Valentine’s Day is less than a week away and I didn’t have one decoration up yet. So, at the last minute, I made this super cute 3 step Valentine’s Day Craft that didn’t cost a penny!
I had everything listed below on hand and didn’t need to spend any money to create this project and I bet you can too. If you don’t have chipboard letters then use stickers or print them on cardstock and cut them out yourself.
Supply List
- 3 small wooden blocks
- Chipboard letters (not an affiliate link)
- 1 large and 1 small heart cutout. I used cookie cutters for the shapes and patterned paper for the background.
- Chalkboard paint, Elephant (not an affiliate link)
- Glue or some type of adhesive. I used this SuperTape from Therm-O-Web
Note: I ended up not using the wax or the hinges that are shown in the photo below.
I originally planned to attach the hinges you see in the photo but I decided it would be easier to store the blocks later if they were separate. Plus those hinges are for scrapbooking and designed to be attached with tiny little brads, not nails, so I was afraid they might be too delicate for how I wanted to use them.
Instructions
- Paint all sides of the wooden blocks and let them dry.
- Cut out a couple hearts from patterned paper or use die-cuts you already have.
- Adhere the chipboard letters and hearts to the wooden blocks.
When I chose these blocks from my stash of wood I didn’t realize they were different sizes. But once I did, the difference is really very small and I kind of like the little step-down effect it has. What do you think?
I thought I would try something new today, I hope you like it!!
The other day I was printing a couple recipes and asked myself: “Why can’t I use my ZipList Recipe Plugin to create a crafting/DIY instruction sheet?” To answer that question, the only reason I can’t use the plugin is because it says ingredients and I think that’s a little weird strange confusing because glue and chipboard letters aren’t really ingredients, they’re supplies, right? I tried to edit the form but there’s no way to change that word. Other than that it’s perfect.
Well, after sitting here staring at my computer thinking for a while, I decided to create my own PDF and offer it to you just as if it was a recipe. So, here is the first Krafty Owl DIY Instruction Sheet
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Maria, they look fantastic and they are so easy to make! I have lots of scrap pieces so I can make some. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing them with us at Sweet Inspiration, enjoy the weekend!
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Maria, This is such a cute idea and so cute for quick and easy Valentine’s Decor! Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle! Pinned to share.
~Laurie
These are so cute!
Thanks Sara!
Very cute project. We so appreciate you sharing your cute crafts at DI&DI.
Thanks Linda!
I’m coming over from the Snickerdoodle Create party. This is so cute! I love how easy it is to make too. Thanks for the tutorial!
Thank you Cecilia! They really are so simple, it took longer for the paint to dry than anything else 🙂
The blocks are so cute! What a great idea.
These are so cute!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
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Thank you again! I’m headed over to Facebook right now to share this with your group. Happy Friday!!! xoxo
Such a cute idea. Thanks for sharing with us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party this week.
So cute! I love the way these turned out. Thanks for joining the Family Joy Link Party.