Steps
STEP 1
Cut an even number of strips of fabric 3 inches wide and 18 inches long. Alternate colors as desired.
Tools
Power Cutter
![cutting fabric to size](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/156297f376d24d5cba9e8b0567f8c8a5.png)
STEP 2
Cut thick string to size based on mantle length. Thread pieces of fabric onto the string alternating colors as desired.
![attaching fabric to string](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/6f6672b4e4144429867080d62711e1f0.png)
STEP 3
Drill symmetrical holes on each side of a wooden heart.
Tools
Drill/Driver
![drilling holes into hearts](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/2cfd5852da6744dc8abe322c3cb3d909.png)
STEP 4
Apply stain as desired to the wooden hearts.
![staining hearts](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/9aec812f59e14bfdb23b63b2d70b417b.png)
STEP 5
Attach mini paper hearts to the wooden hearts using hot glue.
Tools
Glue Gun
![attaching paper hearts](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/f9794489a3d849a99e70f500b88dbef9.png)
STEP 6
Thread the completed hearts onto a piece of string the same length as the previous.
![threading hearts onto string](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/165abc6cc9f442648d8389556941addf.png)