So, today's heart is a combination of Hearts from Nature❤ and a How-To rolled into one :)
Have a glue gun (a wonderful gift from an arty friend)
Paper and pencil
Ribbon
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- Draw out on paper an outline of your heart shape
- Lay out your pieces of drift wood until you are happy with the shape you are making. I am always surprised how many pieces I need.
- I have tried just gluing as I go along and find that I run out suitable curves and infill pieces - best to do a trial run first.
- Once you have created your shape, you will need to now make it again but this time using the glue gun to hold into place.
- Once dry - doesn't take long - turn over and glue to the back of the heart the ribbon you have chosen.
I didn't take a photo of the finished heart - silly me!
It is an easy and affordable way of making a gift and gives me a wonderful excuse to continue beach combing!
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Fabulous, I keep thinkg I'll make one of these but the last few beach visits have not yielded the required materials!
ReplyDeleteHi, I know what you mean, that is why I want to try making them with heather twigs, I am sure they will make lovely twisty hearts
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Karen - Oh thank you so much! That is very kind :)
DeleteThis is so lovely, and a great excuse to go back to the beach!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is a brilliant excuse and one I intend on using lots!
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Wow Susan D - I don't know what to say except thank you very much! That is very kind :)
DeleteI too love to collect pieces of driftwood but I have not as I did not know what to do with them; now I know so next time I am in a suitable place I can collect some. If you have huge bits of driftwood and need an idea, try this site
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If only i had the time (and space!!!)
Had a brew this morning with Hawthorne and her kittlings - well almost catlings now - and I am sure you will be glad to know she is her usual cheerful self - albeit with a bit of a hobble!! I think she is enjoying her enforced stay at home as she is sitting surrounded by baskets of wool, her laptop, phone and a roaring fire with kittlings fast asleep in front of it. She is busy putting finishing touches to crochet work for the Yarnival. :>) xx
ReplyDeleteYes, Jak, give me Hawthorne's environment any time and keep the sun, sea and sangria! I am envious of her enforced time off work but am mindful of how she got there!
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