Wood Bead Heart
Level of difficulty: Beginner
Add a touch of romance to your Valentine's Day decor with this wood bead heart. Featuring a soft watercolor ombre effect, this heart-shaped craft is adorned with a charming bow made from assorted coordinating ribbons.
What You'll Need:
- Crafter’s Closet Unfinished Wood Beads, 20 Ct
- 16-Guage Wire
- Crafter's Closet Premium Watercolors
- Crafter's Closet Jute
- Crafter’s Closet Fabric Scissors
- Crafter’s Closet Hot Glue Gun
- Crafter’s Closet Hot Glue Sticks
- Assorted Ribbons
- Wire Cutters
- Needle-Nose Pliers
Let's Do This!
Step 1:
- Cut approximately 15" of wire and bend it into a “V” shape.
- Slide wood beads onto the wire.
- Bend the ends of the wire to hold the beads in place.
- Bend the wire to make a heart shape, then hook and twist the ends of the wire together. Trim any excess wire.
Step 2:
- Add watercolor to the beads. Tip: Use dark pink at the bottom, then fade upwards to light pink, and then white. Let dry.
Step 3:
- Use jute to make a loop hanger for the wood bead heart.
Step 4:
- Compile an assortment of ribbons.
- Tie them together in the center on the back of the bunch.
- Flip the ribbon bow back to the front, and adjust the ribbons if needed.
- Hot glue the ribbon bow accent to the wood bead heart.
