My Loopy Valentine

Vintage Valentine
Vintage Valentine – Be Mine!

I still remember that special Valentine when I was 6 years old. I was so thrilled with the look of it. It made me feel special so I saved it for years and would bring it out occasionally and reminisce.

Yes, this day is over-commercialized, but it’s a great reminder to celebrate colorful creations, beautifully written words, or an extraordinary bouquet of flowers. It’s good to celebrate by giving. Here, my loopy locker hooked hearts to inspire some creative and romantic creations and some printable vintage valentines. Just add chocolates!

Locker hooking a heart shaped box
Loopy Locker Hooked Heart Box with Raffia, Fabric Strips & Yarn
Heart Box with Locker Hooked "Ruched Frame" Lid
Ruby Red Heart Box with Locker Hooked & Ruched Frame Lid – Just Add Chocolates

I painted this small box with luminescent Lumiere paint and used recycled Color Crazy Sari Ribbons and Fabric Strips on 5-mesh canvas for the lid. The ornament below is fun to hang on a door frame, or door handle. It’s 7 1/2 inches wide and is locker hooked with fabric strips, novelty yarn and a touch of glitter.

locker hook ornaments
Locker Hooked Heart Ornament from “Locking Loops” book.

Vintage Daffodil Valentine
Vintage Daffodil Valentine

Link to print this valentine here.

Victorian Valentine
Victorian Valentine

Print high-res Valentine image from Vintage Fan Girl here.

Vintage Valentine - Cupid
Vintage Valentine – Cupid

Print Cupid Valentine.

Locker Hooked Heart Box

Frequently Asked Questions

What are easy Valentine crafts with fabric?

Small hooked hearts: ornaments, mini boxes, and mats in reds and pinks. They are quick enough to make several and meaningful in a way store-bought valentines are not.

How do I make a mini heart box?

Hook small heart panels, seal or frame the edges, and whipstitch the pieces into a shallow box. A ribbon loop turns the lid into an ornament after the holiday.

What red and pink strip options do you carry?

The fabric strips collection includes reds, pinks, and romantic multicolors year round; search by color to build your Valentine palette.