By Noreen Doll.
A paper plate pop up heart is a very festive Valentine decoration.
It is so easy to create that even a very young child can do it with assistance.
This heart requires only a few supplies, most of which you probably already have.
Supplies.
Paper Plate
Red Tissue Paper
White School Glue
White Crepe Paper or Ribbon
Scissors
Small Piece of Packing Tape
Pencil
Ruler
How to Make a Paper Plate Pop Up Heart.
1. Draw the heart shape on the inside of a paper plate, using the photo below.
The solid lines are where you cut.
The dashed line is the fold line – do not cut it.
Cut out the shape.
2. Cut a sheet of red tissue paper into 2 inch squares. The size does not need to be exact.
3. Crumple each tissue paper square.
4. On the inside of the paper plate, cover a small area of the heart with white glue.
5. Begin putting the crumpled tissue paper in the glue, putting the pieces fairly close together.
Add more glue to the plate next to the tissue paper you’ve adhered.
Adhere more crumpled squares.
Continue like this until you’ve covered the entire heart, down to the fold line.
6. If there are any white areas showing on the heart, add a bit of glue and another bit of tissue paper.
7. Allow the heart to dry overnight.
8. Fold the bottom part of the plate to the back – but not all the way.
You want the heart to be able to stand up and not lay down completely.
9. Unfold the plate.
On the back of the heart, put a piece of packing tape across the fold line to make the fold sturdier.
10. Fold the paper plate again so the heart is standing up, leaning slightly back.
11. Add a crepe paper bow.
The bow can be centered on the heart,
or placed off to one side.
Tips.
For a very young child an adult can put glue on the plate and let the child attach the tissue paper balls.
White ribbon may be used to make a bow instead of crepe paper.
An adult should supervise children while they work on this project.
Noreen Doll
Ali Gilbert says
Super cute craft! Love it!
Gail@Purple Hues and Me says
Wow! This is such a fun valentine craft for kids to make!
Monica says
This is a great idea for recycling.
Krista says
This is so cute! Thank you for sharing at Wake Up Wednesday!
Leslie says
What a neat project for kids or adults. A few of these together would be a cuter centerpiece. I’m stopping by from the Wednesday link up, it’s very nice to meet you.
Crystal Storms says
What a cute project for Valentine’s or an Anniversary : ) I’m pinning this!
Megin says
Darling idea!
Thank you for sharing your post this week at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206. I’m featuring you at Next Weeks Brag About It Link Party, Monday at midnight!
~ Megin of VMG206
Miss Kitty says
What a darling idea! Thanks for sharing it with us…I saw your post over at BFF Link Up Party.
Ana Love Craft says
Too cute! Thank you for sharing great tutorial!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs and love from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
Saira says
Cute idea! I’ve pinned you to my pinterest board!
Jann Olson says
Such a cute idea! Love how it pops up! I started covering a large poster board heart with tissue paper squares last year and it seemed like it was taking me forever. lol! Still haven’t gotten back to finishing it. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Elizabeth says
What a darling idea! I love the concept of frugal and simple – especially with the kiddos. Thank you for linking at Snickerdoodle and come again soon!
Linda says
Noreen, this is so darling!!! Perfect for Valentine’s season!! You are so amazing… Your friend, Linda at Crafts a la Mode
Theresa @ Shoestring Elegance says
Hi Noreen! Just popping by behind Linda, here, to let you know we have Featured your adorable Pop up Heart on What to do Weekends! Congratulations!
Hugs and Happy Friday!
Theresa
Anne @ Domesblissity says
Hi Noreen! Featuring this one too at my Valentine’s Day round up. Thank you!
Anne @ Domesblissity
Simple Nature Decor says
I love all your cute craft projects, thanks for sharing this paper plate pop up heart at my last party! Stop by this Friday for another Fabulous Friday Party
Maria
Teresa says
This looks like a fun craft for my young grandchildren. We will definitely be trying it for Valentines day! Thank you for sharing!
Gabby says
I love how cute this is! This would be such a cute craft to do with kids for their teachers and things! Thank you for linking up with us at the Tips and Tricks Link Party! I have already pinned it and am ready to attack this for decorations around my store! I cannot wait to see what you have for us next week!
Kathryn says
What a great idea. I’ve never seen one before. My kids would really enjoy this. Stopping by from Party in Your PJs.
Teresa says
What a wonderful idea! My kids will love to make these! Thank you for linking up to the Really Crafty Link Party! Pinned!
Linda says
This is the cutest thing I’ve seen> I want to make this!!! Sharing on Facebook tomorrow.Best wishes, your friend, Linda
anna says
Lovely !!!
Anna
Valerie isSuchaNerd says
This is such a great craft! I love it and can’t wait to make it with my kids. Off to dig up some tissue paper… 🙂
Hannah@SeeingtheLovely says
Tissue paper is the best! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty!
Andrea says
This looks super fun, and easy enough that I think I could manage it with my 5 year old. Thanks for sharing on This is How We Roll linky party!
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says
Another cute project that my girls will love! I love how you make everything so easy so that kids can make them without getting frustrated! So glad you shared your project with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
xoxo
Lisa
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
Hey, Noreen! Just wanted to let you know that we loved your Paper Plate Pop Up Heart so much when you shared it at the #HomeMattersParty last week, we’ve FEATURED it THIS WEEK! Hope you can check it out when you get a sec! Happy Friday!!!
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Audrey says
We will be making this for Daddy’s “Valentine’s Day Birthday”. Congratulations on your #HomeMattersParty feature.
Jan says
Thank you so much for the Valentine ❤ craft, so cute!! My grandson, who is 5, & I are making it for his mom for Valentine’s Day💘