Create Paper Hearts With Craftyfrog202

What can we use if we don’t have colored paper, a ruler, safety scissors, or glue for this heart project?

Use plain printer or wrapping paper cut to size instead of colored paper, a book or straight edge in place of the ruler to mark the pencil point on the folded edge, an adult-supervised regular pair of scissors if you lack safety scissors, and clear tape or stickers instead of glue for decorations.

My heart looks lopsided or the sides don’t match after cutting—what should I check and do?

Refold making sure the two short edges meet exactly, re-draw a smooth half-heart curve from the pencil mark on the folded edge, cut slowly while keeping the fold closed with safety scissors, and use the ruler to measure and trim the larger side if needed.

How can I adapt this activity for younger or older children?

For younger kids have an adult pre-fold the paper and draw the half-heart curve so they can safely cut and stick stickers during decorating, while older children can measure and mark the pencil point themselves, cut stacked sheets for layered hearts, and add glue-and-glitter details.

What are some ways to extend or personalize the paper heart activity after you finish one heart?

Create several different-sized hearts by using the ruler to mark multiple pencil points on the folded edge, glue them into a garland or onto a folded card, embellish with stickers or glitter, and then photograph the finished creation to share on DIY.org.