How to make easy, fun, and adorable Handprint 3D Hearts Tree Valentine’s craft for kids from stapled paper strips| FREE Valentine’s Day Color-In Cards.
Handprint crafts are cute since they make a darling keepsake of your child’s growth, and the hand cutout makes perfect branches. Moreover, you will love how the paper hearts pop off the card, giving this tree a 3-dimensional look. Most importantly, you can use leftover paper strips, so this handprint heart tree craft is budget-friendly. So, grab your stapler, and let’s get crafting!
This lovely craft makes a perfect Valentine’s Day card or can also be made for a Mother’s Day to give to Mom, Grandma, or someone special.
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How to Make a Handprint Hearts 3D Tree Craft
Supplies
Here is a list of supplies and materials you will need to make Handprint Hearts Tree Craft. Shop everything here.
- brown cardstock for a tree
- a pencil
- scissors
- a glue stick
- strips of paper
- a stapler
- a paper plate or a recycled egg carton
- liquid school glue or Mod Podge
Handprint Heart Tree Craft Instructions
Instructions To Make a Tree
To make the tree, place your child’s hand on a brown sheet of cardstock paper, fingers spread, and trace it with a pencil. Then, cut it out and glue it on the background cardstock paper.
How To Make Paper Hearts
Cut the paper sheets into 5.5″ long x 0.75″ wide strips. Connect the ends and mark the middle by making a fold. Then, fold the two ends inside, forming a heart. Lastly, staple the two folded ends, creating a heart. You will need about 12-15 hearts.
Glueing Hearts
Arrange the hearts over the handprint tree so that you can assess where you want to glue them on the tree.
Then, pour liquid glue into a paper plate or a recycled egg carton. Dip the heart into the glue and then place it on the tree. Continue until all of the hearts are glued and positioned on a tree. Wait for the glue to dry.
Valentine’s Day Tree Handprint Hearts Card Craft For Kids Video Tutorial
You’re going to love how simple and sweet this craft is! It’s the perfect blend of creativity and sentimentality—something your little ones will have a blast making and you’ll cherish for years.
Why You’ll Love This Craft:
Mess-Free Fun: No glue spills or sticky fingers—just good old-fashioned stapling!
Fine Motor Skills Booster: Cutting, tracing, and stapling strengthen little hands.
Perfect for All Ages: Toddlers to preschoolers can easily join in with a little help.
FREE Valentine’s Day Color-In Cards Coloring Activity
Let the kids color their own sweet cards for friends, family, or their favorite stuffed animal. No store-bought cards? No problem!
Valentine’s Craft
The paper hearts popping off of the card give such a whimsical 3-dimensional effect to this craft. Once done, you can display your artwork for Valentine’s Day or give it to someone special as a Valentine. These adorable handprint trees also make a beautiful Mother’s Day gift for a Mom or Grandmother or as a Teacher’s appreciation gift.
How to Make It Even More Special:
Add Glitter: A sprinkle of sparkle on the hearts makes them extra magical.
Personalize It: Let kids write tiny messages on each heart before stapling.
Memory Maker: Write the date on the back so you can look back years later and marvel at those tiny fingers.
This is more than just a Valentine’s craft—it’s a moment of love, laughter, and creativity wrapped into one. Ready to get started? Let’s make some adorable handprint heart trees!
This adorable Handprint 3D Hearts Tree Valentine’s craft is a fun and budget-friendly way to create a keepsake of your child’s tiny hands. Using leftover paper strips, a stapler, and a bit of creativity, kids can make a beautiful heart tree with a 3D effect. It’s mess-free, boosts fine motor skills, and can be personalized with glitter or sweet messages. Plus, it’s a perfect memory-maker for years to come!
Have you tried making Handprint Hearts 3D Tree Valentine Kids Craft? Leave a comment if you did!
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