Last updated on February 10th, 2025 at 09:50 pm
Even younger kids can make these stamped Valentine conversation heart boxes to give as special Valentines or present to their mom on Mother’s Day.
The supplies for this free craft project are inexpensive and the project is fun and easy to do.
by Jane Lake
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You Will Need:
- small heart-shaped box – both paper mache heart-shaped box (Amazon) or wood chip boxes are fine)
- craft paint
- small Alphabet rubber stamps (available at dollar stores or craft suppliers)
- ink pad in desired color, or a black marker
- paint brush – flat-style foam, pounce-style foam, or a regular brush will all work well
- optional: small rubber stamp in a heart motif or heart stickers
- conversation hearts, jelly beans or small Valentine candy to fill the box
Stamped Valentine Conversation Heart Boxes – Project Instructions
Use a foam or regular paint brush to paint the heart-shaped boxes. You will need two or three coats of paint and time to let the paint dry between coats. Luckily, craft paint dries quickly, so this stage shouldn’t take too long
Choose the letters you need from your alphabet stamp set. Short, one- or two-word combinations are the most effective.
Suggestions for Valentine Sayings:
These are the kind of short quotes or loving sayings that might be found on conversation heart candy:
Be Mine, My Girl, My Boy, My Friend, Besties, Best Friends, Hold Me, Kiss Me, One Kiss, Nice Girl, U-R Mine, So Fine, Cutie Pie, My Love, Love Bug, Love You, Hugs, Hugs and Kisses, XOXO.
If using, apply a decorative heart motif stamp or a heart sticker near the center of the box lid.
Fill each box paper mache or wood chip box with conversation hearts or candy. If you wish, tuck in a miniature red teddy bear or a similar tiny Valentine charm.
Paint a heart box for each of the special members of your family
For Painting a Heart Motif on a Sweatshirt, the process is simiar but more complex and suited for adults or older readers who have eperience with painting on fabric. That said, it’s a terrific project to custom-make a hand-painted piece of casual clothing such as sweat shirt or t-shirt.
For recycling fans, see how to turn a cardboard tea box into a Valentine Mail Box complete with a red flag to show when you have mail.
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