This cute and easy Valentine craft is perfect for kids of all ages! All you need are some craft foam hearts and a little imagination.

Valentine Caterpillar Made From Craft Foam Hearts

Welcome to another craft idea using inexpensive craft foam heart shapes. Today we are making Valentine caterpillars that are going to “crawl” right into your hearts! In a good way – not creepy crawly way. I promise!

On that note, I highly encourage YOU to add this DIY to your Valentine’s Day craft plans today. All you need is random supplies like scrap paper, heart shapes and large wiggle eyes to bring these love bug caterpillars to life. All of which you probably have them on hand already so it’s just a matter of laying them out on the table & seeing what happens next!

With our latest & greatest Valentine’s Day kids craft idea, children will have the opportunity to let their creativity blossom with our no-real-rules caterpillar craft tutorial, while parents will have the perfect piece to display all season long!

So what are you waiting for?! This craft foam heart caterpillar craft can {and will be} EPIC!!! How do I know? See below for the FULL simple tutorial! Better yet – join in the fun with your child and make one for yourself!

Happy crafting my friends! #gluedtomycrafts

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In-cooperating craft foam heart shapes & random materials from your stash, this Valentine Caterpillar craft is perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Craft Supplies:

Large Craft Foam Hearts – THREE per caterpillar craft
Hand-Held Office Stapler
Cardstock Paper – any color you like!
Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
School Glue
Large Wiggle Eyes – two per caterpillar craft
Sharpie Markers
optional materials – embellishments like glitter glue, small stickers, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

First have children staple THREE craft foam hearts together {in a line} to create the body of the caterpillar.
Set it aside.
Now grab your sheet of cardstock paper and scissors.
Cut out a few stick legs for the caterpillar, along with some antennas for it’s head.
Next staple or glue the legs & antennas in place on the craft foam heart chain you made earlier.
Then finish off your Handprint Valentine Caterpillar simply glue on the wiggle eyes and draw on a smile with the markers.
For a more crafty {and Valentine-ish} look, add more embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc. before displaying proudly!!!

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The crafty fun doesn’t need to end here!

If you are looking for even MORE heart themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out our Valentine’s Day tab linked above. My personal favorite is our Valentine Puppies craft tutorial.

Paper Plate Valentine Unicorn

It wouldn't a holiday season without some UNICORN crafts in the mix! So that's why we are sharing this Paper Plate Valentine Unicorn tutorial!

Craft Foam Valentine Caterpillar

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Instructions:

First have children staple THREE craft foam hearts together {in a line} to create the body of the caterpillar.
Set it aside.
Now grab your sheet of cardstock paper and scissors.
Cut out a few stick legs for the caterpillar, along with some antennas for it's head.
Next staple or glue the legs & antennas in place on the craft foam heart chain you made earlier.
Then finish off your Handprint Valentine Caterpillar simply glue on the wiggle eyes and draw on a smile with the markers.
For a more crafty {and Valentine-ish} look, add more embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc. before displaying proudly!!!

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