Let’s BUILD something unique and outside the traditional, with the help of Glued To My Crafts & our latest easy kid craft tutorial!
Create something EXTRA crafty this upcoming “lovestruck” season with the help of our Paper Valentine Tree House kid craft tutorial! We even have a FREE printable to get you started on this holiday inspired craft idea!!!
Paper and Craft Stick Heart Shaped Tree House
No need for a reservation for this DIY! With today’s super unique {and first seen here!|} Paper Valentine’s Day Tree House tutorial, you are going to take our free printable & make it a cozy safe-haven that anyone will want to explore beyond the lovestruck holiday!
You can customize your heart shaped tree house by adding your own creative touches like different craft mediums, stickers and glitter – all of which you probably already have in your craft stash right now! My personal favorite element is the handprint tree trunk and balcony!
So on that note… you and your child are going to LOVE making this valentine inspired paper tree house piece together. Find the full tutorial and free heart shaped tree house printable template below!
Remember – at Glued To My Crafts we set up the framework for you but we want YOU can make it however you like. Don’t feel restricted by our “tutorial” or even printable. We just hope to inspire you to make your own magical valentine themed paper and craft stick house today!
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Paper Valentine Tree House Craft For Kids
Looking for a last-minute craft idea to do with the kids? Look no further than our paper tree house tutorial!
Craft Supplies:
- Tree House Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Craft Scissors
- Stapler
- Sharpie Markers
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Mini Popsicle Sticks
- School Glue
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – print out the FREE Valentine tree house template above.
- Print out the file in color on white cardstock paper. You only need to print one per craft.
- Using scissors, trim out the tree house shape. Set aside.
- Next up, grab your remaining cardstock paper.
- Cut out a simple “handprint” tree trunk shape, as well as a door, windows etc. for your tree house.
- Go ahead and staple/glue those to your tree house paper piece you just cut out.
- Now grab your popsicle sticks and glue.
- Glue TWO jumbo popsicle sticks and FOUR mini sticks on the trunk of the tree, for a ladder going up.
- Now add anything else you like for that custom look on your tree house {like some love themed stickers or glitter!} before setting it aside to let it dry completely/displaying proudly!
RELATED —> Valentine Gingerbread House
Are you looking for a few more kid craft ideas for Valentine’s Day? Be sure to also check out our Peeking Valentine Cat, Love Bird Keepsake and Paper Plate Fairy House craft tutorials!
All three of which would pair nicely with today’s paper treehouse craft idea – hint hint!
Paper Tree House Craft For Kids
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 print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Using scissors, trim out the tree house shape. Set aside.
- Next up, grab your remaining cardstock paper.
- Cut out a simple "handprint" tree trunk shape, as well as a door, windows etc. for your tree house.
- Go ahead and staple/glue those to your tree house paper piece you just cut out.
- Now grab your popsicle sticks and glue.
- Glue TWO jumbo popsicle sticks and FOUR mini sticks on the trunk of the tree, for a ladder going up.
- Now add anything else you like for that custom look on your tree house {like some love themed stickers or glitter!} before setting it aside to let it dry completely/displaying proudly!
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