There’s something extra special about handmade Valentine décor—especially when it’s simple, heartfelt, and easy to personalize. Tammy Muto of Cheers to Creativity shared this charming heart frame project using stencils, soft color blending, and a budget-friendly Dollar Tree find.
This project is perfect for Valentine’s Day gifting, seasonal décor, or even a sweet keepsake you can display year after year.
Project taught by Tammy Muto of Cheers to Creativity
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Step 1: Prep Your Base
Gather a heart-shaped beaded frame and cut watercolor paper to fit inside. Make sure the paper is clean, dry, and sized to sit neatly within the frame.
Step 2: Stencil the Word “Love”
From the Valentine Scripture & Love Sayings Set, tape down the “Love Never Fails” stencil and apply red paint using a sponge or stencil brush. Only stencil the word “Love”. Offload excess paint first and use a light tapping motion.
Allow the paint to dry completely before moving on.
Step 3: Add the Rose
Position the rose stencil from the January 2026 Stencil of the Month – Basic Set beside the word Love. Mix red and white paint to create a soft pink tone and stencil the petals.
Step 4: Fill in the Greenery
Using green paint, lightly stencil the stem and leaves. Keep the pressure soft, especially where the greenery overlaps the lettering.
Let everything dry fully.
Step 5: Attach to the Frame
Apply glue or adhesive to the back of the watercolor paper and carefully secure it inside the heart-shaped frame.
This sweet heart frame is perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or handmade gifting. Pair sentiment stencils with florals to create something truly personal.
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Prefer to craft along? Watch Tammy walk through this project step by step in the full video tutorial below.
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