Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your kids? This is the perfect screen-free activity for your little ones to enjoy while creating beautiful, personalized keepsakes for your fridge. This simple and eco-friendly craft is not only easy to make, but it also brings out their artistic side and fosters quality family time. Ready to get started? Let’s dive into the steps!
What You'll Need:
- Natural Valentine's Craft Kit, which includes:
- Paints (mix your favorite colors or shades for that perfect Valentine's look)
- 2 Bamboo paintbrushes
- Craft glue
- Recycled magnets or magnet tape
- Newspaper or a craft mat (to protect your workspace)
Step 1: Paint Your Hearts
Start by laying down a protective covering like newspaper or a craft mat to keep your workspace clean. Next, grab the heart-shaped wooden cutouts provided in your kit. It’s time to get creative!
- Let the kids choose their favorite paint colors. Red and pink are classic Valentine’s shades, but feel free to experiment with other colors like purple, green, yellow and white. To achieve pink, you will need to mix red and white paint together.
- Use the paintbrushes to apply a few layers of paint on the wooden hearts. You can keep it simple with a single color or create designs like stripes, polka dots, or even a cute heart pattern within the heart!
- Allow the painted hearts to dry completely before moving on to the next step.
Step 2: Apply Recycled Magnet or Magnet Tape
Now that your painted hearts are looking beautiful, it’s time to make them magnetic so they can hang proudly on your fridge or any metal surface!
- Apply a small amount of craft glue to the back of each heart.
- Press the recycled magnet or magnet tape firmly onto the glue-covered area. If you're using magnet tape, simply cut it to size and place it in the center of the heart.
- Allow the glue to dry fully, ensuring the magnets are securely attached.
Why You’ll Love This Craft
- Eco-Friendly Fun: This project is a great way to repurpose recycled magnets or magnet tape, making it an environmentally-conscious craft.
- Perfect for All Ages: Whether you're crafting with younger kids or older ones, the painting and gluing steps are simple and enjoyable for everyone.
- Make Memories: These painted heart magnets are more than just a fun craft—they’ll be cherished keepsakes on your fridge for years to come.
- Screen-Free Activity: This Valentine’s craft will engage your children in a creative, hands-on activity that will keep them off screens and allow them to focus on something imaginative.
