Heart Pouches

Why

Discover amazing Crayola color technology! Make this hanging, 3-D heart pouch to store your Valentines or give it as a loving gift any time!


Steps

1. With Crayola Scissors, cut two pieces of paper in matching shapes for the front and back of the pouch. Add designs with Crayola Crayons.

2. Punch matching holes around three sides of the papers. Stitch the pouch together with ribbon, yarn, or string. Remember to create a handle!

3. With your Crayola Color Explosion™ Markers, design hearts—in black or white—in different styles and sizes.

4. Cut out the hearts. Attach them to your pouch with Crayola School Glue. For 3-D effects, cut small bits of recycled cardboard. Glue cardboard to the back of each heart so the hearts pop out. Layer smaller hearts on larger hearts, too.

5. When the glue is dry, you’re ready to fill your pouch with gifts, loving notes, or Valentines.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Color Explosion™ Black—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Crayons
  • Color Explosion™
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Pointed Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • hole punch
  • cardboard
  • colored paper
  • ribbon, string, or yarn

Where & When

"I’m always looking for projects that can be done by all of our children. The younger two used Crayola Color Wonder™ paper and markers and tore out their paper hearts. The older kids made Model Magic® beads and used chenille stems to decorate their pouches."
Heidi H., mother of ages 8, 7, 4, and 3.

"The children had so much fun designing hearts! We also made Valentine cards and decorations for our room! "
Beth B., after-school child care provider.


Interesting Info

Valentine’s Day is named for Roman Bishop Valentine who went against the wishes of Roman Emperor Claudius II and performed wedding ceremonies during wartime. The emperor believed married men made poor soldiers. Bishop Valentine was jailed for disobeying the emperor and died on February 14, 270.