Wow the one you love with DIY clay Valentine hearts and garland!
You probably know by now that I’m not a big crazy fan of red and love neutrals so this clay heart garland is perfect for decorating for Valentine’s Day in a neutral way.
And I love pink too so I added a few pink touches to these clay tags. These clay hearts and tags are easy and fun to make for Valentine’s Day and have less calories than chocolate, ha!
Here’s what you’ll need.
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SUPPLIES:
- oven bake clay (I used this brand)
- rolling pin
- cookie cutters
- alphabet stamps
- different tools around the house to make any design you want
- cookie sheet
TUTORIAL:
1. Play with your clay until it becomes soft. Roll it out on a flat surface with a rolling pin (roll it out onto parchment paper then you can put the parchment paper on a baking sheet with the clay).
2. Cut into desired shapes. Use different tools or textures to create unique pieces.
3. If you running string through them, poke a hole at the top.
4. Smooth edges with your fingers before baking.
5. Follow the directions on the package. I baked mine at 275 deg F for 30 minutes.
6. Let cool. Color, paint, draw on your clay!
I love how it turned out! I left my large hearts white because, well, I love white.
For the clay banner, I used a fine pink felt to fill in the hearts and arrows I made.
For this heart, I pressed twine around the edges.
And for this heart, I pressed it into a metal basket.
Are you inspired to make your own Valentine’s?
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angela says
January 28, 2014 at 4:55 amGorgeous, gorgeous! I posted about some salt dough hearts I made the other day, but I am loving the versatility an pure white color of yours.
Have a great week!
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Jamie says
January 29, 2014 at 8:56 pmI love your salt dough hearts, Angela!! Thanks so much for your sweet comment 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
BrocanteuseRose says
January 28, 2014 at 6:44 amVery darling, love the pink string of hearts!
Jamie says
January 29, 2014 at 8:57 pmThank you! I love them too 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Lisa @ Practically Perfect Home says
January 28, 2014 at 7:06 amThose turned out so cute! I’ll have to make some with my boys…they love clay! Thanks for the inspiration!! ~Lisa
Jamie says
January 29, 2014 at 9:00 pmMy son played with the leftover clay and loved it! It’s the perfect project for your boys 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
[email protected] this top that says
January 28, 2014 at 9:47 amI chuckled at LUB U. My hubby and I’s is IDY- i dig you. These clay hearts are adorable.
Jamie says
January 29, 2014 at 9:01 pmhaha, I’m glad another couple has a fun love saying. I’m sure we all do, right?
Hugs,
Jamie
Jeanie says
January 28, 2014 at 1:23 pmOh these are so pretty. I’ve never worked with clay…I may have to try after seeing these! Pinned
Jamie says
January 29, 2014 at 9:05 pmThanks Jeanie! It was my first time and I loved it! I felt like a kid playing with playdough LOL
Hugs,
Jamie
Anne says
January 28, 2014 at 4:03 pmThose are absolutely beautiful!
Jamie says
January 29, 2014 at 9:08 pmThanks so much, Anne 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
January 28, 2014 at 7:06 pmThese are so cute, Jamie! Love ’em!
Jamie says
January 29, 2014 at 9:09 pmThanks Jennifer 😉
Jeanette @ Creating a Life says
January 28, 2014 at 9:00 pmLove these, Jamie! Simple and beautiful. My kids would love doing this too. Where is my Sculpey….
Jamie says
January 29, 2014 at 9:12 pmYes, it’s just like playdough, so much fun! Your kids will love it 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
TAMMY says
January 29, 2014 at 6:34 amThis is such a cute idea! Love it!
Jamie says
January 29, 2014 at 9:14 pmThanks so much 😉
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says
January 29, 2014 at 11:07 amWhat a cute idea, I love your whole vignette! Pinned 🙂
Jamie says
January 29, 2014 at 9:15 pmThanks Katie! I found a new light-filled spot in my house to photograph 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
The Tablescaper says
January 29, 2014 at 12:58 pmThis is so cute. I’ve often wanted to do something with that clay but wasn’t sure just what. You make it look very easy.
Wonderful to be co-hosting with you.
– Alma, The Tablescaper
Jamie says
January 29, 2014 at 9:16 pmThanks so much, Alma 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Suzy Handgraaf says
January 30, 2014 at 10:12 amVery, very cute, Jamie! I love the way you have them draped across the front of your vintage box.
Jamie says
February 3, 2014 at 9:57 pmThanks Suzy! I’m so happy & grateful to be a part of your tour 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Jennifer @ Celebrating Everyday Life says
January 30, 2014 at 4:56 pmThis is so fun Jamie! I love playing with clay too – especially because it’s a great medium for my almost three-year-old and I to both play with! Thanks for sharing this sweet project!!
