Here’s your chance to grow a little something special with your child today! Check out our Paper Plate Love Plant – Valentine’s Day tutorial below! #gluedtomycrafts

I still can’t believe how fast the days are going by. Valentine’s Day is this coming Saturday and I feel like it’s coming on way too fast {can you relate?}

If you are STILL looking for an easy and inexpensive idea to keep the kids busy in honor of the “lovestruck” holiday – look no further because I have another kid friendly craft tutorial for you today!

With this Paper Plate Love Plant Kid Craft, all you need is a paper plate, tissue paper and cardstock {really simple stuff!} The craft itself is super easy, pretty inexpensive and perfect for even young children.

You could even just set up the framework for them and let their creativity go wild by pulling out the glitter, pom poms and even faux feathers. The possibilities are endless and I hope it plants some inspiration in you!

Find all the details below! Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your love plant creations on our Facebook page so we can admire them from afar this Valentine’s Day season! #gluedtomycrafts

Love Plant Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one plate makes TWO love plant crafts}
* Tan/Brown Tissue Paper
* Colored Cardstock {any color you like!}
* Kid Friendly Scissors
* School Glue
* Hand-Held Stapler
optional – other embellishments like glitter, stickers, pom poms, faux feathers etc.

Directions:

* First cut your paper plate in half. Reserve one half for this craft {or both if you like!}
* Next cut your tan tissue paper into small squares.
* Put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate half.
* Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the plate is completely covered.
* While they are working on that, cut out the stem of the flower, as well as a heart from the cardstock.
* If desired, have children decorate those pieces.
* Finally – to finish the Paper Plate Love Plant – simply staple your cardstock pieces to the finished paper plate “dirt” to complete the craft.
* Then display proudly!

Another direction to take this kid craft {or use the leftover paper plate half} is to turn it into a “Love Boat” instead. As you can see – I did the same steps as above but turned the heart cutout to the side, to look like the sail of a boat. Again – super simple, inexpensive and great for children of all ages!

If you are looking for even MORE easy Valentine’s Day themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make this craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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