This is a project that kids of all ages can do with just a few supplies. Make watercolor hearts for your Valentine. You can include them in a card or on their own. They look beautiful in a vellum envelope. You can write messages or just send a handful of hearts. Simply paint a piece of watercolor paper with shades of pink and red or any colors you choose. The imperfections in painting is what makes the patterns in the hearts, so don’t worry about your technique. We’ve painted both sides of the paper. Once the paper is dry, use a heart punch and cut out your hearts. Each one is like a miniature abstract painting. Who wouldn’t love to open their Valentine and have a whole bunch of mini masterpieces fall out?
Note: It’s best to use watercolor paper because it is a little thicker and the texture of the paper adds to the look of each heart. The watercolor set I use for so many projects was less than $8 and I purchased it at Michaels.
Mary Palumbo Collings says
A very pretty project! So festive too!
Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita says
So pretty and such sweet little Valentines!
Nancy... Noticed says
I love the mix of bright and soft colored Valentines hearts! So eye catching!
Andrea says
What a beautiful idea! I love it…pinning to my Valentine board.
Jennifer says
I love these hearts, they are so pretty. My daughter is home this weekend from school and I think we might try to make a few of these today. I think they would look beautiful together in a bowl or on plate as a centerpiece on the table with messages on each heart. As always, thanks for sharing and have a great Sunday!
Kathy says
Annie, You put Martha Stewart to shame….you are always so creative! This is a lovely idea!
Ashley says
Adorable. I always love your watercolor projects–it just goes to show how versatile the medium is!
Michelle says
Great idea! I want to try this with my kids.
lisa thomson says
Love this! I have to find a heart punch. Checking the link…
Holly says
These are adorable Annie – I’d love to do something like this with Sheila and she loves to paint with watercolor so it’s doable!