Cardboard Roll Heart Stamp

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DIY Cardboard Roll Heart Stamp ~ Easy Valentine Craft Ideas for Preschoolers

We are all about simple Valentines Craft ideas.  We recycled a watercolor painting my daughter created a while ago, into a beautiful Valentines Masterpiece.  Watercolors are one of her favorite mediums to explore.  This particular painting, was a brightly colored watercolor abstract.  The perfect backdrop for printing our Cardboard Heart Stamp.

DIY Cardboard Heart Stamp ~ Valentines Art for kids

Heart Cardboard Tube Stamping

  • We shaped a recycled cardboard tube into a simple Heart stamp.  This can be done by simply creasing the cardboard roll in 2 places and manipulating it into the shape of a heart.  It is really easy to do, but I find that kids find this step difficult so I make the heart stamps ahead of time.
  • Red Tempera Paint
  • Paper plate and felt to make our homemade stamp pad.
  • Previously painted heavy weight paper

DIY Cardboard Roll Heart Stamp ~ Valentines Art for kids

I love how the crisp hearts contrast against the brightly painted watercolor paper.

Looking for ideas on how to use your beautifully stamped art work?  Check out our post on 10 Heart Stamping Activities your kids will love.  We’ve included a bunch ofour favorite ways to brighten your Valentines Day with this classic activity.

DIY Cardboard Roll Heart Stamp ~ Valentines Art for kids

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Simple Valentines Day Art Project

I love this quick and simple art project.  Symmetry art is a classic toddler activity, that combines art with a little math.  Love that!  Thanks for posting your inspiring Valentine Love Hearts, Nurture Store!  The kids can’t wait to make these simple Symmetry Heart Valentines again.

Valentine Symmetry Heart ~ Simple art project for kids

 Let’s learn about Symmetry

The kids really didn’t have the patience for a full geometry lesson (and honestly I’m no math expert)!  However, your never to young to enjoy the beauty of symmetry.  We briefly talked about butterflies wings and how both sides match.  If Symmetry is your thing (or you have an older kiddo), you might enjoy our mirror symmetry lesson.

Valentine Symmetry Heart ~ Simple art project for kids

 I filled the kids paint pallets with shades of red, pink, blue and purple.

Valentine Symmetry Heart ~ Egg Carton Paint Pallet

 I have shared before that egg cartons make the perfect paint pallet.  They are free, and can be divided into any size you need.  Plus the clean-up is so simple!  Valentine Symmetry Heart ~ Simple art project for kidsI encouraged the kids to load their bushes with lots of paint.  This made the next step easier.

Valentine Symmetry Heart ~ Simple art project for kids

Once the kids were happy with their project, they folded their painted heart over…pressing the 2 sides together.  A few of the kids were hesitant to “wreck” their master piece.  However, once they saw how their friends turned out, they were excited to give it a try.

Valentine Symmetry Heart ~ Simple art project for kids

Symmetry Heart Valentines ~ simple kids art

There were tons of giggles and squeals as the hearts were opened up.  They loved the transformation that their painting took.  The colors mingled and mixed in a beautiful way.

Valentine Symmetry Heart ~ Simple art project for kids

 Have you tried symmetry art or smoosh painting (as it is sometimes called)?

Valentine Symmetry Heart ~ Simple art project for kids

 

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Tissue Paper Heart Sun Catcher

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Heart Sun Catcher ~ Preschool Valentines Crafts

We love making simple preschool Valentines crafts. Brighten your windows with this Glittery Valentines Day craft.  You might be surprised to learn what we used to create them.  I had the tissue paper ready to go before I realized I was out of contact paper.  So whats a girl to do…improvise.  I love the results and the kids totally enjoyed the process.  Read on to find out what we used to make these simple Heart Sun Catchers!

Tissue Paper Heart Sun Catcher ~ Preschool Valentines Crafts

Toddler Window Decoration ~ perfect for Valentines Day

  • Liquid Starch ~ You could also use craft glue
  • Glitter
  • Tissue Paper
  • Wax Paper

Tissue Paper Heart Sun Catcher ~ Preschool Valentines Crafts

 2 ingredient Glitter “Glue”

To make our simple glitter “glue,” pour Liquid Starch into a container and stir in Glitter.  Quick and simple!  One of our easiest recipes so far.  The glitter will settle to the bottom over time, but just give it a stir and your good to go.

Regular glue would work instead of Liquid Starch, however the starch is slippery where glue is sticky.  These properties make the starch easier to paint onto the wax paper.

Tissue Paper Heart Sun Catcher ~ Preschool Valentines Crafts

The kids painted the glittery starch glue straight on the to the wax paper.  The kids loved the feel of how the paint brush slid across the wax paper.  It was funny listening to the kids giggle about how the glue “felt” as they painted.

Tissue Paper Heart Sun Catcher ~ Preschool Valentines Crafts

Once the kids are satisfied with the position of their tissue paper squares, we set the project aside to dry.  The wax paper was quite wet, so we left it to dry overnight.  Once the project was dry, I helped the kids cut it into a heart shape.  The kids loved how their glittery hearts sparkled in the sun.

Tissue Paper Heart Sun Catcher ~ Preschool Valentines Crafts

I love projects that force me think outside the box.  Contact paper would have worked great.  However, running out caused me to get creative.  Honestly, I’m so glad I did.  The process of painting glittery liquid starch was so fun and something we will be trying again soon.  If you are just joining us, make sure to check out our favorite glitter projects.

Tissue Paper Heart Sun Catcher ~ Preschool Valentines Crafts

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Simple Valentines Toddler Craft

Are you looking for a simple Valentines Day craft to create with your little one?  Our simple Paper Strip Hearts are quick to create making them perfect for Toddlers.  They loved using our Glue Sponges, making this project basically mess free as well.  No sticky glue puddles or drippy projects.  Love that!

Paper Strip Heart ~ simple Valentines Craft for Toddlers

Paper Strip Hearts ~ Valentines Craft

  • Paper cut into a heart shape
  • Strips of colored paper
  • Glue sponge ~ you can find our tutorial on how to make your own here

Paper Strip Heart ~ simple Valentines Craft for Toddlers

Our little Glue Sponges are perfect for this project.  No more sticky messy glue puddles or excessive use of glue.  No more fighting caps on glue sticks and having them dry out.  They are so easy to make that I can’t believe I didn’t so it sooner.

Paper Strip Heart ~ simple Valentines Craft for Toddlers

I cut the paper strips ahead of time.  However, this would be a great project to work on scissor skills.

Paper Strip Heart ~ simple Valentines Craft for Toddlers

I love how these little hearts turned out.

Paper Strip Heart ~ simple Valentines Craft for Toddlers

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8 Festive Valentines Day Snacks

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Valentines Day Snacks your kids will love

Valentines Day is only a few short weeks away.  In preparation of the upcoming parties, school lunches and festive play dates, I am doing a round-up of simple Valentines Day Snacks linked up to last weeks Kids Co-op.  There are so many fun and festive ideas that we can’t wait to try.  The kids are drooling over the Valentines Day Popcorn, and the Valentines Smore’s Bark perfect for making Valentines Day special.

Festive Valentines Day Snacks fro kids

Easy Valentines Day Treats for kids

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