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Friday, February 12, 2010

Hearts Aflutter. . .

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I got the idea for this project this week after seeing it on Ali Edwards blog.  It's such a cute, easy project and practically free!
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Here's what you need:
- Frame (mine came from Target a few years ago for $2.50; I just knew I'd use it at some point!)
- Heart punch
- Scrapbook paper
- Adhesive dots (The ones I used are 1/4" x 1/16" thick)
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Punch out hearts using a variety of patterned paper and line up on a sheet of background paper.
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Attach hearts with adhesive dots and frame.  That's it!
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The adhesive dots add a nice amount of depth, so make sure you use a frame with a double mat so that there is enough room for the hearts.
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Isn't this the cutest little project?  I like how it works for Valentine's Day but doesn't scream Valentine's Day.  I also think this would look lovely in a little girls room or a nursery.  It would also be fun to make using other punches - maybe butterflies, leaves, or flowers.  I haven't hung this yet, but I think it might find a permanent home in my craft room.
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I was having so much fun punching out hearts that I kept on punching and made Valentine's Day cards using the same technique.
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I am linking up here:
Remodelaholic's Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
Frugalicious Friday @ Finding Fabulous
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Finished for Friday @ Lit for Laundry
SNS @ Funky Junk Interiors
Weekend Wrap Up Party @ Tatertots & Jello
We Did it Wednesday @ Sew Much Ado
Make it Yours Day @ My Backyard Eden

28 comments:

  1. Love it! It would just make a great piece of art anytime of the year. I really like the scrapbook paper you chose!

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  2. They are adorable! Who doesn't love hearts any time of the year? I love that you continued and made cards to match...Have a great weekend! Sherry
    PS. Thanks for visiting Rustique Gallery!

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  3. I love this! So cute and cheerful, I'd leave it up all year. Cute cards too. Thanks so much for linking up to Finished for Friday! Have a great weekend.

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  4. Ive thought about making this in the past, but never know what shape I should do. I love the hearts though, it turned out really cute!

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  5. That turned out darling! I love all the different colors.
    teri

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  6. great idea. The dots to raise the hearts from the background paper are perfect.

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  7. I love it. I want to get a heart punch now!

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  8. What an adorable idea! I think I even have a heart punch!

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  9. Oh, and thank you for visiting my blog & your comment on my garland!

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  10. These are so sweet! I like how you used the dots on the hearts! Very Cute :)
    Wendy

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  11. So cute, and I love how you turned it into cards, as well!

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  12. That is just so cute! I love how clean and pretty it is. The patterns on the hearts is so pretty!

    Thanks so much for linking it up!!!

    XOXO
    Jen

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  13. so cute! I've made the butterfly one, but the hearts are adorable and the card idea is awesome!

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  14. Hey Alissa! You should definitely try the heart wreath (you could probably make a cute spring themed one using the same concept!). Anyway, you should add your email address to your blogger profile! :)

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  15. That is just darling. I can't imagine a better combination of patterns. One could do all creams and blues and have a whimsical beacy piece of art too. Great project.

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  16. Uh....that's supposed to say "beachy".

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  17. So cute! I bet your house is adorable. You are always creating something neat.

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  18. Adorable! Thanks for joining in We Did It! Wednesday at Sew Much Ado, I need to go make one now!

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  19. such a cute project! I love the V-day cards too! Your creativity amazes me!

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  20. I love this heart art! My favorite by far. So colorful and full of joy!

    Blessings to you and Happy Valentine's Day,
    Holly
    http://hallelujahsbyholly.blogspot.com

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