Sunday, February 12, 2012

Rustic Heart Tutorial

Today I'll be sharing the tutorial on how I made my bead board heart that I'm using in my Valentine's day decor this year.


Using his saber saw, my husband cut out a heart for me on a piece of thin wood. You could also use really sturdy cardboard. 

Then, I laid the heart on chicken wire, traced the shape and cut it out with wire cutters. Hot glue the chicken wire to the back of your heart. Trim or fold down any long pieces of chicken wire. 

Using lots of hot glue, I attached a heart shaped piece of bead board that my husband also cut using his saber saw behind the chicken wire. I actually put the heart on the floor and stood on it until the hot glue set to make sure it was glued securely. 

I LOVED how my nature inspired Christmas wreath turned out with the branch slices and I had enough wood left over from that project that I thought they would be the perfect finishing touch to this rustic heart. (Sorry for the bad photos. I worked on this after my son went to bed, so no natural light)
 

So simple, but it makes a huge statement!

 
 
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27 comments:

  1. A Cozy Cottage in the CityFebruary 12, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    Fabulous my friend! LOVE this!!! Happy Vday weekend to you!!! :)


    XOXO's,
    Jessie

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  2. andrea@townandprairieFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Thanks for sharing the tutorial; the wood adds a lot of warmth to the vignette. I'm still lovin' those gloves, though! andrea@townandprairie

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  3. -Kelsey CoghillFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    This is so cute!! Thanks for sharing!! :)

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  4. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Love this.. sooo gorgeous! And I featured it on my blog @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2012/02/pink-hippo-party-67.html
    I am also your newest linky follower!

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  5. http://www.pattern-addiction-and-more.blogspot.comFebruary 13, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    wonderful heart and real simply to do?! I will try it!!! Hugs, Barbara from Switzerland

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  6. CassidyFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    This is so awesome! Great decor for Valentines or even all year long!

    http://fitcraftystylishandhappy.blogspot.com/

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  7. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    So adorable!

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  8. Helen's DecorFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Hi Mellie, I'm loving the bead board heart you made. I have collected hearts over many years. Hope you will follow me on Linky Follower as I'm your newest follower on it. Thanks, Helen

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  9. KatieFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    This is so cute! I love the chickenwire paired with the wood! It looks so cute on your mantle!

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  10. JanaFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    Turned out super cute! Thanks for linking up at Giggles, Glitz & Glam!

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  11. Meeha MeehaFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Hi, it's my first time here and not only I love the wooden heart with its great texture and proportions, but I love all your blog! I'm about to follow on gfc :)

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  12. Simply TasheenaFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    This is beautiful! I would love for you stop by and link up at my linky party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/

    Mrs. Delightful
    Ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  13. Женя ЯснаяFebruary 15, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    Ух ты! Какое сердце! Я сначала подумала, что это пробки от бутылок.

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  14. Q @ JAQSFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    This is a such a great project. Beautiful!

    Love for you to join in my linky party on Wednesday if you get a chance :)

    http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/02/made-by-me-18-linky-party-and-features.html

    -Q

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  15. MarilynFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    This is SUPER cute..I LOVE it.. Would LOVE if you could please link it up via my Pin'Inspirational Thursday's linky party happening now pweeease.. ? http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/02/pininspirational-thursday-21-linky.html I would sincerely appreciate it.. : )) ps: totally following ya via Linky followers : )) Would love if you could join mine as well.. I also have a free blog review happening if you are interested ~ http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/02/blog-loving-better-blogging-series-1.html .. Wishing you an amazing evening.. Happy rest of the week.. ~Marilyn

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  16. Mindie HiltonFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Super cute rustic heart.

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  17. Nancy FirstFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    Very cool! I always save wine bottle corks but haven't seen a project like this.

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  18. Sugarr2518February 17, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    I am in love with this wreath! It is so rustic:)

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  19. The mum of all tradesFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    This is a great idea! I would love if you would share it at my blog party this weekend. Hope you can join in!

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  20. KarenFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Oh, so love the chicken wire! I love how this turned out!! I would love you to stop by and link up at Friday Frolic:)

    http://www.karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com/2012/02/friday-frolic-14.html

    Have a great weekend!

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  21. Lucy's Soup CanFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Hi. I'm following you from the Weekend Bloggy Reading. I love this wreath idea.

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  22. Katie @ Creatively LivingFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Great idea...you are clever!

    --Katie
    @ Creatively Living

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  23. Renee @ Rustic Crafts & Chic DecorFebruary 19, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    This is such a cute idea! I just started a brand new themed link party just for rustic and shabby chic projects. I would love to have you share this! - http://rustic-crafts.com/?p=5388

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  24. Blissful & DomesticFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    As always I love it!! Thanks so much for linking up and sharing on Blissful & Domestic.

    http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/

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  25. UnknownFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Oh wow, that is really beautiful! And creative! I am definitely going to try this out one day.

    Stop by my blog? I'm not a craft blogger, hehe.

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  26. Six SistersFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    We love the rustic look of your wreath! So cute. Thanks for coming to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We loved having you and hope you'll be back next Saturday! -The Sisters

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  27. CrystalFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    I love this, Melissa! It turned out beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing at Homemaker in Heels! I am featuring you today on the blog! Have a great weekend! :)

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