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Valentines Day Easy Kids Craft, NANNY SHECANDO

Stuck for easy kids craft ideas to do with your nanny kids for Valentines Day? Given we’re big fans of crafting and diy, I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to get creative with the children. Plus, Valentines Day gifts are the perfect opportunity.

Today I’m sharing two low-prep Valentines Day easy kids craft ideas I’ve done with my charges this year.

Here’s how to make Baby Hand Print Flowers and an I Love You To Pieces card with your children, perfect for last-minute Valentines Day gifts. Plus check out these Valentines Day Washi Tape Love Heart Sticky Notes.

>>> How To Make Baby Hand Print Flowers (Valentines Day Easy Kids Craft)

You’ll Need:

Paint (Water colours & Poster paint)
Paper
Scissors
Markers/Pens
Clear Dry Glue

>>> More: Here’s 10 Essential Craft Box Supplies

Valentines Day Easy Kids Craft, NANNY SHECANDO

// Make: Baby Hand-Print Flowers

For your younger kids (from 6m+)
I know what you’re thinking! Painting with a baby? Not. A. chance! Although painting with a baby can be challenging, it really is worth it. Plus, your employers will think you’re awesome.

As a once off for the mums and dads to look back on and compare, why not do some hand print flowers this Valentines Day.

To Make:

1. Use the paintbrush to fold out their fingers and press onto paper from palm to fingers. Tip: remember to have a cloth and soapy water at the ready.

2. Once you’ve got a few handprints, cut them out individually, arrange & glue with a few painted stems.

If you’re ready to accept the challenge and get painting, here’s two tips for successful handprints with babies.

>> Keep their other hand busy. Whether it’s a snack, toy or even a clean paintbrush to try to distract them whilst you quickly paint & press.
>> Naturally, the baby will grab the brush. Whilst their hand is around the brush, twist around ensuring the inside of their hand is completely covered.

I know first hand that these tips are easier said than done, and it may take a few attempts. Painting with babies and toddlers doesn’t always work but it *is* possible. Plus, Footprint flowers work just as good and look great too.

Valentines Day Easy Kids Craft, NANNY SHECANDO

// Make: An “I love you to pieces!” heart

For your older kids (3y+)
Together with my 3-year-old charge, we made this “I Love You To Pieces” heart. We also had some help from her little sister. We loved the end result and they were both very excited to give it to their mum when she got home.

To Make:

1. Use watercolours to paint patterns on a piece of paper and allow to dry. You will use it later to cut into pieces.

2. On thick card, draw or source a heart stencil and paint with poster paint.

3. Once dry, cut water-coloured paper into pieces and glue onto the dried heart.

Painting with babies doesn’t always work but it *is* possible #nannylife #craft #DIY

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>>> More: Valentines Day Book Marks, and Valentines Day Washi Tape Love Heart Notes.

Happy Crafting & Happy Valentines Day!
Olivia, xx

Valentines Day Easy Kids Craft, NANNY SHECANDO

>>> What are you making with the kids for Valentines Day?

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Olivia is a career nanny of 5 years and craft extraordinaire. Having travelled Australia working with many families, Olivia now resides in Sydney and cares for 7 children aged 15 months to 1o years old. Craft + diy activities feature prominently in their daily schedule. You can follow Olivia on instagram  {@oliviasfoster} for crafty ideas and activities.

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February 12, 2015 By Olivia Foster Filed Under: DIY, How To

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  1. The Reading Residence says

    February 15, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Oh, these are lovely ideas! The hand-print flowers look great
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  2. Sarah says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    I made “squish bags” for the mum and bub to have a little play date with. If I’d seen these hand print flowers before I finished work for the week, we would have made these for sure! #stealingitforlater

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