Hello friends! My name is Missy. I’m an artist and blogger for PBS KIDS Utah. Valentine’s Day is coming up. I thought it would be fun to teach you how to make a paper heart and turn those paper hearts into a cute dog Valentine’s card!
Supplies:
- 1 sheet of white printer paper
- Colored construction papers
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Markers
Instructions:
- Fold one of your sheets of colored construction paper in half.
- Starting at the fold, use your marker to draw a shape like a candy cane. Connect each end to the fold.
- Now cut along the line you made and unfold. It’s a heart!
- Make lots of hearts in different colors, some big, some small. You can even make a heart within a heart.
- Now take your white paper and fold it in half hamburger style. This will be your card.
- Create a dog out of the colorful hearts: One big heart turned upside-down for the body, one turned upside-down for the head, a couple hearts for ears, etc.
- Use your marker to add extra details like a tongue or eyes.
- Use extra hearts to decorate the inside of the card.
- Write a Valentine’s Day message on the inside.
Wrap-up:
Now you have a fun Valentine’s dog card to give to a friend or family member! This is a great way to show your love and appreciation for the people in your life. Be creative and have fun!
