DIY Upcycled Paper Heart Charms
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Inexpensive, way to make your own heart charms with cardboard from a cereal box.
Watch the step by step video to see how I made them or read the full tutorial bellow.
Trace It
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First of all, you will need to make a template, so all the hearts look the same.
Trace the shapes onto the back of a cereal box, you will need at least 3 hearts to make each charm.
Cut and Glue It
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Cut the shapes carefully and glue the 3 layers together.
Punch It
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Punch a hole at the top
Paint It
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Use red or pink nail polish to paint, you might need to paint two layers.
Draw
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Draw a heart beat with a permanent marker
Add the Chain
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If you want to use the charm on a necklace, get your pliers and attach the chain.