Description
A fun and creative craft using cardboard tubes to make heart-shaped prints, perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cardboard tube (toilet paper roll or paper towel roll)
- Paint (acrylic or tempera in various colors)
- Paper or canvas
- Scissors
- Palette or plate (for paint)
- Paintbrush (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by laying down newspaper or a plastic sheet.
- Gather all materials within reach.
- Take the cardboard tube and flatten one end slightly.
- Cut the edges of the flattened end into a V shape to form heart lobes.
- Round off the corners to achieve a more heart-like shape.
- Pour different paint colors onto your palette or plate.
- Dip the heart-shaped stamp into the paint, ensuring even coverage.
- Press the stamp firmly onto your paper or canvas and lift straight up.
- Repeat the process to create a pattern, varying colors for a playful effect.
- Allow prints to dry completely.
- Add any details with a brush or pen if desired.
Notes
Experiment with different color combinations and materials for unique prints. This craft can be done indoors or outdoors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Printing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A