Scrapbook Paper Mixed Media Hearts

I've wanted to make a mixed media project for a while now so when my sister sent me a photo of hearts she loved, I had a great idea! 

These hearts are made with scrapbook paper, assorted craft supplies, and cardboard. 

Since my sister loved them so much I am going to send them to her for her upcoming birthday! 

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I began by cutting out 3" scrapbook paper hearts using my Cricut Joy. 

If you don't have a Cricut, you can also use a 3" hole punch or just cut the hearts out freehand... it's more work but saves money! 

Once I had the scrapbook hearts cut out, I traced one onto a piece of cardboard. 

Then I cut out the cardboard heart. 

The scrap book paper gets glued to both sides of the cardboard heart with a glue stick. 

Now it was time to decorate! 

I gathered everything I could find to decorate my hearts, washi paper, gold stickers and ribbon. 

I tried to color coordinate all the colored paper and craft supplies so all the hearts would look like a set when I was finished. 

I added the tape, stickers, ribbon, and decorations in all different directions to add interest. 

When I had the hearts just the way I wanted them, I trimmed and then sanded the edges of the hearts to make them smooth. 

Lastly, I used a Distressed Ink pad around all the edges of the heart to make the hearts look stained and antiqued. 

I love that every one of the hearts is different! 

Now I'll send these cuties off to my sister for her birthday, I know she will love them! 

Little draw string bags like these are perfect to make these an awesome little gift for Valentine's Day. 

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