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Valentine’s Day Sun Catcher

02.13.2014 by Kelly // 29 Comments

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Heart Sun CatcherEven though this kids’ craft requires few supplies and is quite basic, it is sure to be a hit! With some tissue paper, contact paper, scissors, and some yarn, you can add some Valentine’s Day love to your windows!

I happened to have just some pink and white tissue paper on hand, however you can use as many, or as few, colors as you would like! Start by cutting the tissue paper into small pieces, doesn’t matter the shape, but I’d say keep the size to an inch or less. This would be great for little hands to practice some cutting skills!

Draw your heart shape (I used a sharpie) on the clear, smooth side of the contact paper to use as a cutting guide later. Take the paper backing off, lay on a table sticky side up, and let your kiddos go to town placing pieces of tissue paper inside the heart shape. And it’s okay to have the pieces overlap.

Heart Sun Catcher

HeartSunCatcher-2Once they have filled the whole shape, put another piece of contact paper on top to sandwich the tissue paper between the sticky sides. Cut out along the line, hole punch, add some yarn as a hanger and display your kids’ beautiful sun catchers in a window!

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Armed with her glue gun and a cup of coffee, you can find Kelly working on craft and DIY projects during nap-time. You might also find her taste testing dessert recipes in the kitchen. Kelly is a former teacher, now stay-at-home mom & a lover of all things chocolate, grande lattes, and the great outdoors...minus the bugs.

Comments

  1. Gingermommy says

    February 13, 2014 at 8:14 am

    Thank you for this. We have lots of tissue paper and I was thinking what we could do with it. Little one will love this

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  2. Alyson @Vintage Sunshine says

    February 13, 2014 at 9:26 am

    Cute! I’ll have to do this with the kids soon!

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  3. Joules (from Pocketful of Joules) says

    February 13, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Such a cute project and I think it is perfect for my 2 year old! Thank you for sharing! Sending some SITS Comment LOVE!

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  4. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy says

    February 13, 2014 at 10:53 am

    I remember making tissue paper sun catchers in school when I was young. It’s a fun and easy craft that I am sure my kids will enjoy. Great craft for holidays like Valentine’s Day. Visiting from SITS.

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  5. Kerri (TheMaven) says

    February 13, 2014 at 11:40 am

    What a fun idea! You could do this with so many holidays!!

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  6. erica says

    February 13, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    How cute! I could even make that and not suck at it. I then saw the Kids craft tag and I knew why I could make it! My craft level is about 11 year old girl.

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  7. Joy says

    February 13, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    That’s so pretty and such a fun project! Pinned it! 🙂 Sharing the #SITSBlogging love! 🙂

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  8. KalleyC says

    February 13, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I love this idea! Its so cute and simple and I know my daughter would love it! #SITSBlogging

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  9. Julie says

    February 13, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    Ah!!! This is what we can do with the left over red and white tissue paper from christmas! 🙂 #SITSblogging

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  10. Kendra says

    February 13, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    Now I think this is one project I could do! 🙂 Stopping by from The SITS Girls.

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  11. Keri @ Growing in His Glory says

    February 13, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    Simple but cute. I love it! Plus, I have all the supplies. Pinning.#SITSBlogging

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  12. Joni Mitchell says

    February 13, 2014 at 6:50 pm

    so cute my girls will love to do these
    #sitsblogging

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  13. Karen Cote says

    February 13, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    Adorable project! Thank you so much for sharing. I love crafts. #SITSBlogging love.

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  14. Julie Jordan Scott says

    February 13, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    Absolutely brilliant! I think my Godson and I will make these… but with shamrocks (since I won’t see him before Valentine’s day!) So glad to pop by for another visit!

    Heck, my grandson is only a few months old… when he lives here we can do this with very small people. Imagine the fun of that! (I wish I had these ideas when I was a young mom!! I’m making up for it now, eh?)

    Thanks again!

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  15. Katrina @ Enchanted Savings says

    February 14, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    This is an awesome idea! My daughter loves cutting things and would love making this!

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  16. Kathryn says

    February 15, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    So cute! I would love to try this for other holidays!

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  17. Lauralee Moss says

    February 16, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    This is easier than how I’ve done it – with clear gelatin. This will be my new method for sure.

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  18. Rachel says

    February 17, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    Super cute and easy idea! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.

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  19. Jess says

    February 17, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    Such a cute idea!

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

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  20. Kristina and Millie says

    January 12, 2015 at 8:31 am

    pretty and easy to craft! love this diy sun catcher and could be done in any shapes/colors for all seasons or just to welcome Spring!

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    • Kelly says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:49 am

      I love how the fun colors brighten up our windows on dreary winter days! They would be so fun to make for other seasons or holiday. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

  21. Meredith @ The Palette Muse says

    January 13, 2015 at 9:43 am

    This is so cute! My kids will love this, and I think I already have all the supplies on hand!

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    • Kelly says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:48 am

      Thank you Meredith! It’s such an easy craft, but the kids always love making it!

  22. Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says

    January 16, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    SUCH a fun idea! I can’t wait until my little one is a little older and we can make fun crafts like this together. 🙂 Thanks so much for linking it up with us at Motivational Monday! Hope to see you back again next week! 🙂

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    • Kelly says

      January 16, 2015 at 3:06 pm

      Thanks Amanda! I have so many fun craft projects that I can’t wait to make with my little guy when he gets a bit older! The list keeps growing and growing! 🙂

  23. Rachael says

    January 19, 2015 at 8:59 am

    Such a fun and simple craft! Thanks for linking up to A little Bird Told Me ~ we will be featuring you in this weeks link up on Adventures in Wunderland!

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  24. Bernadyn says

    January 20, 2015 at 11:14 am

    What a fun craft project, my little girl will love making this! We’re going to be decorating for the house for Valentine’s Day soon so this is perfect to add. Thanks and pinning!

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  25. dolores says

    January 22, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    Just found your site. Love it !!!! Great Valentine’s Day craft…..thank you !!!! would like update sent to me via e mail……..thanks and Blessings,……….dee

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  26. Beverly Roderick says

    January 28, 2015 at 7:53 am

    What a cute craft to do with children! I bet they love seeing their hearts displayed in the window. Thanks so much for linking up with the Spring Craft Blog Hop. Pinned and tweeted.

    Reply

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