When we think Valentine’s Day we think hearts, right?

These DIY vintage hearts would also make a sweet gift for a special friend

or they could be used as a decoration in a vintage inspired wedding centerpiece.

Hearts are not just for Valentine’s Day.  

 How to make Vintage Inspired Hearts                    (*affiliate link)

• Foam Hearts*
• Newsprint Paper  (mine was a paper sack)
• Glue Stick, Craft Glue
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Vintage Photo* and Fired Brick*
• Ink Blending Tool*
• Mod Podge*
• Cream Acrylic Paint
• Paintbrush, scissors
• Chitchat Word Stickers by Tim Holtz*
• Twine

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Directions:

1. Cover Smoothfoam Heart with Newsprint paper using glue stick.
2. Apply a thin coat of cream acrylic paint over heart.  Wipe off excess.
3. Add Fired Brick Ink to heart using the ink applicator.  Accent the edges of the heart with the Vintage Photo Ink.
4. Stick small word stickers onto center of heart.
5. Apply mod podge over heart for added shine.

To make the heart an ornament:

1. Poke a small hole into the top of the heart.
2. Fold a 6″ piece of twine in half, thread bead onto twine.  Knot on both sides of the bead to keep in place.
3. Add small dab of craft glue into hole and insert loose ends of twine.

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