If you were here last year at this time, you know I shared a cute rustic heart garland.  I made it out of the same materials that I made the Santa Garland from at Christmas time.  I wanted to make another little craft project but I wanted to try my hand at clay.  Because I have a few other projects I want to make from clay so I thought this would be the perfect time to practice.  Today, I bring you stamped clay heart ornaments.

Stamped Clay Heart Ornaments

These stamped clay heart ornaments were a very quick easy project.  I’m truly not really into crafting anymore … especially LONG projects.  I get too distracted.  BUT, I do like quick easy projects that take little to no effort.  ???? I think you could use really any type of clay that can be painted when dried.  This air dry clay is just what I grabbed because I didn’t know how much I would need.  And, since I have a few other things I want to make, I wanted extra.  But… I literally felt like I was making cut out Valentine’s Day cookies.  ????

I took a wad of clay and rolled it out with one of my MANY rolling pins.  And, then used a heart cookie cutter to cut out the hearts.  Now is the fun part.  I used a stamp to make random designs in my hearts because I wanted them to appear lacy.  You could totally use anything you want… leaves, old lace, really anything with a pattern.  Or you could leave them plain.  I used a straw to make a hole and then let them air dry for about a day and a half.

Once dry…

I painted all of them white.  And, then I coated them with stain and wiped it off.  Using the stain, made the details of my stamping show a lot better.

TIP:  Make sure to make them a little thicker.  The thinner ones broke when I was messing with them.

I ended up adding a white cotton string and using them as little ornaments on my little cedar tree that I leave up all year.  I think they added so much to this tree and will be so cute for Valentine’s Day.  The options are endless for little ornaments and the holidays.

It was a fun little project and like I said, took very little time.  These would make a darling garland, too.  Let me know what you think.  And stay tuned for another fun QUICK (accent on quick) craft project with more of this clay.