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Spring calls for fresh, cheerful accents and a simple craft can lift a room in an afternoon. Using inexpensive supplies from Dollar Tree, you can make a textured heart-shaped wall hanging that feels homemade and elegant. This project mixes paper doilies with burlap, ribbon, and a few embellishments to create a layered spring piece anyone can assemble.
What to gather before you begin: budget-friendly materials
- Dollar Tree wooden heart or alternate wood shape
- A pack of paper doilies (32 count gives you extras)
- Burlap fabric or burlap ribbon
- Assorted ribbons in spring colors
- Mod Podge or clear craft glue
- Hot glue gun and sticks
- Scissors and craft knife for trimming
- Optional: fabric flowers, faux greenery, wooden beads
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Tip: Choose items in a few complementary hues to keep the design cohesive.
Step-by-step: assemble a layered doily heart
Prepare the base
- Place the wooden heart flat on a work surface.
- Cut a piece of burlap slightly larger than the heart.
- Glue the burlap to the heart and trim the edges, leaving a small seam for texture.
Attach doilies for delicate detail
- Brush Mod Podge on a section of the heart.
- Lay a paper doily into the adhesive, smoothing gently.
- Seal with another thin coat of Mod Podge and let dry.
- Repeat with a second doily on a different area to create layered texture.
Add ribbons and layers
- Start with a wider burlap ribbon band across the heart for a base layer.
- Stack narrower ribbons and overlap edges to build volume.
- Secure each layer with hot glue and trim any loose threads.
Finish with embellishments
- Glue on fabric flowers, twisted burlap rosebuds, or faux greenery.
- Attach a hanger to the back. You can string wooden beads on the twine.
- Inspect edges and add more glue where needed for durability.
Important: Allow full drying time before hanging to prevent shifting.
Creative twists to make the piece your own
- Swap the heart for a butterfly or flower wood shape for a new silhouette.
- Use a vintage lace doily from a thrift store for a unique antique look.
- Mix fabrics: add lace ribbon or a strip of cotton for contrast with burlap.
- Layer patterned ribbon with solid hues to add visual interest.
- For a rustic farmhouse feel, distress the wooden base with light sanding.
Variation idea: Turn the heart into a seasonal wreath by gluing sprigs of faux leaves around the edge.
How to display and care for your spring decor
- Hang on an entryway wall or a front door away from direct rain.
- Dust lightly with a soft brush or use a low-suction vacuum attachment.
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure to keep colors from fading.
- Store flat in a dry place if not in use to preserve shape and layers.
