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This project is great for the kids too, getting to reuse an old puzzle to make a new craft is always exciting. The part for them will be waiting for the paint to dry, beyond that it’s very simple and a lot of fun.  You can paint your puzzle pieces any colour you’d like, we prefer sparkles…so that had to be included!

What do you need to make a Valentine’s Puzzle Heart?

• Puzzle pieces (use an old one!)
• Canvas (about 8×10)
• Spray paint (we used red, white and gold)
• Hot glue gun
• Heart stencil or paper heart
• Pencil

To create this master-puzzle-piece, start by spraying your pieces with the spray paint.  Be sure to place your pieces picture side down, the spray paint will adhere better the cardboard side.  Lay them all flat, one or two coats is all that’s needed.  Spray according to the instructions on the can and be sure the paint has dried completely between coats.

While the puzzle pieces are drying, spray your canvas.  You can have a white background of course, but a pop of colour is always nice. Allow it to dry completely.

How to Make an Easy DIY Valentine’s Puzzle Heart

Once the canvas is dry, use a stencil or pre-cut heart to lightly trace a heart shape onto the canvas. Then you can add the puzzle pieces to the canvas. Finally, use the hot glue gun to secure them in place (if working with young children you can use an all purpose glue). Lastly, try not to have any of the “edges” facing out, you want to have the classic puzzle piece shape to your design.  

Hang this fun DIY Valentine’s decoration on the wall or place it on a shelf, mantel or window sill.  If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day ideas, certainly check out our Brownies in a Bottle. Happy Crafting!

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A huge bonus for this craft is that it only needs three materials – paper, scissors and glue. It couldn’t be easier to create a stunning November 11th decoration!

What You’ll Need:

• Red, orange, yellow, black and green construction paper
• Petal Template
• Hot glue gun
• Scissors
• Wall tack or removable glue dots

Start by cutting six large flower petals from the red paper using the free template provided. These should be about 5″ wide by 6″ long.

Cut a slit into the bottom edge of each petal, about 1.5″ deep.

Slightly fold one of the split edges over the other and then glue in place. This will lift the petals and give them depth.

First glue three of the petals together to form a centre point and then add three more petals to make a flower. Glue in place.

Use a small dish or other round object to make a circle from the black paper. Snip the edges of the circle all the way around and then use your fingers to ‘curl’ or fold the cuts to make them stand up.

Paper Poppy Wall Decor

Repeat the step to make a matching yellow circle.

Glue first the yellow and then the black circle to the centre of the flowers.

Repeat all of these steps to make some medium sized poppies. These will be about 3″ wide by 4″ long.

And one more time to make the smallest poppies, this time in orange. The size of these ones are around 2″ wide by 3″ long.

Make some leaves from green paper. Begin by folding the paper in half and then cutting a long, slim oval on the fold. With the paper still folded, cut small indents along the curved edge. Unfold the leaves and glue some together in small bunches to go around the flowers.

We hope you loved this Paper Poppy Wall Decor craft as much as we do! If you’re looking for more ways to celebrate November 11th, check out our other crafts, like our Toddler Poppy Art or Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie Recipe.

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What You’ll Need:

• Wood board (at least 10” by 10”)
• Small nails
• Hammer
• Crochet thread
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Leaf template – get it here

Print out the leaf template and then position it on the wood board.

Start hammering the nails into the board, following the outline of the leaf. Place the nails about ½” apart.

Once the entire leaf is filled outlined, lift the template away from the board, to rip the paper off.

Hammer more nails around the outside of the board, about ½” apart, all the way around.

Tie a thread to a nail on the outside of the board. Start winding the thread between nails, going back and forth multiple times, until it starts to look full. Remember to wrap a thread around the leaf pattern, leaving the leaf empty. Doing so will help outline and highlight the leaf shape.

Change thread colours to make each corner a different colour. Finally, tie off the ends tightly on an outside nail to secure the threads.

We hope you love this engaging leaf string art and hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving weekend! For more Thanksgiving DIY check out our Stamped Thanksgiving Napkin Rings and Rustic Painted Pine Cones and Acorns.

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Don’t have a cottage? No worries, these coaster look just as great on a patio or dining table. Take them camping to add some Canada Day charm to the great outdoors. Because they’re made using resin, they travel well and will last outdoors – just be sure to bring them in when it rains.

What You’ll Need:

• Coaster Template – Bear, Beaver, Moose and Goose
• Plain wood coasters
• Sharp craft knife
• Glue-stick
• Art resin

Animals of Canada Coasters with Free Template

Begin by using one of the wood coasters to trace the size onto the back of the templates, be sure to centre the animals in the middle of the coaster.

Next, using a very sharp craft knife and a cutting board, cut out the animals from the templates.

Cut out the circles, using the outline we traced earlier as a guide.

Cover the back of the paper circle with a full coat of glue and then attach it to the wood coaster.

Repeat for all four of the coasters.

Set up each coaster on an elevated surface with a catch tray underneath. We used a toilet paper roll cut down and paper plates.

Another option is a baking cooling rack and a tray – keep in mind that whatever you use will be a dedicated resin rack after this craft.

