Pencil Valentine Cards and Gift Tags

You've got the write stuff! Create DIY Valentine's Day cards, pair with a Crayola coloring tool & give to friends.

Ages: 4 and up, Under 4, 8 and up, 6 and up

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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Craft Knife
Pencil(s)

Steps

Step 1

Print gift tags coloring page from Crayola.com.
Step 2

Color gift tags with colored pencils. Cut out.
Step 3

Sketch hippopotamus head and body on construction paper. Cut out.
Step 4

Fill in “To” and “From” fields with gel pens.
Step 5

Add details to hippopotamus with gel pens and colored pencils.
Step 6

Glue hippopotamus head to front of gift tag. Glue hippopotamus body to back of gift tag.
Step 7

Ask an adult to create slits along dashed lines with craft knife.
Step 8

Insert your favorite Crayola tool to create the perfect gift tag, then add to bag and gift. Make more for friends and family!

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CIY Staff Tips

This project uses a craft knife. Adult assistance required.
Make your gift tags unique by creating different construction paper animals to attach!
This project is a great DIY valentine on its own, too! Make for friends and classmates without adding to a bag.

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