Valentine Blues - Upcycled Denim Heart

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 It's February.  Besides winter and cold weather, that means Valentine's Day will be here soon.  This year I decided to craft something using non-traditional Valentine's Day colors and since I'm all about upcycling....here we go!

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I started by cutting out two heart shapes from an old pair of jeans.  
With right sides together, they were pinned and stitched leaving an opening for turning.
The curved seams were all snipped.
Then the heart was turned right side out and pressed.
A vintage earring was added to the center. 
Some fiberfill was added...
...and the opening was stitched shut.
Time for the lace!
The lace was applied with a hot glue gun.  
There was still one thing missing.
I made a tiny red rosebud from satin ribbon and surrounded it with some rolled/twisted fabric to finish the flower.  
Just a small pop of red as a nod to Valentine's Day!

A piece of fishing line is a hanger for this heart, although I could see it as a pillow too!

I don't do a lot of decorating for Valentine's Day, but I've made a few crafts that are favorites:



How about you?  
What have you been crafting?


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  1. JeanneFebruary 1, 2026 at 12:36 PM

    Lovely project. I love upcycling denim!
    https://jeanneselep.blogspot.com/2025/01/cheery-denim-bunting.html

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    1. AnnFebruary 1, 2026 at 7:49 PM

      Thank you, Jeanne.  I have quite a bit of denim and it's time to start using it up!

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  2. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceFebruary 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM

    This is an adorable project! I love repurposing old/worn things and making them into something new! You have inspired me :) Blessings and Happy February!

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    1. AnnFebruary 1, 2026 at 7:51 PM

      Thank you, Marilyn.  I love to repurpose and upcycle too, and I'm so happy I've inspired you!

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  3. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!February 2, 2026 at 8:32 AM

    Adorable! I love denim projects. Visiting from #Anythinggoes

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    1. AnnFebruary 3, 2026 at 8:26 AM

      Thank you, Melynda.  I love denim too and have a stash I'm working on!

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  4. Kim February 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM

    Ann, that is so pretty. It has such a romantic look...perfect for the holiday! Stay warm my friend!! xo

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    1. AnnFebruary 3, 2026 at 8:34 AM

      Thank you, Kim.  I love the denim and lace combination.  It may be time to work on my stash of denim along with some lace I recently acquired...great projects to work on when it's cold outside!

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  5. Lydia C. LeeFebruary 5, 2026 at 11:41 PM

    How cute. And hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day #TrafficJamReboot

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    1. AnnFebruary 6, 2026 at 8:04 PM

      Thank you, Lydia.  Happy Valentine's Day to you too!!

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  6. mireilleFebruary 6, 2026 at 9:47 AM

    This is very sweet! I need to one day figure out what I am good at: I love seeing people create things, but I haven't created anything but outfits in years, lol!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. AnnFebruary 6, 2026 at 8:12 PM

      Thank you so much, Mireille.  Creating outfits is certainly a talent.  Keep at it!

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  7. Patti @ Pandoras BoxFebruary 6, 2026 at 10:51 AM

    Cute project - helpful hint is to "notch" your curved seams (V cut). - - and only clip when it curves the other way, so fabric will ease. Notching reduces bulk when turned right side out

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    1. AnnFebruary 6, 2026 at 8:20 PM

      Thanks, Patti.  I learned about notching many years ago in Home Ec!  Since the fabric was so soft and pliable, I really didn't need to do it.  You know me, I'm a rule-breaker!  HaHa!

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  8. Sum of their StoriesFebruary 7, 2026 at 11:41 AM

    That's so sweet, what a pretty upcycle

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    1. AnnFebruary 7, 2026 at 10:44 PM

      Thank you so much, Julie.  You know I love a good upcycle!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2026 at 4:15 AM

    Wonderful! thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday last week, hope to see you again soon!

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    1. AnnFebruary 9, 2026 at 8:19 PM

      Thank you so much, I will definitely be back!

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  10. Vintage Style GalFebruary 9, 2026 at 10:57 AM

    This is so cute Ann, I love that you used what you already had.

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    1. AnnFebruary 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM

      Thank you, Cara.  I'm trying to use the things I have in my stash.  It needs to be reduced!

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  11. Jennifer WiseFebruary 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM

    What a sweet idea. This is so pretty! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Will Blog for Comments #77 linkup. :)

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    1. AnnFebruary 9, 2026 at 8:24 PM

      Thank you, Jennifer. I thought it was a nice change from the typical red and pink for Valentine's Day.

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  12. Lisa R Howeler of Boondock RamblingsFebruary 11, 2026 at 10:20 PM

    What a really neat idea! I love how it turned out!

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    1. AnnFebruary 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM

      Thank you, Lisa!  I have a whole stash of denim that needs to be used up.  It was time to get started!

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  13. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateFebruary 12, 2026 at 9:18 AM

    What a great project and way to repurpose denim! Feauring when my link party opens. Wishing you a very happy V-Day!

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    1. AnnFebruary 12, 2026 at 1:49 PM

      Thank you so much, and Happy Valentine's Day to you. too!

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