Hello CP Fans! I'd like to share with all of you a heart-felt tutorial outlining instructions for creating 3-D Hearts. Valentine's Day is soon to arrive, so creating "hearts" was the first idea that came to mind in deciding what to add to my layout using the dear, sweet Fourteen collection. If you look closely, you'll notice several 3-D Hearts scattered throughout, each individually stitched and creased forward. They're quick and easy to make - let me show you how!
To get started, pull out a sheet of Fourteen's "Be Mine" patterned paper and set it on top your desk. Place a cutting mat under the paper. From the paper, trim from it the design shown on my layout (sitting just beneath the photo). Use whatever tool your most comfortable with, either a scissors or x-acto knife.
Time to prepare the hearts. There are to sizes; large and small. Trim four large sized hearts "as printed" from the remaining "Be Mine" patterned paper. Using a small heart punch, trim four small sized hearts from the paper. Partner large w/small equaling a total of "four" hearts.
Gather your hearts and bring them to a sewing machine. With the smallest heart on top, sew directly down the middle, leaving behind a trail of thread. After completely sewn, fold the heart-duo along the seam. Leave behind excess thread, unless you prefer a cleaner look, then trim entirely. I think the excess thread is playful and cute.
Finally, adhere the heart on top one of the existing hearts located on your layout. Gently fold it up once again, but do so gently. Attach remaining hearts in the same manner.
As you can see, this technique is very simple. The best part, you can display them however you'd like and on many project types. Share the special project with family, or friends.
I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day - see you next month!
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Yesterday, we mistakenly forgot to mention the giveaway of a second Fourteen Prize Package, so today, we're making available two Fourteen Prize packs..wait, lets make that "three" prize packs! Rumor has it we've an extra special "Grand Prize" for you tomorrow, Valentine's Day!! So, tell us about your Valentine plans whether it's dinner and a movie, or a Valentine's exchange with the kiddo's. Include your name, last initial and location (State). Also make sure you've a valid email address. We'll randomly select three winners this Friday, February 15th!
DH and I are having dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant where we've had dinner every Valentine's Day since we met. It's also the place we got engaged and had our wedding lunch.
Posted by: KellyO | February 13, 2013 at 04:48 AM
Lovely layout!! :)
My hubby and I are gonna go on the double date with friends since we have planned to visit them in Berlin, Germany without thinking about Valentine´s Day!! I am not sure how this will turn out, but I will hope for lots of fun!!
Posted by: Maria A. | February 13, 2013 at 05:17 AM
I'm doing crafts and cookie baking with the grandkids in the afternoon and then a big family dinner with everyone at night! Nothing better than spending time with the ones you love. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Charlotte | February 13, 2013 at 06:00 AM
I ended up having neck surgery on the 12th, so we're postponing our Valentines dinner and movie date for a while. It might end up being a St. Patrick's Day date!
Posted by: Brenda B | February 13, 2013 at 06:01 AM
Initially I wanted to go the dinner and a movie route but I got some sort of cold or flu over the weekend so now it's a little up in the air. :( But winning some CP would brighten my day!!
Natalie W
Omaha, NE
[email protected]
Posted by: Natalie Winterstein | February 13, 2013 at 06:02 AM
I plan on attending school parties with my two older kiddos, then enjoying a nice heart themed meal at hom with them and my hubby :)
Thanks for the chance!
Amanda J
Indiana
amandajohnson705(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Amanda J | February 13, 2013 at 06:14 AM
Gorgeous layout!! I will make a nice dinner for my hubby and kids tomorrow, and my hubby and I will go out together this weekend.
Margie V, TN
Posted by: Margie Visnick | February 13, 2013 at 06:17 AM
Hubby has to work second shift...Tomorrow we wont do anything :( We will have to wait for the weekend to hit our fav resaurant.
Dawn Y
Mn
Posted by: Dawn Young | February 13, 2013 at 06:45 AM
I love the technique and adore the layout! My husband and I are having a low key Valentine's Day. He has to work until 8pm, but I will be bringing dinner to his work that we'll eat together. We'll be eating tacos (!), my favorite food and then once he gets off work, we're going to see A Good Day to Die Hard (something he really wanted to do).
Heather S
IL
Posted by: Heather Sweet | February 13, 2013 at 06:53 AM
Valentine's Day in our house is all about family and the love we share. We have heart shaped pizzas for dinner and then a little party. This year the kids are doing a scavenger hunt to find their valentines. Thanks for the giveaway. I'm in love with Fourteen!
Melissa S. Idaho
Posted by: Melissa | February 13, 2013 at 07:05 AM
We don't do much on Valentines day usually. It is just not that big of a deal to us from the beginning of our relationship that is going strong now for 41 years. My hubby is real good at spreading out the "Valentine Love" through out the year as am I. So tomorrow it will be spent as we always do, dinner and some good t.v. Thanks for the chance to win!
Susan K. Missouri
Posted by: Susan Kopp | February 13, 2013 at 07:18 AM
Going to watch "The Notebook" with a box of chocolates and tissues...well maybe not :) but I hope to have a relaxing evening with chocolate and maybe some time for a quick LO.
Rachael F.
Mississippi
Posted by: Rachael F | February 13, 2013 at 07:19 AM
The husband and I are going to workout together at CrossFit and then have a nice relaxed lunch together and I will give him a handmade valentines card. We are from Michigan.
Posted by: Robin B. | February 13, 2013 at 07:41 AM
I will be giving my 4 children handmade valentines with the most yummy valentine iced sugar cookies from our local bakery. They just love them and they only get them on special occasions. My husband and I will then be going out for dinner in the evening.
Melissa R.
Wisconsin
Posted by: Melissa R. | February 13, 2013 at 07:48 AM
My boyfriend an I are having a casual dinner at home and then going out to see the new Die Hard movie!
Emily D.
Texas
Posted by: Emily | February 13, 2013 at 07:54 AM
What a beautiful layout! I love all the hearts! Thanks again for the chance to win!
Miriam P.
Arlington, VA
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | February 13, 2013 at 08:13 AM
First up- this layout is gorgeous!! LOVE!
Second- our Valentine's this year is split up, because we have other things going on that night! So- we went to the movie "Warm Bodies" last night...and on actual Valentine's day we are going to make a big breakfast together and exchange gifts!
Lea L.
Montana
Posted by: Lea Lawson | February 13, 2013 at 08:17 AM
I don't know yet ;) I work tomorrow, and today I'm having a root canal...so we will see how the day ends up LOL!
Tammy K
California
Posted by: tammy K | February 13, 2013 at 08:30 AM
Since Valentine's Day is on a busy school night at our house we will keep it very low key. At some point between dinner and bedtime we will exchange all of our Valentines and maybe watch TV and have a few chocolates.
Jena B. in California
Posted by: Jena Baker | February 13, 2013 at 08:45 AM
I have sweet Valentine's goodies all ready for my sweet kiddos! So blessed to be able to spend the day celebrating with them!
Catherine B
Posted by: Catherine B | February 13, 2013 at 08:57 AM