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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

love note garland

Craft a love note banner to make your Valentine's Day décor interactive.

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Print Project

Step 1

Write love notes on cards and place in the envelopes.

Step 2

Glue a long strand of ribbon under the flap of the envelope, but do not seal the envelope.
TIP: To prepare the hearts for painting, place a rolled piece of tape on the back of the wooden heart and use it as a handle.

Step 3

To create a marbled look on your wooden hearts, pour some craft paint on a paper plate and sliding a wooden heart through the paint. Set aside to completely dry.

Step 4

Glue a painted wooden hearts to the flap of each envelope.

Step 5

Tie little bows and glue them to the garland.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    4" Mini Dual Temperature Glue Sticks by Ashland®

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    $4.99
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 0.28" x 4"
    • Count: 18
    • Color: Clear
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    Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2 oz.

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    $1.49
    • Color: White
    • Size: 2 oz
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    Gloss Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

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    $2.49
    • Color: Pink Blast
    • Size: 2 oz
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    1/8" x 10yd. Grosgrain Ribbon by Celebrate It® Classic

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    $2.99
    • Color: Red
    • Size: 1/8" x 10yd
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    Gloss Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

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    $2.49
    • Color: Light Pink
    • Size: 2 oz
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    Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

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    $1.49
    • Color: Bright Red
    • Size: 2 oz
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    Gatefold Cards & Envelopes by Recollections™, 4.25" x 5.5"

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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4.25" x 5.5"
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    4" Wood Hearts, 16ct. by Make Market®

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    3/8" x 15yd. Satin Double Face Ribbon by Celebrate It® Classic

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Tools
Tools
 
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    Mini Low Temperature Glue Gun by Ashland®

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You’ll Also Need
  • Paper Plate
  • Household Tape
Instructions
Step 1

Write love notes on cards and place in the envelopes.

Step 2

Glue a long strand of ribbon under the flap of the envelope, but do not seal the envelope.
TIP: To prepare the hearts for painting, place a rolled piece of tape on the back of the wooden heart and use it as a handle.

Step 3

To create a marbled look on your wooden hearts, pour some craft paint on a paper plate and sliding a wooden heart through the paint. Set aside to completely dry.

Step 4

Glue a painted wooden hearts to the flap of each envelope.

Step 5

Tie little bows and glue them to the garland.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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