Global Heart-Warming
Now
here's a version that's a little more in season. These valentine
ornaments are made from my Paper Globes pattern. These go together easily with a glue stick and a good
helping of sit-around time. 
Ornament Tips: For the dangle, string beads from the top of
each embroidered heart,
locating a large ball-shaped bead at the end of the string of beads.
Then insert that large bead into the
paper globe before gluing the paper flaps on either side of it shut.
Likewise, for the ribbon loop, stitch the bottom of the loop
into a ball-shaped wad, then insert that part into the paper globe at
a joint before gluing the paper flaps on either side of it shut. When
done, the large bead and the wadded up base of the ribbon loop are
securely fastened within the paper globe where they don't show.
Follow? I probably should do some sketches.
We may have been behind on Christmas, but we're looking all set for Valentine's day. That's an notable accomplishment for us. From December 25th through January 26th our family has Christmas (& Christmas Eve), New Year's (& New Year's Eve), our wedding anniversary and both of our kids' birthdays to sort through. We're always a bit cross-eyed this time of year.
These are absolutely gorgeous - thank you!!
Posted by: shar | January 21, 2008 at 05:10 PM
I really like these; very clever!
Posted by: Bonney | January 21, 2008 at 05:28 PM
these are darling!
thanks for the link, my daughter has started a basket.
they are pretty darn cute!
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | January 21, 2008 at 05:35 PM
I love the globes... as an aside can I ask what color paint that green is its exactly the color I've been looking for
Posted by: Dorre | January 21, 2008 at 06:00 PM
so adorable!
Posted by: laura | January 21, 2008 at 07:06 PM
What a great idea for Valentines Day, these globes are gorgeous!!! You're such an inspiration... Keep up the great work.
Posted by: jodie | January 21, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Absolutely darling for Valentine's Day.
Posted by: Sarah | January 21, 2008 at 07:17 PM
Heather, you are soooo clever! I love these so much! Glad you are getting some breathers and a chance to "play" again.......Happy early Valentines day!
Posted by: Laurie | January 21, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Beyond adorable ... love these. Looking forward to seeing you at Inspired.
Posted by: SmilynStef | January 21, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Those are cute globes. You sound like me. From the 13th of Nov. thru Christmas, there's an anniversary and both my husband's and my birthdays. Our birthdays are more blah than ever now.
Posted by: Cara | January 21, 2008 at 07:57 PM
So cute, I love it :)
Posted by: Delphine | January 22, 2008 at 01:41 AM
Beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: cathymk | January 22, 2008 at 02:44 AM
What a great project. I'll have to give this a try.
Posted by: Lisa | January 22, 2008 at 05:46 AM
I love this paper globes although I don't like Valentine's day. I'll try to do one of this to put it in my terrace. Thankyou so much for your free ideas, you're amazing!
Posted by: Ruth | January 22, 2008 at 06:12 AM
What a great Valentine's decoration! You've caused me to rethink my heart crafts this year.
Great blog. You have good style.
Posted by: Jillian | January 22, 2008 at 06:22 AM
those are adorable!! they look like a bunch of work, though! (although, i guess anything worth making is worth taking your time with)
maybe i'll make just ONE, and find a special someone to gift it to :P (heaven knows my BOYFRIEND wouldn't "get" it!)
Posted by: Laura/DaPFG | January 22, 2008 at 06:39 AM
Very pretty! I love to make these types of paper crafts with the kids. One of my favorite Christmas ornaments is a star we made in this style a few years ago. It makes me smile everytime I get it out to put on the tree!
Posted by: jemima bean | January 22, 2008 at 06:51 AM
super duper cute.
~d
Posted by: danni | January 22, 2008 at 07:37 AM
Never been inspired to make valentine decorations before, always loved the ones the kids made in school or at home with doilies, construction paper and glitter but these are beautiful!!! I think I may try these out!!
Posted by: Sue | January 22, 2008 at 08:13 AM
Now, these ornaments I really like! Very cute, very creative.
Happy New Year!
~Kim C.
Posted by: Kimberly C. | January 22, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Us too! Only ours are Dec 1st to January 29th. My 2 kids, Christmas, my birthday and anniversery. The joke is we have to take out a loan for the holidays!...LOL! I am going to start on those for Valentine's day. Do you recommend a good paper/card stock store or company to purchase from?
Susan
Posted by: Mrsfish/Pink Portuguese Roses | January 22, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Just love this paper topiary idea! Thanks so much for sharing...gotta try it out.
Posted by: Shannon | January 22, 2008 at 09:36 AM
These are A-Dora-BLE!
