string of hearts

my shutdown on knitting and cross stitching has allowed me time to create with paper. the stringed hearts here and here, gave me the inspiration I needed for my valentines. thank you friends for all the inspiration you so willingly share!!

supplies:

white cardstock

red cardstock

pink cardstock or pink note cards

white pearle cotton thread- one 10" piece per card

needle

pop dot

tape

cricut cutting machine*

*I used my cricut machine with the "beyond birthdays" cartridge to cut 6- 1" white hearts and 1- 1.25" red heart for each valentine. If you don't have this machine you can use your computer to create or hand cut the hearts.

the process goes like this:

* cut enough 1" white hearts and 1.25" red hearts out of cardstock for the number of cards you'll be making. (6- 1" white hearts and 1- 1.25" red heart per card)

* using the threaded needle, string hearts on cotton thread in order- three white, one red, three white.

* attach the string of hearts from the front side of card to back.

* tie a knot at the end of each side of thread on back of card. put a small amount of tape over knot.

* once you have the hearts in a position you like, add a pop dot to the back of the red heart and attach to the card.

* write greeting and share generously.