Two sleeps left days before Valentine’s Day! If you and your kids are in search of a craft activity for the ocassion or are in need of some ideas for presents and giveaways, I have compiled 5 easy projects my girls and I have done in the past which you can easily make in your own homes within just a few hours. Take your pick and let’s spread some love!
Marbled Cards
If you have nail polish in your dresser you haven’t used, it’s time to get them out!
This marbling project is fun to make and have delightful results that’s why it’s quite popular online! All you need are two to three bottles, preferably in different colors (pretty pastel colors are a plus!), a basin, water, barbecue sticks and some plain board paper. For the DIY, click HERE.
Fancy Heart Brooch
I’ve always loved making my own fancy brooches! A couple of years back, my kid’s and I made these heart ones as a Valentine’s activity which we all ended up wearing for day.
Materials to prepare are: cardboard cut to heart shapes, fabric scraps, buttons, ribbon, safety pin and hot glue. Important: an adult must handle the use of hot glue.
- Simply wrap the cardboard heart in fabric. Secure to the back with some hot glue.
- Cut some ribbon to attach to the pointed end of the heart.
- Embellish the front of the heart with buttons, sequins or any tiny embellishment
- Finally, attach a pin to the back
Paper Flower Treats
Here’s a creative way of giving sweets away!
You’ll need, lollipops, japanese/crepe paper, ribbon and glue. Follow the steps in this POST.
Embroidered Heart Cards
Grab your sewing kit and make your greeting card a little extra this Valentine’s with embroidery
Follow the DIY HERE.
XOXO Tic-Tac-Toe
Something to keep the little ones busy and entertained! Transform an ice cream container lid into a fun tabletop game.
Simply cut some cardboard into X and heart shapes (instead of Os). Paint them. Then cover the top of the lid with a plain or patterned paper. Using strips of cardboard, create a 9-box grid on it. Then…play!
With some tender love and care, you can create the most thoughtful surprises. So grab what materials you have and let’s do some Valentine crafting!
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