Valentine Heart Mosaic Craft for Kids (Easy Paper Art Activity)
Mosaics are a decorated design that is made on top of a surface. This ancient art has been used as home decor for many years. Mosaics are many of small, similarly sized pieces and then are adhered on top of a prepare surface. This is a beautiful form of art. So, why not make your very own this fall with your child. This heart design is great for Valentine's Day You can also do any design you would like to create, it can be as simple or challenging as you would like it to be.
This Valentine heart mosaic craft is a fun, colorful, and simple art project that kids absolutely love. Using small pieces of paper to create a mosaic-style heart, children get to practice cutting, gluing, and creative design while celebrating Valentine’s Day.
This heart mosaic craft is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, elementary classrooms, homeschool, or at-home crafting. It’s low-cost, easy to prep, and makes a beautiful Valentine display.
Why You’ll Love This Valentine Craft
- ❤️ Easy Valentine’s Day craft for kids
- ✂️ Great for practicing fine motor skills
- 🎨 Encourages creativity and color exploration
- 👧👦 Perfect for preschool through elementary ages
- 🖼️ Makes a bright Valentine’s Day decoration
Supplies You’ll Need
- paper ( Cardstock, Construction or painted paper)
- Scissors
- Glue stick or liquid glue
- White paper or cardstock
- Pencil
Step 1: Prepare your Paper
Start by preparing paper pieces of paper for the process. I prepared some water color pieces of paper. I simply painted some watercolors onto watercolor paper. After painting, allow the papers to dry. You can also use any other kind of paper. This is a great project for using scrap paper too.
Paint watercolor paper in the colors you want to use for your mosaic.
I also wanted to create a gold frame for the outside of my mosaic. I used a gold acrylic paint which I also painted, dried and cut into rectangles.
You can also paint paper using acrylic paints as well.
Step 2: Cut the Paper
Cut small shapes from your scraps into squares, rectangles and triangles. They can of course be cut later into any shape you need.
Step 3: Sketch a Design
Sketch a design onto the paper, use a piece of white construction paper or cardstock Leave space around the outside to add your border. You do not need to be a great artist for the drawing. Sketch it in pencil, it will be covered in the end with the small pieces of paper. You can also use your eraser to remove any pencil marks you may need to at the end.
Step 4: Glue your Pieces
Start by creating a border around the outside of the paper. When placing the paper, leave small spaces in between each one. This will make it look like the grout on a real mosaic. Continue adding colors to your design. I added red, pink and purple pieces to make the hearts. I also used brown to make the tree branch.
Add colors of small cut pieces of your paper pieces to your design
Next, I light blue pieces of paper to make the sky around the tree.
Tips & Variations
- Use scrap paper to make this a low-waste craft
- Try tissue paper for a stained-glass look
- Make patterned mosaics using stripes or color sections
- Turn finished mosaics into Valentine cards or wall art
- Let kids create multiple hearts in different sizes
Looking for other Valentine's Day crafts? Try some other crafts on my page!
Kim
Kim
Learning Benefits
This Valentine heart mosaic craft helps kids develop:
- Fine motor skills
- Hand-eye coordination
- Color recognition
- Creativity and confidence
It’s also a great way to introduce the idea of mosaic art in a simple, age-appropriate way.
Perfect For
- Valentine’s Day classroom parties
- Preschool and kindergarten art centers
- Homeschool Valentine units
- At-home crafting with kids
- Valentine bulletin boards and displays
Display Ideas
- Create a Valentine mosaic wall
- Mount on colored cardstock for contrast
- Send home as a Valentine keepsake
Final Thoughts
This Valentine heart mosaic craft is a classic kids’ art activity that combines creativity, learning, and Valentine fun. With just a few simple supplies, kids can create bright, beautiful hearts they’ll be proud to show off.
If you’re looking for an easy, meaningful Valentine’s Day craft for kids, this mosaic heart project is a perfect choice ❤️
If you try this craft, I’d love to see it! Share your creations or save this project for later.
- “Leave a comment with your design chosen!”
- “Tag #craftymamabirdnc on Instagram so I can see your mosaics!”
