Dust off your bow and arrow, because Cupid is coming to town, folks! Remember Valentine’s Day in 3rd grade? In my class, everybody got some grocery store Valentines (Garfield and the Smurfs were pretty popular), and we all ran around depositing them in a little paper sack each kid had taped to his desk. I. Loved. It.
Well, I had a request recently to come up with some DIY Valentines for grown-ups (I’m allegedly one of those), so we’re jumping into loveland. I pondered for a while, came up with a few different styles, and hauled out the old craft box so I could get to work. Today, we have a glittery garland that I’ve totally fallen for.
You’ll need a printer with a sheet of white paper, scissors, glue, glitter, a glue gun, and some baker’s twine or embroidery thread.
First, print out “I Love You” in all caps in a font of your choice (I used Arial Black, size 100 pt.). Cut out your letters. Then, spread a generous amount of glue on the front of each letter, and sprinkle with glitter (and by sprinkle, I mean douse).
If you find that after the letters dry some of the glitter has fallen off, just do some spot retouching with more glue and glitter. Next, organize your letters glitter side down and backwards, and lay out the length of string that you’d like.
Put a small dot of hot glue at the top of your first letter, and sink the string in. Repeat for each letter, ensuring that they’re the correct distance apart.
When you’ve finished, tie a little loop at each end of the string to hang (optional). Hang up your Valentine garland and admire!
You could use these a zillion ways! I picture them as a little Valentine greeting on the bathroom or hallway mirror, or draped on the back of your honey’s favorite chair, or even strung on a hanger in the closet as a morning surprise. How would you use it?
Super cute and super easy! I love that each letter is just attached by hot glue! EASY PEASY! Love this!
Super cute and super easy! I love that each letter is just attached by hot glue! EASY PEASY! Love this!
don’t you love how glitter gets everywhere? and i’m not trying to be sarcastic…every time i find a spec, it’s like a little memory of my project…
don’t you love how glitter gets everywhere? and i’m not trying to be sarcastic…every time i find a spec, it’s like a little memory of my project…
This is adorable! I would totally use this to hang on our bathroom mirror for my hunny to find it! I love little surprises!
This is adorable! I would totally use this to hang on our bathroom mirror for my hunny to find it! I love little surprises!
This is fabulous…perfect for all times of year and birthdays, holidays, etc…so glad I found your blog via Sweetest Occassion!
This is fabulous…perfect for all times of year and birthdays, holidays, etc…so glad I found your blog via Sweetest Occassion!
Simply adorable. I hope I have some free time this weekend to break out the glitter & glue!!
Simply adorable. I hope I have some free time this weekend to break out the glitter & glue!!
This is so cute! Definitely going on my to do list
This is so cute! Definitely going on my to do list
I’m so going to make this!! thanks for posting!
I’m so going to make this!! thanks for posting!
Love this! Where did you get the glitter? The pieces look bigger than the glitter I usually see in stores.
Got it from Joanne’s Fabric, in the kids craft aisle. Have fun!
Love this! Where did you get the glitter? The pieces look bigger than the glitter I usually see in stores.
Got it from Joanne’s Fabric, in the kids craft aisle. Have fun!
Where did you find that red and white twine? I love it!
It’s baker’s twine — find it at baking supply stores, craft stores, or online.
Where did you find that red and white twine? I love it!
It’s baker’s twine — find it at baking supply stores, craft stores, or online.
I absolutely adore this! I think I’ll have to make one in pink (with aqua baker’s twine!) to hang in my daughter’s room year round. Thanks so much for the beautiful idea!
I absolutely adore this! I think I’ll have to make one in pink (with aqua baker’s twine!) to hang in my daughter’s room year round. Thanks so much for the beautiful idea!
I love this! Using the banner photo to link back to you!
I love this! Using the banner photo to link back to you!
Wicked!
Wicked!
Oh my. That is so, so pretty! I want to make one for my wall! I would also love to link to this if you didn’t mind. I’m totally smitten!
Oh my. That is so, so pretty! I want to make one for my wall! I would also love to link to this if you didn’t mind. I’m totally smitten!
Link away! Thanks for the love. <3
I love this project. So cute and simple. Now I just need to find a place in my apartment to hang my own.
i am absolutely smitten with this idea. so cute, and simple and it’ll add so much happiness to my home! can’t wait to do it for myself. thanks for sharing this great idea!
THis is gorgeous! Definitely going to try this and use it on every occasion possible, birthdays, anniversaries, valentines day and just cause.