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Paper Doily Fish Valentine’s Day Card

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These adorable paper doily fish Valentine's day cards are perfect for kids of all ages! They're easy to make and fun to give out!
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Paper Doily Fish Valentines

Hi my crafty friends! I’m O-FISH-IALLY excited to share this Paper Doily Fish Valentines craft idea with you all on Glued To My Crafts!

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to spread love and kindness, not just to romantic partners but to everyone around us.

This paper doily fish Valentine’s Day card craft idea for kids is a wonderful way to show appreciation and create something meaningful for their loved ones.

Not only does this activity promote creativity and fine motor skills, but it also teaches children the value of giving and thoughtfulness.

So gather your little ones, some colorful paper doilies, and let their imaginations run wild with this fun and easy DIY project.

Paper Doily Fish Valentine's Day Card

These adorable paper doily fish Valentine’s day cards are perfect for kids of all ages! They’re easy to make and fun to give out!

Craft Supplies:

  • Paper Heart Doilies – one per craft
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Large Wiggle Eyes
  • Adhesive/Glue Stick
  • Heart Stickers
  • Scissors
  • Large Glue Dots
  • Chocolate Heart Candies

Directions:

  • First things first – use adhesive to adhere your paper doily to the center of a single sheet of cardstock. You will want your heart to be sideways to give the look of a fish.
  • Next, use a large glue dot to now add your heart chocolate as the fish lips, on the tip of the paper heart doily.
  • Follow that up by taking your wiggle eye and gluing it towards the center of the heart shape.
  • Now the final step – is to add a heart shaped sticker “fin” to tie the theme together.
  • Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as writing a catchy phrase and fishing hook around the design.
  • Finally – it’s time to gift your heart doily fish card creation away proudly!

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Paper Doily Fish Valentine's Day Card

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Paper Doily Fish Valentines
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Paper Doily Fish Valentine's Day Cards

These adorable paper doily fish Valentine's day cards are perfect for kids of all ages! They're easy to make and fun to give out!

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!

Directions:

  • First things first - use adhesive to adhere your paper doily to the center of a single sheet of cardstock. You will want your heart to be sideways to give the look of a fish.
  • Next, take some cardstock and trim/punch out a heart shape fin for your fish. Adhere it your cardstock, where the heart is bigger {I would like to say in the "crack" of the paper doily heart.}
  • Now take your wiggle eye and place it on the opposite side/down on the paper heart doily.
  • Use a large glue dot to now add your heart chocolate as the fish lips, on the bottom {tip} of the paper heart doily.
  • Now the final step - take your paper trimmer and NOW trim down your card to create the valentine.
  • Finally - it's time to gift your heart doily fish card creation away proudly!
    Paper Doily Fish Valentine's Day Card

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