This is truly a “hand” made card, created by tracing your childs hand in a way that delivers a “hearty” message.
Need a few valentine slogans for your “hand” made creations? Try these messages:
Outside: Gotta hand it to you, Valentine… Inside: You’ve got my heart!
Outside: You’ve won me over, Valentine… Inside: Hands down!
Outside: I have something to give you, Valentine… Inside: My heart belongs to you.
Instructions:
Start by folding a piece of construction paper in half.
Lay your child’s hand down with their thumb and index fingermaking a triangle against the fold.
Trace their hand lightly on the paper with a pencil and cut outthe hand shape, leaving the thumb and index finger fold intact.
Hold the card with the fingers pointing down and open it toreveal a big surprise-a heart-shaped cut-out between the hands.
Materials:
- red or pink construction paper
- scissors
