Valentine’s Day Art Activity with Foil

What's a low prep Valentine's Day art activity you can do with kids?

You need to try this foil Valentine's Day art activity! It's super simple & so fun!

I've done this activity with toddlers, preschoolers, elementary schoolers, and adults! Everyone loves it. It's so addicting!

Watch the Video

Want to see this easy heart art activity in action? Watch the video below!

Materials

Here are the materials you'll need to set up this easy Valentine's Day art activity. You probably have several of them at your house already!

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• washable markers
• aluminum foil
• thick paper (cut into heart shapes if you want)
• spray bottle (with a mist setting)

Directions

• Prep-Ahead: Cut paper into small heart shapes.
• Color on the foil with washable markers.

• Using a spray bottle, spritz the design on the paper with a little bit of water. Avoid over-saturating the design.
• Press the heart paper onto the wet foil marker design.
• Pull off the paper and reveal your masterpiece!
• Wipe off the excess water with a paper towel.

• Repeat this activity by drawing a new design onto the dry foil.

I promise that you'll probably have a tough time only making one of these! I always do! These foil Valentine's Day art prints are addicting. Each one turns out different and beautiful.

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