Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids: Decorate Laser Cut Wood Heart Shapes

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate love and spend quality time with family and loved ones. One fun way to do this with children is by doing crafts together. Decorating laser cut wood heart shapes is a simple and creative activity that can bring the family together and make lasting memories. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to decorate laser cut wood heart shapes with your children and provide some creative ideas to make the hearts unique.

Benefits of doing crafts with children: 

Doing crafts with children can bring a number of benefits, such as developing their creativity, promoting bonding, and improving their hand-eye coordination. Additionally, it’s a fun activity that can help children express themselves and let their imagination run wild. So, grab your laser cut wood heart shapes and get ready for a fun-filled Valentine’s Day craft session with your kids.

Materials Needed for the Craft: The materials needed for this craft are:

• • Laser cut wood heart shapes (available in a variety of sizes from Grace & Elm)

• • Paint (in the colors of your choice)

• • Brush

• • Other decorative items, such as stickers, sequins, glue, and more

Step-by-Step Guide to Decorating Laser Cut Wood Heart Shapes:

1. • Choose the heart shapes and colors of paint.

1. • Apply paint to the heart shapes using a brush.

1. • Allow the paint to dry completely.

1. • Add any decorative items of your choice, such as stickers, sequins, and more.

1. • Attach a string or ribbon to the top of each heart to hang them up.

Creative Ideas to Make the Hearts Unique:

1. • Write personal messages on each heart

1. • Create patterns with different colors of paint

1. • Add glitter or metallic paint for a sparkling effect

1. • Use washi tape or patterned paper to decorate the edges of the hearts 
     
     
   •  Create a themed design, such as a hearts and flowers pattern or a love-themed message.
    

2. Decorating laser cut wood heart shapes is a fun and creative activity for families to do together on Valentine’s Day. With this step-by-step guide and creative ideas, you’ll be able to create unique and meaningful decorations that will bring a smile to everyone’s face. We hope you enjoy this Valentine’s Day craft with your children and encourage you to share your creations with Grace & Elm. Happy crafting!