It’s the season of love and this idea is simply TOO TWEET to pass up!
So keep on scrolling to see how our Paper Plate Valentine Love Note Bird kid craft idea came to life! You won’t want to miss the FREE envelope printable either! I think it really ties everything together nicely!
Paper Plate Love Bird Craft Idea
Tweet tweet! You know what’s really exciting? Today’s latest and greatest post from Glued To My Crafts! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this Paper Plate Valentine Love Bird Kid Craft idea is sure to be a crowd pleaser AND it doubles as a festive “lovestruck” decor piece as well!!!
Not only is this particular Valentine themed kid craft a great way to spend the afternoon BUT it’s also really fun & great for children of ALL ages {even those crafty adults who will want to make one too!} PLUS we have a FREE envelope printable below, that you bird can “carry” either in his mouth or from his legs. This outside the traditional element is what I really think ties everything together for the theme.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s grab those inexpensive craft supplies and get to “flying” on this DIY craft! Happy crafting my friends!
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These adorable paper plate love birds are a perfect craft for kids this Valentine’s Day! They’ll love making these simple and sweet crafts.
Craft Supplies:
- Free VALENTINE ENVELOPE printable
- Color Printer
- White Cardstock Paper
- Paper Plates
- Basic Craft Scissors
- Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Cardstock Paper
- Craft Foam Hearts/Stickers
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- School Glue
- Large Wiggle Eyes
- optional materials – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones, feathers etc.
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Directions:
- First things first – take advantage of our free valentine envelopes printable above! Just download and print on white cardstock. Set aside.
- Now grab your paper plate. There are TWO envelopes in the printable AND one paper plate makes TWO birds. Well – there you go! Cut your paper plate in half, straight up the center.
- Go ahead and decorate your paper plate halves however you like to make them look like birds. Add paper legs, a triangle beak, wiggle eyes – whatever!
- When you are done decorating – grab that envelope printable again. Trim out both designs from the paper.
- Discard excess paper.
- Go ahead and staple the envelope on to your paper plate piece.
- Add anything else you like to your valentine themed bird and display proudly for all to see!
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If you are looking for even MORE “lovestruck” themed craft ideas, be sure to check out our Fork Painted Love Monster and Love Bird Card tutorial posts!
Paper Plate Love Note Bird
Supplies:
- 1 Paper Plate
- Cardstock Paper
- 2 Large Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Foam Hearts/Stickers
- Craft Paint
Instructions:
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper.
- Now grab your paper plate. There are TWO envelopes in the printable AND one paper plate makes TWO birds. Well - there you go! Cut your paper plate in half, straight up the center.
- Go ahead and decorate your paper plate halves however you like to make them look like birds. Add paper legs, a triangle beak, wiggle eyes - whatever!
- When you are done decorating - grab that envelope printable again. Trim out both designs from the paper.
- Discard excess paper.
- Go ahead and staple the envelope on to your paper plate piece.
- Add anything else you like to your valentine themed bird and display proudly for all to see!
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