Easy Valentine Art

Hi Friends!

I have a super easy Valentine art project for you.

I’m probably a bit late for this year, but if you’re a last-minute person like me, then maybe this idea will come in handy.

I saw this project in an elementary school I was in the other day. I have no idea which grade level made them, but the school only goes to Grade 5. I think Grade 1 and up could easily handle it.

Here’s my version of what I saw:

Isn’t that pretty? And so simple. I thought it was a marvellous idea!

DIRECTIONS:

1. Choose a background paper (they used black construction paper)
2. Cut white paper 1/4 the size of the background paper
3. Give everyone 1 background sheet and 2 quarter-sized white sheets
4. Cover each white sheet in polka dots. I used a watercolour effect but your students could use markers, crayons, paints, pastels, or even bingo daubers in a variety of colours.
5. Fold each paper in half, draw half a heart shape, and carefully cut out the heart, leaving the rest of the paper intact.
6. Then glue the two 2 hearts and the 2 reverse images onto the paper.

NOTE:

For younger students you may need to give them 1/2 heart tracers so that they all have recognizable heart shapes 🙂

And for everyone I would model how to cut the heart shape from the folded edge. That can be tricky for some kids to grasp.

Here’s another version on red paper:

Which is your favourite? Black or red?

I hope this last minute super easy Valentine art project is helpful to someone.

If you’re in the mood for Valentine puppets or Valentine card holders, then be sure to check out these cuties in my TPT store.

Just click the image and you can have a closer look at them in my store.

If you’re interested in more Valentine ideas I have tons of them here!

Thanks for stopping by! And Happy Valentine’s Day!