Try painting valentines with this easy process art activity for toddlers on up. This wax resist project makes lovely decorations or cards for friends!
Updated January 2025
This is a super fun and easy Valentine project for toddlers. Or kids of all ages! Simply color on paper hearts with crayons, and then paint over with watercolors. The wax resists the watercolors and makes for a vibrant design.
This is process art project is great for creating Valentine art with the youngest artists. You can give them to friends, or even string them together for a Valentine garland!
Painting Valentines for Toddlers
MATERIALS
- watercolor paper
- crayons
- paintbrushes
- scissors
- liquid watercolors
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut out hearts
Start by cutting out a bunch of hearts from your paper. Your kids will probably want to make lots of hearts, so it’s good to have a stack ready for them!
- Color on paper with crayons
Use crayons to color and draw designs on the hearts.
- Paint with watercolors
Then paint over the drawings with the liquid watercolors
. We love how the watercolors look so vibrant and beautiful over the wax.
- Let dry
Let your painted valentines dry completely. Then gift or use as a decoration.
These would look beautiful strung together on a garland and hung above a window for a colorful Valentine’s Day decoration.
More Valentine Art Activities for Kids
- 10 Valentine Crafts for Toddlers
- 6 DIY Valentine Decor Ideas for Kids
- How to Make Blot Art Hearts for Valentine’s Day
- How to Make Easy Valentines for Kids
- 12 Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
- 14 Easy Valentine’s Crafts for Kids
Want even more creative ideas?
Check out our Hearts Activities pack!
We think you’re going to LOVE this sweet collection of adorable heart activities! This 32-page printable eBook is full of coloring pages, drawing prompts, games, and more!
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