Hearts are not just for Valentine's Day

This is a great little DIY and it is not just for Valentine's Day - but seeing as it's heart shaped, I thought now would be a good time to post it.

Danish Heart Ornament

I first made one of these last year - they're simple to make and the weaving is the only fiddly bit. You can make these from thin cardboard or any robust fabric but I think contrasting felt works really well. They make very cute Christmas tree decorations too. Yes I've mentioned Christmas IN February.

Anyway, let's get on with it...you will need:

• Felt, two contrasting colours
• Scissors
• Pins
• Printed template (there are plenty online, just search for 'Danish Heart')

First of all you need to print this template and cut out one of the long ovals.

Pin the template to one piece of felt and cut around the edge - take your time to cut it well as this will be half of the heart.
Repeat with the other colour of felt.

Fold the felt pieces and carefully cut the slits - they need to be as even as possible - I was pleased with the purple felt more so than the cream, as the sides are too wide, but anyway....

You then need to weave the two pieces into a heart - here is a great diagram and works not matter how many slits are cut into the felt. Just ensure that the colours alternate.

Et voila!

Here's one a made exactly a year ago - this was a second attempt and I sewed around the edges to keep the pieces in place. Also, I stuck on a little message (permanent ink stamped onto calico).

Have a good weekend xx <3