Paper Plate Valentine Love Note Bird Craft Idea For Kids

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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! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper plate love birds on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see it in action! #gluedtomycrafts

MORE VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT TUTORIALS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Popsicle Stick Love Bird and Paper Plate Valentine Holding Friend

Valentine Love Note Bird Supplies:

Free VALENTINE ENVELOPE printable on box.com
Color Printer
White Cardstock Paper
Paper Plates {one per craft, I used small but large is great too!}
Basic Craft Scissors
Craft Paint {any colors you like!}
Paint Brushes
Color 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!

If you are looking for even MORE “lovestruck” themed craft ideas, be sure to check out our Paper Envelope Gingerbread House and Cupcake Liner Love Bird Card tutorial posts!

And “if” you decide to make this craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life! It really makes our day!!!

Paper Plate Love Note Bird

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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!

Find MORE great craft tutorials on our website!

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! #gluedtomycrafts