As a bonus, this holiday project promotes fine motor
development. Yes, I know – all art activities in some way or another can help
fine motor skills. That said, the “sewing” (that’s in quotes because your child
isn’t really using a needle and thread) does require a high amount of
dexterity. Don’t worry if your child looks like she’s fumbling through it. It’s
a kids’ craft, and isn’t mean to look like Martha Stewart made it. When she’s
done with the crafting she can fill the heart-shaped pouch and give it to a
special friend or a family member.
P.S. – Fun is the key here! The world will not come to
a crashing halt and grandma (or any other recipient of this heart-felt gift)
won’t care if doesn’t look like a pro crafted the Valentine’s Day heart pouch.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
·
1 8x10-inch sheet of felt in a Valentine’s
color such as red or pink
·
A marker
·
Scissors
·
Clear-drying school glue
·
Glitter
·
A hole punch
·
Thin ribbon or yarn (you can also cut the
leftover felt into thin strips instead)—in two different colors
Here’s What to Do:
1. Fold
the felt in half. Place the sheet vertically and have your child fold it up
from the bottom to meet the top.
2. Draw
a heart on the front. Your child should make the heart fill as much of the
space as possible.
3. Cut
the heart out. If it’s a struggle for your child to cut through the folded-over
felt (that makes a double sheet), have her cut out the marker-drawn heart
first. Then she can place the heart onto the remaining felt, trace it, remove
it and cut another heart out.
4. Punch
holes in the felt at the bottom and sides. Start with the first heart.
5. Place
the first heart on top of the one and use the marker to mark where each hole
is. Have your child place a dot on the felt where she will punch holes.
6. Punch
the holes from the second heart.
8. Thread
a piece of yarn, ribbon or thinly cut piece of felt through the top set of
holes. Tie it at the end (you may need to help your child with this step).
9. Sew
through all of the holes, ending up on the other side. Your child can sew an
over-under pattern. Secure the end with another knot.
10.
Repeat the sewing steps with a second
color. Reverse the over-under pattern. This will create an alternating color
pattern.
11.
Draw with glue on the front of the pouch.
Your child can create a heart, a pattern or write a special message such as, “I
love you.”
12.
Sprinkle glitter over the glue.
Shake the excess glue off to reveal a glittering picture.
Shake the excess glue off to reveal a glittering picture.
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I've been trying to introduce very basic sewing skills to my daughter so this project will fall right in line. She also loves to 'stuff' things and put things inside of bags, etc. She will loving filling a heart like this!! Love how the glitter heart turned out on front too - an all around beautiful project!
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