Light pink- 20 pieces of ribbon that are 3" long
Medium pink- 16 pieces of ribbon that are 3" long
Dark pink- 18 pieces of ribbon that are 3" long
Step 2: Prepare Your Heart Template- Paper Pattern Cut the Paper
Start with a piece of paper measuring 9 inches tall by 7 inches wide.
Fold the Paper
Fold the paper in half vertically (so that the folded edge is on the left, making it 9 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide when folded).
Mark the Measurements
From the top edge, measure down 3 inches and make a small mark.
From the top edge again, measure down 8.25 inches and make another mark.
Draw the Half-Heart Shape
Starting at the top mark (3 inches down), draw a curved half-heart shape that extends outward to the right and then curves back in, ending at the bottom mark (8.25 inches down).
Cut and Unfold
Carefully cut along the drawn line while keeping the paper folded.
Unfold the paper to reveal a symmetrical heart shape.
Step 3: Trace the Center Heart onto the Pillowcases Insert Cardboard
Place a piece of cardboard inside the pillowcase to prevent any markings or paint from bleeding to the back.
Find the Center
Lay the pillowcase flat and locate the center of the front side.
Make a small dot in the center using a pencil or fabric marker.
Prepare the Heart Template
Fold your heart template in half vertically (along the middle).
Mark the midpoint of the folded edge with a small line—this will help with alignment.
Align the Template
Place the folded edge of the heart template on the dot you marked in the center of the pillowcase.
Make sure the heart is positioned evenly before proceeding.
Trace the Heart
Using a pencil or fabric marker, trace around the heart template onto the pillowcase for the center heart.
Step 5: Tracing the Side Hearts Measure the Space for the Side Hearts
After tracing the center heart, measure the remaining space on both the left and right sides of it.
This space should be about 7 inches wide on each side.
Mark the Center of Each Space
Find the midpoint of each 7-inch section (which is 3.5 inches from the edge of the center heart).
Place a small dot at this midpoint on both the left and right sides.
Align the Heart Template
Just like before, fold your heart template in half and mark its midpoint.
Line up the midpoint of the heart template with the dot you just marked on one side.
Trace the Side Hearts
Position the heart evenly, ensuring it matches the center heart's placement.
Trace around the heart template with a pencil or fabric marker.
Repeat the same steps for the other side of the heart.
Step 6: Creating the Tri-Colored Pink Ribbon Heart for Your Valentine's PillowsAttaching the light pink ribbon