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Heart Shaped Valentine Snail Craft Idea

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This craft foam heart valentine snail design is so simple to make but really has the wow factor! Any little crafter will enjoy making it!
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A paper snail craft made from red and pink paper, decorated with five glittery red hearts on its shell—perfect for heart shaped crafts—plus googly eyes, a smiling face, and "VALENTINE SNAIL" in white on a red banner.

Today we are sharing another HEART-inspired tutorial, so you can create lots more Valentine’s Day projects in a flash, with your child! Don’t SLOW-POKE it! Keep scrolling to learn how to make this Craft Foam Heart Valentine Snails art idea within minutes!

Three colorful heart valentine snail crafts made from paper hearts and foam, decorated with red and pink heart shapes, on a dotted red background. Text reads VALENTINE SNAIL at the bottom right.

Looking for a sweet little project to make with your kids this Valentine’s Day? Say hello to the craft foam heart valentine snail! It’s quick, it’s simple, and it has serious wow factor. Best of all, even the youngest crafters in your home can join in on the fun.

This craft comes together in just a few easy steps, so you won’t be stuck at the table for hours. Grab a few basic supplies, let your little one’s imagination run wild, and you’ll have an adorable snail friend to show off in no time.

Valentine snail crafts made from paper hearts and foam, decorated with red and pink heart shapes, on a dotted red background.

Follow this super simple tutorial to make your own craft foam heart valentine snail. Any little crafter will enjoy making it!

Craft Supplies:

  • Large Craft Foam Heart Shapes
  • Scissors
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Wiggle Eye Stickers
  • Black Marker
  • School Glue
  • Stapler
  • Heart Stickers
  • Embellishments

Tip: Lay down a placemat or sheet of newspaper before you start. It keeps your workspace tidy and makes cleanup a breeze.

Directions:

  1. First things first – grab one of your craft foam heart shapes and all of your crafty Valentine’s Day inspired embellishments. You only need ONE heart shape per snail craft.
  2. Decorate the foam shape however YOU like with your embellishments. Make it sparkle and shine for your snail friend!
  3. When done decorating the heart, set it aside till later.
  4. Now grab all your sheets of cardstock and scissors.
  5. Cut out a simple hot dog shape out of the cardstock paper for his body.
  6. Go ahead and also cut out TWO antennas for on his head.
  7. Next adhere some wiggle eyes and draw on a smile with the Sharpie marker, on the larger cardstock piece.
  8. Finally, to finish off the Valentine Heart Snail project, staple or glue the snail’s cardstock body to the decorated foam piece from the first step. Follow that up by adhering the antennas in place as well.
  9. Then allow it to dry completely before you display it proudly for all to see!
  10. Don’t forget to share pictures with us, of your finished Valentine’s Day snail, on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

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A handmade Valentine’s card, perfect for valentine art project ideas, features a snail with a red heart shell, purple body, googly eyes, and heart stickers. Text reads Love you sloooow much! on a pink background. A handmade Valentine’s Day card features a handprint inside a large purple heart, decorated with glitter. This adorable heart valentine snail card reads, I’m snail-ing it when I have you as my mom! I love you slow much!.

That’s all it takes to create your very own Valentine snail. We’d love to see how yours turned out! Snap a photo of your finished craft and share it on social media using #gluedtomycrafts.

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A paper snail craft made from red and pink paper, decorated with five glittery red hearts on its shell—perfect for heart shaped crafts—plus googly eyes, a smiling face, and "VALENTINE SNAIL" in white on a red banner.
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Heart Shaped Valentine Snail Craft Idea

This craft foam heart valentine snail design is so simple to make but really has the wow factor! Any little crafter will enjoy making it!

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 - grab one of your craft foam heart shapes and all of your crafty Valentine's Day inspired embellishments. You only need ONE heart shape per snail craft.
    1 Large Craft Foam Heart
  • Decorate the foam shape however YOU like with your embellishments. Make it sparkle and shine for your snail friend!
    Heart Stickers, Embellishments
  • When done decorating the heart, set it aside till later.
  • Now grab all your sheets of cardstock and scissors.
    Cardstock Paper
  • Cut out a simple hot dog shape out of the cardstock for his body.
  • Go ahead and also cut out TWO antennas for on his head.
  • Next adhere some wiggle eyes and draw on a smile with the Sharpie marker, on the larger cardstock piece.
    Wiggle Eyes
  • Finally, to finish off the Valentine Heart Snail project, staple or glue the snail's cardstock body to the decorated foam piece from the first step. Follow that up by adhering the antennas in place as well.
  • Then allow it to dry completely before you display it proudly for all to see!
    Craft Foam Heart Valentine Snails - Kid Craft
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