There’s something special about a handmade Valentine decor-soft colors, simple textures, and details that make a piece feel personal. This layered Valentine plaque is one of those crafts that looks beautiful on a shelf, tiered tray, or hung on the wall, and it’s easy enough to create in an afternoon.
What You’ll Need:
- Unfinished French Clipped Corner Wooden Plaque
- 3-1/2″ Unfinished Wood Folk Heart Cutout
- Unfinished Wood Funky Heart Cutout
- Canvas Pre-tied Bow with Stitching
- Vintage Heart Skeleton Keys
- Vintage-Inspired Manila Cardstock Hang Tags
- White Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint
- Tapestry Wine Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint
- Natural Jute Twine
- Paint brush
- Antique Wax
- Blender
- Hair dryer (optional)
- Scissors
Materials needed:
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Let’s grab your supplies, channel your inner artist, and let’s get crafting!
Step 1: Paint the Plaque
Start by painting your wooden plaque in a soft neutral color like white, cream, or light gray. Here i chose to paint it white with our Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint. Once dry, lightly sand the edges and surface if you want a worn, farmhouse-style finish.
Step 2: Paint the Hearts
Here i chose to paint the hearts with our Tapestry Wine Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint -think dusty rose, blush pink, mauve, or deep berry. One heart i painted with the color as is. The 2nd heart i added a bit of white paint to help get the lighter color desired. Let them dry completely.
Step 3: Arrange and Attach
Place the hearts on the plaque, slightly overlapping until the arrangement feels balanced. Once happy, place and glue them securely in place.
Step 4: Add Texture with Twine and Ribbon
Wrap jute or twine horizontally around the plaque. This adds rustic texture and helps anchor the design. You can also attach a small charm or tag to the twine-something simple that adds a touch of meaning, like a tiny key or a word tag.
Attach a small key charm to the twine tying them into a bow. Glue in place. Here i also took our canvas tags and wrote the word “LOVE”. I then crumbled it up and straightened it out. Took the wax and blender tool to help age the tag for a rustic look.
Step 5: Final Touches
A little extra sanding, add a premade bow to the top can make all the difference or just leave it as is. Once finished, your Valentine plaque is ready to display or gift.
