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Home » Valentine's Day » Adorable DIY Paper Straw Heart Decor Wall Hanging

Adorable DIY Paper Straw Heart Decor Wall Hanging

January 30, 2021 By Katie Hale 1 Comment

Woman holding paper heart
Paper straw heart on red
Paper heart on wall
Woman holding paper straw heart
Paper straw heart collage
Woman holding paper straw heart

Hearts are always a theme of love around Valentine’s Day but also add beauty to any room any time of year. This fun paper straw heart wall décor is a lovely room decoration that is super easy to make. Make these hearts for around the house, to give as gifts, or use as décor for a party. I like the idea of using multiple colors to create a whimsical look or use a single color to match the colors of the room.

Paper straw heart on wall

Table of Contents

  • Paper Straw Heart Wall Decor
  • What Glue Should I Use to Hold These Straws?
  • Can I Use Plastic Straws Instead?
  • How Can I Customize My Heart Decoration?
  • How Can You Hang This From the Wall?
  • Supplies Needed
  • How to Make a Paper Straw Heart Decoration
  • More Valentine’s Day Decorations and Crafts
  • Finished Project Gallery

Paper Straw Heart Wall Decor

Crafting with paper straws is a simple way to add something personal to the décor without spending a lot of time and money. What makes it even better is that you can match the paper straws color to the color of the space and it makes it blend in seamlessly.

This heart is a great way to transform something you thought belonged only in the kitchen into a treasured piece of home décor. I love how fun this is to make and how it looks great alongside heart garlands or even next to this button heart canvas wall art. Add hearts to every part of your home to celebrate love or Valentine’s Day!

Woman holding paper straw heart

What Glue Should I Use to Hold These Straws?

Paper straws can be held together with almost any type of glue which makes this project ideal for kids to make or adults to create. I like to hot glue because it is a simple to use glue that is always on hand. You might prefer using school glue or even E6000.

Blue and red heart on red paper

Can I Use Plastic Straws Instead?

If you want to use plastic straws, you definitely can. They don’t always have as pretty colors or patterns, but they can work for this craft just as well as the paper straw does with minimal changes.

I’ve also made a similar project with this rustic painted twig wooden heart decoration. So, you can see that hearts can be made out of anything. I’ve even made a heart wall art out of pistachios! Just get creative!

Paper straw heart on white wall

How Can I Customize My Heart Decoration?

This is such an easy project to decorate to suit your preferences. Start with the straw colors and switch them out, but move on to other things to make it unique. Below are a few ideas that I love and think will look great with this project.

  • Use colored cardboard or spray paint the cardboard red or a matching color. This makes it great for hanging on the ceiling.
  • Put straws on both sides of the heart so it is double-sided for hanging.
  • Spray the entire project with glitter spray to make it sparkle.
  • Replace the twine with colorful ribbon or lace.
  • Line the outer edge with beads or rhinestones instead of twine.
  • Use a matching color of twine.
  • Frame in a large shadowbox or frame as part of a Valentine wall art piece.

Heart hanging on wall

How Can You Hang This From the Wall?

You can hang this paper straw heart on the wall using the same rope that you wrapped around the outside of the heart. I also like that you can use this heart as mobile by hanging it from the ceiling instead of the wall.

If you want, it can even be added to gifts or on gift bags as a dangling accent. Just make a smaller version to add to cards or even to cabinets or decorative containers on the countertops in your kitchen!

Tip: Check out this list of command strip lifehacks and ideas for more tips on how to hang this and another decor from your wall!

Paper straw heart on white wall

Supplies Needed

  • White paper
  • Cardboard
  • Paper straws
  • Rustic twine or jute
  • Bead or rhinestone
  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun
  • Hot glue stick or hot glue rope

Supplies for paper straw heart

How to Make a Paper Straw Heart Decoration

Cut a heart shape out of white paper.

Paper heart

Use the heart shape to trace onto cardboard.

Tracing heart on cardboard

Cut out the cardboard heart.

Cutting cardboard

Using hot glue, attach the straws to the top of the cardboard heart.

Gluing straws onto cardboard heart

Mix and match colors in a pattern you like.

Once the glue has set, flip the heart over and trim off the excess overlapping straws leaving just the heart shape.

Cutting straws

Glue rope around the outer edge of the heart shape.

Gluing twine on heart

Attach a bead or rhinestone at the top center of the heart.

Gluing rhinestone on heart

Attach a rope loop to the back of the cardboard to hang your heart on the wall.

Cutting twine

Display or use as desired for Valentine’s day or just because!

Paper straw heart on green table

More Valentine’s Day Decorations and Crafts

Valentine’s day is one of my favorite holidays for decorations. There is just something special about seeing all of those hearts, red, pink, and silver all over the house. This year, decorate your own home with some unique looks using some or all of the ideas listed below!

  • Glittery Valentine’s Heart Flower Bouquet
  • Cute Burlap Heart Valentine’s Day Garland
  • Glittery Valentine’s Day Paper Heart Wreath
  • Adorable Valentine’s Day Heart String Art Decoration
  • DIY Heart Shaped Book Folding Video Tutorial

Crafting Tip

While it may seem best to pick up paper straws at the local dollar store, I have found party stores or craft stores actually offer a better price overall when buying bulk packages of straws. You can get multiple of different colors in a single box for a better price than buying individual packs of 10.

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DIY Paper Straw Heart Wall Decor

Paper straw heart on wall

Make this adorable little paper straw heart wall decoration as the ideal addition to your wall this Valentine's Day!

Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $1

Materials

  • White paper
  • Cardboard
  • Paper straws
  • Rustic twine or jute
  • Bead or rhinestone

Tools

  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun
  • Hot glue stick or hot glue rope

Instructions

  1. Cut a heart shape out of white paper.
  2. Use the heart shape to trace onto cardboard.
  3. Cut out the cardboard heart.
  4. Using hot glue, attach the straws to the top of the cardboard heart. Gluing straws onto cardboard heart
  5. Mix and match colors in a pattern you like.
  6. Once the glue has set, flip the heart over and trim off the excess overlapping straws leaving just the heart shape.
  7. Glue rope around the outer edge of the heart shape.Gluing twine on heart
  8. Attach a bead or rhinestone at the top center of the heart.
  9. Attach a rope loop to the back of the cardboard to hang your heart on the wall.
  10. Display or use as desired for Valentine's day or just because! Paper straw heart on white wall

Notes

This can be made with any color straw to fit all seasons and holidays.

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© Katie Hale
Project Type: Decorating / Category: Valentine's Day

Finished Project Gallery

Hang this cute little heart in archways and doorways to use like mistletoe for Valentine’s Day!

Heart hanging on wall

Add this to the top of a gift or dangling on the side of a gift bag as a name card.

Woman holding paper straw heart

Instead of hanging your heart, place it on the top of your plate at a place setting.

Blue and red heart on red paper

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Comments

  1. Niki says

    February 1, 2021 at 3:58 pm

    This adorable! Thanks for the tutorial. I love decorating for Valentine’s Day. Well for every season and holiday. I think I’ll be adding this to my V-day decor!

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