Today’s Paper Bowl Valentine Puppy and Kitty kid craft idea is actually inspired by some classroom valentines I saw in the most recent catalog from Paper Source {seriously love that store!}

As I was flipping through the pages {in came in the mail yesterday} I was instantly inspired to take their idea but make it more KID FRIENDLY! #gluedtomycrafts

Although I made my valentine puppy and kitty with small paper bowls, this idea would probably also work with small paper plates.

Since I didn’t have any smaller paper plates on hand in my craft supplies {those New Years resolutions are still going strong about not buying new stuff!} I decided to go this direction. I kinda like the “3-d” look from the paper bowl but you can of course change this idea up as need be <— that’s what I love about my tutorials!

Anyways – the full step-by-step directions for these adorable pieces are below! I hope you get some crafty Valentine DIYs knocked out this weekend with the kids!

Happy crafting, my friends!!

Paper Bowl Valentine Puppy and Kitty Supplies:

Small Paper Bowls {one per craft}
Colored Cardstock
Craft Foam Heart {one per craft}
Craft Paint
Paint Brush
Markers
Stapler
Scissors
Glue
Wiggle Eyes

Directions:

First, if you like, paint the back side of your paper bowl however you like {like brown for a puppy!} Set aside to let it dry a bit.
While that is drying, cut out some ears, half-circle paws {two} and optional facial pieces from the colored cardstock.
Now it’s time to staple the craft foam heart to the paper bowl to give the look of your friend holding it. This might take some tweaking, so I suggest an adult does this step.
Once the heart is in place, staple/glue the cardstock ears and paws in the designated spots on the paper bowl.
Finish off your Paper Bowl Valentine Friends by adding embellishments {like wiggle eyes} to give them life and personality.
Then display proudly for all to see!