Do y’all decorate for Valentine’s Day? I don’t go all out like I do at Christmas, but I do like to throw in a few seasonal touches here and there. I also don’t like to spend too much money on decorations for this holiday since it is so short. I usually don’t start putting things up until the very end of January so it is pointless to me to spend a bunch of money on decorations that will only be out for a couple of weeks. That’s why I try to do as many DIY projects and crafts as I can for this holiday. Today I am going to show you how to make an easy and simple paper heart banner that you can hang anywhere your heart desires – no pun intended!
This post first appeared on A Crazy Family. I made a few revisions to it and thought I would share it with you all here again since it is almost Valentine’s Day as well! This post also contains affiliate links. Click here to read my disclosure policy.
Supplies Needed:
- Antiqued, Stained Paper (Click here to read all about my technique for staining paper- which is also super easy to do as well!)
- Heart Lever Punch
- Twine/String
- Mini Clothespins
Make Your Paper Hearts
So the first thing you are going to do is make your paper hearts for this banner. All you have to do is take your antiqued paper and punch hearts out using a heart lever punch.
I got mine from Michael’s and you can see the different options they have here. I am sure you can find these at any of your local craft stores as well.
I used the smaller one (2 ⅜ in by 6.03 cm), but if you want to use the bigger size, that would definitely turn out great too.
Depending on how long you want your banner to be will determine how many paper hearts you need to cut out. It also depends on how far you want them to be spaced apart too.
I didn’t measure mine or anything like that, I just kind of eyeballed it. Like I said, I wanted this to be a quick and easy DIY so no need to be precise!
Construct Your Banner
Once you’ve cut out your hearts then you’re going to want to lay out your banner and place the hearts on the twine how you want them to hang.
I attached the hearts with some cute mini clothespins I found at Joann’s. However, I noticed that Michaels has some fun Valentine’s Day themed clothespins this year as well.
I will link some below for you to take a look at. I used a mixture of black and white clothespins for this project.
You could also punch holes through the hearts and string them along the banner if you wanted to do that instead of using clothespins.
I just had some of those laying around from another project I did- my Vintage Valentine Banner that I hung on my hutch.
You can go check out how I made that banner too if you’re interested. I used these same little paper hearts for that project as well.
Hang Up Your Banner
So the last step is pretty obvious, you gotta hang up your banner wherever you would like!
I made two small banners and I hung them on our open shelves in our dining room. I love the way they turned out.
It added just enough Valentine’s flair without overdoing it. I like the neutral look to this banner as well. I know you can just buy a cheap banner and hang it up, but I didn’t want a bright red and pink one.
I wanted something more vintage-inspired and neutral. My open shelves don’t have a lot of color to them either and I have a lot of vintage goodies styled on them so I wanted to keep that vibe going.
I just added a few subtle touches of red and pink without overdoing it.
It’s funny how your style can change from year to year as well.
Last year, I was all about the hot pinks for Valentine’s Day and this year all I want is more subtle and neutral tones for it, especially in my dining room area.
I plan on incorporating these same paper hearts for my Valentine tablescape too this year!
I hope this simple DIY project is one that you will try out this holiday season. It would be the perfect project to make with your kids as well since it is very easy and quick.
Let me know if you make one too and where you decide to hang it. I would love to see it! Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful day!
This is so cute and adorable, ahh! I’m awful and DIY and arts and crafts stuff but my mum absolutely loves it all, so I’ll definitely be showing her this post! 🙂 xx
Thank you so much! I appreciate that!
This is so cute and easy to do!! I love a great DIY and always find great ideas on your blog! Can’t wait to give it a try and add a bit of colour in my room! Thanks for sharing x
Awe thank you! I am so glad you think so my friend!
I love a DYI proyect. ❤️ Very well explained by the way
Thanks for sharing
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Thank you so much. I am so glad you think so. I love a good diy project as well
This is such a cute idea, I love it! Definitely, something fun to do in lockdown as well xx
Thank you! It would be perfect to do during lockdown for sure!
This is so cute and really simple.. I’m sharing this with my sister for her wedding!
Rosie
This would be perfect for wedding decor!
I love these banners! They’re so cute and subtle so they could really be used anywhere. I’d love some in my office! x
Yes! I want to make more and hang them in my office too!