Almost done!

Mix the resin. Most resins will have two elements to mix together in equal parts, a hardener and a setting agent. We mixed 1 oz of each and that was enough to cover the four coasters. Pour the mixed resin over each coaster.

A disposable knife can be used to spread the resin if needed. The resin will self level so if we push it too much, it will flow back into place. No need to rush, most resins have about 45 minutes of working time before they begin to set.

Use a toothpick to pop any air bubbles that show up. These bubbles will keep appearing during the hours it takes for the resin to settle and dry, so keep checking in and pop bubbles as they arrive.

Leave the coasters in dust free area for at least 24 hours to fully harden.

We hope you love these Animals of Canada Coasters with Free Template! Need more Canada Day ideas? Try our Canada Day Paper Garland or our Welcome, Eh! Sign.

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We love this craft because it’s easy to make and all of the materials can be found at your local dollar store…making it both easy and inexpensive! You can’t go wrong with these cute Fourth of July favour boxes, whether you’re making them for family, friends or both. Fill them with candies, treats or bubbles and glow sticks!

What You’ll Need:

• Toilet paper rolls
• Blue and red wrapping paper
• White star stickers
• White washi tape
• Glue
• Blue and Red Yarn

Begin by cutting 4″ x 5″ rectangles from blue wrapping paper and then decorate them with star stickers.

Repeat the first step with red wrapping paper and then add washi tape stripes.

Glue the decorated wrapping paper to the toilet paper rolls and then let dry.

Gently flatten the rolls.

Use a jar lid or coaster (anything round) to draw a curve on the each end, and on both sides, of the boxes. This will make it easy to fold the ends down to create lids.

Finally, add yarn accents to the boxes. And don’t forget to fill them with tasty treats or fun mini toys!

We hope you and your guests love these Fourth of July Favour Boxes, happy crafting! Looking for some awesome food to make for your July 4th celebration? Check out our yummy Sweet and Tangy Mango Chicken Pizza.

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What You’ll Need:

• A deck of playing cards (or two, one deck of cards will make a 60” banner)
• Six or more red, white and pink ribbons in different patterns and thicknesses
• A hole punch

How to make your own Sweet Heart Cards Garland:

Choose which ribbon you are using as the ‘string’ for your garland and then cut a 60″ length from that spool.

Punch two holes in the opposite top corners of each of the heart cards.

Thread each card onto the ‘string’ of the garland and then continue until all of the cards are on the garland, leaving about 1” between the cards.

Cut lengths about 6” long from the other ribbons.  In between each of the cards strung on the garland, tie three lengths of ribbon in a knot. Repeat this step for the entire length of the garland.

We’ve fallen in love with this festive Valentines Heart Cards Garland and we hope you do too, happy crafting!

If you need some more DIY Valentine’s Day decorations to make, check out our Love Table Runner, Yarn and Felt Wreath or Puzzle Heart canvas.

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What You Need:

• Red Felt
• White Felt
• Scissors
• Iron on fabric adhesive (Heat Bond or Fusible Interfacing)
• Iron
• Red Yarn
• Large eye needle
• Measuring tape or ruler
• Red patterned fabric or felt

How to make your own Valentine’s Day Love Banner Table Runner:

Cut the red felt to 18” wide by the length of your dining table plus an overhang on each end. Cut the white felt to two inches shorter and thinner than the red felt length. Use the iron on adhesive to attach the white felt to the red felt by following the directions on the package.

Cut four 4” wide by 6” tall triangles out of your red felt.

Trace and cut out a heart and white letters, either using a stencil or free hand, with the letters measuring 2.5” by 1.5”.

Make a slightly smaller heart shape from patterned red fabric or felt. Use fabric adhesive to attach the patterned heart to the white heart and then attach the completed heart to one of the red flags.

Use the fabric adhesive to attach the letters to the remaining triangle flags.

Attach the flags to the runner and then thread the wide-eyed needle with a length of red yarn to sew across each flag, threading the needle through the runner at the tip of each flag. 

Tie two small red bows and then attach the them to each end of the flags.

Love Table Runner completed! Happy crafting!

Check out our Easy Valentine’s Day Puzzle Art for another great DIY decoration.

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What you’ll need to make Galentine’s Day Wine Glasses:

• Wine glasses
• Paper doilies
• Mod Podge or other sealer
• Paint in pinks and reds (optional)

How to make your own Galentine’s Day Wine Glasses:

Paint the doilies in a variety of pinks and reds, you can leave some white as well. Be sure the paint is completely dry before moving onto the next step. You could also pick up some coloured doilies from a party store if you can find some. Trace the base of the glasses onto the lace sections of the doilies and then cut out the circles.

Glue the cutouts to the bottom of the glasses, letting each layer dry thoroughly between applications so the glue will dry clear.   

We hope you have an amazing night with your best gal pals, drinking and laughing the night away in style with Galentine’s Day Wine Glasses. Happy crafting!

Looking for some DIY decor for your ladies night? Check out our yarn and felt wreath, our heart puzzle art and our heart canvas triptych and more for some more Galentine’s Day inspiration.

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