This heart suncatcher is a simple and fun craft for kids. It is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or just a sweet craft to brighten your windows. We have included a free printable template to keep this craft extra simple!
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We have loved creating suncatchers for different seasons. This Christmas tree suncatcher was so fun to make and we have been enjoying these snowflake suncatchers hanging in our windows to brighten things up over the winter months. We even made a Easter egg sunctacher with melted crayons and wax paper which was a really fun craft for older kids!
This heart craft was a perfect way to ease into Valentine’s Day with my preschooler and would make such a fun craft for a Valentine’s Day class party or for a homemade Mother’s Day gift.
Why We Love These Suncatchers
They are easy to set up with supplies right in our craft bin
This craft is a great way to work on fine motor skills
There is no drying time, just create and hang
It is perfect for kids of all ages making it a great choice for home or classroom use
Materials Needed
- Construction paper
- Colored tissue paper
- Clear contact paper
- Heart template- Fill out the pink form below for the free printable template (with 3 different sized hearts included)
- Scissors
How To Make Your Heart Suncatcher
Print out the heart template linked towards the end of this post
Cut out the heart shape and trace the outline on pink or red construction paper
Cut out the inside of the heart drawn on the construction paper
Place a piece of clear contact paper on the construction paper
Either use precut tissue paper squares or have your child cut squares of tissue paper to add to the heart
Lay your contact paper sticky side up and start adding tissue paper squares to it- it is fun to get creative with your designs! We used different colors of pink and white for ours.
Add another piece of contact paper to the back of the heart to secure the tissue paper
Cut out the heart outline
Hang in a window and enjoy your sweet heart suncatcher!
Ideas For This Suncatcher Craft
- Use different sizes of hearts including large hearts and small hearts for fun window decor
- Make multiple hearts and create garland with your suncatchers
- Challenge your kids to make different designs on their heart to encourage creativity
Your Free Printable Heart Template
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Happy Crafting!
