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Tutorial: Lace Hearts

January 24, 2011 by Michele

Happy Monday!
A quiet little post for you today. You may have noticed the gift ornament in this earlier post. Here’s how I made it.
Tutorial: Lace Hearts
You will need some lace, a heart shaped cookie cutter, Mod Podge, a paint brush, a needle and thread, and a pair of scissors.
Use a paint brush to spread a good layer of Mod Podge on the outer side of your cookie cutter.

Cover the mod-podged cookie cutter with lace as follows. Leaving a bit of extra lace at the beginning and starting at the heart’s bottom point, take your lace all the way around the cookie cutter to meet the other lace end.
Slather on a few more coats of Mod Podge. I did 4 coats and left each to dry in between. Once completely dry, I carefully removed the lace by slipping a butter knife (see previous post and add this to that list, tee hee…) underneath it and working it off the cookie cutter. I did have to re-shape the heart a little, pinching the top inner point and rounding the curvy parts between my fingers, but that was easy. Then I added string to make an ornament, or strung it with several others to make a little garland, using a needle and thread.
 
And that, as they say, was that!
Note: I think fabric stiffener would be a good alternative to Mod Podge to stiffen the lace and make these hearts. I didn’t have fabric stiffener, so I used what I had on hand. If you do try it with fabric stiffener, let me know how it goes!

Have yourself a heart-shaped Monday, and I will see you again soon!

Filed Under: seasonal crafts, seasonal crafts, Tutorials Tagged With: garland, gift wrap, Mod Podge, tutorial, Valentine's Day crafts

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  1. Theresa says

    January 24, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    I like them, Michelle! Good job.
    Terri

  2. Nela says

    January 24, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    So delicate. Love it!

  3. Sherry Edwards says

    January 24, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Oh how pretty your hearts are Michele! Thanks for sharing your wonderful tutorial – I think I'll be trying this technique out too.

  4. CandaceAshley says

    January 24, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    Oh Michele these are absolutely gorgeous! I love the idea, and looks like a nice little craft! I adore this! I may have to make some at some point, amongst all the things I want to do all the time. Seems like there isn't enough time in the day right ; ) Let me know when you get your goodies 🙂

  5. Sherol Vinhas says

    January 24, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    É um imenso prazer te conhecer. Li sobre você no site da Ester, que acabei publicando um passo a passo dela hoje em meu site que achei muito interessante.Também uso este tipo de material pra tabalhar, acho que quem sabe possa achar alguma coisa interessante em meu site. Transformei isto em profissão e gosto de compartilhar com todos.
    Espero termos mais contatos.
    Abraços
    Sherol Vinhas
    Brasil

  6. nicolette says

    January 24, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    Thanks Michele, love those beautiful fragile hearts!

  7. GerryART says

    January 24, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    Another wonderful creation!

    Hugs

  8. Jensters says

    January 24, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    I so love the things you make Michele and these are another pretty x

  9. Tricia says

    January 24, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    What a fantastic idea. I love the lace hearts, and the cookie cutter was so clever.

  10. Mandi @ make it dear says

    January 24, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    great tutorial and such pretty photos 🙂

  11. Mod Podge Amy says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:25 am

    These are gorgeous! And yes, fabric stiffener will work great.

  12. KJ@letsgoflyakite says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:28 am

    Oh my!!! this is stunning, it looks like you used just regular old modge podge, right? not the fabric one? I have been unable to find fabric modge podge or "fabric stiffner" in the downtown core (I don't drive and there is no Michaels nearby!). I definitely plan to try this! cookie cutters, lace, butter knifes – who could need anything more.

  13. Melissa says

    January 25, 2011 at 3:56 am

    Very delicate and airy. Pretty.

  14. Kimberly says

    January 25, 2011 at 5:29 am

    so pretty!

  15. creativejewishmom/Sara says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    gorgeous Michelle! Did you know that you can use a crystallized sugar solution as fabric stiffener? haven't tried it myself, but it's in one of my crochet books as a stiffener for making a bowl from a doily! Thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday.

  16. Peaches says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    gorgeous gorgeous as always! And smart thinking about the mod podge as a fabric stiffener–who knew?!

  17. noflik nifelje says

    January 25, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    so beautifull…great idea!
    greetings Petra

  18. Jensters says

    January 25, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    Hi michele yes I'm making a hat for a final piece at college you must have missed my last posts! Colour on phone photo didn't come out to well as its peach not purple lol x

  19. Breaking Free From Old Ways says

    January 25, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    This is just adorable! I am going to have to make one. I am a new follower. Come visit my craft blog at http://breakingfreefromoldways.blogspot.com

  20. Laura says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    Beautiful! I love how delicate & airy they look. Great technique too!

  21. Maria says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    What a fantastic idea! Goodness, I love how you can use Mod Podge for just about anything!

    xoxo Maria

  22. saganaga says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    very clever !