This heart banner is so cute and so easy to make. It’s a lovely decoration and touch to add to your home! x
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Thank you so much! It’s just the right amount of Valentine’s flair for sure
Great post! This is so pretty, I love all your home decoration ideas and I’m definitely going to do this for Valentine’s Day- make things a bit more festive x
Thank you so much! It definitely does make it a tad more festive!
I love this, they are different and make the room look so cute and chic. xx
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Thank you. I am so glad you think so!
What a cute idea for Valentine’s Day decorations. I don’t usually decorate for V-Day, but this would be a fun touch in the library corner of my office. Very festive!
Yes! It’s the perfect little touch without it being too much!
This looks very lovely, I did something like that with the birds
drawing musical signs. Thanks for sharing..
Thank you. So glad you think so too
An overload of cuteness!
Love your designs!
Joseph
Thank you. I appreciate that!
The heart banner is so cute and it sounds easy too. I would definitely love to try it. Valentine’s day is around the corner. I don’t decorate the home for valentine’s day but who knows I might just decorate my home this val! If I decide to decorate my home for val, I might use this. x!
Thank you so much! You definitely should at least try this out. It’s not too much and just the right amount of Valentine’s day flair!
What a fun little craft idea and super easy as well. I will admit, my heart dropped when I first thought you were using pages out of books for this craft but then I looked closer and let out a sigh of relief. I’ve never really decorated for Valentine’s Day but something like this I could see putting up in my house.
Thank you so much! It is so cute and simple. Perfect to hang up somewhere in the house for Valentine’s day
This is super adorable and so easy! This is the first year that I’m doing any sort of decorations for Valentine’s day and I’ll have to try this one. Thanks for sharing x
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Thank you! You should definitely try it out!
This looks so simple to make but it’s so cute!
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Thank you! It is very simple but it makes the space super cute too!
You always have such great touches! This is is simple and easy. Thanks for sharing,
Thank you so much. I am so glad you think that!
This is such a pretty yet simple decoration. Something like this would look lovely by my fireplace so I’m definitely going to make one too.
Thank you! You definitely should. It’s super easy to do!
I love a good and aesthetically pleasing DIY! This one I actually think I can make too. Thank you for sharing lovely!
Thank you! You definitely could do this too. It’s super easy!
Oh this looks so much fun to do! I while ago I made my own butterflies and hang them up in my room, this gives me so much inspiration to be creative again!
Oh yes! I love being creative like that for sure!
This is adorable! I love the look of simple, homemade decorations for the various holidays and seasons of the year. That’s generally how we choose to celebrate around here. We don’t do Valentine’s Day (among other holidays) but you could easily change up the shape and make that work for a variety of different seasons and holidays!
Yes you definitely could do that for sure!
What a cute and easy way to decorate your home for Valentine’s Day! I love your creativity! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! I am so glad you think so! It was super easy for sure!
So so cute!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
That’s pretty decoration. Honestly, DIY does help to save money and serve well haha. As I do it as well. Good idea!
Yes it really does. And DIYs are always fun to do!
Really liked your DIY’s. The heart lever punch is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! It is a pretty cool lever punch!
This is such a cute idea & I love the banner!
I should make this with my daughter!
Thank you! You definitely should! It would be a perfect mommy and daughter craft!
That was so creative and very beautiful. It’s really another way of saving some few cents on your pocket. Well for me I never took Valentine’s into consideration that much but this looked creative noting it for my other celebrations. Thank you for these ideas.
Yes! I always love when a little DIY project like this can save you a few bucks!
OMG, such a cute DIY, this is the craft project I’ll finsih 🙂 Thank you for sharing
No problem! So glad you enjoyed it, you should definitely try it out! It’s so easy and fun to do!
Thanks for sharing, this looks a lovely decoration, perfect to make with kids 🙂
Thank you. It is a perfect and easy DIY to make with kids for sure.
This paper heart banner looks cute and easy. The tiny clothespins add just the right touch. Thanks for sharing!
Awe thank you Lisa. I do enjoy the little clothespins too!
Love this! Such a cute simple way to reuse vintage book pages to make a fun decor item! It would be cute with stars or suns for the summer too! Thanks for sharing your inspiration!
Thank you, it sure would be! I love how this can be an easy seasonal craft too!
I love the banner. Cute idea for my work corner.
Thank you so much!