Today I am very happy to join Ten on the 10th. Several blogger friends are sharing a craft or decorating idea for under $10. I will be sharing how to Create Easy Pearl and Lace Hearts for a sweet Valentine touch in your home. These sweet hearts were made in under an hour.
Create Easy Pearl and Lace Hearts
This project requires just a few supplies.
- Flexible wire. Found in the floral supply section in green, silver, or white.
- Wire clippers. Often found in the jewelry making aisle at craft and dollar stores.
- Pearls beads. Also found in the jewelry making section.
How To
Simply string the pearl beads onto the wire. This is a perfect craft for older children.
You can use a variety of bead sizes and colors to create different sizes and looks.
Leave one side of the wire a bit longer to form a loop. Wrap the other wire around the base of the loop to close the loop.
For a simple look, you can leave the pearl heart free of any embellishments.
Embellishments
I like froth and frills and opted to select a few short pieces of ribbon and lace from my scrap bag.
A Key To My Heart
A sweet finishing touch can come in the form of small metal elements. There have been several keys sitting in the junk drawer for many years. I have NO idea what they go to. A raid through the craft box brought forth hearts, feathers, and other sweet sentiments.
Simply tie the ribbon and accents on to the heart near the base of the loop.
You can then hang the heart from the wire loop.
Or add a piece of ribbon or lace to tie onto the loop.
Feeling jaunty? Hang the heart on its side.
So Many Possibilities
The hearts can be tied to gifts and candlesticks. Hung from light fixtures, cabinet door handles, and much, much more.
Happy hearts make a happy home.
For more fabulous ideas visit all of the Ten on the 10th participants.
Laura
- Ann at Apple Street Cottage
- Benita at Chasing Quaintness
- Carol at BlueskyatHome
- Cindy at CountyRoad407
- Eilis at My Heart Lives Here
- Kim at Exquisitely Unremarkable
- Katie at Let’s Add Sprinkles
- Laura at Decor to Adore
- Susan at Homeroad
- Tammy at Patina and Paint
You will also love French Etheral’s post 10 Valentine Ideas on the 10th and Valentine Ideas by Pandora’s Box.
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Laura, I love these hearts! They are adorable and look so vintage! I will have to find some beads at Hobby Lobby and give it a try! I think one of these would look pretty hanging from my vintage ladder! Have a great one! Hugs!
How sweet are these? They would also make cute Christmas decorations if you changed out the trim!! Very clever!
Laura these are just too cute. I love the vintage look – these would look great attached to a wrapped present too… I’m definitely going to have to try this one!
Oh, those are so sweet! I love the vintage and frilly look to them. I think I just might have to make one.
Have a wonderful Thursday!
Nancy
Laure, this is too perfect! I can’t wait to go get the supplies and try making some. I always overlook the jewelery making aisle, but no more.
Sorry, Laura. I do know how to spell your name. Need a little more coffee and stronger reading glasses this morning….
This is so adorable. They were be perfect sitting out all year. I just love them! You must have the best stash of craft supplies.
I think we have the same key drawer!
This is darling, Laura, and of versatile size. I might even have everything without going to the store! Thanks for a good tip!
Thank you for showing us ahead time (Valentines’ Day) so I can get a jump start!
That is beautiful! I have everything I need to make this too. Someone gave me a long length of pearls on wire and it would be perfect for this project! Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!
These are so elegant, Laura. I love them! Isn’t it fun to shop you craft stash for supplies?
I absolutely adore these!! Thank you for this project.
I knew as soon as I saw this perfectly adorable craft that you’d hang it on the perfectly adorable shelf in your breakfast area! And now that I did a craft where I had to buy a bag of pearls, I have what I need to make one! Super excited. Love it and Pinned it!
Laura, I wear pearls almost every day, but I’ve never used them in my decor. I love what you did with yours. I think I may try to whip up my own heart. I think my house would look lovely wearing one!
Laura this is such a great heart. And also a great way to use something different for Valentine’s Day. I think it is so pretty it can stay up all year long.
I love these Laura…I am definitely going to make this pearl heart and you picked the perfect ribbon for it. Beautiful!
What an adorable idea! I might have to make some in time for St. Valentine’s Day.
Much love, Abigail Joy.
I absolutely love your pearl heart.
I might have to make one for myself.
Happy 10 on the 10th, Laura! I did pin and browse through on the early morning hours of January 10th, but am just getting back to reading everyone’s posts and pinning some more last night and Saturday morning. {Always seems to work for doubling back for me!} I LOVE these little hearts and they are sooo easy to make.
I started a side of my Crafts and Sewing called 10 on the 10th in Pinterest, and I’ll always start pinning there first. Will try and figure out how to add you all as admins. <3 Thank you for adding me to the FB group; I did find it after a quick search and accepted. <3 Happy to be with you all on the 10th!!!
Have a great day and stay jaunty!
Barb 😉
Laura, this pearl and lace Valentine wreath is so sweet and so YOU! Great ideas for using it in different ways. Love your design ideas. Very good instructions. Love being on Ten on the 10th with you. Hugs, sweet friend.
Sweet and simple for a Valentine accent.
These are gorgeous and so simple! They would make great decor and also a great little thing to tie on to a gift. I love it.
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What a sweet (key to my heart) idea!!! Thanks so much for linking up and sharing!
These are so romantic and feminine, I love them. As a vintage jewelry artist I’m pretty sure I have all the elements needed in my stash. Easy and inexpensive – what could be better than that? Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
These are so cute! I’ll be featuring you this week as part of Thursday Favorite Things! Angelina @ Petite Haus