This tissue paper heart craft is a fun and colorful activity for children. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, friendship projects, or just a creative afternoon at home. Kids will enjoy tearing or crumpling tissue paper and filling the heart shape with bright colors. The finished craft can be hung up as decoration or given as a handmade gift.
What You Need
- White paper with a printed or drawn heart outline
- Tissue paper in red, pink, and other bright colors
- Scissors (optional, for cutting tissue squares)
- Glue stick or liquid glue
- Ribbon or string (optional, for hanging)
How to Make
- Prepare the heart shape — Print or draw a big heart outline on white paper.
- Cut or tear tissue paper — Cut tissue into small squares or tear pieces by hand.
- Crumple the pieces — Roll each piece into a small ball or crumple it lightly.
- Fill the heart — Apply glue inside the heart outline and press the tissue pieces down, covering the whole shape.
- Add more colors — Mix red, pink, and other colors to make the heart bright and cheerful.
- Optional hanging loop — Glue a ribbon or string at the top if you want to hang the heart.
- Let it dry and display — Once dry, your tissue paper heart is ready to show off or gift.
Templates:
Click here to get the FREE PDF template: Download ( Printable )