  23. Christine says

    January 26, 2011 at 6:42 am

    such a great idea!!!! i am definitely giving this a go, fantastic result!

  24. Suz says

    January 26, 2011 at 8:54 am

    Very pretty…another stunning idea
    Hugs Suz x

  25. Sewing Daisies says

    January 26, 2011 at 10:11 am

    I really need to get me some of that Modge Podge, those hearts are adorable, they are perfect for Valentines!

    xxh

  26. Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says

    January 26, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    This is so lovely, Michele. Really pretty.

  27. Michelle L. says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Oops, I am so late to the valentine lace party! These are gorgeous, period. I love the technique you came up with here – so smart and outside the box! I mean cookie cutter. Love!

  28. Amanda says

    January 27, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    oh these are wonderful! i'm going to totally include them on my v-day post! thanks!!

  29. Holly says

    January 28, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    These are lovely! I may just take up the idea for valentines day!
    Thanks for sharing 😉

    Holly And the Ivy

  30. Chas says

    January 28, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    What a great idea! I love lace and this is so simple!

    Chas @ A Woman's Haven
    http://onewomenshaven.blogspot.com/

  31. Darnita says

    January 29, 2011 at 12:05 am

    That's a great combination of two of my fave things: lace and hearts. I have to try this. Thanks for sharing.

  32. Enira says

    February 2, 2011 at 12:27 am

    Cute and too delicate. Love it.

  33. Mel M. M. McCarthy says

    February 11, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    Simply dreamy! The lace looks so light and airy. You have SO much gorgeous inspiration in these blog pages. I've added you to my reader so I can drool over your work on a regular basis. :o) Thanks!

  34. Anonymous says

    March 10, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    I believe you can use concentrated fabric starch as a stiffener. My mother used to use it for crocheted 3-d "star-fish"…at least that's what I called them. You can find inexpensive concentrated fabric starch in grocery stores…I think I paid $1.35 and use it for a number of things and still haven't used up the 20oz bottle. You can experiment with how concentrated a solution you put on this lace…I would imagine you could also use Elmer's glue…since it's water based and should peel off quite easily. I will be experimenting soon…I do love your idea;very simple, very lacey and airy, with a strong visual impact. Thanks for sharing!:)Bastet 59

  35. Sarah says

    March 25, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    I love these! Who would have thought of such a lovely idea….I wish I saw this months ago pre-wedding!

  36. Dee says

    March 29, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    This is so beautiful! Would you mind if I share this on my wedding blog DeeLovely Day? Check it out and let me know what you think! DeeLovelyDay.blogspot.com

  37. Hannah says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    Wow! These are spectacular, what a fun idea! I will definitely be giving these a try! Thanks again for another fabulous idea Michele 🙂

  38. Amie {Kitty Cats and Airplanes} says

    June 30, 2011 at 3:06 am

    These are BEAUTIFUL! What a simple a lovely addition to any decor. I am featuring these in a lace roundup on my blog tomorrow!

  39. Roudi says

    July 21, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    You've been FEATURED! 😀
    Here at my blog:

    http://c-is-for-craft.blogspot.com/2011/07/this-weeks-hot-find-is-very-sweet-idea.html

    I tried it too,there's a good pic on my blog post. 😉 Thanks a lot for the amazing idea. I ♥ it.

  40. Jenn @ Youknow...that Blog? says

    July 23, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    So many great applications for this technique! Thanks so much for posting it!

  41. Annalisa says

    September 15, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    bellissime idee……grazie

  42. chris says

    January 23, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    How did I miss these? Love the simple lines.

    • Michele Pacey says

      January 26, 2012 at 4:40 am

      Thanks Chris!

  43. Korrie@RedHenHome says

    February 5, 2012 at 2:29 am

    I think these are delightful! Pinning this idea!

  44. Becky Goddard-Hill says

    February 6, 2012 at 8:51 am

    stunning

  45. Hannah says

    August 31, 2012 at 11:18 am

    These are so pretty, found you via pinterest!

  46. vixen Made says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    I just love these! Thanks so much for sharing. I linked this up on my blog today: http://www.vixenmade.com/2012/09/diy-lace-projects.html

  47. tutoring online says

    October 20, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Delighted that I found your site, fantastic info. I will bookmark and try to visit more frequently.

  48. Jacy says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:24 am

    Hi there!! I featured your lovely lace item here on my blog 🙂
    http://artbyjacy.blogspot.com/2012/11/fabric-fun-friday-lovely-lace.html

    Blessings,
    Jacy

  49. Betty says

    November 21, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Thank you for the inspiration!!! The hearts are beautiful
    Betty (www.bettymade.cz)

  50. Natalie Kusko says

    March 25, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    Thanks for the idea! I will use this as extra decoration at my wedding.. possible over the food and drinks. Also, I have a bell shaped cutter that I will try! I will let you know how they come out!

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