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Valentine’s Day Ideas-Candy Heart Crafts for Kids

February 7, 2012
Celebrations.com has a number of easy and creative Valentine’s Day ideas to mark the occasion with loved ones. Crafts for kids during this holiday are especially sweet and fun. Taking the sweet factor into consideration, they took the popular candy hearts, a staple for Valentine’s Day, and used them in creative craft projects you can re-create at home this weekend.

Follow their instructions for making these easy crafts including a candy heart wreath, wall décor art, and jewelry accessories.

Candy hearts and Valentine’s Day go hand-in-hand which is why they crafted up these 3 simple craft ideas your children will enjoy making. But keep a watchful eye over them; it’s easy to sneak more than a few candy hearts during this fun activity!

Candy hearts are the perfect size and shape making it easy to mold them into festive crafts. Here are just a few ideas you can craft up with the kids:

•    Decorate your door with a candy heart wreath. Whether you use this at your front door or on your child’s bedroom door, it’s a simple décor item that will give your home a nice Valentine’s Day touch. You’ll also get to repurpose an old holiday wreath and get more use out of items you already have around the house.  
•    Create jewelry and accessories your little girl will just love. Learn how to make your own hair barrettes and rings.
•    Make heart shaped wall art on canvas for more Valentine’s Day inspired décor for your home.

Get the instructions for creating these craft ideas for Valentine’s Day at Celebrations.com.