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Heart Stamps - DIY Valentine's Day Craft for Kids

Make a heart-shaped stamp by bending a paper towel roll, dip it in paint, and press it onto paper to create cute heart prints. It's a fun way to make colorful designs and share some love! This simple craft transforms everyday toilet paper rolls into adorable stamping tools perfect for Valentine's Day cards, love notes, or any time you want to spread some heart-filled joy. Kids will love the surprise of seeing perfect heart shapes appear with each stamp!

5-10 minutes Ages 3-10

About This Project

A 5–10 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Paint and Toilet Paper Rolls.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

Ad-free and kid-safe library — designed by a mom who wants kids to explore and create independently.

This project is perfect for:

Valentine's Day Crafts
Heart-Themed Projects
Stamping Activities
Love-Themed Crafts
Easy Kids Projects

Project Tags

valentines day love recycled materials indoor painting

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Find Supplies

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Paint
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Toilet Paper Rolls
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Make Heart Stamps

Messy Mode

Make Stamp

Bend the paper towel roll to make a heart shape.

Dip in Paint

Dip the roll into paint. We used paint dots for less mess!

Stamp

Press stamp onto paper.

Repeat

Repeat the last step as many times as you wish!

Your creative buddy says:

"I can't wait to make a project with you!"

Step 1: Make Stamp

Bend the paper towel roll to make a heart shape.

Step 2: Dip in Paint

Dip the roll into paint. We used paint dots for less mess!

Step 3: Stamp

Press stamp onto paper.

Step 4: Repeat

Repeat the last step as many times as you wish!
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Clean up
Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.
Tidy up our space

Pick up anything that fell on the floor.

Wipe up any spills on the table.

Put your completed project somewhere safe!

Throw away all your trash and recycling.
Put away our supplies

Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

Put away paint. Where they belong:

— Don't forget! Close all paint lids tightly.

Put away toilet paper rolls. Where they belong:
Update what we have left

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About the Author

Taylor Boley

Interior Designer and nanny by day with a passion for inspiring kids always! Taylor transforms everyday materials into magical projects that spark joy and imagination.

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Heart Stamps - DIY Valentine's Day Craft for Kids

About This Project

Project Tags

Find Supplies

Make Heart Stamps

Step 1: Make Stamp

Step 2: Dip in Paint

Step 3: Stamp

Step 4: Repeat

Clean up

Tidy up our space

Put away our supplies

Update what we have left

Save

Made something awesome? Keep going.

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About the Author

Taylor Boley