At the end of last year, I decided that I would be doing more craft projects with Amy and with the weather being absolutely horrible this week, I thought that we might as well use the time wisely and get started on some Valentine’s Day crafts for kids that Amy can easily get involved in.
I’m not usually a massive fan of Valentine’s Day, because it’s all a little too commercial for my liking, but I have seen some adorable Valentine’s Day crafts on Pinterest (check out my board, if you like) and decided that we’d see it as an opportunity to get creative and have fun.
We went for easy kids crafts for this Valentine’s Day, but we’ll how we get on over the coming weeks. We might improve a little towards the actual day and surprise you with a masterpiece that would leave even Cupid speechless. Yesterday, we made Tissue Paper hearts and cards and this is how you can recreate them with your little ones:
What you need:
white card board
a pen
glue stick or PVA glue
tissue paper in different colours (we used hot pink and purple)
pair of scissors
What you do:
1. Draw a heart or any other shape or symbol of your choice on your white card board and cover it in glue.
2. Tear your tissue paper in small pieces and stick them onto the area that you have covered in glue.
3. Cut out your heart (or shape of your choice) and stick it onto a white cardboard card.
4. Add a message of your choice and send to your Valentine!
Happy crafting and if you decide to make these yourself, make sure to tweet or instagram a picture and don’t forget to tag me in them. I would love to see your masterpieces!
This might be the perfect use for some of our left over tissue papers we have loads in the craft cupboard, it looks really effective
That’s a great idea and they’d look great in all colours of the rainbow x
Oh what a lovely idea and homemade cards hold so much love in them so are even more special. Thank you for linking up with Motivational Monday.
Thank you for hosting. I’ll make an effort to link up every Monday now. It’s our mission to do more crafts this year and I can’t wait to send our cards x
Love this idea! We might give it a try, seeing as we have everything here that we need 🙂
I’m the same, I have it all at home, but never do anything with it. Not this year 😉
What a fantastic idea!! Definite rainy day activity… lots of those at the moment! 🙂 x
I know, it’s so annoying, isn’t it? We’ve already got our next craft planned. I can’t wait 🙂
So adorable, and looks simple enough for me too!
They were such fun to make. I’m usually useless when it comes to crafting, but these were really easy to make x
Beautiful and thoughtful: pinned for future reference!
Thank you so much x
Awww these turned out soooo lovely!
Aww thanks, Maggy. That really means a lot coming from you x
Ohh I saw some photos of this in the making, what fabulous ideas. I know it’ll be upon us before I blink so thanks for the idea
You did 🙂 Although the “O” you’ve seen is still kept secret until we’re done with the rest x
That’s gorgeous – so easy too x x
Foolproof – perfect for me 😉
Ooh, my favourite kind of craft is cards. So much more special than store bought too!
I completely agree, I love it when cards or presents have a personal touch. Makes them so much more special x
What a fantastic make – although I’m more than a bit scared about the idea of Valentines day already!
Why’s that then? Because it will be February already? x
Love it Carolin- bookmarking this for Kitty to do for her little boyfriend!
Aww how cute. I’m sure he’ll love it x
Ooh am impressed x
That’s the reaction I am to receive 😉
What a fabulous idea – these look great too. Must find out about the pin it party! Happy New Year, hope you had a wonderful Christmas 🙂
it’s going to be here before we know it! ronnie is a little to young to be getting into valentines so will keep note for a couple of years time. x
I love these, so simple but effective
Very cute! Getting in there early, but it’s good to be organised, right?!
Thanks for linking up to #SavouringtheSeason
Love this idea. We are going to do a couple of Valentines’ crafts too – the boys love giving presents to their sweethearts 🙂
great idea to get a head start on valentines day! #savouringtheseason xxx