These wood heart ornaments will steal your heart! These sweet cherubs are layered on top of ribbon, painted wood, sequins, a stamp, heart button, jewel and swirled stamped sentiment. The ornament is edged with glass beads and hung with a bit of twine.
The jewel really sparkles in the light, as do the sequins. Notice how the cherubs are outlined in gold...
The sunlight also captures the delicate sparkle of the glass beads all along the outer edge.
A meaningful word is clipped from a magazine and glued to the cherubs.
This version features a vintage image of a little girl spraying on mommas' perfume. The background technique really stands out on this one.
I used the crackle paint technique that is easily achieved by incorporating Elmer's glue. I wrote about that technique in the post, Summer Bliss(ter). It's super easy and I love the results.
Again, buttons, stamps, and ribbon provide additional interest and texture.
You can write your message on the back to your sweetheart.
Whether by sunlight or candlelight, the sweet-sparkly nature of these beautiful little Valentines are delightful! Wouldn't they also be sweet as gift tags?
Use this idea for Mother's Day and other occasions when a <3 speaks of your love or friendship.
More Valentine projects at I Gotta Create!
17 comments:
Oh my goodness....I just wanted to come by and tell you "Love these" little hearts! How wonderful!
Thank you for sharing!
Leticia
SOOOO cute! You have to display them in your home, too! Hang some from your kitchen cabinet knobs! I love this vintage look! andrea@townandprairie
Another adorable project, Christina! How do you keep coming up with them?
Christina these are gorgeous - I love them xx Nat
Very cute! I would say I like the crackled one best :) and I LOVED the tin foil roses!
Super cute! I love all the detail.
Dee
Love the hearts. But then you always so such wonderful art work. I like the crackled one the best. Thanks for sharing your creative inspirations at Sunday's Best!
They are gorgeous! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
Mary
Hi Christina
I hopped over from Vintage Wanna Bee's link party. Your wooden heart caught my eye -- it is adorable. I love your use of glue to create the crackling effect. I am a new follower and look forward to your upcoming projects. Hope you can come visit me at
http://altered-artworks.blogspot.com.
I also created vintage Valentine projects.
These nostalgia hearts are wonderful! Nice work :)
That is adorable! I would love for you to share it at my Valentines party @ www.cheapcraftymama.com!
Just stopping by from the Linky Party Hop. I hope you will visit www.laughterandgrace.com and follow back.
Thanks!!
What a lovely idea! Thank you for sharing this at my simply creations link party!
Oh, so romantic!
Love your hearts, Christina!
(Visiting from Nifty-Thrifty)
this looks like it was a lot of fun to make. HAPPPY VALENTINES
How lovely! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
You're right these creations DID steal my heart! Thanks so much for linking up on Fabulous Friday.
Warmly, Michelle
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