Simple Valentine’s Day Art
January 19, 2012 by Aimee • 95 Comments
Little B had some friends over the other day and I’ve found that nine
year old girls are happiest when they’re crafting! The more scraps on
the ground in their room, the happier they are!!! I, of course want to
encourage those creative juices, so I picked up a few sheets of FUN
scrapbook paper from Hobby Lobby {I always love it when their paper is
50% off, it is this week if you’re needing to stock up!}
I also grabbed a heart paper punch while I was there. I’ve wanted to buy this for so long, but always forget when I am in there because there is just so many pretty things to get distracted by! Not this time, it was on the list and with my 40% coupon it was about $5. {If you don’t have one yet, I think they may be addicting, I can’t leave Hobby Lobby next time without grabbing a few more! They’re AWESOME!}
I also picked up a package of 11×14 poster board paper. I cut a sheet down to 5×7 for little B and her girlfriends that were TOTALLY in the crafting mood!!!
They quickly went to work punching hearts…they had so much fun punching hearts, we have enough for several other projects…What Projects?!? I’ll have to be thinking!!!
I had the girls use a gluestick to attach two hearts with different patterns back-to-back. And then they creased each of these hearts along the middle to allow for a 3-D picture.
Along the crease, the girls used Aleene’s Tacky Glue {you know that glue in a copper-brown colored bottle}. A thin line of glue and then they pressed the creased line of their hearts and used a bit of pressure for a brief few seconds. The heart stayed just where they wanted!
The girls lined up six columns and four rows of heart, using a variety of colors to make their little art projects SUPER fancy!
So precious and beautiful! Love, love, love it!
Seeing you and your Little B doing fun things together makes me so excited for my Little A to get bigger. Love it!
And it happens so fast Amanda!!! Enjoy EVERY second sweet friend!!! XO, Aimee
That is so sweet! Love this idea! And how you displayed it is super cute!
Hi Aimee,
Love this adorable project!!!
xo,
Dee
Wow how pretty I love them I love doing arty things but I am not as talented as I my youngest daughter…….
How fun!! I would have loved to have been there too!!
Very cute! What a fun project!!!
–Katie
That is just the cutest thing! I love to see little girls getting their craft on, it’s such a great experience for them and they just shine with happiness, just like your little B! Love how you framed her work!
I know, right!!! They totally beam with excitement when they’re creating!!! Thanks for your SWEET note Lisa!!! XO, Aimee
Girls are crazy about this kind of craft! Way to go!
Too cute! My 15 year old son won’t go for it though… I need to borrow a girl
very nice my friend ~ you are so smart
Oh such a sweet project
Love this project, Aimee! Miss having a 9 yr old girl to craft with… enjoy.
xo Heidi
Love this project, Aimee! Miss having a 9 yr old girl to craft with… enjoy.
xo Heidi
Oh how much fun. :0)
How cute is that! I’ll bet they were thrilled at the outcome, Aimee!
How Pretty! It looks great even without the frame!
Aaawwww, Thanks Marie! You are SUPER SWEET! Thanks for the kind note!!! XO, Aimee
So cute Aimee! And simple is good!
This is such a cute idea. I am heading out this weekend to get a heart punch. Have seen so many great ideas.
I love it!!! Thanks for sharing! I’ll need to get one of those heart punchers ASAP. I love my circle punchers
That came out super cute!
This turned out so cute – my kids and I will have to try making some – they would be great Valentine’s “art” to give to family & friends!
Love the dimensional hearts and the sweet little model!! Thanks so much for sharing at the Kiss & Tell party over at I Gotta Create!
So cute! The heart art and your daughter! My Daisey would love this craft, maybe I’ll have to make one with her. If I do I’ll let you know and link back for sure. Thanks!
So so cute! A new Hobby Lobby has opened here but I am yet to go as I am afraid what kind of damage I will do!
Such a sweet decoration. The paper choices are lovely!
Awww such a gorgeous creation, that paper punch is so cool!
I love your heart art. Besides my weekly Anything goes Fri-Monday linky, I am hosting a Valentine contest with some great prizes. I hope you will link up for a chance to win.
http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/
This is one of the cutest projects I have seen…swoon! I love hearts! I hope you will link up with me here:
http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2012/01/sweet-saturday-link-party-v23.html
This is adorable. I may try it with my daughter. I would love it if you would share it at our sharing party at http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2012/01/sharing-saturday-3.html. Thank you!
Cute idea. Pinning this one
super sweet!!! pinning!
Natasha xxx
http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
Thanks for the pin! You made my heart skip a beat!!! I’m so glad you stopped by to say hi Natasha!!! Hope your weekend has been GREAT so far!!! XO, Aimee
Adorable art project! How fun.
Christina @ Marriage from Scratch
http://Www.marriagefromscratch.blogspot.com
Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!
Oh how adorable, Aimee! I do hope you’ll pop on by and link up, be a dear, won’t you?! Thanks a mil! ~Jen
Such a cute idea, thanks for sharing
This turned out great! Simple and Sweet! I hope you will link up to my I Heart Projects Party!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/01/i-heart-projects-linky-party.html
This is such a cute idea! I’m hosting a Valentine theme linky party starting tonight at 11:30. Would love it if you came by and linked up! http://www.serendipityandspice.blogspot.com
-Melissa
Was clicking through my party links to see which ones to feature, and OF COURSE the super-cute project with the great pics was yours! : ) Hadn’t seen this one on the rounds yet, but I’m featuring it today on my FB page!
(I did something almost identical to this for Della’s room with a butterfly punch).
