Valentine’s Day has me inspired! I’m sprinkling some more heart themed craftiness into the world with ANOTHER easy lovestruck themed kid craft idea for you all today!

I can’t wait to see your child’s creations! This time, it’s a Paper Plate Valentine Holding Emoji Friend with handprint cutout embellishments for that personal touch!

Not to mention, you can customize the face of your friend with just a few simple steps!

Paper Plate Emoji Craft Idea

Have you been on the fence on the types of tutorials we have been sharing so far for the upcoming “Valentine’s Day” holiday? Hopefully NOT but if you have been, I think this idea will change your mind!

So grab your coffee, sit down a bit and keep scrolling to learn how YOU can help your child recreate this Paper Plate Valentine Holding Friend kid craft idea within minutes! There’s even a FREE love-stricken face printable you can print out to use in this emoji craft idea.

It’s super cute and kids can recreate it with ease! Plus moms and dads don’t have to go crazy on the supply list either! We have all the details listed below, to help you navigate this “peeking Valentine friend” craft idea today!

Make this adorable handprint emoji paper plate valentine craft with your child to give to a friend. It’s a fun and easy kids craft idea that is perfect for Valentines Day!

Craft Supplies:

Large Heart Shaped Paper Plate {I found mine at TARGET!}
White Cardstock Paper
Color Printer
Free VALENTINE FACE Printable on Box.com
Crayons and/or Markers
Yellow Colored Cardstock Paper
Pencil
Kid Friendly Scissors
Hand-Held Office Stapler
optional materials – scrapbook letter stickers/embellishments

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Directions:

First things first – print out the FREE printable listed above, on one sheet of white cardstock. You only need one face printable per craft. Print as many as you like!
Have children decorate the inside of the face printable however they like.
Once done, use scissors to trim out the circular face.
Discard the excess paper, while setting aside the face.
Grab the yellow colored cardstock, a pencil and your scissors.
Trace both of your child’s hands on the paper.
Trim out the traced handprints with the scissors.
Discard excess paper.
Now grab the stapler and all your paper pieces, along with the heart paper plate.
Staple the head to the back of the heart paper plate, so it looks like he is hiding/peeking behind it.
Grab the handprints and slightly fold them around the paper plate and staple them so they look like they are holding the paper plate heart.
And that’s it! Add other embellishments you see fit to your Paper Plate Valentine Friend before displaying proudly for all to see!

RELATED POST —> Potato Stamped Emoji Card

Customize It:

Want to make it look more like a girl? Add several strands of craft yarn or cardstock strips for “hair” on the head.
You can also change up the colors you color the head and use for the handprints. Maybe you want it to look more like an emoji? Use yellow for everything instead!
Don’t have a heart shaped paper plate? Make a large heart out of cardstock instead!
One last tip – when children use letter stickers to write fun messages in the inside of their heart, this would make a great paper valentine for them to give to someone special they know!

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For crafty memories kids will treasure long after the Valentine’ Day holiday – please check out our popular Peeking Valentine Cat, I Love You Puppet Friends and Paper Plate Valentine Fairy House craft posts!

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Instructions:

First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
Have children decorate the inside of the face printable however they like.
Once done, use scissors to trim out the circular face.
Discard the excess paper, while setting aside the face.
Grab the yellow colored cardstock, a pencil and your scissors.
Trace both of your child's hands on the paper.
Trim out the traced handprints with the scissors.
Discard excess paper.
Now grab the stapler and all your paper pieces, along with the heart paper plate.
Staple the head to the back of the heart paper plate, so it looks like he is hiding/peeking behind it.
Grab the handprints and slightly fold them around the paper plate and staple them so they look like they are holding the paper plate heart.
And that's it! Add other embellishments you see fit to your Paper Plate Valentine Friend before displaying proudly for all to see!

Find MORE great craft tutorials on our website!

Notes

Make it your own:

Want to make it look more like a girl? Add several strands of craft yarn or cardstock strips for "hair" on the head.

You can also change up the colors you color the head and use for the handprints. Maybe you want it to look more like an emoji? Use yellow for everything instead!

Don't have a heart shaped paper plate? Make a large heart out of cardstock instead!

One last tip - when children use letter stickers to write fun messages in the inside of their heart, this would make a great paper valentine for them to give to someone special they know!

Potato Stamped Emoji Card

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