A Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids by Megan Hewitt, SGK Owner and Designer
Boy do I love a craft! I used to be a Art teacher in my former life, so I love trying out different craft and art projects with my girls. I found a really fun easy craft to do with my girls for valentines on this great blog . This project is perfect for teaching sewing skills to kiddos of all ages.
Link: https://www.redtedart.com/paper-plate-heart-sewing-craft/
Shrimp and Grits Kids came about when I started sewing dresses for my oldest. I have been sewing since I was a child, and now my girls love to sew. Ella, my oldest, has been sewing since she was 5 or 6 and Lyla Gray, my youngest, likes to sew too.
Check out the blog for some more ideas and tips for teaching your kids sewing skills.
Link: https://www.redtedart.com/teaching-kids-to-sew/
I love it when I find a fun craft that utilizes supplies that I already have around the house.
You will need the following materials:
Paper plates, Scissors, Yarn, Hole punch, and Tape
*An older child can do this whole process his or herself, but if you have a little one you may want to do the initial cutting and hole punching.
How To:
1.Cut out a heart template and trace it on to the back of a paper plate.
2.Cut out the heart and hole punch the plate around the outside of the heart.
3.Cut a long piece of yarn and wrap tape around one end of the yarn (I prefer this to using a needle).
4.Tape the other end of the yarn to the back of the plate and begin sewing from hole to hole.
5.When the yarn runs out feel free to cut a new piece of yarn and keep going.
Voila! A fun, cute valentine craft!
Happy Valentine’s Day!