IKEA Is Bringing Back This 164-Year-Old Holiday Trend for Just $1.29 (It’s So Sweet!)

published Nov 20, 2024
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The holiday season is always nostalgic, from the food to the family time to the decorations. And now even IKEA is amping up the nostalgic vibes with a new pack of DIYable ornaments that you can get for just over $1.

IKEA’s heart-shaped paper ornaments from its VINTERFINT holiday collection are inspired by the classic Scandinavian woven hearts, which have been made and displayed during the Christmas season since at least the mid-19th century. In fact, it’s said that fairy-tale author Hans Christian Andersen may have created the first-ever woven heart!

The cool thing about these ornaments is that they can be opened and used as baskets to store small pieces of candy, wishes, or little gifts while being displayed on the tree.

The VINTERFINT ornament pack comes with all the necessary materials to make six of these woven heart baskets, which will likely take just a few minutes to DIY. The online product page has a simple tutorial to follow, too. Because each six-piece set is just $1.29, you can also pick up a whole bunch to host a holiday craft night or gift to friends and family — but act fast because they’re limited edition!

“I used to make these woven heart pockets with my children for Valentine’s Day,” one IKEA shopper wrote in their review. “IKEA streamlined the process with precut pieces, easy directions, and one made sample. Thank you, IKEA.”

Another person wrote, “Very Danish. These are nicely made and fun to assemble. Lots of uses. Great price. Thanks IKEA!”

Grab these woven heart ornament kits now so you have them ready to go for Christmastime. Your nostalgic holiday season just got a lot more warm and fuzzy!

This post originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: IKEA Is Bringing Back This 164-Year-Old Holiday Trend for Just $1.29 (It’s So Sweet!)