I saved red burlap scraps from an earlier project and used them for this Valentine heart banner. Layered fabric, vintage cookbook pages, and heart picks gave it the slightly wonky, handmade look I wanted.
Cut and layer the burlap hearts
I cut the hearts freehand rather than trying to make every one identical. I doubled and tripled the burlap layers, mixing the red fabric with smaller natural-colored hearts.
Add cookbook-page backing
I used Mod Podge to attach the burlap hearts to vintage cookbook pages. The paper makes a backing beneath the fabric, with a little of the lettering visible around the edges.
Use the heart picks from cupcake liners
The small heart toothpicks came with my Dollar Tree cupcake liners. I added them across the hearts as another Valentine detail.
Twist red and white thread for the banner
I did not have baker's twine, so I twisted together red and white knitting thread. That gave me a two-color strand for the banner using what I already had.
Display it with paper shreds and flowers
I hung the banner across the front of my cabinet beside the rooster-stenciled tea towel. Valentine paper shreds from Walmart added pink and red around the vase and other decorations above.
For another use for the cookbook pages, see my paper-covered spaghetti jar. The burlap project guide also includes no-sew ideas for pillows, wreaths, and window valances.
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