Valentine’s Day is approaching and I have a wonderful project for crafty fingers. It’s easy or I wouldn’t be able to make it. I’m not very good at making things but this is really fun and I have this hanging on my door. I made it last year.
Here’s what you’ll need:
A hot glue gun or bottle of Elmer’s glue
2 Heart shaped paper cake doilies (pink or red) 8×10”
1 box of small puzzle pieces (Dollar Tree or Dollar General will have these)
1 heart shaped thick cardboard cutout 8×9” – If you use the hot glue, avoid foam.
Red or pink Ribbon – 18”
1 sheet Heavy Duty Paper (red, white, pink colored)
1 container of glue-on jewels optional
You’ll be able to find most things at Walmart, Hobby Lobby, or craft stores when it gets closer to Valentine’s Day.
To start, you can lightly spray paint the backs of the puzzle pieces if they’re plain. But this isn’t a necessity. I kind of like the front side of the puzzle pieces if they’re not dark colors.
Take two paper doilies and glue the heart-shaped cardboard cutout to them. Avoid over-gluing or it’ll crinkle the doilies. Then start gluing the puzzle pieces on the cardboard cutout one by one. I stack them for a better effect and if you use a few of the decorative jewels here and there, it’ll be even prettier.
Let the glue dry. You can be making the little banner. It’s easier if you use a computer so you can use a fancy font and change the color. You can write anything. Mine says “All you need is love, but a little chocolate never hurt.” You can simply write Happy Valentine’s Day. If you don’t have a computer, you can handwrite the message or use stick-on letters. I think those would work well.
Once the glue is dry, add your paper banner and make a bow then hang on a door or wall.
I think you’ll love the festive bit of cheer. Older children will be able to make these.
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