A Woodsy Plaid Valentine Garland by Anne Thompson

Here's something different for Valentine's Day:  a garland using the Woodsy Plaid brown papers, the smallest Double Stitch Loving Heart Cut Out die, and twine.

materials used

• brown plaid papers from WOODSY PLAID PP1018, 2 1/2" wide X 6" long strips, folded in half
• the smallest die from DOUBLE STITCH LOVING HEART CUT OUT die set 94359
• brown twine; Scor-Tape; washi tape to hold the die in place while cutting the hearts

to make the garland

• cut the paper strips, fold in half (I used fifteen strips.)
• place the die on top of the folded paper to cut through both layers using washi tape to hold the die in place while cutting  (Save the little plaid hearts for other projects.)

• place Scor-Tape inside each folded paper piece, one piece near the fold and one near the bottom edge
• leave a tail of twine about 18" long and place the first heart-punched strip over the twine, remove the Scor-Tape backing, and press the two sections together to secure in place 
• add other heart-punched papers about 4" apart along the twine
• leave another long 18" tail at the end
• knot the tail ends and the garland is ready to hang

This garland is the perfect thing for around a window or doorway or above the fireplace in my old farmhouse.  The browns are just right with my decor.  If you make a garland, choose papers that compliment the colors in your home.  A valentine garland does not need to be red and white.

Need valentine supplies?  Check the 2022 Valentines Collection here.

Happy Crafting!