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Textured Tissue Paper Heart Craft For Kids

Work on fine motor development with this easy tissue paper and glue craft idea. This tutorial will show you how to make a cool scrunched tissue paper heart craft in no time at all.

textured heart with tissue paper and supplies around it.

Why You Will Love This Kid Craft Idea


  • KID FRIENDLY – Preschoolers to school-aged children will love this simple craft.
  • EASILY CHANGE SHAPE AND COLORS– You can start with any shape and use any colors of tissue paper.
  • DEVELOPS FINE MOTOR SKILLS – Even though this is a simple craft, children must do multiple things with control to create a textured heart.

Do you have any memories of creating crafts in elementary school? Wrapping tissue paper around a pencil is great for children’s fine motor development. The tissue paper process we will show involves using small muscles to control where children place their colored paper.

We love using tissue paper with kids! You can paint with tissue paper, create mixed media collages or create fun textured landscape art projects.

Supplies You’ll Need

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  • TISSUE PAPER – We recommend you cut the tissue paper into squares. Make sure you are using regular tissue paper and not bleeding tissue paper.
  • CARDBOARD OR TAGBOARD – You need a sturdy enough surface to work on.
  • GLUE – Any bottled glue will work.

You can get the full list of supplies in the printable how-to card at the end of the post.

How To Make A Tissue Paper Heart Craft

hands cutting heart out of tagboard for heart project for kids.

Step 1: Cut Shape

Cut your tagboard into desired shape. We cute a 5″ heart to work on by folding the paper and cutting a basic symmetrical heart.

tissue paper, heart, pencil and glue on plate.

Step 2: Precut Tissue Paper

Cut tissue paper into squares. This can either be done before hand or as kids are working. They do not have to be perfect. Place glue on paper plate or scrap tagboard.

hands wrapping square tissue paper around end of pencil for easy heart craft for kids.

Step 3: Wrap Tissue Paper Square

Wrap one square of tissue paper around the end of the pencil.

pencil with tissue paper getting put in glue to add to heart art project.

Step 4: Tap In Glue

Tap in glue. If you have too much glue, tap on the extra tagboard before adding to heart.

one piece of tissue paper on white heart with glue plate on art table.

Step 5: Place Tissue Paper On

Add to the edge of the heart.

hand holding brush with tissue paper on the end working on heart craft.

Step 6: Repeat & Let Dry

Repeat until the whole heart is covered with tissue paper. Don’t touch the tissue paper as it is drying.

Craft FAQs

Can I use bleeding tissue paper?

You can use bleeding tissue paper, but we don’t recommend it for this project. It will stain your fingers.

Can I use any colored tissue paper?

Yes, be creative and have fun when designing your heart craft. Think of designs of colors you think would go well together. You could create patterns, an ombré effect, or just one color. The sky is the limit.

What if my child has difficulty wrapping the tissue paper around the pencil?

You can help them, but the practice is the most important part. Model how to use both hands to wrap the tissue paper around the end and then hold the pencil and tissue paper with one hand. Getting the transfer from hand to hand will help them.

You have Glue-All in the images, but do you recommend School Glue?

We usually use Elmer’s Glue-All for all of our craft projects. However, washable school glue should work fine for this tissue paper and glue craft.

3-d tissue paper heart on a table.

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Easy Textured Tissue Paper Craft For Kids

This fun DIY tissue paper craft allows kids to create a colorful craft of their choice. Make them as large or as small as you want. You can also use this tissue paper technique to make different shapes and designs as well.
Print Tutorial
easy tissue paper heart craft with pink and orange on shiplap with glue bottle, pencil and cut out hearts.
Prep:5 minutes
Creating:20 minutes
Additional Time:20 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes

Equipment

  • Pencil
  • Scrap Tagboard
  • Scissors

Supplies

Instructions

  • Cut tagboard into desired shape. We cute a 5" heart to work on.
  • Cut tissue paper into squares. This can either be done before hand or as kids are working. They do not have to be perfect. Place glue on paper plate of scrap tagboard.
  • Wrap one square of tissue paper around the end of the pencil.
  • Tap in glue. If you have too much glue, tap on the extra tagboard before adding to heart.
  • Add to the edge of the heart.
  • Repeat until the whole heart is covered with tissue paper.
  • Let Dry.

Notes

  • The tighter you place the tissue paper, the more full and 3-d the heart will feel.
  • Have fun with colors are designs the kids create on the shapes.
Author: Erin Nutter
Cost: Less than $5

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