Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids - The Crafty Crow

Picasso Hearts Art Lesson

Visit Painted Paper for this art lesson about Picasso's rose period and
painted hearts. Wouldn't these make great giant Valentine cards?!

Illustrated Hearts

Alisa Burke shares how she made these beautiful hearts with
only paper and pen and a few dimensional paint details. Let
older kids stretch their drawing muscles after
being inspired by these lovely hearts.

Cute Flamingo Valentine

It's always fun to see what kind of animals you
can make from hearts. Get started with this cute
flamingo and then see what you can create on your
own. Directions found at National Wildlife Federation.

Chalk Stenciled Hearts

These chalk stencil hearts look so amazing, don't you think?
I think kids will love the results and all you need is chalk, 
cotton balls, and heart stencils. Find out
more at Buggy and Buddy.

Gold Paper Sack Valentine

Family Chic shows you how to make turn a brown paper
grocery bag into a puffy gold heart for Valentine's Day!

Toilet Paper Roll Heart Prints

Recycle a toilet paper roll, shape it into a heart and
stamp lovely gold hearts for gift wrap or a card.
More information at Lilla A.

Plaster & Balloon Heart Sculpture

Kids and adults will have fun squishing the plaster inside of
a balloon and when you finish you'll have a heart sculpture
for Valentine's Day! Details at The Artful Parent.

Handprint Tree With Foil Hearts

Here's a simple way to create a Valentine's Day keepsake
or a special card. Julie Adore shares a tree made from
your child's arm tracing and foil hearts.

Fingerprint Heart Tree

Meet The Dubiens shares this handprint tree with fingerprint
hearts that makes an adorable Valentine keepsake!

Felt Heart Pouches and Garland

Take a look at all these colorful felt hearts made into garlands
and pouches - it looks like a great way to start decorating
for a Valentine's Day party! Found at Val's Corner.

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Alphabet Glue is a downloadable e-magazine for kids, and their
grown-ups, who love books! If you homeschool, or are just looking
to extend your child's education at home, then be sure to check out
all the issues of Alphabet Glue for lots of fun activities.