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Quick Valentine Garland

February 7, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 47 Comments

This Valentine’s garland is a quick and effective project! Simply punch out hearts in red and pink card stock, sew together and then use them to embellish a gift or drape them over an ornament or picture frame for some Valentine decor!

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  1. Erin says

    February 7, 2009 at 11:02 am

    Lisa,

    I love the little garland hearts. I especially love the little pouch that you made in the first picture. Very adorable. Ahhh – you guys are so talented.

    Erin

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  2. Dancin' Puffin says

    February 7, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    Simple yet very effective. I thought they were in felt to start with. Pretty.

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  3. Stephanie says

    February 7, 2009 at 5:58 am

    So pretty and I love how you have them draped over that gorgeous tree. I remember it from aChristmas posting.

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  4. Michelle says

    February 7, 2009 at 6:16 am

    oh so sweet…you could do lots with this…a little set of dolls would be cute?…

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  5. Hi ! I'm Cindy says

    February 7, 2009 at 7:18 am

    What a simple easy project that gives a lot of impact! Love it!

    ~ Cindy

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  6. Sheri Howard says

    February 7, 2009 at 7:59 am

    Cute garland idea, and CONGRATS on your magazine article…I am fairly new to your blog and I am really enjoying it! Thanks for all your great ideas…I too will make a Passport holder!

    Reply
  7. Thimbleanna says

    February 7, 2009 at 8:07 am

    Well, how cute is that? You could drape your whole house in hearts!!!

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  8. Tatty Mum says

    February 7, 2009 at 8:37 am

    oh so cute… my little girl would love some of them in her bedroom.

    Joanne x

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  9. Stephanie says

    February 7, 2009 at 9:29 am

    So cute!

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  10. Valoo from France says

    February 7, 2009 at 10:39 am

    first time here for me ; thanks for this idea with multiple (even unlimited) possible uses …

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  11. Chocolate Cat says

    February 7, 2009 at 11:26 am

    Another great and easily achievable idea!! I am working in the boarding house on Saturday so am planning on taking in heart shaped cupcakes!!

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  12. Terriaw says

    February 7, 2009 at 11:28 am

    I love your idea of making this garland with heart shapes rather than just circles. So adorable!

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  13. Natasha says

    February 7, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    Love the garland – very quick and effective. There are all sorts of possibilities!

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  14. Sarah-Jo says

    February 7, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    oh how delightful I have that freedom tree so will definately whip up this super sweet V Day garland…brillant idea 🙂

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  15. Christy A. says

    February 7, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    Lovely idea Lisa! It’s super sweet!

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  16. Kate says

    February 7, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    Love this idea!

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  17. Annie Pazoo says

    February 7, 2009 at 4:38 pm

    What a fantastic idea! Love it!

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  18. raining sheep says

    February 7, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    I so love that… even I can sew that. What an awesome idea.

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  19. Tinniegirl says

    February 8, 2009 at 2:03 am

    What a gorgeous idea. You are so full of fab craft ideas.

    Reply
  20. Melanie says

    February 8, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    Hi I’m popping in (nosing around) fellow Time For Tea Swappers.

    What a lovely idea!

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  21. Kirsty says

    February 8, 2009 at 3:56 am

    Super cute – it looks great around the little box.

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  22. Rustic Tarts says

    February 8, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    Hi Lisa
    Thanks for linking to my blog, I have been enjoying visits from lots of your friends!

    Reply
  23. Angel.Pearls says

    February 8, 2009 at 9:59 am

    Lovely projects! Thanks for your visit! Nice week//Eva

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  24. Jessica says

    February 8, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    That’s so festive…I need a little bit of red around here.

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  25. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    February 8, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    That’s beautiful! And I loved how you used it to decorate the pillow box, very creative. I’ll be linking.

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  26. Leanne says

    February 8, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    How cute and simple but effect.

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  27. Jacoline (Lien) says

    February 8, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    In one word: Great!!!

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  28. Lulabell says

    February 8, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    So pretty. Love that tree as well!

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  29. Selina says

    February 8, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    Beautiful idea, so easy!
    I have tagged you for 6 x 6, check out my blog.

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  30. The Faerie Queen says

    February 9, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    What a beautiful idea. xxx

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  31. clare says

    February 9, 2009 at 2:28 am

    Fantastic , I love it !
    clares craftroom

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  32. Tracy says

    February 9, 2009 at 5:03 am

    Very sweet…I love this idea! You think of the best things you girls! And the sight of this cheery garland really lifted my spirits…as you know, where we are we’re just trying to keep warm and keep going…too, too much snow–LOL! Happy Days to you all :o) ((HUGS))

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  33. lesley says

    February 9, 2009 at 6:43 am

    What a lovely garland, thanks for sharing. Hugs xx

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  34. Katherine says

    February 9, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Simple, yet oh-so-sweet! Lovely.

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  35. LollyChops says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    Really lovely girls!

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  36. zoesquid says

    February 9, 2009 at 5:07 pm

    very gorgeous indeed

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  37. Knit and Sew City Girl says

    February 10, 2009 at 5:05 am

    This is so pretty!

    Also congratulations on getting your tutorials onto the magazine (re your last blog post).

    Mary

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  38. upstateLisa says

    February 10, 2009 at 5:23 am

    very pretty!

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  39. LissyLou says

    February 10, 2009 at 9:16 am

    How simple? but soo lovely!! x

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  40. Annie says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:32 pm

    How wonderful! We’ve been invited over to my in-laws house for a Valentine’s Day dinner, and I think this will be the perfect embellishment to our hostess gift. Thanks!!

    I just found your blog, and I love love love all that I’ve read so far. I’m excited to become an active reader! 🙂

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  41. corry says

    February 10, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    Fabulous idea!

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  42. Liz says

    February 10, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    So cute and yet so simple. Thanks.

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  43. The Vintage Rose says

    February 11, 2009 at 3:09 am

    lovely idea! did you sew them together with a machine or by hand? and what type of needle did you use?

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  44. Yarni Gras! says

    February 12, 2009 at 6:03 am

    lovely……..

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  45. Pamela says

    February 13, 2009 at 12:17 am

    i love, love garlands…they make everything so festive and that much better. I have to make these to enjoy for the rest of the February! thanks pamela http://www.frenchknots.blogspot.com

    Reply
  46. Valerie says

    January 5, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    great idea! i have filed it at thecraftersfilebox.com.

    thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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