Embossed Tile DIY Hearts
Made from a dollar store wall tile, these embossed hearts add neutral, vintage style Valentines Day charm to a tree or garland. Touches of gold give dimension and add elegance.
Are you looking for a simple and inexpensive Valentines Day DIY that has multiple uses? Look no further than these pretty hearts made from a Dollar Tree tile. Keep reading for the full tutorial and tips below.
How to make easy Dollar Tree tile hearts
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If you haven't crafted with the Dollar Tree embossed tiles yet, you're in for a treat! I keep several of these tiles on hand for when inspiration strikes! If you're wondering what on earth you can make with DT tiles, here are a few of my projects:
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Vintage style mini stocking garland (with free printable)
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Easy vintage inspired DIY trees with layered paint
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Jumbo gingerbread men ornaments
I've also covered a 2x3 board with the tiles and use it as a photo backdrop, and recently I added white painted tiles to the inside back of my pine hutch!
These faux vintage tin tiles are so versatile, and today I'm showing you how to make some gorgeous Valentines Day hearts to add to your decor. I've tucked mine into a small tabletop tree, but there are so many ways to decorate with these hearts!
Supplies
- embossed tiles from Dollar Tree
- creamy white chalk paint
- foam brush
- Rub n Buff
- disposable gloves
- sandpaper - optional
- heart cookie cutter
- pen and scissors
Insider tip - these tiles are self adhesive (around the edges only), and come with a plastic backing. I leave that intact because it creates a smooth surface which is easier to work with when you're tracing and cutting shapes. Once you cut the tile, it will come away.
Step 1 - paint
The first step is to paint the tile(s) white - or pink or red or whatever color you want. I find it takes 2-3 light coats to properly cover the plastic silver color of the tiles. I prefer a foam craft brush because it's easier to get in all the nooks and crannies, I pounce it and then smooth with a brush stroke.
The beauty of using chalk paint is it dries so fast. As long as you're painting thin coats, by the time you're painting one coat, it should be dry enough for you to move on to the next.
Step 2 - trace and cut
Once your painted tiles are dry, flip them over and trace your heart shapes. I used a cookie cutter, but you could make a template if you prefer a specific shape or size. Cut the hearts out with scissors.
Step 3 - sand
This step is optional but simple to do, and will create extra dimension to the painted hearts. Using coarse sandpaper (I used 120 grit), sand the paint off some of the embossed areas. The coarse sandpaper will leave some scratch marks, which adds to the vintage charm of these hearts. If you prefer a more modern appearance, just skip this step.
Step 4 - add gold
You might be happy with the hearts as is, but if you want to add a little pop of elegance, Rub n Buff is the easiest way to do this.I like to wear a disposable glove, and just use my finger to lightly rub the wax over some of the raised bits of the embossed hearts. A little goes a long way and it just takes seconds!
What a difference this step makes! I am loving gold accents this year, and the white and gold is just so pretty together and the gold really highlights the raised design on the hearts!
Looking for more Valentines Day inspiration? Check out my entire Valentines Day library of ideas HERE!
Don't these hearts look like they came from a previous century? It's such a simple craft. To turn these hearts into Valentines Day tree ornaments, you can punch a hole in the tops to add a hanger, or simply rely on the stiff artificial tree branches to support the hearts.
I added a pale pink velvet ribbon to the tree, simply weaving it in the branches.
As we get closer to Valentines Day, I'll add some of my pink chenille DIY hearts as well as my easy button hearts. A couple years ago I decorated an entire Valentines Tree after removing the Christmas ornaments, but this year I'm satisfied with this little tabletop tree in my kitchen.
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