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Valentine Heart PinBeaded Crafts
This Valentine
heart pin is made using inexpensive tri-beads, a pipe cleaner, and some
lacy ribbon. The ribbon is weaved in between the tri-beads,
resulting in a full, frilly look to the pin. This pin will
look wonderful on your sweater this Valentine's Day! It also
makes a perfect gift for a teacher or a special friend.
 Things Needed:
1. Begin the pin by threading a red tri-bead on to the pipe cleaner. Next, thread the ribbon on to the pipe cleaner, through one of the lacy holes. Follow with another red tri-bead. Work near the end of the pipe cleaner, for easier threading. Continue by threading the ribbon on again, as shown below.     2. Continue threading until you have most of the pipe cleaner covered. Below are close ups of how the pipe cleaner should look from the side, and from the top.   3.
When most of the pipe cleaner is threaded, wrap the remaining
pipe cleaner tightly around the last tri-bead to secure it.   4.
Bend the pipe cleaner in the shape of a heart, and secure the
ends by wrapping the last tri-beads together with a thin piece of wire.
 5.
Add a small bow to the pin. This can be secured with a fine
wire or some glue. Add on the pin back and the beaded heart
pin is ready to wear!  |
