INSIDE: How to make cute and easy Valentine fabric heart decorations for home using fabric remnants. Easy sew Valentine’s Day craft.
I have three young kids. Enough said, right?! When I don’t have to put them in car seats, take them out the same car seats 15 minutes later, give my “We’re in a parking lot, stop fooling around” lecture and then yoga breathe as I zip around the store…just to buy craft supplies. Yeah…
So when I teamed up with a group of friends to come up with a crafty creation using supplies we already had at home (read: no trips to the store), you can guess that I jumped at that challenge!
Come see what #CraftyDestash I came up with by riffling through my overflowing fabric box…
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How to Make Easy Valentine Fabric Hearts from Remnants
Supplies:
– Fabric remnants
– Barbeque skewers
– Sewing thread (Don’t have a sewing machine? Here’s a basic one to learn on!)
– Straight pins + Sewing scissors (Here’s a great sewing kit.)
– Heart shape templates (I used heart cookie cutters)
– Polyfil
– Vintage sewing wooden thread spools
How to Make Valentine Heart Decorations Using Fabric Remnants
Assemble the fabric scraps. Remember to double up the fabric so you get both a front and back!
I used cookie cutters to trace three different heart shapes and sizes.
Pin the two fabric pieces together. Sew around the perimeter, leaving the bottom area open. If desired, add a double seam.
Don’t wan to sew? You could easily do this using a hot glue gun.
Insert the poly fil. Insert the barbeque skewer. Sew shut. (Be mindful not to sew over the skewer as it could break your machine.)
Insert the end of the skewer into a variety of vintage wooden sewing spools.
To ensure the fabric hearts stayed upright in the spools, I wrapped the bottoms with a small amount of plastic wrap.
Easy and Fast Heart Decorations Using Fabric Remnants
These fabric Valentine hearts would also look cute as a Valentine’s Day plant stake.
Other Valentine’s Day ideas you may like:
- $5 Valentine’s Day teacher gift
- Valentine’s Day succulent wreath from chocolate heart box
- Easy heart photo collage with kids photos
- “Our Friendship Won’t Be Squashed” kids bug Valentine’s Day cards
- Flower stem heart wreath
- Valentine card box from a cardboard six-pack carrier
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Deborah says
I LOVE these so much!!! I am a sucker for hearts anyways but these are adorable.
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks so much Deborah!
Kim~madeinaday says
I have a ton of cookie cutters I use to make shapes too. Love these very cute hearts!
Kim
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Kim!
Michelle James says
Never thought to use cookie cutters-very creative & i love the fabric!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Michelle!
Denise says
Love these. I just wrote up a blog post for something plaid flannel puffy hearts. Great minds think alike. 🙂
Sue Purdy says
These are excellent. I LOVE the colours you put together and how the size and look can be suited to any decor. They are perfect for Valentine’s Day too.
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Sue!
Debrashoppeno5 says
This is a fun and adorable project. I love the idea of using up fabric scraps and just a little something for Valentine’s Day.
Emily says
Brilliant use of cookie cutters! #CraftyDestash
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thank Emily!
claire says
Love these a very sweet use of fabric scraps.
Ali B says
What a fun idea! I’ve got lots of fabric scraps that I need to destash.
Leslie says
Those are adorable! They would be so much fun for a Vintage Valentine’s Day party as cupcake toppers…or even a few as a cake topper.
Pili says
I can relate, Victoria!! You saved a trip to the craft store, recycled some fabric and did those pretty hearts, that’s fantastic!! Thanks so much for sharing it
julie says
I love this concept, my new years resolution was around using what I have instead of buying more so these ideas are perfect.
My kids are all big now so I don’t have the same popping to the shops issues as you, can I just reassure you that it doesn’t last forever and one day you will once again be able to ‘pop’ somewhere instead of having to pack and organise for an expedition!
Lianne says
I love the idea of making projects using only things you have already! These hearts are so cute and perfect for valentine’s day! I’m pinning this to my crafts board and I’ve followed you on pinterest!
Lianne | Makes, Bakes and Decor
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks so much Lianne!
Heidi says
So simple and cute! Thanks for sharing on Funtastic Friday!
