Ombre Heart Paper Doily Wreath Idea

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Share the love this February 14th! Made of doily hearts and a wooden garland, this heartfelt wreath makes a pretty decoration for your Valentine’s Day celebration. It’s just perfect for hanging on a door or wall.

Project Time
60 to 80 min
Difficulty
Experienced
Step
1

Spray paint a 12” Wreath Frame with white paint and allow to dry.

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Step
2

Working on a piece of scratch paper and using a flat bristled paintbrush, apply watercolor to the edge of some of the Mini Valentine Heart Doilies.

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Step
3

To adhere the paper doilies to the 12” Wreath Frame, fold the bottom of a doily up about 1.5”.  This doesn’t have to be exact, just eyeball it.  Wrap the fold around the frame, apply a line of hot glue and scrunch the doily while the glue is still wet to create some dimension.  It is easiest to work from the outer edge of the wreath form in.

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Step
4

Use a flat bristle paintbrush to paint 6 Mini Wood Hearts in each of the following acrylic paint colors: 2 light aqua, white, light pink, gold, and hot pink.

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Step
5

To create a polka dot heart, dip the very tip of a pencil eraser into acrylic paint.  Lightly tap the painted eraser onto the wooden heart.  Continue dipping and painting polka dots onto the heart until the entire heart is full of pretty polka dots.

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Step
6

Apply a layer of Mod Podge® onto one wood heart with a Sponge Paint Brush.  While the Mod Podge® is still wet, carefully apply gold glitter.

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Step
7

Adhere Black and White Washi Tape to the wooden heart that is painted white.  Line up the pattern in the washi tape to create a fully patterned heart.  Use scissors or a craft knife to cut off the excess washi.

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Step
8

Glue a length of Gold Bakers Twine to the back of the wooden hearts to create a garland.  Glue the hearts and two baker’s twine bows to the wreath. 

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Step
9

Glue a Black & White Striped Ribbon to the back of the wreath as a hanger.

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Step
10

Place the finished wreath on a door during the Valentine holiday, or adorn your wall with it for a lovely piece of home décor that will remind you of the endurance of true love all year long.

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