How to Crochet a Heart

Crochet  Heart

Hi, I am Iuliana and I am so excited to share my first contributor post with you guys. I have enjoyed following Linda’s creative genius for awhile now, and  only hope that my projects will also be of value to you guys.

Today I want to share a tutorial for Mini Crochet Hearts, that you can use to make a garland, or whatever strikes your fancy.

For this project you will need to know  how to crochet a basic single crochet, and double crochet. If you are not sure about a certain step, there are really good crochet videos out there, which is what I consulted in my first days of my crocheting adventure, or you can go over to Hip2Thrift for more crochet tips and tutorials.

For this project I used the following Supplies:

- Worsted Weight Yarn (these crochet hearts are quite small, so you can use scraps of yarn)

- H crochet hook (you can make the hearts bigger or smaller simply by using bigger or smaller size crochet hooks)

- scissors

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Valentine Pom Pom Flowers

Valentine Pom Pom Flowers

Valentine’s is a fun day to treat those special people in your life with love notes and secret surprises. I also personally LOVE the colors associated with Valentine’s Day. Red’s, pinks, and peaches are so happy and really brighten up my mood on these gray winter days. I decided this year to create some simple pom pom flowers using my favorite Valentine color combo – red and peach. It’s an easy project that you can finish with just some basic yarn, a glue gun, scissors and some twigs from your yard.

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How to Make Easy Crochet Heart Pattern

Crochet Heart Pattern

There are a lot of crochet heart patterns out there but a lot of them work in round using a variety of different stitches and the "magic ring" which I know a lot of you struggle with. Fear not! This heart pattern is very simple, working solely in rows of single crochets. You could use them as an appliqué on a hat, scarf, for a hair clip, garland, gift topper, or sew two together and stuff lightly for a puffy heart! 

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How to Make Decoupaged Paper Mache Heart

Pretty patterned papers combine to make this lovely heart that will look pretty hanging from a doorknob or on the front door this Valentine's Day.

What you need:

    Paper mache heart with handle
    3 different Valentine scrapbook papers
    Mod Podge
    Sponge applicator
    Scissors
    twine
    hot glue or instant grab glue

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How to Make Chocolate Box "Thank You Cards"

Chocolate Box

These cute little thank you cards look just like a box of chocolates! This is an easy project that is perfect for teachers or other gift recipients to send that little thank you note.

What you need:
Red cardstock

White ribbon

Scissors

Glue stick

                     

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How To Make Valentine’s Day Pillows

Valentine’s Day Pillows

I admit it.  I have a slight obsession with pillows.  I love how changing up the pillows on my sofas and chairs can change the whole room seasonally or for holidays.  Before I learned to sew, I spent a good amount of money on decorative pillow covers.  Now that I can make them myself, the sky is the limit!

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