Wednesday, January 22, 2014
My Unordinary Valentine!
First: I found a piece of wood that would be big enough for my heart. I used a piece of lauan. I cut a heart from paper and then drew it on the front of the board and the back. Why the back, you will see later. Try and make sure they are in the same location.
Third: Begin placing your wood trim on the heart. Some of my pieces were long so I cut them so I could use them in different locations. I thought I had a picture of putting on the first ones, but I don't. Sorry.
Here is the picture with the heart completely filled in. Notice that I placed the larger trim across the wide part of the heart and then turned the smaller pieces in the other direction at the top and bottom. I just kept playing until I liked the way it looked.
Fourth: When I liked the look, I glued all the pieces with wood glue and let it dry over night. I know, how can I wait that long! It needs to be really secure for the next step.
Fifth: Now that it has all dried, turn the piece over. I placed it on an old piece of rug so I didn't damage it. Now using the heart pattern on the back, (remember I told you to draw one on the back too) cut out the heart with a jig saw. I had to sand very little when I was finished. The saw will do a nice job if you have a good blade in it.
Sixth: For the burlap flower, I just gathered a piece of burlap in the middle and tied a piece of string around the center.
Seventh: I drilled two holes with a drill press in the top of the heart and inserted wire for a hanger. I hung it on my front door. Make sure you measure the distance down and across where you want the holes to be on each side or your plague will not hang straight.
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I love it. What a great way to use up scraps and I like the non traditional Valentine colors
ReplyDeleteLove your heart! How creative you are!
ReplyDeleteI do like it very much! Well done. :)
ReplyDeleteNow that is creative! I like that nit is not the "traditional" great job!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Wednesday!
Sherri
This is so cool ~ I love it! Pinning *hugs*
ReplyDeleteCute! Love your rustic bow too:)
ReplyDeleteThe heart is great and I love the fabulous colors! Thanks for linking up to TTF!
ReplyDeleteWow you really have a talent! We love your posts on The Four Seasons Blog Hop! Thanks! Sandra from Scrumptilicious 4 You.
ReplyDeleteI love this project! My husband has a growing pile of wood scraps from his own projects, and I could definitely see myself raiding his collection to make this. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteOh my! This is so adorable!! I have always wanted to try something like this but never had the guts! You are my inspiration...... :)
ReplyDeleteHave a happy weekend; hugs x, Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
So beautiful! and resourceful, too. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute. I'm not really into red and pink so this would be great for my house
ReplyDeleteCute! Just pinned this! ;)
ReplyDeleteBeverly, I love it! I actually adore touches of aqua with my Valentines décor. Very clever idea! Thanks for sharing with SYC. Pinned.
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Jann
Its wonderful, so creative! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop, sorry I am late stopping by. Hope to see you linking up again this week . Big Hugs
ReplyDeleteI love it Beverly! What a great use for scrap pieces and all the different colors worked beautifully together. The burlap flower was the perfect touch. Thanks for sharing your awesome creation with us at Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party.
ReplyDeleteAngel
Such a lovely heart! I love the colors and the flower! I'm pinning it!
ReplyDeleteNavy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
I love the beautiful and rustic look of this! So pretty. Thank you so much for linking this up at the Shine a Spotlight Saturday Link Party on Angels Homestead this week!
ReplyDeleteApril
Beautifully made Beverley!
ReplyDeleteSuch a creative Valentine. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
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Very cute reclaimed wood heart Bev! Thanks for linking up at Wake Up Wednesday – hope you are enjoying the party! ~Marie@The Interior Frugalista
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It's an original! Great imaginative reuse of the bulb holder and bingo chip. It turned out really cool! Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteDeborah
What an adorable Valentine heart! You have done a wonderful job of using the wooden trim pieces...beautifully creative! Pretty colors and love the idea of adding the cute burlap flower as an accent:) Happy Sunday! Hugs, Poppy
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