Making a Valentines crown craft is a super fun valentines day craft for kids to get into the spirit of the day.
It’s an easy project that mixes the magic of a tiara with all the festive vibes of Valentine’s Day.
With just a few simple supplies like pipe cleaners, mini pom poms, and sparkly paper, kids can make their own cute Valentine’s tiara to wear or share with friends.
It’s a sweet way to celebrate and get crafty!
This Valentine’s crown craft for kids is not only easy but also encourages creativity and fine motor skills.
It’s a delightful project for classrooms, playdates, or family crafting time.
Kids love the opportunity to design their own Valentine tiara craft, and the finished product makes for a wonderful keepsake or photo prop.
So, gather your materials and let the kids’ imaginations run wild!
How to make Valentines crown craft with pipe cleaner
To make this Valentine crown with pipe cleaner and other fun adornments, you’ll need:
Materials needed
- Pipe cleaners (various colors)
- Heart punch or scissors for cutting heart shapes
- Sparkly craft paper
- Cardboard (cut into a strip for the base) 18in by 1.5in
- Elastic band
- Mini pom poms
- Craft gems
- Glue gun (for adult supervision)
- Hole punch
Instructions.
Cut a strip of cardboard about 2 inches wide and long enough to fit around the child’s head.
Punch holes on either side of the the cardboard strip as pictured.
Ensure it covers 80% of the head circumference so it can sit well when the elastic band is tied to it.
Cover the cardboard with pipe cleaners. Apply glue at the start and end of the pipe cleaner so it sticks firmly.
Twist and wrap the pipe cleaners around the strip, ensuring even coverage.
You can use colors like red, pink, or white to suit the Valentine’s theme.
Using a heart punch or scissors, cut out heart shapes from sparkly craft paper.
These will serve as the crown’s main decorations.
Glue the hearts onto the pipe cleaner-covered base.
Glue the hearts so that half of it is glued on to the pipe cleaner covered base.
Decorate further with some mini pom poms. Add a variety if colours if you want.
Cut pipe cleaner into three equal parts.
Fold and glue above the hearts.
Pipe cleaner archs completed. Now its time to tie the elastic band.
An thin elastic band measuring 20cm should be tied in the holes on both sides of the strip.
This will make the crown adjustable and comfortable for kids to wear.
Your valentines crown craft is now complete.
Let the kids creativity go wild. They can decorate further with gem stones, pom poms and glitter.
This Valentine’s crown with pom poms, pipe cleaners, and sparkly accents is sure to be a hit and add a festive flair to your Valentine’s celebrations.
Valentine Crown Ideas: Tips and Variations
- For a whimsical touch, twist additional pipe cleaners into heart shapes and glue them onto the crown to create height.
- Use metallic pipe cleaners to give the crown an elegant shimmer.
- Combine this Valentine’s pipe cleaner craft with other activities like decorating Valentine’s cards or making heart-shaped garlands for a full day of festive fun.