One of the first things that you think about if you are thinking of Saint Valentine’s Day is a heart-shaped symbol.
The above photo is a sample of a simple made large heart constructed by adding several small heart-shaped loops. The strips are loops connected by a stapled, taped, or glued ends. Vary the width of your paper strips for a different looks if you like. Best place to start: make one heart and then build upon that one adding to the top section with glued tip ends.
The above photo is an example of how a simple paper weave can be cut into a shape of a heart and used as a Valentine. Just use various paper strips and weave over under technique. You can buy pre- cut quilling paper strips at your local craft store or make your own strips from a paper shredder. I have a hand-held shredder that works perfect for this project.
The red and white paper heart above is also woven. Each half dome-cut paper has three slits cut to matching points and then linked together at the end point, weaving the halves. More ideas in this blog will show you without words how to make your cuts and construct these little woven baskets. Enjoy making them simply or more complex looking.
Use felt material as a medium, the same technique of cutting slits and weaving together two parts form a new look. Place candy or paper notes inside, add a handle or hanging loop. In the past I have had various aged students create these weaving projects from construction paper and they were easily created by grade levels as early as first grade.
Enjoy including creativity into your day today. I am sure that at least one of these projects featured will be a great family activity to do together or to do in a classroom setting.
For a little bit of a challenge in making an advanced version weave, vary where the split lines will go and the pattern will take on a new design! Best of luck and have fun creating! Use the heart decorations for your home or to give as great paper gifts to others, include the directions or supplies for an added bonus. Spread the word about being creative every day!