Retro Bronze Heart Brads – Metal Scrapbooking Fasteners 50pcs
Add a charming vintage touch to your creative projects with these Retro Bronze Heart Brads. Crafted from durable metal in a warm antique bronze finish, these heart-shaped fasteners are the perfect embellishment for scrapbooks, handmade cards, journals, fabric crafts, DIY décor, and so much more. Each brad measures 11×10mm — compact, elegant, and easy to use.
Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just getting started, these versatile brads let you layer papers, attach embellishments, and add dimensional detail with a simple push-through-and-fold technique. The timeless heart motif makes them ideal for greeting cards, memory albums, wedding stationery, gift tags, and seasonal décor projects.
Product Highlights
- Material: Durable metal with a retro bronze finish
- Size: 11×10mm per brad
- Quantity: 50 pieces per pack
- Color: Mixed (antique bronze tones)
- Design: Heart-shaped decorative fastener — timeless and versatile
- Use Cases: Scrapbooking, card making, journaling, fabric crafts, DIY home décor, gift wrapping, and more
Why You'll Love These Heart Brads
- ✔ Easy to insert — no tools required, simply push through your material and fold back the prongs
- ✔ Reusable design allows repositioning during creative projects
- ✔ Retro bronze finish pairs beautifully with kraft paper, patterned cardstock, fabric, and foam sheets
- ✔ Great value — 50 brads per pack means plenty for multiple projects
- ✔ A thoughtful gift idea for crafters and hobbyists of all skill levels
Note: Due to lighting and screen variations, the actual color may differ slightly from product images.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are retro bronze heart brads used for in scrapbooking and crafts?
A: Retro bronze heart brads are decorative metal fasteners used to layer and attach elements in scrapbooks, handmade greeting cards, journals, and DIY décor projects. Their heart-shaped design adds a charming vintage accent, while the metal prongs fold back to securely hold paper, fabric, or foam layers in place — no glue needed.
Q: How many brads come in a pack and what size are they?
A: Each pack contains 50 metal heart brads, each measuring 11×10mm. This generous quantity is perfect for completing multiple projects or keeping on hand for ongoing crafting needs.
Q: Are these heart brads suitable for beginners?
A: Absolutely! These brads require no special tools — simply use a piercing tool or needle to make a small hole in your material, insert the brad, and fold back the prongs on the reverse side. They're beginner-friendly and great for crafters of all experience levels.
Q: Can these metal brads be used on fabric or only on paper?
A: These versatile metal brads can be used on a wide range of materials including cardstock, kraft paper, fabric, foam sheets, and lightweight textiles — making them ideal for mixed-media and textile craft projects as well as traditional paper crafting.