Do you like using special handmade embellishments on your scrapbook layouts? If so, here's a fantastic idea: crochet a beaded heart shape to use as a mini photo frame. You can use this design to make embellishments for Valentine's Day or everyday layouts. Click here to get the free pattern for crocheting the beaded heart shape.

Supply List

• Layout Base: One Clear Scraps acrylic sheet.
• Papers and Embellishments: My Mind's Eye "Be Loved" collection; daisies and acrylic gems by Accent Scrapbooking; Clear Scraps acrylic slide.

• Learn how to make the scalloped heart shape I used in this layout, plus find more info about how to use acrylic shapes as templates
• Paper lace doilies: Ideas for using them; sources for buying them online
• Shop for heart punches and other punches by Martha Stewart
• Find ideas for using the best scrapbooking embellishments ever

More Heart Ideas and Heart Designs

• Make your own heart Valentines with paper lace
• Find free heart-themed scrapbooking ideas and card making ideas at the Heart Crafts web site.
• Find heart patterns and Valentine's Day patterns for crocheting at crochet.about.com.