paper scrap in half with right sides together.


{Step 2}
Along the fold, cut a half-heart shape as shown in the diagram.









{Step 3}
You should now have a symmetrical heart shaped cut out.







{Step 4}
Repeat steps 1-3 with different types of papers - try an array of colors, textures, and prints. The number of hearts you will need will vary based on the size of your hearts and the desired length of your garland. Our hearts ranged from 3/4" to 1"and approximately 14 hearts were required for each foot of garland.




{Step 5}
With a threaded needle begin to string paper hearts by passing the needle through the top center of each folded heart (right sides together).<
{Step 6} Continue adding hearts - you can create a repeated sequence or simply add varied patterns and colors at random.{Step 7} As the garland grows longer, space the hearts evenly so that their edges just barely overlap.
{Step 8} Enjoy decorating your home!