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DIY XO Valentine’s Door Hanger Tutorial

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a festive door hanger! This wreath alternative is a lovely way to decorate and it’s a lot of fun to make!

Difficulty level: Intermediate
Time to complete: 45 minutes
Age range: 12 and up

Things you’ll need:
Pip berry garland (pink and red)
Grapevine garland
White ribbon
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Wire
Wire cutters
Pruning sheers
Paint sticks
Brown paint
Paint brush
Drill

Things to do:
1. Drill holes in the bottom of both of your paint sticks about 1/2 ” up from the bottom.
2. Paint your paint sticks and let them dry completely.
3. Hot glue the sticks together to form an “X” shape.
4. Use pruning sheers to cut two pieces of grapevine garland the same length as your “X”.
5. Use wire to attach the grapevine garland to the “X”, doubling it so it’s nice and thick.
6. Wrap grapevine garland into an “O” shape and secure with wire.
7. Use wire to attaching pink pip berry garland to the “X” and red pip berry garland to the “O”.
8. Hot glue a piece of ribbon to the back of the “X,” creating a hanger.
9. Wire the “X” and the “O” together, sliding the wire through the drilled holes.

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DIY Valentine’s Day Heart Wand for Kids


There’s love and magic in the air! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your little ones by creating a magical Valentine’s Day wand! This project is great for children’s parties or craft time in the classroom!

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 15 minutes
Age range: 6 and up *Younger ages may need assistance

Things you’ll need:
Dowel
Wooden bead
Ric rac trim
Ribbon (pink and red)
Pom poms
Heart stickers
Foam Stickers
Floral embellishments
Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
Scissors

Things to do:
1. Cut 2-foot pieces of your ribbons and ric rac trim.


2. Attach foam stickers, pompoms, floral embellishments and heart stickers along the center of the ribbons.

3. Grab the center of your decorated ribbons and use hot glue to attach them to the top of your dowel. Alternate ribbon placement to create a nice and full look.

4. Slide a wooden bead onto your dowel, over the top of the ribbons.

5. Complete your wand by gluing a heart embellishment to the front of the wooden bead.

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