Our guest DT for February is Leah Farquharson. Visit her gallery to see some great layouts. Plus she created this fun garland, perfect for Valentines Day!
Unchain my Heart Crochet/Paper Garland DIY
{note: I used the red and white twine in the diy photos so you can see it better on the white background. For the finished project, white crochet thread was used instead.}
Supplies:
- Hambly Patterned paper
- Heart shaped punch or diecut
- Paper piercer
- Cotton crochet thread
- Size ½ crochet hook
Punch a big pile of hearts from a variety of papers. I chose to use 3 of my favorite colors.
Using the paper piercer, create a small hole to insert the crochet hook through. Make sure you leave enough room so that you won’t break through the edge of the paper.
Using the crochet hook and thread, create your starting loop, and chain 15 stitches. This can be adjusted to fit your taste, of course.
Insert crochet hook through the hole you made in the heart, and single crochet (sc) to attach. Chain 15 stitches, and repeat until you’ve added enough hearts to your garland.
Chain a final 15 stitches and tie off.
Be sure to visit Leah's blog & gallery to see more of her work
**Giveaway**
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cute!! I love this
Posted by: Heather | February 08, 2011 at 03:08 PM
Gorgeous designs! I especially love the layout on the right.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 08, 2011 at 03:14 PM
such cute layouts. I love the color combos!!
Posted by: Rose J | February 08, 2011 at 03:16 PM
so adorable! Those mini hearts are too cute
Posted by: Jenn | February 08, 2011 at 03:17 PM
I <3 Leah!
Posted by: Jenny Chesnick | February 08, 2011 at 03:22 PM
Ooh, I love the two layouts! So gorgeous!
Posted by: Megan S. | February 08, 2011 at 03:25 PM
Stunning - as always. Leah's work is so inspirational.
Posted by: Tracie H | February 08, 2011 at 03:29 PM
Lovely, Leah, love it all!
Posted by: Dina | February 08, 2011 at 03:34 PM
I love all the creative things you can do with Hambly products!
I love the first layout!
Posted by: lace | February 08, 2011 at 03:40 PM
Love Leah's work! It's artsy fabulous.
Posted by: Alexa | February 08, 2011 at 03:46 PM
Beautiful layouts Leah, TFS. Thank you for the how-to chained hearts.
Posted by: Carol | February 08, 2011 at 03:54 PM
How lovely and inspiring. Thank you!
Posted by: Christina clouse | February 08, 2011 at 03:57 PM
I have just picked up my crochet hook again after years away and love using it in my paper crafting! Thanks for the chance to win! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com
Posted by: Clare Dempsey | February 08, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Great projects--what a cute crochet garland!
Posted by: judean | February 08, 2011 at 04:17 PM
Sweet stuff
Posted by: kristine s | February 08, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Love the garland idea, and wowed by Leah's gorgeous layouts :D
Posted by: Aga | February 08, 2011 at 04:44 PM
Lovely inspiration! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: T Marie Wever | February 08, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Looks like fun! :-)
Posted by: Kelly Massman | February 08, 2011 at 05:02 PM
I always love Leah's layouts! And that banner is just too cute.
Posted by: Heather V | February 08, 2011 at 05:21 PM
This is so cute!
Posted by: Melissa R. | February 08, 2011 at 05:30 PM
Cute idea!
Posted by: marcy | February 08, 2011 at 05:33 PM
How cute is that garland!! Love it!
Posted by: Chris Dring | February 08, 2011 at 05:41 PM
What a beautiful project! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Melanie K | February 08, 2011 at 05:41 PM
Love LOVE LOVE Leah's projects! She's always an inspiration. Her layouts are great!
Posted by: Lacey Igo | February 08, 2011 at 05:55 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!
I love anything and everything done by this talented lady!!! Her layouts always put me in a better mood!
Posted by: Maryangella | February 08, 2011 at 06:00 PM
Leah plain and simply ROCKS!!!! http://lotofnothinandalittlesomethin.blogspot.com/ - My Personal Blog ♥
http://wendyhammerdesigns.blogspot.com/ - My Business Blog ♥
Posted by: Wendy Hammer (Reed) | February 08, 2011 at 06:03 PM
Oh, this is ADORABLE! I love it's simplicity...
Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Posted by: Maggie M | February 08, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Such a cute valentine's decoration!
Posted by: Jo | February 08, 2011 at 06:15 PM
This is such a fab and simple decor idea!
Posted by: Jess | February 08, 2011 at 06:15 PM
Leah is so talented! Love all the ideas I get whenever I visit your blog!
Posted by: Paula G | February 08, 2011 at 06:18 PM
Congratulations, Leah! Beautiful work as always! Thanks for the tutorial as well...love to crochet! :)
Posted by: Jill Cornell | February 08, 2011 at 06:19 PM
I love how that garland is so dainty and sweet!! Great guest designer!
