When the Spanish came to the New World, they brought with them the Milagro tradition. Translated from Spanish to English, the word Milagro means miracle. These “charms” can be made of silver, tin or gold, bone, wood, or wax; and come in many shapes and sizes: from hearts, hands, and eyes, to houses, and animals. Milagros can be offered for healing or in gratitude for a prayer answered. Equally they are carried or given for protection and good luck. 

This Milagro set is comes with 5 large ornaments (up to 5 inches tall) and 5 small hearts made of unpainted plywood. Enjoy it as is, or paint your very own (painted set shown here is for inspiration only). You will also need paint, markers, or crayons of your choosing. String them together to make a wall hanging, hang them on a tree,  or give them as Valentine's Day gifts. 

Why we love this: the heart represents love, joy, longing, passion, and worry. The hand represents work, strength, creativity, creation, and help.