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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Watercolor Hearts

Watercolor hearts make beautiful decorations for Valentine's Day.  Not only are they quick and easy to make, even the youngest of crafters can make these.  Use them as decorations or pass them out to your favorite Valentine.


Go grab some watercolors, paint brushes and paper hearts (or love birds).


Starting at the top of the heart, apply watercolor which has barely been diluted with water.  As you continue working down, add more water diluting the color as you finishing painting the rest of the heart. 


Use whatever colors speak to your heart(s).


 Allow your painted hearts time to dry.


Personalize your hearts with love messages.

I've decided to write something I love about Grace, on these hearts. 


I'll add a new heart, to Grace's door, everyday leading up to Valentine's Day.


Or, if you prefer to be more pure of heart, leave your watercolor hearts as is. 


Watercolor hearts.  They kind of make my heart skip a beat.
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21 comments:

  1. Our Pinteresting FamilyFebruary 4, 2014 at 4:37 AM

    Beautiful hearts, Amy!

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  2. Full Circle CreationsFebruary 4, 2014 at 5:12 AM

    Lots of fun! :)

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  3. chateau chicFebruary 4, 2014 at 5:51 AM

    These hearts are beautiful! Love this idea!!
    Mary Alice

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  4. mwimpFebruary 4, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    luv them - esp that hedgehog! but I swoon at that door! those are the details I'm looking for. my new lady will look like a 100 yr old lady soon!

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  5. acasarellaFebruary 4, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Love the ombre look on those hearts!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 4, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    So sweet. We are likely to ahve a snow day tomorrow (big snow storm on it's way) this would be a great afternoon project for my girls. :)

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    1. Amy of While Wearing HeelsFebruary 4, 2014 at 10:53 AM

      Thanks so much Erin. I think your girls would have fun making these. I hope you'll get that snow day and have some fun with the girls tomorrow.

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  7. Heather @ The Beating HearthFebruary 4, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    So love this! I love watercolors too, and the tradition of putting hearts on Grace's door every day leading up...I have to steal that.

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  8. MaysemFebruary 4, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Love it! Especially the idea of placing it on Grace's door leading up to Valentine's Day. Super cute idea Amy! As always. :D

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  9. Carla from The RiverFebruary 4, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Great idea and so special to do for Grace.
    As my boys would say " You ROCK!" :-)

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  10. Mel@Mellywood's MansionFebruary 4, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    Oh they're pretty I might do some birds with Madeleine later this week she would love that.

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  11. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapFebruary 4, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    I love your idea!!!!!!!

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  12. Tara @ SuburbleFebruary 4, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    That's such a nice idea, Amy. I love that you're sharing so many beautiful thoughts with Grace!

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  13. Sew a Fine SeamFebruary 4, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Love these Amy! So lovely and bright and cheerful!

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  14. Danni@SiloHillFarmFebruary 5, 2014 at 3:16 AM

    Aw, they make my heart skip a beat too!

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  15. Amy of While Wearing HeelsFebruary 5, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Thank you so much Amy!

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  16. ChandraFebruary 5, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    love your watercolor hearts ... many moons ago i used wax paper and melted crayon shavings onto it (with an iron) and cut the hearts out of that. then we just hung a bunch in a sunny window for the light to pass thru them (similar to stained glass). such fun!

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  17. Di JinxFebruary 5, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    You are the best Mom ever! How absolutely kind and sweet:)
    I always love your super simple crafts the best, wait, most of them are super simple!

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  18. Maureen WyattFebruary 5, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    I love that you add a new message to a heart each day. Talk about positive reinforcement! Mommy of the year award to you.

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  19. lisacngFebruary 12, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    What a wonderful mom you are to leave these encouraging notes for your daughter! She will always remember them.

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