Jamie says
February 3, 2014 at 10:00 pmThis was my first time and I felt like a kid playing with playdough. So much fun. And my kids loved it too 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
January 31, 2014 at 6:25 amI’m like you..no a big fan of red. I use it at Christmas, but no other time. I’m not even a big fan of red clothing! LOL! I love your simple pink touches and those clay hearts are a great project! Happy weekend! ~Christy
Jamie says
February 3, 2014 at 10:02 pmOh Christy, we are definitely kindred spirits. I don’t like red to wear either and only decorate with it at Christmas, haha. Thanks so much!
Hugs,
Jamie
Lisa @ Practically Perfect Home says
January 31, 2014 at 8:54 amGood morning Jamie! I love these so much that I’d like to feature them on my ‘weekly wonders’ post tomorrow morning. Hope you’ll stop by to check it out! ~Lisa
Jamie says
February 8, 2014 at 8:11 pmThank you so much, Lisa!!
Hugs,
Jamie
Krista @thehappyhousie says
January 31, 2014 at 12:18 pmThese are so pretty Jamie!! Pinned:) Happy weekend!
Jamie says
February 3, 2014 at 10:05 pmYa! Thanks Krista 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Heather says
February 1, 2014 at 6:33 pmBeautiful!! Simple, sweet and chic!
Jamie says
February 3, 2014 at 10:03 pmThanks so much, Heather 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
February 2, 2014 at 7:56 pmThese are so sweet! I love the touches of pink from the felt marker!
Jamie says
February 3, 2014 at 9:56 pmThanks Emily 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Brooke says
February 5, 2014 at 9:46 amSo, so pretty! Love the white. I’ve never used clay before. Looks like I need to give it a try. Thanks so much for sharing, and beautiful photos!! Happy Wednesday to you!
Jamie says
February 14, 2014 at 9:19 pmYou have to try it, so much fun! Thanks Brooke 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
February 6, 2014 at 4:29 amJamie, I love this project. The little hearts remind me of Valentine heart candy that have those funny little saying on them. So sweet!
Jamie says
February 14, 2014 at 9:18 pmOh, that would be fun to make! Thanks so much, Yvonne!
Hugs,
Jamie
dadriscoll says
February 7, 2014 at 12:47 pmSo pretty, Jamie. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x
Jamie says
February 8, 2014 at 9:21 pmThanks Danielle 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
[email protected] Charm says
February 7, 2014 at 8:14 pmHello Jamie,
Thanks for sharing these cuties at my party this week. I am going to feature them on Monday at next weeks party.
Blessings,
Linda
Jamie says
February 8, 2014 at 9:19 pmThank you so much, Linda! You’ve made my day.
Hugs,
Jamie
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
February 11, 2014 at 6:39 amI just love these Jamie!!! They are so classy and elegant and gorgeous! Pinning, and I featured this today on my blog!
Jamie says
February 14, 2014 at 9:57 pmThanks so much, Jessi 😉
Megin says
February 11, 2014 at 2:09 pmI love your darling hearts, Jamie! I found you over at DIY Dreamer and I’d love it if you’d consider sharing them at Brag About It on VMG206.
~ Megin of VMG206
http://www.vmg206.com/2014/02/brag-about-it-link-party-no-41.html#more
Suzanne says
February 11, 2014 at 3:51 pmThese are simply lovely. Love the way you strung them over the old box. The white against the aged wood is wonderful. I have pinned this and I am sure I will be giving your tutorial a try.
Thanks for sharing,
Suzanne
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Jamie says
February 14, 2014 at 9:16 pmThanks so much, Suzanne. It was so fun & easy 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Good Time Charlie says
February 12, 2014 at 12:02 pmJamie this is so adorable! I am going to share on my FB page tomorrow morning. Thank you so much for sharing at Redouxinteriors!
Jamie says
February 14, 2014 at 9:12 pmThanks so much! I truly appreciate it 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says
February 13, 2014 at 2:36 amJamie, I think your clay heart tags are the perfect ‘little something’ for Valentine’s Day. Thank you for sharing at Shabbilicious Friday…. I’m delighted to be featuring them at tomorrows party.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Jamie says
February 14, 2014 at 9:15 pmThanks again, Kerryanne!! You made my day 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Katie @ Little House of Four says
January 19, 2015 at 7:53 pmCould these get any cuter?!?! This would be such a fun project to do with the kids! Side note….I am so jealous of all your fabulous vintage finds 🙂
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says
January 19, 2015 at 8:56 pmThese are absolutely adorable!! What a great idea. And I love all your pictures! 🙂 Pinned and shared!