Dummy-Proof Project

I'm really not being self-deprecating when I say I'm kind of a dummy when it comes to "crafting" of almost any kind. And I'm really okay with it most of the time.

Sometimes, though, I get the itch to make something cute to hang in my house, and it's really frustrating when it doesn't turn out.

But, this one did! Yay!

The idea came from this blog: http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/01/felt-heart-wreath.html

via my very crafty sister Kim's blog. It's actually a pretty simple design.

From JoAnn's I purchased:

A styrofoam heart (presumably for floral design?)

3/4 yard of red felt

a cheap box of straight pins

I cut the red felt into 3" diameter circles using a drinking glass from my cupboard. You then fold each circle in half, then in half again (more illustrations on the idearoom blog). Then, put a straight pin through the corner and press each of the folded circles onto the foam heart. A thimble is helpful for pressing all the pins in without killing your thumb. Don't worry too much about the placement of the circles, you can always pull one out or put one more in if a space doesn't look quite right.

I feel so festive with my one Valentine's Day decoration . . . If you come to my house, please notice it . . . ! Just kidding (well sort of).