An older girl in my care is so excited for Valentine’s Day! To help her build anticipation for the holiday I helped her make a Valentine’s card box to hold all the Valentine’s cards she gets from school, friends, and family. I got the idea from designedimprovised.com. Children will need assistance with cutting out the slot and using the hot glue.
You Will Need:
Paper Mache or Cardboard Heart-Shaped Box
X-Acto Knife
Pink, Red, and White Pom-Poms
Red Craft Paint or Pink Craft Paint (if needed)
Paint Brushes (if needed)
Hot Glue Gun
What to Do:
- Protect the work surface with newspaper or a plastic tablecloth so it doesn’t get paint or glue on it.
- The adult should cut a slot in the top of the box large enough to accommodate Valentine’s cards by carefully scoring the box with an X-Acto knife.
- Allow the child to paint the box with red or pink paint if using uncolored box.
- Once dry help the child glue pom-poms anywhere they like on their box. Keep a small bowl of ice water near where you are working in case you get burned by hot glue.
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References:
Idea from designedimprovised.com
Photo by Stephanie Felzenberg
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