Posted by: Patty | February 08, 2011 at 06:41 PM
Super cute! Thanks so much for the chance!
Posted by: Sarah Webb | February 08, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Cute garland! It's been a long time since I crocheted at all though . . .
Posted by: Shirley K. | February 08, 2011 at 06:49 PM
Those tiny hearts are very cute! Can't wait to see the new Washi tapes you guys have made!
Posted by: Nicole W. | February 08, 2011 at 06:52 PM
super cute chandelier garland - love it! Love all of the new releases.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Tiffany Heilman | February 08, 2011 at 07:11 PM
This is so pretty! Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win! :)
Posted by: Cristina | February 08, 2011 at 07:20 PM
Awesome stuff, Leah! Congrats once again!!
Posted by: Becky Williams | February 08, 2011 at 07:21 PM
Beautiful Leah! Love how your garland looks on the light!
Posted by: Lesley Langdon | February 08, 2011 at 07:23 PM
so cute!! I love hambly products!
Posted by: angela | February 08, 2011 at 07:47 PM
So beautiful!!
Posted by: Jenn Koss | February 08, 2011 at 08:08 PM
i love the new releases, especially the washi tape!
Posted by: Ruth | February 08, 2011 at 08:36 PM
Super cute heart chain!!!! Also lovely LO! Welcome Leah!
Posted by: Kelli P. | February 08, 2011 at 08:36 PM
Haven't gotten a newsletter from you guys in a long time. I'd love a chance to win!
Posted by: Jen harrison | February 08, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Yay, love this release! Love the banners and birds and TAPE and woodgrain and pretty much everything! :)
Posted by: Keri | February 08, 2011 at 08:39 PM
fun release, like the layouts, cute garland but i have not crocheted one inch in my whole life....so i will have to think of something else for a cute garland...but i like the idea! thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: nonnie | February 08, 2011 at 08:42 PM
The heart garland was a must do! for my daughters class...
Posted by: chonte | February 08, 2011 at 08:42 PM
love the garland!
Posted by: lawrenbc | February 08, 2011 at 08:44 PM
the heart garland is so so cute! i think i'm going to have to make one!
Posted by: kristen | February 08, 2011 at 08:46 PM
Super duper cute!
Posted by: Jenny | February 08, 2011 at 08:46 PM
cute garland!
Posted by: Laura Stewart | February 08, 2011 at 08:48 PM
That garland is very cute! Love the new Washi tapes too!
Posted by: Ann | February 08, 2011 at 09:00 PM
ohhhh I just LOVE how cute that is!!!!!
Posted by: wendi r | February 08, 2011 at 09:01 PM
Lovely garland and beautiful layouts! I love them!
Posted by: Kyoko | February 08, 2011 at 09:03 PM
VERY CUTE ideas....fun, fresh, light and airy. TFS.
Sherry
Posted by: sherry west-moss | February 08, 2011 at 09:05 PM
I LOVE this CHA release! I can't wait to get my hands on the birds on a wire overlays, papers, tapes (TAPES!! OMG! I JUST CAN'T FREAKIN' WAIT FOR THOSE TAPES!!!!!!!)
whew, sorry, got a bit carried away there...
: ) tapes...sigh...
-Katherine
Posted by: Katherine M | February 08, 2011 at 09:08 PM
Aw ... sweet hearts!
Posted by: Emily Barklage | February 08, 2011 at 09:16 PM
Love it all. So sweet. Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Donna McD | February 08, 2011 at 09:23 PM
OK, where are the deets on the washi tape???
Aloha, Kate
Posted by: Kate | February 08, 2011 at 09:39 PM
adorable and perfect for valentine's day!
Posted by: Jenn V | February 08, 2011 at 10:00 PM
what a great garland and that layout with the camera is divine -so elegant.
Posted by: kathy s | February 08, 2011 at 10:11 PM
really cute garland thanks for the tutorial. Love your work. good luck to all on giveaway!
Pam
Posted by: pam allen | February 08, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Great garland, thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
Posted by: Faline Gee | February 08, 2011 at 10:31 PM
This is so beautiful! Can't wait to try making one!
Posted by: Erica | February 08, 2011 at 10:58 PM
i really love the line with the hearts! i think it is simple to make for me, cute!
Posted by: Desiree | February 08, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Got to get out my crochet hooks and get busy!!! . . . not to mention how I would LOVE to play with your new Washi Tapes -- I am a fanatic about them already, and your new designs are gorgeous. Thanks for making such fun products for us all.
