This simple yet heartfelt crafting technique is perfect for moms, teachers, educators or anyone looking for an easy and meaningful project for kids on Valentine’s Day.
Enjoy the process of painting with forks in order to make something special that will show someone just how much you care.
Fork Painted Valentine’s Day Monster
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to show the ones you love how much they mean to you this Valentine’s Day? You’re in luck – it’s easier than ever before with our fork painted love monster craft tutorial!
Perfect for adding a bit of extra holiday cheer and warmth, this craft is easy enough for anyone to do, requires just a few simple steps, and even looks adorable when finished.
So get ready: your home or classroom will be full of colorful, sweet-looking little love monsters in no time!
Your kids won’t be able to get enough of this super cute homemade monster full of hearts and creativity, so what are you waiting for? Let’s get crafting!
Craft Supplies:
- Plastic Fork {clean but can be recycled}
- Pink, Red or Purple Tulip Puffy Paint
- Black Tulip Puffy Paint
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Paper Scissors
- School Glue
- Large Wiggle Eyes {all sizes, as many as you want!}
- Loose Craft Glitter
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Directions:
- First squirt your choice of color {red, pink or purple} puffy paint paint in the center of your cardstock paper. You don’t need a lot. Maybe the size of a quarter.
- Have children take their fork – which is their “paint brush” and spread the paint ALL around to make the fur of their love monster. Just make sure they keep the paint on the paper but they can move it anywhere and in any design/shape/angle they like.
- Once they are done creating the fur design, go ahead and sprinkle the loose craft glitter on top of the wet paint.
- Up next – grab your school glue and the wiggle eyes.
- Glue those in place, in the center of the painted design.
- Finally – the last step of this fork painted Valentine’s Day monster. use the black puffy paint to draw on a smile, a tiny nose and antennas.
- And that’s it! Set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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If you are looking for even MORE “lovestruck” themed craft ideas, be sure to check out our Valentine’s Day tab that is located on the top of our page.
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Fork Painted Love Monster Craft
Your kids won't be able to get enough of this super cute homemade monster full of hearts and creativity!
- Pink, Pink or Purple Tulip Puffy Paint
- Black Tulip Puffy Paint
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Large Wiggle Eyes all sizes
- Loose Craft Glitter
Instructions
- First squirt your choice of color {red, pink or purple} puffy paint paint in the center of your cardstock paper. You don't need a lot. Maybe the size of a quarter.Pink, Pink or Purple Tulip Puffy Paint, Colored Cardstock Paper
- Have children take their fork - which is their "paint brush" and spread the paint ALL around to make the fur of their love monster. Just make sure they keep the paint on the paper but they can move it anywhere and in any design/shape/angle they like.
- Once they are done creating the fur design, go ahead and sprinkle the loose craft glitter on top of the wet paint.Loose Craft Glitter
- Up next - grab your school glue and the wiggle eyes.Large Wiggle Eyes
- Glue those in place, in the center of the painted design.
- Finally - the last step of this fork painted Valentine's Day monster, use the black puffy paint to draw on a smile, a tiny nose and antennas.Black Tulip Puffy Paint
- And that's it! Set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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