DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Valentine's
Tree Craft
I think this simple little cut and paste craft turned
out very cute!
There are a variety of versions to the craft to
add complexity for older children.
The craft is simple enough for young kids to contribute
but still fun for even mom to make. I like doing the tissue
paper version but it's tough for preschoolers to make -- the templates
are more appropriate for them.
There are a number of variations on this craft depending on which
templates you print:
- Template Version (younger children): print
the trunk template and the hearts template and paste them together.
If you want a very well covered tree, print two copies of the
Hearts template.
- Tissue Paper Version (older children): cut
1.5 inch squares of tissue paper, wrap around the eraser end
of a pencil and glue to the trunk template.
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Rather than using the Trunk template, you can decorate
a "homemade" trunk (to make the trunk, trace your child's
arm from the elbow up, including the fingers) |
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Materials:
- Printer,
- paper,
- scissors,
- glue,
- something to colour with,
- You will also need finger paint if you choose the first option.
Instructions:
- Print out the template of choice.
- Colour pieces, as necessary. (For a change of pace, try using
different mediums than you typically do, such as paints or pastels).
- Cut out the pieces. This step may require adult assistance.
Don't worry too much about getting the tree branches cut out perfectly.
- Glue the hearts all over the tree to decorate.
- You can glue the entire tree to a decorated background (blue construction
paper, with green tissue paper for grass and white cotton balls for
clouds works very nicely!).
Templates:
- Close template window when done printing to return to this screen.
- Set page margins to zero if you have trouble fitting the template on one page (FILE, PAGE SETUP or FILE, PRINTER SETUP in most browsers).
Red and White Hearts
(color) or
(B&W)
Pink and Purple Hearts
(color) or
(B&W)
Printable version of these instructions
