From simple preschool-friendly crafts to detailed mixed-media projects, heart art is a fantastic way to introduce children to shape-based art, color blending, and creative expression. Let’s dive into why heart art is a must-try theme and explore some creative ideas to keep little hands busy!
- We have heart eyes for heart art
- Concentric Heart Art
- Symmetrical Smoosh Heart Art
- Marbled Hearts
- Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Heart Art
- Hot Glue Valentine Art
- Bubble Wrap Heart Art
- Scrunched Tissue Paper Heart Art
- Heart Names
- Heart Suncatcher
- Newspaper Heart Postcards
- Scribble Art Hearts
- Heart Printmaking
- Heart Patterns
- Valentine’s Day Coloring Pages
- Black Glue Heart Suncatchers
- Bead Heart Wands
- Paper Towel Rainbow Heart Art
- DIY Heart Stamps
- Puffy Heart Art
- Valentine’s Day Giant Coloring Poster
- Q-Tip Painted Heart Art
- Melted Bead Heart Art
- Clear Glue and Watercolor Heart Art
- Spin Art Hearts
- Valentine’s Day Headbands
- Baking Sheet Printmaking
- Salt Heart Painting
- Tin Foil Hearts
- Creative ways to use heart art
- Frequently Asked Questions
We have heart eyes for heart art
There’s something special about heart art—it’s fun, versatile, and packed with love!
Whether it’s made for Valentine’s Day, a kindness project, or just a way to add a little extra love to the day, heart-themed artwork is as timeless as it is darling.
We have compiled am ADORABLE collection of the best heart art projects for kids.
But honestly, they’re just as much fun for adults, too. 😉
Concentric Heart Art
This project has been a star ever since she hit the internet back in maybe circa 2017? An instant star. An “and the academy award goes to…” kind of star. A standing ovation kind of star. A “please, there is too much paparazzi!” kind of star. It’s gorgeous, easy, an award winner.
Symmetrical Smoosh Heart Art
Smoosh art goes by many names (symmetrical art, blotter art, mirror art), but no matter what you call it, it’s pure fun. I love how this project easily and effortlessly connects art and math and this style of art will always be on repeat around these here parts.
Marbled Hearts
It took me waaaay too long to try marbled art because I thought that it was “too hard.” Silly me. This shaving cream project is not only very easy, but it’s a gorgeous process art project where no two pieces will ever be the same. Pure love for this.
Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Heart Art
Wet-on-wet watercolor art is one of my most favorite art techniques in the world. You first paint a heart with water, then tap on color and watch it “bloom” right before your eyes. This is a crowd-stopper.
Hot Glue Valentine Art
Cannot tell you how excited I am to try this one myself! Kristina always has such fun ideas, and this hot glue heart is just perfection. It kind of reminds me of a crayon or oil pastel resist, but with texture!
Bubble Wrap Heart Art
The next time you get a package with some bubble wrap, make sure to keep the bubble wrap. Paint and bubble wrap are a perfect pair and there are so many fun ways to use it. Check out the post to see how we got multiple colors without it turning a muddy brown.
Scrunched Tissue Paper Heart Art
I have a bag of tissue paper that I swear I have had since the day I was born. No matter how much you use it, it feels like you never make a dent it. So, this scrunched tissue paper heart art is the perfect way to use some up while connecting art, fine motor, and sensory together.
Heart Names
Painting over white crayon? A blast. Painting over white crayon that SPELLS OUT YOUR NAME? It’s simply off the charts, folks. Off the charts.
Heart Suncatcher
I sent this home with one of the preschoolers but I secretly wanted to keep it for myself. 😂 Contact paper is such a unique art supply that kids are immediately drawn to, and this stained glass effect is so, so beautiful.
Newspaper Heart Postcards
Every so often I find myself in possession of a newspaper and I never know what to do with this. Well, now I do! These collage-style hearts are pure fun and pure beauty.
Scribble Art Hearts
Would you believe me if I told you that this heart was made from a …grocery bag? It’s true! Normally grocery bags are destined for the garbage, but this is a much more exciting, colorful way to use them. Plus, you likely already have one on hand!
Heart Printmaking
Printmaking is my favorite art process (for kids AND adults), and this heart stamp is pure perfection. Use the foam shapes you have that are collecting dust, or make this with the adorable foam stickers you see all throughout the year at craft stores.
