After the paper towel has dried, you cut it into two strips. Paper towel roses are simple, beautiful, and tons of fun! Using liquid watercolors and a medicine dropper, you drip paint all over a paper towel, turning it any color-or mix of colors-you desire. Of course, you could do it with younger kids if you just want the pretty crystals! 6. Little Bins and Little Hands has an excellent write-up on the science behind this craft if you want to use it as a STEM activity. With this craft, your older children can learn how saturated liquids work as you make a beautiful crystal heart using Borax, boiling water, and pipe cleaners. Sometimes a craft gives you the perfect opportunity to mix in a bit of science as well. Shaving Cream Hearts (Ages 2 and up)Īre you in the mood for a fun and messy valentines day craft? Then these shaving cream hearts are right up your alley! Your kids will love playing with the shaving cream because it’s a really neat tactile experience! The resulting hearts are definitely fridge-worthy! Head to Meaningful Mama’s site for complete directions. Bargain Hoot designed it as a wedding favor, but I definitely think this makes a great Valentine’s day craft! 4. All you need is gelatin (Knox), birdseed, water, a string or wire for hanging, and a heart-shaped mold or cookie cutter. Who says Valentine’s day crafts are only for decoration? This heart-shaped birdfeeder is quick to whip up, and your kids will have a blast sharing their Valentine’s day love with their feathered backyard friends. You can check out the complete instructions at Simply Being Mommy. It’s the perfect craft for young kids that want to get involved.
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After the hearts bake, you can decorate them using colorful paints, sparkles, or a mod podge glaze. That’s it! Simply mix your ingredients, roll out your dough and cut it using a cookie cutter.
It requires three basic ingredients: salt, flour, and water. This craft is simple enough for a toddler (with adult supervision). You can learn more about this fun craft on Happy Hooligan’s blog. Younger kids may just wrap their string randomly, while older children can try and create beautiful patterns. That’s it for your prep work! Your children can then paint the heart, and after it’s dry, they can use thin pieces of colorful string to create designs. This is a simple, low prep craft even your younger kids can enjoy! All you need to do is get a piece of cardboard, cut it into the shape of a heart, then cut evenly spaced notches around the outside. Cardboard Heart String Art (Ages 4 and up)
There’s plenty of variety here, and I’m sure you’ll find one that your family can fall in love with this Valentine’s day. I’ve gathered together some of my favorite Valentine’s day crafts for kids. Christmas may be over, but that doesn’t mean we’re in for a dreary stretch of winter! Valentine’s day is a fantastic holiday to make cute, colorful crafts that kids of all ages can enjoy.
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