I just can’t help it, I love crafts. I didn’t always, but since the kiddo is starting to get into it, I’ve discovered that I love to color. I guess it’s the artist in me sneaking it’s way out. It had to happen sometime.
I just can’t get enough of Valentines Day this year. I can’t put my finger on it, but I’m really excited for it. Maybe because the 30 Day No Sweets Challenge will be over, so I can enjoy some good old chocolate. Or maybe I secretly have a thing for little babies with bows and arrows. Who knows.
This week the kiddo and I worked on decorating the house with hearts. Not just boring old hearts cut out of paper, mind you. Oh no, these babies have personality, flair and a little bit of pizazz. There may have been a belly laugh or two while making them. At least that’s the rumor.
So, how do you make these fabulous paint-splattered hearts, without spraying paint all over the living room, couch, rug and the pugs? Let me tell you.
Supplies
Hearts cut out of paper, as many or as few as you want, as large or as small as you want
2 Golf balls
A box with shallow sides (baking sheet with sides, a brownie pan, a cardboard box, etc.)
Paint
Glitter (optional)
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Place the hearts in the bottom of the baking sheet, pan or box and drop some paint on each one. You can use one color, or if you want to get really creative, multiple colors. Put the golf balls in the sheet, pan or box, and roll them around. As the balls roll across the paper, they create a unique design on the heart. If you want, sprinkle some glitter on before the paint drys for an extra sparkly heart.
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Once your masterpieces have dried, hang them up for a lovely reminder about, well, love. You could even make a special one with a note on the back for the Dad-oo in your life. It could be a note about how much you love him (who doesn’t like to hear that), a special “coupon”, or even a “free-day” to himself. Make it fun, make it a way to connect, or make it a way to get him out of your hair for a few hours. 
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I love this idea! Cute and minimal mess. I’m going to try it with my kiddos before the 14th.
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What a cute craft idea!
Those are sooo cute!! What a fun craft! We are going to have to try that! Thank you so much for your comment today!
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@Amy, Thanks for stopping by. Let me know how the craft turns out.
These are adorable. I love the idea of putting this in a shallow bin to decorate. Very clever!
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I used to do this with my girls when they were little. So much fun!
Match box cars and marbles also work well.
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@Michelle @ One Crafty Mama, I hadn’t thought of match box cars. That’s a great idea.
That’s an adorable craft!
@Muthering Heights, Thanks! I like that you can make it as simple or as complicated as you want. And they always turn out different. So fun.
That came out great. But, really, glitter should not be optional, for Valentine’s Day, it is a must! =)
Thanks for sharing!
@Michelle, I agree! I’m actually going out to get some today.
Cute and easy. My kind of craft. Even I can handle that
What a cute craft!!
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