Helen at Pleasures of the NW says
I love these – going to make some for my sister to put in her sewing room! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
Sarah says
These are really cute! I love that they could have so many uses. 🙂
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks so much Sarah! They’d probably look cute in a flower pot as a plant stake.
LydiaF says
Lots of fun in this project. I love the contrasting thread and the exposed seams. Who could resist?
[email protected] says
So cute. Thank you for sharing at Vintage Charm. Pinned!
[email protected] says
What a fun project – thank you for the tutorial!
Melony says
These hearts are really cute, and I like the idea of using up leftover fabric! Thanks for sharing this craft.
Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog says
These are simply adorable and so perfect for Valentine’s Day. I’ve got a bunch of those vintage spools and this is a great idea on how to use them!
Michelle says
Loved the fabric scraps you used Victoria. They’re all such bright happy pieces and displaying them in the vintage wooden sewing spools is genius. Sopretty
Theresa Huse says
Super cute ideas & a great way to use up scraps. Thanks for joining us at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Shared
Lauren says
These are very cute — perfect for Valentine’s Day! Thanks for sharing this at Craft Frenzy Friday!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Lauren!
Marie from The Interior Frugalista says
These really are quite adorable! I see by how many times they’ve been featured this week that I’m not the only one who thinks so. lol Pinning to share 🙂
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Marie! I’m flattered by the features.
debbie stolle says
Happy and cute! What an a great decoration and a relaxing craft.
Julie Christiansen says
I’m always in for using up what I’ve already got, and these are adorable! You could do just about any shape for any holiday… very versatile. Thanks for sharing! Pinned!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Julie! You’ve given lots more creative, crafty ideas. Now just to find the time to do them all…
Teresa says
They are really cute, thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. I’m like you, I think cookie cutters are perfect for these projects. Pinned!
Lisa Ehrman says
What cute fabric hearts! I love the fabric you used, too 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Together on Tuesdays.
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks so much Lisa!
Roseann Hampton says
What a great way to use up fabric scraps!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Roseann!
Audra @ Renewed Projects says
Very cute! I especially love the swirly fabric choices, great visual texture.
Ali B says
Saw this post linked up at the Creative Crafts Bloggers link party and had to pop over to tell you how cute it was! I have a bunch of cute fabric I can do this with.
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Ali!
Linda Nelson says
Love these!
[email protected] says
Adorable! Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. I am featuring you at the party tomorrow.
Kathy A says
These are so cute. They’d be awesome as a mobile too. I’d like a row of them across my windows, twirling with the forced hot air heat. Would make a great mobile for a nursery, too. A String of them on jute or baker’s twine? Lots of ways to use these!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks! Very good idea.
creativejewishmom/sara says
love this project and the spools are great! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday, great to reconnect in 2018.
Kreanimo says
I love this idea, makes me want to learn how to stitch!
I would love some to stick in my plant pots!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Yes, these hearts would love very cute in a flower pot.
Jamie says
I love this idea!! You always have leftover pieces that really aren’t good for a large craft, so this is the perfect way to use that up and not waste it. What a fun gift idea for friends & family!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
I have an overflowing basket of random fabric bits. I could make fabric hearts for.e.ver!
Beverly says
What a fun idea for Valentine’s Day! Great way to use of fabric scraps.
Christina Makri says
They look so cute. Very clever idea!
Louisa says
These are gorgeous. I love how you have put them in cotton reels rather than hanging them. A great stash buster too!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Louisa! If only this project made a dent in my fabric stash!!
Bright says
Helloooo. I just stumbled upon this old post of yours. I love how its not turned inside out to be the perfect little pillows and the double stitching is intentionally wonky. Intentionally imperfect crafts are right up my alley! Thanks for sharing your idea!
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Kippi says
Super cute project. I have a ton of fabrics and spools of thread so I think I will try it out too. Happy New Year, Kippi #kippiathome
The Freshman Cook says
Super, super cute! I love how these look! I am going through my fabric stash right now to see what I have to make these! Thank you for sharing at Celebrate It!
April J Harris says
What a great way to use up fabric remnants, Victoria! Plus this project is perfect for novice sewers like me! Thank you so much for sharing with the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I’m pinning this post and featuring it at the party this week. Hope to ‘see’ you there! Have a wonderful week ahead!