This Valentine’s Day is sure to be special with this creative “perfect mix” cement truck craft project that the whole family can enjoy.
It’s a fun way to show your love and make memories while strengthening interpersonal connections!
Do you love getting creative with your child? Then this Valentine’s Day, we hope to encourage you to try this special project with your little one. It’s a great way to come together AND get crafty!
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a fun craft activity for the kids!
If you’re looking for something unique and creative, this “We Are A Great Mix” thumbprint heart art project is perfect. It’s something I had envisioned with parents and kids coming together at the kitchen table, during the month of February.
With lots of hearts, an easy-to-follow instruction list and plenty of room to let both your imaginations run wild, this cement mixer truck craft can bring out both of your inner artists, while yourself in a meaningful way. Plus, it’s a great way to reinforce the lesson that we can all be part of one big team when we come together!
So gather up those supplies and get ready to make something special with your child that you both will treasure forever. You can find ALL the details you need to know, in the fingerprint heart tutorial below! Happy crafting, my friends!
PAIR OUR CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Valentine Truck
Put smiles on everyone’s faces as you spark meaningful conversations during craft time; this is an opportunity for parents to sit down and start a conversation with their child, as they make this “we are a perfect mix” craft together.
Craft Supplies:
- Perfect Mix Printable – on box.com
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Crayons, Markers or Coloring Pencils
- Paper Craft Scissors
- Pink Cardstock paper
- Washable Ink Pads
- Baby Wipes
- Glue Stick or School Glue
- Large & Small Heart Stickers
Directions:
- First print out the “valentine cement truck” printable, on white paper. One print out will you TWO opportunities to do this craft!
- Next up – have children color in one of the dump truck designs. They can use crayons, markers, coloring pencils etc.!
- When they are done coloring, help them cut out the truck design, as well as the provided “we mix together” wording.
- Now grab your pink cardstock paper and the washable stamp pads.
- Working together, make a TON of thumbprint hearts ALL over the paper. Really go to town on this step.
- When done, use baby wipes to remove excess ink {as well as heading to the sink for a quick washup as well!}
- Now we are heading towards the last few steps! Grab your two paper cutouts you made earlier and your choice of adhesive.
- Start off by gluing down the cement truck in the center of the pink paper, then adding the wording underneath.
- Finish off with some heart stickers in any of the blank spaces on your decorated piece of paper.
- And that’s it! Add anything else you see fit and display your completed craft proudly for ALL to see!
- Don’t forget to do the second half of the printable, so you can turn it into a card and gift it away as well!
PAIR YOUR CEMENT TRUCK CRAFT WITH —> Conversation Heart Mermaid Tails
If you are looking for even MORE fun Valentine’s Day crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below. All of which would pair nicely with today’s fingerprint heart and cement mixing truck tutorial!
- Paper Plate Donut
- Popsicle Stick Valentine Truck
- Paper Plate Valentine Bear
- Paper Plate Valentine Fox
- Paper Plate Lollipop
- Stained Glass Hearts
- Popsicle Stick Love Bug Gnome
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