Valentine's Day Crafts

Yay!! We made it through January! Throw yourself a little party! :) With Valentine's Day around the corner, we've been busy working on lots of little Valentine crafts. These were all ideas I found on Pinterest, so I'll be sure to include the link with each one...

Tie Dye Hearts

These were super simple and really cute! Here's what you'll need:

If you don't already have these dot markers, go get some!! They're great for little hands still learning to hold markers and paint brushes. My son asks to use them all the time.

SO...fold the coffee filter in half and cut out a heart. Fold the heart a few more times (I honestly don't think it matters how you fold it. We tried a few different ways.) Use the dot markers to create a pattern, making sure to push hard so that it soaks through. Then flip it over and color the other side too. Open them up and TADA! Aren't they cute?

Here is the original link: http://www.momto2poshlildivas.com/2012/01/valentine-craft-tie-dye-hearts.html 

Toilet Paper Roll Hearts

These turned out cute too. Take an empty toilet paper roll and bend it so that the end makes a heart shape. Once you like the shape of the heart, rubber band it to hold it in place.

Dip the end in paint and use it as a stamper. Rowin made a bunch of hearts and then we cut them out to make some little valentine's for his buddies.

Original link: http://www.kiwicrate.com/projects/Paper-Roll-Heart-Stamp/1342

Celery Flower Stamps

This is a really cool idea that could POTENTIALLY be adorable. You'll see how ours turned out. :)

You just need celery and paint! Cut off the end of the celery, dip it in your paint, and stamp away!

I made one to show you what it SHOULD look like. :) You could add leaves, stems, or a little message if you wanted. 

Rowin tried it and then decided that painting with his entire hand sounded like more fun. So we went with that instead. :)

Original link: http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2013/01/valentine-activities-for-kids.html 

I hope yours turn out cute! And even if they don't, I hope you have fun!