I love this! I might do this with my son’s first grade class. C’mon over and check out my recipe post!
http://wanibug.blogspot.com/2012/01/texas-chicken-chowder.html
LOVE this idea! Thanks so much for sharing. I can’t wait to make one.
I pinned it on my Pinterest board so hopefully a lot of teachers will visit your great blog.
I have a blog too. Pop on over if you have time.
http://www.teachwithme.com/getting-to-the-core
Ummm, SO cute! Now I need to go get a heart punch! I would LOVE if you linked it up to my NEW link party!!!
Kathryn
http://www.destinationcraft.blogspot.com/2012/01/destination-cutesy-monday.html
Just wanted to let you know I featured you at http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2012/01/baking-with-hazel-again.html. Thank you again for sharing at Sharing Saturday!
what a clever idea!!!
Ok….second week in a row I’ve clicked on your photo!! out of the 100′s I am obviously drawn to all you make. So hello again, and can’t wait to try this sweet project with my daughter.
Very cute!!
That’s so cute! Can I come over tomorrow and craft with the girls? I live in a house full of boys! Uh!
Of course Lizy!!! XO, Aimee
Really simple and really cute!!
I love this project! I need to add to my list! If you have time, link up with our party all week!! xoxo Debbie at http://www.inspiredhoneybee.blogspot.com
Adorable! I have an 8 and 10 yr old who are gonna love stealing this idea!
FYI…I am your newest follower!
I would love it if you would link this up to my new linky party:
http://creatingyourhome.blogspot.com/2012/01/make-it-yourself-mondays-linky-party.html
How delightful!
This is so cute!!
This is so adorable and I love the fact that kids can help create this. My daughter will love helping me make this. Please stop by and share at my blog if you get a chance:
http://www.herecomesthesun-kelly.blogspot.com/2012/01/fabulous-friday-9.html
I’m your newest follower
This is absolutely Adorable!! Hoping you can link it up at my turquoise lovin’ party!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2012/01/turquoise-lovin-22.html
Super sweet Val Day project Aimee! I’m working on something similar, but I’m ALONG way from finished yet (drat!)
Your girl is a sweetie too!
See you at the Par-tay tonight
Thanks so much for sharing with all of us today
Visiting from Wow US Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style,
~Smiles, Suzanne in NW IL
What a great idea! Love the colors and that you could make this from scraps.
What a great idea! Love the colors and that you could make this from scraps.
What a cute idea. Very creative!! We are so glad that you linked up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. We hope you will come back next Saturday and share another recipe! -The Sisters
This is so cute.. And really seems simple to do!! Thanks for sharing!
That turned out super cute. I did some artwork where I glued the hearts down flat on a canvas. It turned out cute, but after seeing this I realized I had a shadowbox I could use…hmm. Maybe I will do a great big heart and a saying…Thanks for the idea!
Those are just too cute!!!! I think I might do this during my volunteer time in my daughter’s pre-k classroom!!!! What an awesome little gift to take home to mom/dad on Valentine’s day!
Thanks so much for sharing all your great ideas!
Lee-Ann Patterson
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – you were featured today! TWICE! – - Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
Awww… I love how it turned out! It is so simple, yet adds so much color and fun! Great Job!!
I would love for you to show my readers at Find Your Craft Friday. They would love it!!
http://thequickjourney.blogspot.com/2012/01/fycf.html
Oh that is TOO cute! Just perfect! Could you please share this with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/01/fun-stuff-fridays-8.html
This is so cute! Love it!!!
So cute! You are so creative. I bet they had a blast!
Super cute, and I love the music notes in there. I know people everywhere are decorating with sheet music, and I just haven’t done it yet. I must!!
How cute, it would also be fun to sew on the hearts.
Sweet sweet project!
Thanks for linking up at Inspired Honey Bee!! You’ll be featured on Monday!
thanks, that’s really sweet.
I linked to your tutorial on my blog – thanks for sharing!
doro K.
Beautiful art. Good luck at Bacon Time.
This is great! I am always looking for fun crafts to do with my granddaughter. I think this would be perfect! Thanks for the cute idea!
How fun! My niece would LOVE making this! Thanks for the awesome idea!
Darling!
That is so very sweet! I host a Monday link party called Make-It-Yourself Monday and would LOVE for you to come and link up with me. Each week, three submissions from the previous week are featured! Visit me at: http://anoriginalbelle.blogspot.com/2012/02/make-it-yourself-monday-15-link-up.html
Very creative Aimee! Love the Mr. and Mrs. above your bed too! =) Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your family! Lisa
Very fun craft! My daughter would love this one!
You are featured for being one of the top 10 most clicked links on the I Heart Projects Linky Party! I hope you’ll stop by and check it out and grab a featured button while you are there.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/02/fun-friday-finds-valentines-day.html
So simple and sweet. Love it.
You made me wish for 2 things:
1. that my daughter lived near me and we could craft together
2. that there was a Hobby Lobby near me
Really cute idea!
This is really beautiful and sweet too Aimee!!
xoxo, Tanya
twelveOeight
Such a cute project, I’ll be making something like this for Valentine’s this year for sure =)
Love this! We wil be it featuring tomorrow!
I agree with you, I visited my little 8 year old grand’s classroom to make a Valentine craft for moms and dads and the kids were all awesome! Love this and so adaptable to other holidays!
What a simple and creative idea…but does it count as child labor?
How fun!
I have to go get a heart punch! This is absolutely adorable!
LOVE all the different patterns!
You should enter your photos from this project into Craftbaby’s Hearts Craft Challenge 
http://www.craftbaby.com/contests/43/those-tiny-toes-hearts-craft
xo,
Candie