Looking for a way to decorate for Valentine's Day? Make paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video series on arts and crafts.
For paper heart garland, add glue around the edges of the hearts for the glitter to stick to. Add glitter for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.
For paper heart garland, cut the ribbon at an angle and attach a small gauge safety pin. Attach the safety pin to a length of ribbon for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.
For paper heart garland, match solid hearts with the different colored frames. Combine hearts and frames for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.
For paper heart garland, curling the ribbon is the most fun step in the project. Curl ribbon for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.
For paper heart garland, cut smaller hearts out of the larger hearts to create frames. Cut frames for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.
For paper heart garland, draw a half heart on the folded paper and cut around it. Cut paper for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.
For paper heart garland, fold the construction or craft paper down the middle in preparation to cut it. Fold paper for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.
For paper heart garland, tying knots in the ribbon will help keep the hearts separate. Tie knots in the ribbon for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.
For paper heart garland, tie a knot at the end of the ribbon so the hearts don't slide around. Tie a final knot in the ribbon for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.
For paper heart garland, once the glue has dried, punch holes along the top of the hearts. Punch holes for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.
For paper heart garland, the project requires three colors of craft paper, glue, glitter, safety pins, ribbon and scissors. Gather supplies for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.
For paper heart garland, the ribbon weaves through the holes in the hearts with the safety pin. Weave ribbon for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.
Summary: Centuries ago, working with one’s hands was an honorable way to make a living. People have not lost their connection to such skills. Many arts and crafts that exist today in some ways reflect an attention to craftsmanship and detail that echoes a pre-industrial way of life. Other crafts are practiced by groups of friends who share a common interest. Still, some arts and crafts are favorite hobbies for people who like to work with their hands. In this free video series on arts and crafts, a crafts enthusiast shows how to make paper heart garland. Learn to fold and cut the paper. Get tips for gluing and punching holes. Find out how to weave, knot and curl ribbon and add glitter.
Expert: Nevada Caldwell has been doing arts and crafts since she was a child. Caldwell puts her skills to the test every year when providing homemade crafts as gifts to her local social group.