"Love You to Pieces" DIY Valentine Wreath (2024)

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This adorable DIY Valentine Wreath is an easy and thrifty Valentine’s Day craft to make with kids. All you need is a dollar store puzzle, a recycled cardboard box, and simple art supplies!

“Love You to Pieces” Valentine’s Day Wreath DIY

Last year we made Valentine’s Day cards with a “piece of my heart” theme, using a puzzle piece template (click here to see them!) I love how they turned out and I’m so excited to share this year’s Valentine’s Day craft with you!

This DIY Valentine wreath is made with dollar store and recycled supplies, so it’s super thrifty! It’s also easy enough that kids can help make it.

But what I especially love is that this puzzle piece heart-shaped wreath is just so darn cute! How fun is this to hang up on the door for Valentine’s Day or even the month leading up to it! And I do love myself a good pun!

Related: Be sure to check out our Puzzle Piece Shamrock Wreath too!

What You Need to Make a Puzzle Piece Wreath

Heart Wreath Pattern (see below for the printable!)
100-piece kids puzzle
Washable markers
Craft Paint – White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
Baker’s Twine – Red and White
Cardstock – one sheet of white paper
Cardboard — a recycled cereal or cracker box should be just the right size
Newspaper — to protect your work surface

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Craft Tools Used

Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Scissors
Craft Knife and Self-Healing Mat
Paper Trimmer
Ruler
Paintbrush
Pencil

How to Make a Puzzle Piece Wreath for Valentine’s Day

Separate your puzzle pieces into 4 groups of 25 pieces each. Paint one group white, one group red, one group hot pink, and one group light pink.

Allow the pieces to dry and apply a second coat if needed.

Download, print and cut heart wreath pattern HERE. Trace the heart wreath pattern onto cardboard and cut. We used scissors to cut the outside of the heart and a craft knife to cut out the middle of the heart.

Use a hot glue gun to attach the puzzle pieces to your cardboard heart wreath so that all the cardboard is covered.

Apply a second layer of puzzle pieces over top of the first layer. Mix and match the colors and shapes to create an organic pattern.

Measure and cut a rectangle out of white cardstock that one-inch tall and eleven-inches wide.

Use a red marker to write the message “Love You To Pieces” in the center. It may be helpful to trace first in pencil to make sure that your sizing is correct.

Cut a fishtail in each end of the cardstock, then fold the ends into a “Z” or zig-zag shape — this will give the banner a 3-dimensional appearance. Attach each end of the paper banner to the heart wreath, so that it crosses the middle of the wreath.

Valentines Wreath DIY Printable Instructions

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"Love You to Pieces" DIY Valentine Wreath

This adorable DIY Valentine Wreath is an easy and thrifty Valentine's Day craft to make with kids. All you need is a dollar store puzzle, a recycled cardboard box, and simple art supplies!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Keyword: crafts, kids crafts, Valentine's Day, wreath

Servings: 1 wreath

Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost: $10

Equipment

Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Scissors
Craft Knife and Self-Healing Mat
Paper Trimmer
Ruler
Paintbrush
Pencil

Ingredients

Heart wreath pattern
100 piece kids puzzle
Washable markers
White, red, light Pink and hot pink craft paint
Red and white twine
White card stock
Cardboard box
Newspaper to protect your work surface

Instructions

Separate your puzzle pieces into 4 groups of 25 pieces each. Paint one group white, one group red, one group hot pink, and one group light pink.
Apply a second coat of pain if needed and allow pieces to dry completely.
Download, print and cut out our free heart wreath pattern. Trace pattern onto cardboard and cut.
Use a hot glue gun to attach the puzzle pieces to your cardboard heart wreath so that all the cardboard is covered.
Apply a second layer of puzzle pieces on top of the first layer.
Cut a 1" x 11" rectangle out of white card stock.
Use a red marker to write the message “Love You To Pieces” in the center.
Cut a fishtail in each end of the cardstock, then fold the ends into a "Z" or zig-zag shape. Attach each end of the paper banner to the heart wreath, so that it crosses the middle of the wreath.
Measure and cut two twelve-inch long pieces of red and white twine. Glue one piece of twine to the back of the wreath to use as a hanger. Tie the other piece of twine into a bow and glue to the front of the wreath.

Video

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Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts

As an expert and enthusiast, I have personal experiences or preferences, but I can provide information on the concepts used in this article. Let's go through them step by step:

Valentine's Day Craft: Valentine's Day crafts are creative activities that people, especially kids, engage in to celebrate Valentine's Day. These crafts often involve making decorations, cards, gifts, or other items associated with the theme of love and affection.
DIY: DIY stands for "Do It Yourself." It refers to the practice of creating or repairing things by oneself rather than relying on professionals or pre-made products. DIY projects are often seen as a way to showcase creativity, save money, and personalize items.
Puzzle Pieces: Puzzle pieces are small interlocking parts used to create puzzles. In this craft, puzzle pieces are used as materials for creating a wreath. They can be painted and arranged in a heart shape to form the wreath's base.
Dollar Store: Dollar stores are retail stores that sell a variety of inexpensive items, typically priced at one dollar or less. Dollar stores are popular for finding affordable crafting supplies and materials.
Recycled Supplies: Recycled supplies refer to materials that have been previously used and are repurposed for a different use. In this craft, a recycled cardboard box is used as a base for the wreath.
Art Supplies: Art supplies are materials used for artistic expression, such as paints, markers, brushes, paper, and more. In this craft, washable markers and craft paint in various colors are used to decorate the puzzle pieces and create the desired design.
Glue Gun: A glue gun is a handheld tool that dispenses hot melt adhesive (glue) through a heated nozzle. It is commonly used in crafts and DIY projects to bond materials together quickly and securely.
Cardstock: Cardstock is a type of thick and durable paper that is often used for making cards, invitations, and other paper crafts. In this craft, white cardstock is used to create a banner with the message "Love You To Pieces."
Twine: Twine is a strong thread or cord made of natural or synthetic fibers. It is commonly used in crafts for tying, wrapping, or hanging objects. In this craft, red and white twine is used as a hanger and to tie a bow on the wreath.
Craft Knife: A craft knife, also known as an X-Acto knife or utility knife, is a sharp cutting tool used for precision cutting in crafts and other applications. It is often used to cut materials like cardboard or paper.

These are the main concepts used in the article. If you have any specific questions or need further information, feel free to ask!