Making your own paper quilled heart is actually pretty simple to do at home or in the classroom, and it makes for a special Valentine for kids. Find out how to make shapes with quilling paper. This quilled heart makes a fun Valentine craft and decoration. Grab our free printable quilling project sheet below for an easy Valentine’s Day activity for one kiddo or a group.
QUILLING PAPER HEARTS
Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that uses strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. The paper is rolled, looped, curled, twisted, and otherwise manipulated to create shapes that make up designs to decorate greeting cards, pictures, boxes, eggs, and to make models, jewelry, mobiles, etc.
Quilling starts with rolling a strip of paper into a coil and then pinching the coil into shapes that can be glued together. Advanced techniques and different-sized paper are used to create 3D miniatures, abstract art, flowers, and portraits, among other things.
Create your own fun quilled heart decoration or Valentine card below with our free printable project! All you need are a few simple supplies to make this easy Valentines craft. Let’s get started!
PAPER QUILLED HEART
Download our free printable Valentine’s art calendar below for easy art ideas all month!
SUPPLIES:
- Strip template (see below)
- Colored paper
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Marker
- Glue
- Black paper
HOW TO MAKE A QUILLING HEART
STEP 1: Print out the strips template.
STEP 2: Cut strips out of colored paper. We used white, red and pink strips for our quilled heart.
STEP 3: Wrap a paper strip around a pencil or marker. Glue the end. Let dry and remove.
STEP 4: Glue the rolled pieces to the black paper in the shape of a heart. Continue until you have filled in your heart.
MORE FUN VALENTINE CRAFTS
- Make a flower heart Valentine’s card.
- Try this Valentine’s pop up box craft.
- Combine science and art with tie dye card.
- Grow crystals with this crystal heart project.
- Create a quilled heart card.
- Paint watercolor hearts
MAKE A QUILLED HEART FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Click on the image below or on the link for more easy Valentine crafts for kids.
