Thursday, February 14, 2013

Glitter Cards



Glitter Cards
Ages:  4 and up
Parental supervision recommended
Difficulty:  * * * * *
Time:  30-40 minutes

Want to make a special Valentine for someone special?  Below are a list of materials and directions on how to make one that sparkles.  You may need a parent or guardian to help cut paper and hearts.

Materials Needed (located at your favorite craft store):
  • Construction paper
  • Glue stick
  • Glitter
  • Patterns to cut out hearts
  • Markers/Pens


How-to-Steps:
  1. Cut construction paper to desired card size
  2. Cut out hearts – different sizes
  3. Glue hearts to cards
  4. Cover front of hearts with glue
  5. Sprinkle glitter over glue-covered hearts
  6. Shake excessive glitter off
  7. Write message inside cards

Valentine's Day Greeting


Valentine's Day Greeting

Ages: 2-6 yrs old     
Difficulty range: *****
Time: 5-10 minutes

Do you need an idea for a homemade Valentine?  Try making this heart-shaped greeting to brighten any day!

Materials needed (located at your favorite craft store):
  • Red or white construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Red or white ribbon
  • Red or black marker
Directions:
  1. Fold construction paper in half
  2. Draw half of a heart
  3. Cut out heart
  4. Unfold heart
  5. Glue ribbon on outer edges of heart
  6. Write in your Valentine greeting