Here are some fun Valentine’s Day themed crafts to get ready for tomorrow! Making Love Bugs and Hearts will surely be a big hit with the kids.
Love Bug Footprint
Supplies:
Black & red paint
White construction paper
Googly eyes
Glue
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Reindeer and Christmas Tree Ornaments
Supplies:
Wooden Popsicle sticks
Different colored pom pom balls
Glue
Googly eyes
Ribbon
Brown & yellow construction paper
Brown & green markers or paint
Directions:
Paint or color the Popsicle sticks either green for a...
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Turkey Handprint Art
Supplies:
Brown, green, orange, red, and yellow paint
Black, red and orange markers
White construction paper
Baby wipes ☺
Directions:
First take your child’s hand and paint the palm and the thumb with the brown paint.
Now paint...
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