Posted by: Mrs. B. | January 22, 2008 at 09:48 AM
Love them!
Posted by: Karla | January 22, 2008 at 09:57 AM
They're wonderful! Such lovely pinkness!
Posted by: Florence | January 22, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Ohmygoodness! I got to see your fabric (finally!!) in person today...and I could have spent all my savings! It is gorgeous. You are so talented. I am loving your ornaments too!
Posted by: Rebecca | January 22, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Those are very cute and dainty! Perfect for a Valentine's touch! I think i might giv r'a go!
Posted by: Melissa | January 22, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Oooh, I love this! I especially love the title of the post. I think we all need to spread the love a bit more. *B
Posted by: Beth | January 22, 2008 at 03:05 PM
Heather, I LOVE these! They are SO sweet! Thanks so much for the great Valentine's Day idea. I think I'll put aside some "me time" this week to make a few.
Posted by: Diana | January 22, 2008 at 03:13 PM
I hear ya...love is in the air with craziness mixed in. I have my son's birthday this weekend.
I love Valentine's day and putting up a few little hearts =) These are cute...the dangle makes it! They would be cute in a girls room (mine if I had some time to make them) =)
Posted by: Kellie H | January 22, 2008 at 03:48 PM
i love this idea! i want to make large versions and put one in each window. :)
Posted by: laurie | January 22, 2008 at 06:32 PM
You know, I've been looking for just the right project to do with the 11 year old for Valentines... he's really into paper craft and beading these days... I think I've found it.
I'll let you know how it comes out, if you're interested in the kid's version of this. :D
Posted by: Wende | January 22, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Very cute!!!
Posted by: Cora | January 22, 2008 at 11:25 PM
it's amazing what a nice idea.
Posted by: isay | January 23, 2008 at 04:05 AM
Very cute and easy too.
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn Duran | January 23, 2008 at 05:47 AM
Hi Heather,
Just found your blog through 'wise craft's blog. I love your paper topiary and am going to give them ago. Thank you for sharing. I would love to mention you on my blog, can I have your permission to use one of the photos of the paper bulbs to go along with a bit about you?
Thanks,
laura
Posted by: laura b | January 23, 2008 at 06:15 AM
Thanks for this pattern I am going to make some. :)
Posted by: emma | January 23, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Yes, laurie b, no problem & thanks! :)
Posted by: Heather Bailey | January 23, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Wonderful! Thank you so much for this pattern. I will be trying these and hanging a few from the chandelier. They are fun and whimsical. Susan
Posted by: Susan at Black Eyed Susans Kitchen | January 23, 2008 at 06:27 PM
These are fabulous! Thank you for sharing your ideas with us!
Posted by: Andrea Q at Quirky Bags | January 24, 2008 at 02:44 AM
So cute! What a great idea! Love the heart adornment!
Posted by: M&Co | January 24, 2008 at 04:38 AM
I made some! I love them! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: shonda | January 24, 2008 at 10:34 AM
This is such a cool way to interpret this pattern! I'm totally going to make some of these. By the way, I'm glad you put together a printable pattern because Martha Stewart simply says to put an equilateral triangle into a circle. Pshaw! Easier said than done. This is much appreciated!
Posted by: Moonbeam | January 24, 2008 at 11:12 AM
these are so pretty! and your photos, as always, gorgeous...
Posted by: Melissa | January 24, 2008 at 01:50 PM
I'm making 5 of these to decorate my desk at work. Two down, three to go!
Posted by: Jodi | January 24, 2008 at 03:33 PM
I have been making these for xmas with gold card with my son. There are really great fun to put together
Posted by: celine | January 26, 2008 at 03:54 PM
As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to try it out. I didn't have any beads, and I couldn't find them at this school supply (aka my own little art supply store) here in South Korea stuff here is hard to come by. Anyways I made it and it hands in the entry way to my scraproom!!!!Thanks!
Posted by: Daisy Niemeyer | January 27, 2008 at 03:01 AM
I feel childlike delight when I see these. There is so much gratification in making these!
I can't wait to see your feature in Home Companion!
KJ
Posted by: KJ | January 27, 2008 at 06:36 AM
Loving the paper craft. I love to look at them, but don't often try. You may have changed that now. Thanks Heather!
Posted by: Nikki | January 28, 2008 at 07:00 AM
Oh, those valentine ornaments are really clever! I need to do more paper crafts, i have enough paper, perhaps not enough time.
Posted by: amy purple | January 28, 2008 at 10:24 PM