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Create a beautiful Valentine craft by making this lovely heart suncatcher using tape, cardboard and pressed flowers!
Bring a little love into your home this Valentine season by crafting a beautiful pressed flower heart suncatcher! This simple Valentine craft uses pretty flowers to create a stunning decoration that catches the light and adds a touch of color to any room.
Whether you’re looking for a unique gift or just a fun afternoon craft, this suncatcher is the perfect way to showcase the beauty of pressed flowers in a whole new way.
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Pressed Flower Heart Suncatchers – Materials
- Cardboard (a cereal box or similar works well)
- Clear packing tape
- Pressed flowers (you can use flowers from your garden or purchase them pre-pressed)
- Craft knife or X-acto knife (for cutting the heart shape)
How to make Heart Suncatchers – Valentine Craft
Step 1: Cut Out the Heart Frame
Start by drawing a heart shape on a piece of cardboard. You can make the heart any size you like, but a medium to large heart works best for this project. Once you have your heart drawn, use a craft knife to cut out the shape, and then carefully remove the inside of the heart to create a frame. You can discard the inner piece or save it for another project!
Step 2: Apply Clear Tape to the Heart Frame
Next, flip your cardboard heart frame over so the back is facing up. Take a few pieces of clear packing tape and cover the entire heart-shaped opening with the tape. Press the tape down firmly to ensure it sticks well and creates a smooth surface.
Step 3: Arrange the Pressed Flowers
Now comes the fun part — decorating your suncatcher! Turn the frame back over so that the sticky tape is facing up. Carefully arrange your pressed flowers on the tape. You can mix and match colors, shapes, and sizes of flowers, but be sure to leave a few gaps in between the flowers to allow sunlight to shine through the gaps when the suncatcher is placed in a sunny spot.
Final Thoughts:
This pressed flower suncatcher is a wonderful way to preserve the beauty of flowers and enjoy their vibrant colors throughout the year. It’s a perfect Valentine DIY project for all ages and makes for pretty decor! Your kids will love shining it through a window or outdoors to see the light peek through!
Happy crafting, and may your suncatcher bring a burst of color and love into your day ❤️
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