Heart Patterns
Isn’t this photo just beautiful? Grab your do-a-dot stampers to make these fun art-meets-math heart patterns. Don’t have do-a-dot stampers? Dot stickers or even thumbprints would work wonderfully, too!
Valentine’s Day Coloring Pages
This set is loaded with adorable heart art! Our coloring pages are famous for their thick, bold, black lines without super intricate details, making them dreamy for kids of all ages.
Black Glue Heart Suncatchers
Have you ever seen anything more beautiful?! Plus, black glue is easier to make than you might think!
Bead Heart Wands
Heart art doesn’t have to be flat! Can you just imagine how much fun your kids would have with these wands? I can already picture these “magic wands” being a complete and total hit both at home and in the classroom.
Paper Towel Rainbow Heart Art
Kids love rainbows, and these paper towel rainbow hearts are fun, easy, and just a delight. My personal favorite part is how the colors blend when touched, so kids get introduced to new colors as they touch and mix.
DIY Heart Stamps
The next time you run out of paper towels, save the tube! Chop it into 1″-ish rounds, bend into a heart, and *just like that* you have darling heart stamps. Free, easy, and fun.
Puffy Heart Art
LOVE how these pop out of the wall! Learn how easy it is so make these 3-dimensional hearts. Plus, the front is fully customizable and totally open-ended.
Valentine’s Day Giant Coloring Poster
The Valentine’s Day giant coloring poster is the ultimate heart art for kids. These enormous posters come rolled in tubes, so you simply open, unroll, and you’ve got a larger-than-life art project for kids and adults of all ages.
Q-Tip Painted Heart Art
I love myself some pointillism and these hearts are the perfect introduction to the art style. There’s something so happy about a collection of colorful little dots and its impossible to make these without feeling the joy.
Melted Bead Heart Art
I LOVE the look of melted bead art, but always avoided making it because of the smell indoors. Well, Jean found a brilliant workaround and I cannot wait to try these soon myself!
Clear Glue and Watercolor Heart Art
I discovered the clear glue + watercolor reaction probably 10 years ago now and I remember how excited we all got. Note: you have to use clear glue for this to work (and it’s neither expensive nor hard to find).
Spin Art Hearts
Spin art is always a go-to for process art, and these spin hearts are the perfect spin for heart art. How adorable would these be as handmade valentines, too?
Valentine’s Day Headbands
Kids love wearing crowns, and these sentence strips (or construction paper paper cut into strips) are just wonderful. Check out the link for the exact giant heart stickers used, and even see the diamond option in the listing. Pure fun!
Baking Sheet Printmaking
If you have paint and a baking sheet, you could be making these in minutes! If you do these, you have to promise that you’ll also write your name on one of the prints and let us know what happens. 😉
Salt Heart Painting
Wait a minute – this is adorable. I have done salt art outlines, but a full-blown shape is just genius. Plus, it gives kids an opportunity to use a lot of glue and I have never met a child who wasn’t heavy handed with the glue.
Tin Foil Hearts
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. These foil hearts are beautiful and kids will have a blast on coloring on such a novel surface.
Creative ways to use heart art
Once kids create their heart-themed masterpieces, what can you do with them? Here are some fun and meaningful ways to display or repurpose heart art:
🖼 Make a gallery wall: Frame or hang heart art to create a colorful, love-filled display at home or in the classroom.
🎁 Turn it into a gift: Heart-themed artwork makes a sweet and personal present for family, teachers, or friends.
📖 Create a DIY card or bookmark: Cut out small heart paintings and turn them into handmade greeting cards or bookmarks.
🎨 Make a collaborative mural: Combine heart artworks from multiple kids into a giant heart-filled masterpiece!
💌 Use for acts of kindness: Have kids write kind messages on their heart art and leave them for others to find.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! While heart art is popular in February, it’s a wonderful theme year-round. Think kindness projects, Mother’s Day gifts, seasonal heart collages, or just a fun way to explore art with a recognizable shape.
Frame it, hang it on a string with clothespins, turn it into a homemade greeting card, or even laminate pieces for keepsakes! Heart art makes adorable room or classroom decorations.
Heart art is great for all ages! Toddlers can explore simple heart stamping or Q-tip painting, while older kids can experiment with more detailed techniques like mixed media, resist art, or intricate designs.
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