Tilted Stitched-Letter Heart with a Lace Edge for Valentine's Day

A large heart tilted slightly to one side holds the words I LOVE YOU in chunky block letters. Each letter has a dashed line running inside it, like stitching, and tiny spiky marks stick out around the edges. The heart has a thick outline with a scalloped, lacy border all the way around. An arrow passes through it, with the pointed tip and a little flag at the upper right and the feathered tail at the lower left. The stitched letters are great for practicing careful coloring. Try one color for each word, then use a fine marker to trace over the dashed lines in a contrasting shade so they look sewn on. The wavy lace border is a good place to try a soft pattern or alternating colors. This free printable works well for Valentine's cards, classroom notes, or a handmade gift.