Greetings from Sally in France
Posted by: Sally Cendral | February 08, 2011 at 11:46 PM
Chained Hearts! Love them! Could use the transparency sheets as well. 0;D
Posted by: Annette | February 08, 2011 at 11:56 PM
So cute! I love her style!! :) The new hambly is amazing! I am never disappointed in the products that hambly puts out!!
The tutorial is super cute too! What a great idea!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 09, 2011 at 12:36 AM
Such a cute garland! Love the lamp as well, I have it too... Go Ikea!
Posted by: Arjanne | February 09, 2011 at 12:52 AM
Love the layouts & the chain is pretty too :)
Posted by: Olivia | February 09, 2011 at 01:34 AM
Love the layouts and the garland is too cute :)
Posted by: Geralyn | February 09, 2011 at 01:34 AM
cute garland! :)
Posted by: RachelM | February 09, 2011 at 01:44 AM
Beautiful layouts!! The new products look like fun!!!!!
Posted by: Lara | February 09, 2011 at 03:20 AM
Loved the new woodgrain remix print so much I bought some!!! Receiving some free product will just mean I'll have to make MORE PAGES! LOVE the new prints and the colors! Cannot WAIT for the washi tape to come on market!!! LOVE THIS BRAND!!
Posted by: Michelle H. | February 09, 2011 at 03:51 AM
The layouts are beautiful. I'm always excited to see your new products!
Posted by: Sheri W. | February 09, 2011 at 03:56 AM
Leah, love these projects. Love, love, love the rings. Thank you for inspiring.
Posted by: Bambi Pro | February 09, 2011 at 04:01 AM
This to die for!!
thanks
carole
Posted by: carole maurin | February 09, 2011 at 04:08 AM
I love love love Leah .. Congrats girl
Posted by: Sasha Holloway | February 09, 2011 at 04:10 AM
Love the new product. That Washi tape, the banner rub-ons, and the portrait and bird- on-a-wire papers are my favorites. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Julia Irene | February 09, 2011 at 04:41 AM
Great projects, awesome stuff!
Posted by: Jennifer B. | February 09, 2011 at 04:48 AM
So so cute! A garland like that would look adorable in my daughter's room! BTW - love the new washi tape and rub ons :)
Posted by: Sandi M | February 09, 2011 at 05:08 AM
Your work is so inspiring Leah! I LOVE the heart garland. I LOVE everything released at CHA, especially the washi tapes! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Dana Tatar | February 09, 2011 at 05:10 AM
Great layout and garland. I love the new releases and the washi tape! So fab!
Posted by: Shelley Haganman | February 09, 2011 at 05:28 AM
lovely! washi tape! must have!
Posted by: Diane | February 09, 2011 at 06:00 AM
I absolutely love the little garland - and it's so easy to make...new project for the weekend!
Posted by: Joanne | February 09, 2011 at 06:22 AM
Gorgeous pages! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Posted by: Jodee | February 09, 2011 at 06:42 AM
beautiful, as always! Love it all...
Posted by: chrystal riddell | February 09, 2011 at 06:44 AM
Very very cute!! I am loving the new cameo stuff!! Thinking of an heirloom "family "book to make with all of it!
Posted by: Laurel Bianco | February 09, 2011 at 06:49 AM
So cute!
And I can't wait for the wasabi tape to get into the stores:)
Posted by: Gro aka Emrille | February 09, 2011 at 06:57 AM
Great Tutorial! I am going to have to try this!
Posted by: Krista | February 09, 2011 at 06:58 AM
I love the new releases. My must haves are the new bird on a wire overlay and the updated woodgrain.
Posted by: Kim L | February 09, 2011 at 07:17 AM
The garland is soooo adorable!!
Posted by: SandyB | February 09, 2011 at 07:23 AM
Both layouts are fabulous, but I especially love the garland. Thanks for the tutorial :)
Posted by: KarenB | February 09, 2011 at 07:28 AM
Love love love the overlays I purchased for this year's December Daily. Can't wait to try these new items, especially the tape!
Posted by: Tinabobina99 | February 09, 2011 at 07:34 AM
Very cute. Happy Valentine's!
Posted by: Karin | February 09, 2011 at 07:55 AM
My littles are dying to make that garland. It's awesome. So tiny and perfect.
Posted by: Mandi | February 09, 2011 at 08:19 AM
Great new products. Love the new tapes too!
Please include me in your drawing.
Posted by: Carolyn | February 09, 2011 at 08:24 AM
congrats leah!
that heart garland is beautiful!
Posted by: Cathy P | February 09, 2011 at 08:33 AM
I'm thinking I need to go get myself a teeny tiny crochet hook! Tres cute!! :D
Posted by: Lisa Gallup | February 09, 2011 at 08:47 AM
I love that garland! Thanks.
Posted by: Sandi | February 09, 2011 at 08:52 AM