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!

Be sure to also check out our Craft Foam Heart Unicorn post for another FUN Valentine’s Day craft idea!!! #gluedotmycrafts