Bible stories, crafts and creative ideas for toddler groups, children's ministry and families
Valentine collage to make using coloured tissue paper. Tissue paper is a wonderful paper that can be torn, layered, crumpled and glued. It comes in a whole variety of colours and is relatively inexpensive. I use it a lot in crafts with children. This Valentine themed tissue paper collage is very simple to prepare and … Read More “Valentine Collage” »
Valentine’s Day Bible verse craft that is lovely to make and easy to prepare ahead. To make this you need a few bought items and some card. Psalm 136:26 reminds us that God’s love never ends. everything you need to make Valentine’s Day Bible verse craft to make to use You could add a ribbon … Read More “Valentine’s Day Bible verse craft” »
Hearts for Valentine’s Day! Valentines day is almost here. These crafts can be used for Valentine’s Day or at any time. To make life easier I have a heart shaped paper punch like this one from hobbycraft that makes quick work of cutting out hearts. When it gets blunt I use kitchen foil to sharpen … Read More “Hearts for Valentine’s Day” »
Next Thursday we’ll be making Valentine cards at toddler group. I buy blank cards with envelopes from Amazon, Hobbycraft or Poundland. The hearts are cut from coloured paper with paper punchers. I like to use pinks, purples and yellows to make the hearts. You could use any colours that you fancy. It’s entirely up to … Read More “Valentine craft” »
This year we will actually have our Thursday toddler group on February 14th. Valentines Day is often in half term but not this year! So a special ‘keepsake craft’ is in order. Something special for parents and toddlers to make together, write the date on the back and keep. Baker Ross sell card hearts that … Read More “hearts for valentines day” »
I love this painting by Wassily Kandinsky. Lovely colours. the idea of using a painting as the inspiration for a craft really appeals to me – it’s a great way of introducing children to art. So for Valentines Day we will be doing our own version – not quite so colourful and of couse no … Read More “Kandinsky inspired Valentine craft” »
