My dear crafty friends – there is no need to be scared of today’s Craft Foam Heart Valentine Monsters tutorial!!

Together we are going to make adorable and totally kid friendly “love monsters” from inexpensive craft foam hearts that are in abundance at various stores this time of year!

Keep scrolling for the full how-to on this awesome Valentine’s Day kids craft idea!

Like I mentioned, these Craft Foam Valentine Monsters are super easy to recreate and it’s the perfect excuse to get “messy” with the kids this afternoon!

Then use your finished craft foam heart love monster pieces as party decor, pretend play pieces or even gift them away as clever Valentine’s for your child’s classroom!

So enough chit chat from me – let’s gather those supplies and make a WHOLE army of adorable Valentine monsters today! Keep scrolling for the all details below, as well as some quick “monster” jokes to tie it all together!

Happy crafting my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your finished love monsters from craft foam hearts, on our Facebook page to admire! I can’t wait to see how you customize them! #gluedtomycrafts

RELATED VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT TUTORIALS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Handprint Lift You Up Card – Kid Craft and Paper Valentine Holding Owl – Kid Craft

Valentine Monsters Kid Craft Supplies:

* Large Craft Foam Hearts – any color you like {affiliate link}
* Various Sheets of Cardstock {most importantly white for the fangs!}
* School Glue
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* Plastic Wiggle Eyes
* Loose Craft Glitter
* Pipe Cleaners
* Craft Pom Poms
* Hand Held Office Stapler
optional – embellishments like buttons, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

* One craft foam heart will make ONE Valentine love monster.
* Just like you would decorate a face, have children think of how they would decorate their craft foam heart like a monster face.
* First you will want to bend in half and twist your pipe cleaner for the antennas.
* Staple it on the top of the craft foam heart, preferably on the back for a seamless look.
* Next grab your cardstock and scissors.
* Cut out facial features from it. We did pointy triangular teeth and scallop punched eyes. Children can also cut out funky ears, hair, noses etc.
* To finish off your Craft Foam Love Monsters, have children glue their cardstock pieces and pom pom noses in place on the front of the craft foam heart.
* Then have them add any other embellishments they see fit {like a mouth made out of glue and glitter} before setting it aside to let it dry completely.
* Repeat for each Valentine monster they/you want to make!
* Remember to encourage children to really add their own crafty spin along the way!!!
* Don’t forget to share pictures with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

Kid Friendly Monster Jokes: 

Q: What did the grandfather monster say to his grandson after not seeing him for a year?
A: You’re gruesome.

Q: What monster never loses at card games?
A: Draculuck.

Q: What is a monster’s favorite sweet treat?
A: Ghoul scout cookies.

Don’t let the crafty fun stop here! If you are looking for even MORE heart shaped kid craft ideas, be sure to check out our Valentine’s Day tab on Glued To My Crafts!

And “if” you decide to recreate this craft foam love monster tutorial, please consider sharing a picture on our creations on our Facebook page for us to see. We love when you show them off as the inspiration comes to life in your home! #gluedtomycrafts