Valentine's Day Craft Page

Foam Hearts

 

I always like simple crafts for Preschool children. My aim when I worked in nursery schools was to make sure the crafts were done by the children not the adults. This pretty heart was a simple idea ,that also taught kids how to put shapes in order of size. 4 hearts like the ones below can be used or even just 3.

Then they can decorate and give to some one special!

    Loveheart Box

Hobbycraft stores have a great sale on their Paper Mache boxes at the moment. They come in different shapes and sizes ,check out their selection http://direct.hobbycraft.co.uk/shop/paper-mache_shapes . This little Heart box was 44p. We covered it with glue then tissue paper and glue again. May added some sticky jewels and glitter glue to finish it off.

Kids looking to make some Valentine's day presents ,this is one of the easiest and cheapest! so give it a go !
Easy Make Valentine's Day Card

Valentine's Day Cards can be simple this one I have used a lot in the past. To make sure the heart fits, I make a simple stencil like the photo below .

Then fold a4 card in half and draw round the stencil and cut out. Making sure the edge of the heart is beside the edge of the card.

May enjoys making homemade mosaic tiles and they look good on cards .I always find them, a great chance for kids to practise their scissor skills.

          Loveheart Cushions  

May has always been interested in sewing so we found some good sewing projects in the yellow moon catalogue http://www.yellowmoon.org.uk/
She did a great job on the loveheart cushion pictured above, it was one of a set of 2 mini cushions that cost only £3.99. They also do a selection of other mini cushions ,that are well worth a look { Owls, Sea Life, Elephants, Chicks and Bunny kits}
So if your looking for sewing kits that are suitable for children and dont cost a fortune have a look! They make great homemade presents for any occasions.

Loveheart Tubs

I am always recycling plastic bottles, I always seem to have lots. May takes one into School every day, she had the habit of being able to break the expensive ones .

The tubs in the photo above are just made from cut down plastic bottles !

Layers of tissue paper and Pva are then put on and decorated. For more ideas check out our Recycling Page!

Valentine's Day Gifts

I must admit I am a fan of the Hobbycraft Stores! This lovely Magnet was only£1.99 add some decoration and it makes a nice little gift on Valentine's Day. It comes as a plain mache magnetic heart ,that you can decorate anyway you like.

May and I started with layers of pva and tissue paper ,its messy but it looks good when its dry. One thing my daughter loves is getting messy, never complains!

Then we decorated it with glitter glue and sticky on stars.Not bad for a cheap magnet ! So if you are looking for Valentine's day crafts check out Hobbycraft for supplies

http://direct.hobbycraft.co.uk/shop/valentine's-day