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Valentine heart suncatcher

Pink and red tissue paper pressed inside a big paper heart frame that glows on a sunny window.

Valentine heart suncatcher
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time25 minutes
Cost$3 to $6
Valentine's DayLow messGifts

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Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Cut a heart frame
    1

    Cut a heart frame

    Fold the red paper in half and cut a heart. Cut out the middle, leaving a 1 in border.

  2. Step 2: Stick down the frame
    2

    Stick down the frame

    Peel 1 piece of contact paper. Tape it sticky side up and press the frame on.

  3. Step 3: Fill the heart
    3

    Fill the heart

    Let your child press tissue squares inside the frame until it's full.

  4. Step 4: Seal it
    4

    Seal it

    Lay the second piece on top. Smooth out bubbles.

  5. Step 5: Trim and hang
    5

    Trim and hang

    Trim around the heart and tape it to a window.

Edie's tip

Add a strip of paper with "I love you" written on it before sealing. It turns into a gift.

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