Pencil Valentine Cards and Gift Tags

You've got the write stuff! Create DIY Valentine's Day cards, pair with a Crayola coloring tool & give to friends.

Ages: 4 and up, Under 4, 8 and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

Colored Pencils
Construction Paper
Glue
Craft Knife
Gift Tags Free Coloring Page
Pencil(s)

Steps

Step 1

Print Gift Tags Free Coloring Page from Crayola.com.
Step 2

Color gift tags with colored pencils. Cut out.
Step 3

Sketch hippopotamus head and body on construction paper. Cut out.
Step 4

Fill in “To” and “From” fields with gel pens.
Step 5

Add details to hippopotamus with gel pens and colored pencils.
Step 6

Glue hippopotamus head to front of gift tag. Glue hippopotamus body to back of gift tag.
Step 7

Ask an adult to create slits along dashed lines with craft knife.
Step 8

Insert your favorite Crayola tool to create the perfect gift tag, then add to bag and gift. Make more for friends and family!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

This project uses a craft knife. Adult assistance required.
Make your gift tags unique by creating different construction paper animals to attach!
This project is a great DIY valentine on its own, too! Make for friends and classmates without adding to a bag.

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