Art On The Grounds Guide
Crystalline Capsule
AT H O M E W I T H M O N TA LV O
valentine card
In this step-by-step guide, we will…
valentine’s day card
Create a handmade heart-shaped collage card. Using found and scrapped paper, we will creatively paste collaged pieces onto the heart that finishes with a sweet valentine message. TIME
20 minutes DIFFICULTY LEVEL
easy AGE LEVEL
youth to adults
STEP 1
supplies
For this activity, you need: • cardboard or heavy cardstock paper • found, handmade, or scrapped paper (valentine colors) • coloring tools (markers, pens, crayons, etc.) • glue or tape • scissors
STEP 2
draw and cut out hearts
Using cardboard (or heavy cardstock) and copy paper, draw a big heart and cut it out. Make sure both hearts are symmertical.
STEP 3
cut out shapes
Use found, handmade, or scrapped paper, cut and tear the paper into various shaped pieces. *optional: use copy paper and create your own patterned designs to use.
STEP 4
build and paste
Take your cardboard heart and begin to build and paste down your pieces. Use scissors to cut certain pieces to creatively fit within the build.
STEP 5
paste copy heart shape
Once you are finished with the front, take your copy paper heart and paste it behind the cardboard using tape or glue.
STEP 6
valentine message
using coloring tools (markers, pens, sharpies, etc.), write a sweet valentine message.
pass this special card to someone you love! STEP 7
final
we hope you enjoyed this art project at home. show us what you made by tagging us at @montalvoarts on Facebook or Instagram.