By Robin Layton
February is the month of love and hearts, which makes it perfect for
craft time. As we all know, though, it can
also get a bit expensive to buy everyone we
love cute cards full of hearts and flowers in
vibrant pinks and reds. Grandma and Pap would
love to receive a homemade Valentine card with an
irreplaceable personal touch, and what’s more personal than a fingerprint?
The best parts of this quick craft include its inexpensive price tag, and the fact that it’s suitable for all ages.
You’ll need:
• 8.5 x 11 paper, any color
• Watercolor paint trays (available at dollar stores)
• Cup of water
• Brown crayon or marker
Instructions:
• Fold paper in half, into a card.
• If your child likes to draw, have them create a tree with branches
with the brown crayon or marker on the front of the card.
• Have your child dip a finger into the water,then press their finger on top of the paint color they pick (think pink, red or purple for the holiday).
• They can press their paint-covered finger all around the branches, creating “heart leaves” by tilting one print left and the one right, meeting in the middle.
• Let the tree dry, and then have child write a message inside.
Free downloadable trees are available by searching online if drawing isn’t
quite your, or your child’s talent.
Share your finished craft with us!
Valentine Jokes for Kids
What do you call a very small valentine? A valentiny!
What did the farmer give his wife on Valentine’s Day? Hogs and kisses!
What do squirrels give for Valentine’s Day? Forget-me-nuts.
What did one volcano say to the other on Valentine’s Day? I lava you.