Since we are currently on a yarn wrapping and sewing kick, this year for Red Ted Art’s 30 Days of Love series we are sharing this paper plate heart sewing craft. If you loved our recent paper plate snowflakes this Valentine’s Day craft is right up your alley! Make sure to check out some Valentine’s Day book recommendations at the bottom of this post.
Seriously, all you need is some paper plates, scissors, a hole punch and some yarn and you are all set to make this simple heart sewing craft. The best part is the craft is adaptable for kids of all ages so you can make this one together as family. After everyone is finished making their heart, add some holes at the top, lace all of your paper plates together and you have a colorful and darling Valentine’s Day heart banner.
Want to see how simple this Paper Plate Heart Sewing Craft is to make?
Head over to Red Ted Art today to see the full tutorial.
This fun Valentine’s Day Craft goes along great with any of these Valentine’s Day books:
- The Day it Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond
- Who Will Be My Valentine? by Jerry Pallota
- Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
- Love, Splat by Rob Scotton
Sharlene says
January 5, 2017 at 8:07 AMYour projects are wonderful! I was just wondering what brand of yarn did you use on this project? The colors are perfect.
Rachel says
January 5, 2017 at 8:53 AMThank you so much Sharlene! I love using the multi-colored yarns on projects like this! This particular one is Red Heart brand and I think it’s called Fruit Punch. Here’s a link to it on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2iHSzwl (affiliate) for reference but I usually purchase it at Walmart.
Erin says
January 9, 2017 at 6:53 PMHow did you cut out the heart and what kind of plates?
Rachel says
January 18, 2017 at 10:04 AMHi Erin! The red and pink paper plates I used were smaller plates, more of a dessert size plate about 7-inches diameter. I found mine at Target. Any size paper plate will work though. After I traced a heart onto the center of the plate, I slightly bent the middle of the plate so that I could make a cut with my scissors. Then I put my scissors in the slit and was able to cut out the heart. You could also make a slit with a craft knife first. I hope this is helpful!
Kathie says
January 14, 2017 at 11:33 AMJust wondering what length should the yarn be cut to?
Thanks!
Rachel says
January 18, 2017 at 9:57 AMHi Kathie! Unfortunately I didn’t measure the actual length that we used. I’m sorry! I’m going to guess that about 40-48 inches will be plenty.
Karen says
January 18, 2017 at 4:57 AMWhere do you find a large enough hole punch; mine won’t reach very far inside the plate?😩
Rachel says
January 18, 2017 at 9:55 AMHi Karen! What you have to do is cut the heart out of the inside of the paper plate first. Then you punch your holes from inside the heart, not from the outside rim of the plate. I hope this makes sense. To cut the heart out, I bent the paper plate slightly in the middle to make a cut and then put my scissors through that slit to cut out the outline of the heart in the center of the plate. If you have any other questions, please let me know.
AJ says
February 3, 2017 at 9:15 AMDo you have to use a yarn needle, or would say the hole punches would be large enough? I’m looking for crafts for my daughters 1st grade class to do. 🙂
Rachel says
February 4, 2017 at 11:01 AMInstead of using a needle I would suggest wrapping the very end of the yarn with a piece of masking tape. This will make it sturdy so the ends of the yarn won’t fray. I am doing this with my daughter’s class too for Valentine’s Day. 🙂
celle says
February 12, 2019 at 2:26 AMwhat age is this better suited for? I have 6,7,8yo. and would probably have to punch the holes and cut the wool. How many stands of wool are used?
Rachel says
May 21, 2019 at 11:20 AMI think it’s perfectly suited for elementary-age children. I made this with my daughter’s Kindergarten class and some did have some trouble with it but they were able to manage with some assistance.
Sewing Made Simple says
February 5, 2017 at 1:55 AMHi Rachel. I’m so happy to find your blog and this project on Pinterest. Just want to personally thank you and let you know that I featured this project on my blog in my “10 Awesome Valentine’s Day Craft Tutorials” post.
Here it is, http://sewingmadesimple.net/valentines-day-craft-tutorials-2017/
Please let me know if I missed something or if you want to change and add information about your blog and project.
Xoxo,
Amber
carolyn says
February 6, 2017 at 11:32 AMLove this! Pinned it, and will be doing it for our class party!
Thanks for sharing!
Annette Johnson says
January 19, 2018 at 4:34 PMthank you so much I am going to try this for my daughters 3 rd grade class!!! Love it.
Rita says
February 13, 2018 at 8:25 PMThis looks great. I’m going to try it tomorrow for my son’s first grade! Plates have been pre-cut, holes pre-punched and yarn will be pre-measured. Hope it’s a success!!