This is an easy Valentine’s project. These are the supplies I used. They were all from my craft supplies, but originally came from Hobby Lobby, including the textured red felt. The jewelry supplies are often 50% off, so it’s a good idea to check each week so you can get the best deal.
I started by cutting two pieces of felt into heart shapes. Then I sewed a button onto one piece of the felt (the button was sewed to the textured side of the felt). This was so I had something firm to glue the heart to the metal bottle cap of the necklace. I’ve found in these projects that engineering is quite important, and having a structurally sound way to connect things makes them last a lot longer.
Next I hand sewed the pieces of felt together. While I still had an opening left between the hearts (see photo), I filled them with felt scraps that I had sitting on my craft table from recent projects, then completed sewing the two pieces together.
The last thing I did was to glue the button to the metal bottle cap using E6000 glue. That’s it. I have a stuffed heart necklace. My daughter was kind enough to model it for me. She was already wearing other necklaces, but I think they all look good together. We might even wear this after Valentine’s Day.
Linking up:
Made With Love Link Up @ Sew Chatty
Meet Me Monday @ You Are Talking Too Much
Get Your Craft on Tuesday @ Today’s Creative Blog
Tip Me Tuesday @ Tip Junkie
Take-A-Look Tuesday @ Sugar Bee Crafts
One Stop Shoppe Linky Party @ The Southern Product Queen
Wow Me Wednesday @ Ginger Snap Crafts
Wild Wednesdays @ Chatty Chics
Overflowing With Creativity @ It’s Overflowing
Whatever Goes Wednesday @ Someday Crafts
Thrifty Thursdays @ Saved By Love Creations
Thrifty Thursday @ Thrifty Decorating
Thingamajig Thursday @ Rad Crafter
Chic & Crafty @ The Frugal Girls
Clever & Crafty Valentine Link Party @ Michelle Paige
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Feature Friday Free-for-All @ Five Days 5 Ways
Fun Stuff Fridays @ Toys in the Dryer
Fancy This Fridays @ Truly Lovely
Friday Flair @ Whipper Berry
Once Upon a Weekend @ Family Ever After
Creative Genius Link Party @ The Creative Paige
Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense
Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane Boutique
Head 2 Head Showdown @ I Can’t Stop Crafting
Show and Tell Saturdays @ Be Different Act Normal
Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime
A Pinteresting Party @ Tutus and Tea Parties
More the Merrier Monday @ DIY Home Sweet Home
Anything Goes Linky @ Bacon Time With the Hungry Hypo
Valentine’s Party @ Cheap Crafty Mama
This reminds me of something my daughter would love from Urban Outfitters…so cute!
Thanks, Janel! I think the fact that she is wearing it with many other necklaces helps the UO look.
Thanks so much for your comment on my mustache valentines. I’d love you to link up this post to my Valentine Link Party! By the way…your blog name is super fun! Thanks, Michelle
http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/01/rockin-valentine-valentine-link-party.html
Thanks, Michelle! I’m linked up now and I’m your first follower on Bloglovin’!
You beat me to it! Thanks so much for linking up!
Love it!! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! My new giveaway started TODAY!
XO, Aimee
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Thanks, Aimee!
ok-my daughter totally needs one of these!I would love it if you came over to link up at my party which is going on till Monday night!
http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-schooled-saturday-6.html
Thanks, Kim!
Very Cute !!!
Thanks for stopping by, Kim!
Very cute. I have the necklace, too. Reminds me of pullchains for closet lights!
I’m following you now. Maybe you want to follow us?
Take care, Linda
Thanks, Linda!
Betsy! You are so great with felt! These are awesome! Thanks for sharing off at my place!
Thanks for hosting!
Love your necklace. I love jewelry crafts. I shared a heart ring a while back. Besides my weekly Anything Goes fri-monday linky, I am hosting a Valentine contest with fun prizes. Hope you will stop by and link up.
Thanks for the invitation! I’m linked
Featuring on thursday at Bacon Time
Hooray!! Thanks, Mindie – you made my day!
Love the look of the heart necklace with the one with a key. They make a statement.
Thanks, Donna. It’s often worn with other necklaces.
Cute project!!!!! Pinning:)
http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/01/valentine-tie-dye.html
Thanks for the comment and the pin, Michele!
Love this project, affordable, quick making, can make as many as desired and not go broke for Valentines gifts. Could wear the necklace any time you felt like you needed some love.
Great project, timely, well done. thx for sharing. Think I’ll subscribe. HAPPY WEEK
Thanks, JaneEllen! I’m glad you like it. I’m actually wearing this necklace today.
I love this. So simple and sweet!
Thank you, Daree! My daughter and I have worn it all year, too, not just for Valentine’s season.
This is really cute and looks easy enough! We would love it if you would link up at our new linky party: Two Girls and a Party Hosted by:
Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life
Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
We hope to see you there!
Thanks so much, Dana!
That is so creative and cute!!
I’m hosting a Valentine Craft Party and would love for you to participate and link up to it!!!
Just follow the link…….http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2013/01/valentine-showoff-party.html
{hugs}
Marti
Thanks, Marti!