Looking for a fun way to spend time with your kids? Making hearts together is the perfect activity for crafters of all ages. I’ve gathered some of my favorite heart-making techniques that are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces!
What You Need
Grab these simple supplies from around your house:
– Colored paper (construction paper works great!)
– Kid-friendly scissors
– Stamp pads
– Markers or crayons
– Paint for the adventurous days
– Your creativity!
Easy Heart Projects Your Kids Will Love
The Fold-and-Cut Heart
This classic never gets old! Even my youngest crafters love this one:
1. Fold your paper in half
2. Draw half a heart on the folded edge
3. Cut along your line
4. Open it up to reveal your heart!
*Quick Tip: For little ones still learning to use scissors, draw the heart shape for them and let them focus on cutting.
Fingerprint Hearts
Get ready for some happy mess:
1. Draw a big heart outline
2. Let everyone pick their favorite paint color
3. Fill the heart with tiny fingerprint dots
4. Watch your heart come alive with colorful prints!
*Quick Tip: Keep paper towels handy—trust me on this one!
Hand-Traced Hearts
Create a sweet keepsake:
1. Fold the paper in half.
2. Place your left hand on the paper at the fold.
3. Then trace your hand with a pencil.
4. Cut out your hand.
5. Remove some of the paper between the thumb and index finger and keep one fold.
6. Now you can write something on the inside.
*Quick Tip: Make one every year and watch those little hands grow!
Make It Special
Remember, heart-making isn’t about perfection—it’s about having fun together! Every wobbly line and mismatched color adds personality to your creations.
Show off your hearts!
– Pop them on the refrigerator
– Create a special heart wall in your home
– Surprise someone you love with a heartfelt gift
– Brighten up your windows
The best part? Each heart holds a special memory of the time you spent creating it together. Now that’s something worth celebrating!
Keep crafting and keep smiling!
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*P.S. Don’t forget to share your heart-making adventures with friends and family—they might want to join in on the fun too!
Family Activities 