Valentine’s Day Lion Craft
Who can resist a craft that combines love, hearts, and a bit of lion-like flair? Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to dive into some creative fun with your little ones. And what better way than crafting a Valentine's Day lion, built entirely out of hearts? It’s sweet, simple, and sneaks in some fine motor skills practice. Bonus: You probably have all the materials lying around at home!
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Materials Needed for Your Roaring Valentine’s Lion
How to Make Your Valentine’s Day Lion Craft (Step-by-Step!)
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather yellow, red, orange and white construction paper, scissors, glue, and a black marker.
Step 2: Cut the Face
Cut a large heart from yellow paper for the lion’s face.
Step 3: Cut the Red Hearts
Cut four medium hearts and one small heart from red paper.
Step 4: Cut the Orange Hearts
Cut four medium hearts from orange paper.
Step 5: Make the Mane
Glue the red and orange hearts around the edge of the yellow heart, alternating colors, to make the mane.
Step 6: Add the Nose
Glue the small red heart in the center of the face for the nose.
Step 7: Make the Eyes
Cut two small white circles and draw the eyes with a black marker.
Step 8: Add the Eyes
Glue the eyes above the nose.
All done!
Draw three whiskers on each side of the nose, and your Valentine lion is ready to display!
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