Learn how to make heart decorations using cardboard with these step by step instructions. This cardboard heart art project is a great craft for kids to make.
Cardboard Heart Decorations
These cardboard heart decorations are perfect for a kids art project.
Use them to decorate your classroom or playroom. They are great for preschoolers and kindergarteners.
You could also attach them to a heavy piece of cardstock for a unique Valentine’s Day card or Mother’s Day gift.
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Tips for making this cardboard heart:
- Depending on your child’s age and skill level, you may have to cut the heart out of the cardboard ahead of time.
- You can punch a hole in these to hang them for decoration.
- You can write a message on the backside to give to someone special.
- Use them to decorate a large card for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.
Cardboard Hearts
Create beautiful cardboard hearts for a fun afternoon craft!
Materials
- Cardboard
- Paint (any color)
Tools
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
Instructions
- Start by cutting your cardboard into a heart shape.
- Using the back end of the paintbrush poke holes in the heart.
- Using your brush, pry off the top layer of the cardboard.
Once you get it started it can be removed by pulling it off with your fingers. - You can also remove some of the top layers near the edges.
- Once you are happy with the design it is time to start painting!
- Start with the flat surfaces of your heart.
- Next, paint all of the lines exposed from removing the top layer.
More heart crafts you will love!
- Bubble Wrap Hearts – This unique art project uses bubble wrap to create hearts.
- Heart painted rocks – A rock painting project that is perfect for kids of all ages.
- Heart Suncatchers – Hang them in your window to inspire love all year long!
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