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Toilet roll heart stamps

A pinched toilet paper tube makes a perfect heart stamp for a page full of Valentines.

Toilet roll heart stamps
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 1 to 3
Time15 minutes
Cost$0 to $2
Valentine's DayDollar store

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Use paint labeled washable and non-toxic (look for the AP seal), and wipe hands before snack time.

  1. Step 1: Shape the heart
    1

    Shape the heart

    Grown-up step: Pinch 1 end of the tube into a point. Push the other side in to make the top dip.

  2. Step 2: Tape it
    2

    Tape it

    Wrap a strip of tape around the middle so it holds the shape.

  3. Step 3: Spread the paint
    3

    Spread the paint

    Spread paint thin on the plate.

  4. Step 4: Stamp
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    Stamp

    Let your toddler dip and press. Lots of hearts.

  5. Step 5: Swap colors
    5

    Swap colors

    Use the second tube for pink.

Edie's tip

Stamped paper makes cute wrap for little Valentine treats.

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