DIY Sweet, Little Valentines Garland

With Valentine’s Day coming up quick, you’ll need a little something festive to spruce up your hallway table, mantle or maybe even a bookshelf? Accomplish this with a bit of time and mostly supplies from Dollar Tree! Check out what you need and how to make this DIY sweet, little Valentines garland below. For me, it’s the perfect accent to my already existing farmhouse inspired décor. Enjoy!

picture of famrhouse inspired pallet shelf with knickknacks and DIY Valentines garland

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What You’ll Need:

beige jute/ twine
Heart-shaped felt stickers from Dollar Tree
Valentines-themed beads
(2 styles) 1.5″ wired burlap ribbons
2 other assorted ribbons
Handicraft Decoration Craft Bells from Amazon
pink, white and gray paint, paint brush(es) (optional for bells)
HOLE PUNCH (not pictured)
scissors
hot glue gun

picture of supplies needed for DIY valentines garland listed above

Heartfelt

Start by peeling one heart and sticking it to another heart of the same size.
- You can peel both sides if you want but peeling only one will save you time.
I used the largest and middle size hearts, plus alternated between the colors. Feel free to use whichever you like in whichever order. 🙂
After peeling and sticking together a bunch of hearts that I estimated to be enough, I used a whole punch to create the whole for the jute to feed through.
- TIP: Don’t just hole punch the middle of the heart. It will naturally hang upside down. Instead do it in one of the top sides of the heart so they will hang at an angle. I learned this the hard way. LOL.

Tying the Knot

Start by tying off your first Valentines-themed bead.
Next add felt heart, then another bead.
Beads should be about 2-3 inches apart depending on how far you want your supplies to go.

Bell of the Ball

To me, the bells add that sweetness and femininity to this garland. I put mine on after every FOURTH felt heart, but it is up to you how many you want to incorporate. Experiment a little since they can easily be moved around.
Use a piece or smaller ribbon or extra jute to pull through the top of the bell.
Tie onto the just wherever you like, again I did mine every fourth felt heart.
Tie into a pretty, little bow.
The bells are already a gold color, which I like in small doses, so I left some and alternated between the ones I painted white and grey. (Those give it a more shabby chic look)

Olivia Bows

So I am obsessed with the Olivia Bows from the crafter Olivia’s Romantic Home (look her up, she does not disappoint). These are so easy and really only require a few steps.
For two bows on the end of your garland you will need a bottom layer ribbon and top layer ribbon. I used these chevron and dot wired ribbons for the Valentines theme.
Loop the bottom layer (chevron) ribbon 6 times creating three loops on either side of the ribbon. I went about 5-6 inches long.
Repeat the same process with the top layer (dot) ribbon about an inch shorter.
Lay them on top of each other and make a small cut on either side of the center of the ribbons.
Tie them together using another small ribbon or jute. The cuts help secure the ribbon better for fluffing.
Fluff out each loop making your bow. This works best with wired ribbon so the bow holds its shape.
Lastly, glue the ends of your jute to the bows to complete your garland!

Your DIY Sweet, Little Valentines Garland is ready to bring a little romance and femininity to your home décor this Valentine’s Day! Even though I’ve never been much into Valentines décor, but I think I found a place for this style in my heart and home. This DIY garland fits in perfectly with the farmhouse look of my front room and hall table; brings a little sweetness to the area. I hope you find the same joy in this craft as I do for a special place in your home. More DIY Valentines décor to come!