I wanted to do something small for valentines this year so I thought you can’t go wrong with a garland.
What you will need
- Cardboard
- Wool – Red, pink and White
- Darning Needle
- Pom Pom Maker
- Twine
- Scissors
Method
I made 2 different types of hearts and some pom poms for the garland.
Stitched Heart
Firstly, I took the thin cardboard and drew a heart. Once I was happy with the shape, I cut it out with scissors. I used this first heart as a template for more.
I then took a punch, the one I use happened to have a heart shape punch. I followed the edge of the heart leaving about a half cm in between each hole.
Once I had the heart ready I took some wool and thread it in a darning needle. Now it is time to stitch up the heart.
I stitched away crossing it over and back randomly. When I was happy there was enough stitching, I tied a knot.
Wrapped Heart
For the second style heart I took one of the pre cut card hearts. This heart you just start wrapping the wool around the card.
The more you wrap around the easier it is to get to the harder bits like the bottom tip of the heart.
Once I was happy with the amount of wool on it, I took the end of the wool and using a needle I threaded it through and tied a knot.
Pom Pom’s
I have made pom poms in several different projects and they are one of my favourite things to make. Here is the link to how to make Pom Poms
Once I have the 3 parts ready, time to make the garland. I took some twine and attached them hearts and poms to it in random shape and colour order.
Why don’t you give it a go ???
