Craft Foam Heart and Clothespin Crab – Kid Craft Idea For Valentine’s Day

Don’t be CRABBY! Every day should be a reason to get crafty and with this Craft Foam Heart and Clothespin Crab kid craft idea, YOU will have the perfect excuse to make awesome memories with your child today!!!

It’s simple, practical and can be made within minutes! It’s simplistic crab design is what makes me love it even more! Seriously – it’s a must do this month!

So what are you waiting for?! Let’s gather those craft supplies and make a “snappy” but friendly red heart shaped crab today! Perfect for Valentine’s Day OR any beach themed curriculum. Whatever you do – I hope we inspire you!

Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to come share pictures of your heart shaped crab with clothespin claws with us on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see! I can’t wait to admire your hard work from a far! #gluedtomycrafts

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Clothespin Crab Craft Supplies:

* Large Red Craft Foam Hearts – one per crab craft {affiliate link}
* Large Wooden Clothespins – eight per crab craft
* Red Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Small Red Craft Foam Hearts – two per crab craft
* Large Wiggle Eyes – two per crab craft
* Black Sharpie Marker
optional – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.

The Simplistic Directions:

* One LARGE, red craft foam heart will make ONE crab craft.
* First have children pull out EIGHT clothespins per crab craft and paint each one completely red.
* Set them all aside to let each one dry completely.
* Now grab the wiggle eyes and craft foam hearts.
* Glue TWO wiggles eyes on TWO separate painted clothespins, as well as gluing TWO red hearts on another TWO clothespins for the claws.
* To finish off your Craft Foam Heart Crab, have children “pinch” their clothespins to the body of the red heart and really give the look of a crab.
* Finish off by drawing on a smile with the black marker.
* Then add other embellishments to give it life and display proudly!!!
* Remember to encourage your child to really add their own crafty spin along the way so their clothespin crab really stands out from the crowd this Valentine’s Day season!!!

If you are looking for even MORE heart themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out our Craft Foam Heart Roundup where we have over 50+ different ideas to inspire you today.

And “if” you decide to make this craft foam heart shaped crab craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life! #gluedtomycrafts