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    Home » DIY » DIY Conversation Heart Banner with Free Printables

    DIY Conversation Heart Banner with Free Printables

    Published Jan 29, 2014 · Updated Dec 17, 2021 by Ginnie · 62 Comments

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    Cute, sweet, and easy to make, this DIY Conversation Heart Banner is the perfect Valentine's Day decoration ... download the Free Printable Conversation Hearts and make it in minutes!

    A DIY Conversation Heart Banner hanging on a brick wall.

    This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    I've always loved Conversation Hearts. It's not really about the taste, although I ate my fair share as a kid. I just adore the cute colors and silly messages.

    There has been an empty space over my fireplace ever since I took down my Christmas decorations.

    I'm still trying to find the perfect artwork for the spot, but in the meantime, I thought it would be fun to do something temporary for Valentine's Day.

    What I came up with were these printable Conversation Hearts! I used these adorable hearts to create a sweet Conversation Heart Banner, and I'm sharing a tutorial so you can make one, too!

    A closeup view of the finished banner hanging on a brick wall.

    I had sooo much fun creating these cute printable hearts ... the colors! the sayings! Aren't they sweet?

    These heart printables are so versatile, and you can download them for free at the end of the post. There's even a Spanish version!

    I used them to make a DIY Conversation Heart banner. I'm sharing the tutorial below, and it couldn't be simpler to make. If you have have kids, make sure to rope them in.

    You could also use this printable heart template to make Valentine's Day cards, gift tags, and so much more. So get creative!

    Valentin's Day Conversation Heart Banner made with free printables hanging on a brick wall.

    Supplies for the Conversation Heart Banner arranged on a wood table.

    How to Make a Conversation Heart Banner

    Here's what you'll need to make your own Conversation Heart Banner:

    • Conversation Heart printables (download them at the end of the post)
    • card stock
    • scissors
    • string
    • hole punch

    Start by downloading the printable heart template and printing it on card stock.

    A sheet of the printed hearts with one cut out on a wood table.

    Then, cut out the hearts. Whew ... that's a lot of hearts!

    There are 18 different sayings. You can use them all, or choose your favorites.

    Aren't they cute?

    A bunch of paper Conversation Hearts on a wood table.

    Arranging the Hearts

    Next, lay out the hearts on a flat surface.

    Arrange the hearts in the order that you want to string them up.

    I wanted to hang my DIY Conversation Heart Banner between two mirrors, and there was a fairly large vertical space to fill. So I decided to make my Conversation Heart Garland have three rows.

    A row of hearts on a wood table.

    The banner is totally customizable to your space though, so create as many or as few rows as you would like.

    Make sure to mix up the colors if your banner will have more than one row. Look at the pictures of the finished banner, and you'll see what I mean. The end result will be more interesting if all your purple, blue, yellow, etc. hearts do not line up vertically.

    After you find a pattern that you like, punch two holes in the top of each heart with your hole punch.

    A hand punching a hole in one of the printed hearts.

    Stringing Up the Garland

    Grab your string next.

    Measure the spot where you want the banner to hang. In my case, I planned to hang the banner between two mirrors, so I measured that distance and then added a little extra string.

    Definitely err on the side of too much, rather than too little string, and if your garland will have multiple rows, then you'll need multiple pieces of string.

    Taking your string and a heart, pull the string through the left hole (going over the top of the heart), and the draw it out of the right hole (going behind the heart in between holes). Like so:

    Part of the paper banner on a wood table.

    Pull the heart to the opposite end of the string, and then repeat the process with your remaining hearts.

    If your banner will have more than one row, use a separate piece of string for each row and repeat the process.

    By the way, you can change up the banner by using colorful string or ribbon (this pink baker's twine would be so cute!) OR skip the hole punch and attach the hearts to the string with tape or mini clothespins.

    Hanging the Banner

    To finish the banner, I simply tied the ends of the string to the nails behind my mirrors.

    You can also tape up the banner (or use Command Hooks), depending on where you are hanging it. Then, simply pull the hearts along the string to adjust their position. Voila!

    A Conversation Heart Banner strung between two mirrors on a brick wall.

    Other Ways to Use the Conversation Hearts

    You can use these heart printables for so much more than a banner!

    Here are a few other ideas:

    • Use the hearts as fun, vintage-inspired Valentine's Day cards.
    • Attach the hearts to presents and use as gift tags.
    • Pick your favorite sayings, then display those hearts in a simple frame.
    • Tape a skewer to the back of a heart, then use it as a cake topper.

    A pen next to the cut out hearts on a wood table.

    Free Printable

    I created three pages of printable Conversation Hearts for this project, all with different messages!

    Just click on the images below to get the files. Find the Spanish version here! 

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    Let me know if you make your own DIY Conversation Heart banner. I'd love to see how it turns out!

