Hart crafting from paper 

Cut a heart shape from paper and draw vertical lines on it with a ruler and pencil. (with the help of an adult) carefully cut out the lines with the tip of the scissors. Then you weave a few thin strips of colored paper through this. 

Supplies:

  • Pair of scissors
  • Several sheets of colored paper 

 

Self-made phone holder

You can make the nicest things from toilet rolls! Cut a hole in the top of the toilet roll the size of your mother's phone. Decorate the roll with colored tape and insert two drawing pins at the bottom so that the holder stays in place easily. 

Requirements (per holder):

  • 1 toilet roll 
  • Several rolls of colored tape 
  • 2 thumbtacks 

Flower craft 

For this craft you will need some sheets of colored paper, a toilet roll and some paint. Decorate the toilet roll with colored paint and stick it on a sturdy sheet of colored paper. Cut flowers from the other sheets and stick them so that they stay in the vase. 

Supplies:

  • 1 sheet of sturdy paper
  • Several sheets of plain colored paper
  • 1 toilet roll 
  • Paint

 

Candle holder 

You can make this nice candle holder with an empty glass jar (for example from peanut butter or jam). Paint the pot with flowers, hearts or anything else you like! You make the handle by...wire around the neck of the pot with a chenille wire with ironing beads attached to it.

Supplies: 

  • 1 jar 
  • Tea light
  • Chenille wire
  • Iron wire
  • Iron on beads

 

Iron on beads key ring 

   You can unleash your creativity with this craft! Make a shape of your choice with different colors, the size of a key ring. Don't forget to leave one iron-on bead out so you can get the keychain ring through. 

Supplies:

  • Ironing board + iron
  • Iron on beads 
  • Possibly a keychain ring 

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