Well, most of your preschool kids have probably decided on valentines for this year but just in case they’re looking for an easy, recycled craft or valentine to give, these lacing hearts were a lot of fun for this little girl. I’m really trying hard to use/reuse some of the materials that we have on hand, so for valentines this year I cut out cardboard hearts similar to the recycled coffee/tea sleeve hearts we did last year and let E collage away. Since kids get an overload of candy, this gives them a fun activity as an alternative.
SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS
Cut out hearts from thin recycled cardboard
Punch holes (1/4″ hole punch) around the outside edge
Have your child decorate (paint, stamp, tape, eraser stamp) the heart.
Let the hearts dry and then tie a button with yarn (20-25″ long) to one of the holes and tape the bundle of yarn on the back, leaving room for them to sign their name and a friend’s name. If you don’t have buttons just tie the yarn around one of the punched holes.
I added a little tape at the end of the yarn to make it easier for kids to grab the end, but this is an optional step.
HAVE FUN!
P.S. another recycled valentine is on the way for all ages.
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