DIY: Heart Decor & Mini Backdrop

I love to recycle things. These hearts behind me? The rest of that P.F. Changs bag from this post. I also am a strong believer that you don't need to spend a lot of money to be creative and happy. Plus, handmade things are some of the coolest gifts you could ever give or receive.  These are a few of the reasons why I created Almost There and why Holli and I continue to run it!

This DIY is simple, cute, and a fun way to recycle some paper bags you may already have around the house. It can be used as a craft project for kids, a decor surprise for a loved one (since Valentine's Day is so close! or just because), and an interesting backdrop for some pictures.

All you need:

• Paper bag/paper anything!
• Scissors
• Something to add some sparkle! (I used gold sparkle fingernail polish)
• Washi tape

Cut out your hearts using either the fold-in-half-then-cut method or the hold-your-breath-and-pray-it-doesn't-look-weird-because-you're-just-eyeing-method. I used both and, if you look closely, at the finished product you can definitely tell I used the second one!

Next take your extra "OOMPH" tool (mine was fingernail polish) and do whatever makes you happy!

Then roll up a little bit of washi and place it on the backs of all of your hearts. The washi won't hurt your walls!

Now you're done! 

It's a fun little decoration to celebrate loving someone and it also makes for a cute backdrop!

Remember, to show some love to your special someone(s) whether they are your little kiddies, a best friend, or a spouse all it takes is a little creativity and some love!

I hope you enjoyed this little DIY!

-Tyler Anne (aka Chick Tyler)