    Collage showing Printable Conversation Hearts and a DIY Conversation Heart Banner.

    Do you decorate for Valentine's Day?

    P.S. Check out all of my Valentine's Day crafts, recipes, and ideas here!


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    claire
    8 years ago

    Thank you for linking up @ Craft, Create & Inspire linky party last week !! Your awesome project is featured this week 🙂

    I hope you will stop by this week and share your projects with us this week !!

    Have a great weekend Claire xo

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  claire

    Thank you so much, Claire! You've made my day:)

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    Heather
    8 years ago

    This is an adorable garland!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Heather

    Thank you so much:)

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    Elina P
    8 years ago

    Love this idea!! 🙂

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Elina P

    Thanks so much, Elina:)

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    Corey @ tinysidekick.com
    8 years ago

    This is so cute! Thanks for the freebie and for sharing at The Makers! Pinning!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Corey @ tinysidekick.com

    You're welcome, Corey:) Thanks for stopping by!

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    Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor
    8 years ago

    This is so cute and festive! Thanks for sharing it with us at Sewlicious Home Decor. Pinned to the Valentine board!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor

    You're welcome, Marti! Thanks so much for pinning:)

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    Michele
    8 years ago

    Super duper cute! Pinned:)

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Michele

    Thanks so much, Michelle!

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    Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts
    8 years ago

    Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts - you were featured today!! and pinned to my features board!
    --Mandy, SugarBeeCrafts.com

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts

    Oh yay! Thank you so much, Mandy!!

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    Jen
    8 years ago

    This is such a cute idea!
    Now I'm trying to figure out how to put my own spin on it for the hubby!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Jen

    Thanks, Jen! I'd love to know what you come up with:)

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    Ashley @ My Craftily Ever After
    8 years ago

    These turned out great! I love the "old fashioned" print and cut with scissors! I would love it if you would link up to our party.

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Ashley @ My Craftily Ever After

    Thanks so much, Ashley! I'm heading over to link up:)

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    Veronica
    8 years ago

    This banner is such a cute idea! I love conversation hearts! Stopping by from the Time to Sparkle Link Party 🙂

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Veronica

    Thanks for stopping by, Veronica! It doesn't get much cuter than conversation hearts, does it? 😉

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    Marty@A Stroll Thru Life
    8 years ago

    Oh I love this and what great printables too. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Marty@A Stroll Thru Life

    Thank you so much, Marty:)

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    Lisa @ Practically Perfect Home
    8 years ago

    So simple and cute! Pinning now! ~Lisa

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Lisa @ Practically Perfect Home

    Thank you so much, Lisa:)

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    Shannon [Our Home Notebook]
    8 years ago

    So very sweet! Love this.

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Shannon [Our Home Notebook]

    Thanks, Shannon:)

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    jehanne
    8 years ago

    I love this kind of crafty project, esp for my little daughter. This looks so much nicer than the usual paper/ fabric bunting. Thanks for sharing!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
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    Thank you so much, Jehanne! I hope you get a chance to try it with your daughter:)

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    Lisa
    8 years ago

    This is so cute! A fun way to decorate for Valentine's Day

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
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    Thank you so much, Lisa:) It was such a fun project!

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    Barb Marshall
    8 years ago

    This conversational banner is awesome, especially the conversation on the back in handwriting! Visiting via "lovelyladieslinkup' from over at http://www.ritewhileucan.com where I gush over all things paper and the lost art of letter writing.

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Barb Marshall

    Thank you so much for stopping by, Barb:) We don't do much handwriting anymore, do we?

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    Tessa
    8 years ago

    This is super cute!!!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Tessa

    Thanks, Tessa! I'm so glad you stopped by:)

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    anne @ wit wisdom and food
    8 years ago

    That is very cute! I never do much for Valentine's Day. I honestly am ready for my pinterest pages to be loaded with something other than cute Valentine's crafts. That being said I love this and how clean and fun it looks. Hope Joel said yes to being your Valentine!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  anne @ wit wisdom and food

    Ha ha ... I know the feeling, Anne. I usually don't decorate for Valentine's Day either, but it was fun! Joel did accept, although he didn't have much choice in the matter;)

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    Rhonda
    8 years ago

    What an adorable idea. May share with my daughter to hang on her room door at her dorm.

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
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    Thanks, Rhonda! I love that idea:)

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    baddgoddess
    8 years ago

    Super Cute! I don't usually decorate for Valentine's Day however this post has inspired me to do so!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  baddgoddess

    Thanks, Elaine! I usually don't either, but I had fun doing it this year:)

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    christen o
    8 years ago
    Reply to  baddgoddess

    Why are they so small? Is there a way to print them larger, like they are in the picture?

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  christen o

    Hi, Christen! If you click on the small images at the end of the post, it will take you to a full-size PDF that you can print.

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