You know what they say – nothing says romance like hot glue and a vacuum canister full of confetti. Okay, maybe they don’t say that, but it’s an annual valentine tradition in my house. Every year I make another batch of these hot glue confetti hearts and every year I love them more. Now that is romance!
I published a tutorial on these hot glue confetti hearts over at ElizabethBanks.com a couple years ago. Unfortunately, her site turned into a Tumblr account a while back and the content on the old platform went away, including my tutorial. Sad face. This means, every few weeks, I get an email from someone who found the project on Pinterest but doesn’t know how to make them. There are multiple reasons I didn’t/couldn’t recreate another photo tutorial, so I’m using this as an excuse to take the next leap: video!
Many thanks to Kristen, my video guru, for getting this off the ground. I have wanted to learn video editing for ages but it’s never gone past the occasional cat video on Instagram (the rambling tour of my craft studio shot on an iPhone doesn’t count). As this is my first stab at video making, I trust y’all to let me know if this is something you want to see more often. Video takes a lot more time to pull together than my standard posts (a lot!) but I can see how it shortens the learning curve. And it’s sort of fun for both of us. For sure, it’s new territory. I have watched more craft videos in the last two weeks than the last two years combined, so I am a new (BUT VERY DEDICATED) club member.
Do you watch creative/craft/instructional vidoes on Youtube? Let me know if you have a favorite channel. I would love to check it out!
Dee
This personifies you exactly! A heart of sparkly confettiness!!
aunt peaches
Thanks Dee! PS: YOU WERE RIGHT. I watched one episode of The Bridge this weekend. I set it down 30 minutes in because I want to save it for a special occasion/blizzard/sick day. You are right — it has “binge” written a lllllll over it!
Deb in Oklahoma
Ahhh, Aunt Peaches confetti hearts! I love these. I made a big confetti number 9 for my niece’s birthday brownie last summer. (Hey, if a 9-year-old wants a fudge brownie for a birthday cake. who am I to argue?) She LOVED it and wanted to keep it. We did have to remind her to not stick it so close to the line of candles, because while the possibility of a fireball would be exciting, nobody wants re-melted hot glue all over their hunk of fudge brownie. That is not appetizing. But I shall be making a number 10 this summer, too, all because of your creative brilliance!
aunt peaches
DUDE. NOW I NEED A BROWNIE. You can’t just throw out brownie talk like that and without easy access to the good stuff (*running to pantry to check for the Ghiradelli mix*)
Cody
That was awesome! The video looked great and very professional (and the steps were easy to follow). Can’t wait to see more.
aunt peaches
Thanks, Cody!
Rebekah
Yay! Good job! The music is fun, too. I am SO making a confetti “3” for Olivia’s birthday next month.
aunt peaches
Yay! Send me a picture if you do!
Michelle L
SUPERB video, you versatile thing, you! Now, I rarely like to watch videos on blogs, so can’t say i am pining for lots more. But I’ll always make an exception for you b/c I know it will be delightful. And I still have my confetti heart from you, hanging up in my craft room! People, these things are not delicate even though they look so dainty – mine is two years old and going strong!
aunt peaches
Thanks, Michelle. Historically I have never been much of a craft video person myself (too many good cat and monkey videos instead!)….but I am coming around. Good content is good content. Glad to hear your confetti heart is still around and kicking. They were built to last!
Nancy
Wonderful. You always brighten my day. Thank you, Aunt Peaches.
aunt peaches
Thank YOU Nancy 😉
Kristin
Fabulous!! Can’t wait to try this out myself!
Ninette
That video was just perfect! I remember when you posted about the hearts way back when, and then thought to myself that I would make them, but just forgot, so I am happy you posted again and also made the video! I made a whole bunch of hearts for Valentine’s and posted about your tip and video on my blog. Thanks! http://www.familjenbahne.com/?p=21243
aunt peaches
Glad to hear it. They are more fun than you think 😉
Sherrie Ludwig
(sad face icon). My rural internet connection is so slow, I usually cannot get videos to download. (POINT FIVE Mbps on a good day), so I will miss a lot of the instructions you have so graciously provided in the past. As a result, I am very limited in what I subscribe to and what I see from those subscriptions. I have had to unsubscribe from feeds I loved, because trying to use them was too frustrating.
aunt peaches
I’m not getting rid of my regular blog posting schedule, just adding the occasional video. 🙂
Jennifer O'Neil
Wow! Standing ovation for your video handi-work as well as the hearts! That was great and you looked beautiful in your cameo! I think I might try making a little bowl! (As a token of appreciation for all your hard work and creativity, I am sending you a tractor trailer full of fresh Maine snow! – You’re welcome!! 😀 )
aunt peaches
Harharhar. You can keep your snow, but feel free to mix in some confetti. They would look great together!
Nicki Carm
Love, love the vid AND, more importantly, the fact that your lovely face is OUT!! It goes so well with your personality!! 🙂 Already anticipating making the hearts as photo frames, by using confetti on just one side. Then, shall transform them into gift tag/tree ornaments at Christmastime. Just need to remember all this.
Am currently teaching myself some beading and wire techniques from other videos. Beach glass is VERY soothing during Tundra Time, here in the northeast! Craft and anything-with-yarn vids are my favorites and indescribably helpful!!
http://nickicarm.blogspot.com/2015/02/better-beach-bead-bracelet-by-moi.html
Keep up the great work, Auntie…. and stay warm. xo
Jenny
What a happy video! I’ll have to try this!
Shauna
LOVE this!!! What a super cute idea! 🙂
Megan
I’ve made your awesome confetti numbers for my kids’ birthday cakes a couple years in a row. It’s pretty much the best idea ever so thank you!
aunt peaches
Yay!!!
Beth
I’ve let this post bounce around my head for a couple weeks and I think I’ve finally figured out how to use it- what if I made a whole bunch of these in a variety of pinks and reds and put them on a wreath for next v-day? I will have to give it a try and send a photo (okay, get on Instagram and then send a photo…)
Geneviève
Si beau et féerique… Merci!