Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’ve got 10 sweet heart crafts to make with your kids! Below you’ll find instructions for a heart bouquet card, a paper heart garland, a handprint heart craft, and more. Enjoy!
1. Bouquet of Hearts Card
Supplies:
- Colored construction paper
- White construction paper
- Markers or Colored Pencils
- Sparkly paint or ribbon
- Glue stick
- Scissors
Directions:
- Cut hearts out of the colored construction paper in all different sizes. Feel free to draw different detailing on the hearts to add a pretty element.
- Fold the white paper in half like a card and glue the hearts onto the paper.
- Draw stems for the bouquet and add a ribbon with a glitter stick and/or glue on a real ribbon!
- Write your loved one a special note inside and give them their handmade valentine on February 14th!
2. Paper Heart Garland
Supplies:
- Pink, red and white construction paper – or the colors of your choice.
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- String
Directions:
- Cut your construction paper into thin strips.
- Fold each strip in half and make a crease. Then take the two ends of each strip and bend them so a heart is formed. Staple together to hold the shape.
- Hole punch the sides of your hearts and string them all together.
- Hang this heart garland up before Valentine’s Day and enjoy!
3. Handprint Heart
Supplies:
- Sheet of construction paper – any color!
- Pencil
- Scissors
Directions:
- Fold a sheet of construction paper in half.
- Trace your hand with your thumb and index finger touching the folded edge of the paper.
- Keep the paper folded and use scissors to cut out your handprint.
- Unfold it to show a heart between your hands.
- Add a special Valentine’s Day note!
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Make hugs and kisses out of materials you already have at home!
An adorable way to share candy with classmates and friends!
7. Laced Hearts
A great way for young children to practice their fine motor skills!
Festive heart crowns to wear on the 14th!
Add a cute message like “Love you berry much!” to turn these strawberries into valentines.
Pull out leftover scraps of paper for these pretty hearts!