Paper Heart Card

Make this fun 3D Paper Heart Card as your next Valentine’s Day craft idea! These cards are really easy to make, requiring minimal materials, most of which you probably have right at home. They are also really fun to make and kids can choose colors for their splattered background and the patterns/colors of the heart, making them totally unique and handmade.

You can make these cards just for fun or you can address them on the backside and hand out as handmade Valentine’s Day cards at school, Sunday school, to grandparents or friends!

related: 10+ Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids

watch the tutorial

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supplies needed for paper heart postcard:

Watercolor paper
Watercolors + Paintbrush
Scrapbooking paper (pinks or Valentine’s Day themed patterns) – not cardstock as it’s too thick
Black permanent marker
Scissors
4 inch lid
Pencil
Small bowl of water
Hot glue gun

instructions:

Start by taking a little bit of watery watercolor paint and tapping the paintbrush over your finger to make splatters on the watercolor paper. Let dry.