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DIY Valentine's Day Craft

Easy Triple Heart Wood Swag for Valentines
Prep Time2 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Total Time2 minutes
Course: DIY
Keyword: hearts

Equipment

  • Scroll Saw
  • Belt Sander

Materials

  • 8 " x 2' x 1" Board or scape wood - for one swag
  • Black Chalk Paint
  • Red Chalk Paint
  • Wax
  • 3 Eye Screws
  • Jute Twine

Instructions

  • Print the template for the 3 hearts. Download here.
  • Cut the hearts out and trace onto the wood board or scraps
  • Cut the hearts using a scroll saw
  • Sand the edges of the hearts with belt sander until smooth.
  • Remove any dust with a tack cloth
  • Paint the hearts with a 50/50 mix black chalk paint and water (allow to dry)
  • Paint with red chalk paint. one or two coats.
  • Once dry, add clear wax to seal and buff until smooth.
  • Add eye hooks to center of each heart
  • Add Jute Twine in a variety of lengths to the eye hooks

Notes

You can paint your hearts with any color of paint that you desire.
If you would like to move your heart swag to different areas, leave the jute twine long so you can adjust the placement of each heart.