How to Make a Heart Crown for Valentine’s Day

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Learn how to make a heart crown for Valentine’s Day in this fun kids craft. All you need are a few simple supplies for this easy tutorial that’s great for school parties. 

Crown of hearts made with construction paper for Valentines' Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s time to get planning for school parties and class favors. Paper crafts are really popular on this love focused holiday, so we adore heart crafts.

If your kids love hearts too, follow our easy paper craft tutorial to learn how to make a cute Crown of Hearts for Valentine’s Day. This easy kids craft is fun and easy to make in the class setting or at home.

Everyone can choose their favorite color of construction paper to create a fun heart crown that matches their personality. Gather your supplies and follow this step by step tutorial for a fun Valentine’s Day kids craft idea.

Supplies and Tools

  • Construction paper – purple, pink and red
  • Stapler
  • Scissors
  • Markers
  • School glue
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Step-by-Step: How to Make Construction Paper Heart Crowns

Follow these simple steps to learn how to make cute heart crowns from construction paper for Valentine’s Day classroom parties.

Step 1: Cut Paper Strips.

Start by cutting your purple paper into strips that you’ll use to make the headbands.

Strips of construction paper cut to make a crown headband.

Step 2: Size and Staple Strips.

Next, measure the strips to the size of the head you’re making the crown for, then staple it to that size.

Strips of construction paper stapled into a circle the size of a child's head.

Step 3: Cut Out Paper Hearts.

Now that you have your headband made, you’ll want to cut heart shapes out of the paper, and then draw hearts on the paper hearts. Once you have enough, you can have the kids glue them on their headbands.

Close up of heart crown made from construction paper for Valentine's Day school craft.

Step 4: Wear Heart Crown.

Have each child write their name on their own crown so they know which one is theirs. Then, they’re ready to wear the pretty crown on Valentine’s Day!

Close up of Zoe wearing the paper crow of hearts she crafted for Valentine's Day

Tips for Making Valentine’s Day Heart Crowns

Answers to all of your questions about making this Valentine’s Day construction paper craft, including tips and variations.

Can I use different materials for the crown?

Feel free to experiment with different types of paper or embellishments. You can recycle materials like old gift-wrapping paper or magazine pages for a unique look. It’s also fun to let children personalize their crowns with additional decorations like glitter or stickers.

How can I make the crown more durable?

Consider using thicker paper instead of construction paper or reinforcing the crown with tape to make it sturdier.

Is this craft suitable for very young children?

Yes, young children can participate in making this paper craft, but they may need assistance with measuring, cutting and stapling.

How long does it take to make one crown?

It typically takes about 30 minutes to make a paper crown, depending on the child’s age and skill level.

How can I make this craft easier for a group activity?

You can enlist parents to help pre-cut the strips and hearts and set up a decorating station with various materials. Then the kids can simply assemble and decorate their crowns.

Is it possible to make the crown adjustable for different head sizes?

Yes, you can create slits on the stips of paper to make it adjustable. Or you can punch holes on each end of the paper strip, then use a string to tie the ends together for adjustability.

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DIY Crown of Hearts Kids Valentines Day Craft

Follow our easy step by step tutorial with your kids to learn how to make this cute Crown of Hearts for Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Supplies

  • Construction paper - purple, pink and red

Tools

  • Stapler
  • Scissors
  • Markers
  • School glue

Instructions

  • Cut purple paper in to strips for the head bands.
    Strips of construction paper cut to make a crown headband.
  • Staple the strips to the size of your head.
    Strips of construction paper stapled into a circle the size of a child's head.
  • Cut out the hearts and draw hearts on them, then glue them on the head band.
    Close up of heart crown made from construction paper for Valentine's Day school craft.
  • Write you name on the crown so you know which one is yours, then wear the pretty crown you made on Valentines Day!
    Close up of Zoe wearing the paper crow of hearts she crafted for Valentine's Day

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