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    Home » Valentine's Day Activities and Recipes

    Valentine's Day Cards using Shaving Cream

    Published: Feb 6, 2023 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    We love to make shaving cream art. In the past, we made end-of-the-year teacher cards using shaving cream. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I have had lots of Valentine's ideas bouncing around my head. I decided we should make Valentine's Day Cards using Shaving Cream. You'll love the marbled effect of the cards and kids will have fun making them. Be sure to also check out our Valentine's Day Activities for Toddlers.

    DIY Valentine cards

    For more Valentine's fun, print out these free Valentine's Day Coloring Pages and our Valentine’s Day Cards Printables.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐Why This Craft is Awesome
    • 🖍️Supply Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • ✂️Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Craft FAQs
    • ❤️Related posts

    ⭐Why This Craft is Awesome

    • While this craft will require some adult help and supervision, it is fun for kids to make.
    • Playing with the shaving cream is a fun sensory experience for preschoolers.
    • The shaving cream produces a beautiful paper marbling effect.
    • When the cards are done you can insert these wonderful Valentine's Messages for Kids from Blessed Simplicity.


    🖍️Supply Notes

    • Shaving cream or shaving foam - This will help to make a marbled effect.
    • Red food coloring - To make these festive for Valentine's day.
    • Popsicle stick - You only need one and you will be using it as a scraper.
    • White cardstock - Don't use white copy paper or white construction paper. It needs to be thick paper like cardstock.
    • Tray or pan - To contain the mess.
    supplies for Valentine's shaving cream cards


    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Cut the white card stock to a 5" x 6.5" size. Later you will be folding it in half.

    STEP 2: Cut out some hearts from the red construction paper. You will need 1 heart for each card you are making. Make the heart smaller than the card size when folded in half.

    scissor white paper and red paper hearts

    STEP 3: Squirt some shaving cream onto a tray and add a few squirts of red food coloring to it.

    shaving cream on tray with red food coloring

    STEP 4: Have your child swirl the food coloring around into the shaving cream. Make sure they don't mix the red in entirely or the cards won't have the marbled effect.

    child stirring food coloring into shaving cream

    STEP 5: Have your child press down the card stock onto the colored shaving cream and then carefully lift it up.

    pressing paper on shaving cream

    STEP 6: After lifting the shaving cream-covered card, place it on a paper towel and use the long flat end of a Popsicle stick to scrape the shaving cream from the card stock.

    paper with marbled shaving cream
    scraping shaving cream off paper with popsicle stick

    STEP 7: When the excess shaving cream has been removed, put the cards out on a table to dry.

    marbled paper

    STEP 8: While waiting for the cards to dry have your children decorate the construction paper hearts you cut out earlier. Brush some glue on the hearts and then sprinkle glitter on them.

    child sprinkling glitter on red paper heart

    STEP 9: When the hearts and card stock have dried, fold the card stock in half and glue the glitter heart to the center. Shake to remove any excess glitter.

    You will love the end results of these adorable handmade cards that your child can write out to their classmates.

    Valentine cards with hearts

    ✂️Expert Tips

    Tip 1: The shaving cream cards will only need to dry for an hour or so. They will already feel dry to the touch.

    Tip 2: After the dyed cardstock has dried, place it under a heavy book so it will not curl.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Craft FAQs

    Do I have to use red glitter on the heart?

    We used red glitter, but you can use whatever color you'd like. I think pink or silver would look great as well.

    I don't have time to make DIY cards. What do you suggest?

    You can get these adorable Printable Valentine's Day Cards for Kids. Just print, cut out and have your child sign their name. Easy peasy!


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    Valentine's Day Cards using Shaving Cream

    These Valentine's Day Cards using Shaving Cream are fun for kids to make. A cool sensory activity that produces a different card each time.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Active Time25 minutes mins
    Drying time1 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
    Author: Vicky

    Materials

    • Shaving cream
    • Red food coloring
    • Popsicle stick
    • Glue
    • Scissors
    • Red construction paper
    • White card stock
    • Glitter

    Instructions

    • Cut the white card stock to a 5" x 6.5" size. Later you will be folding it in half.
    • Cut out some hearts from the red construction paper. You will need 1 heart for each card you are making. Make the heart smaller than the card size when folded in half.
    • Squirt some shaving cream onto a tray and add a few squirts of red food coloring to it.
    • Have your child swirl the food coloring around into the shaving cream. Make sure they don't mix the red in entirely or the cards won't have the marbled effect.
    • Have your child press down the card stock onto the colored shaving cream and then carefully lift it up.
    •  After lifting the shaving cream-covered card, place it on a paper towel and use the flat long end of a Popsicle stick to scrape the shaving cream from the card stock.
    • When the excess shaving cream has been removed, put the cards out on a table to dry.
    • While waiting for the cards to dry have your children decorate the construction paper hearts you cut out earlier. Brush some glue on the hearts and then sprinkle glitter on them.
    • When the hearts and card stock have dried, fold the card stock in half and glue the glitter heart to the center. Shake to remove any excess glitter.

    Notes

    • The shaving cream cards will only need to dry for an hour or so. They will already feel dry to the touch.
    • After the dyed cardstock has dried, place it under a heavy book so it will not curl.

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    1. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

      February 07, 2013 at 1:30 am

      Fun project! Thanks for linking up at my Pin Me Linky Party.

      Reply
    2. RedTedArt says

      February 05, 2013 at 8:20 pm

      The marbled effect looks wonderful.

      Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty.

      Maggy

      Reply
    3. Jeanette Chaney says

      February 05, 2013 at 3:20 pm

      I had to read this twice...shave cream?? Love it!
      I'm having a Valentine Link Party at Homa Style and would love you to come over and link up. {The party ends today}
      The link is
      http://homastyle.com/wp/2013/01/30/valentine-link-party/

      Reply
    4. Jessica @ Play Trains! says

      February 04, 2013 at 6:41 am

      I really have to remember to buy shaving cream. Beautiful cards.

      Reply
    5. Katie @ Gift of Curiosity says

      February 04, 2013 at 4:44 am

      We did a similar activity a while back, but I love the idea of doing it for Valentine's!

      Reply
    6. April Tuell says

      February 02, 2013 at 3:52 pm

      How cute is this?! I'd love it if you would share these at my Saturday Spotlight linky party. 🙂 http://angelshomestead.com/saturday-spotlight-2-features/

      Reply
    7. Brenda says

      February 02, 2013 at 7:48 am

      How fun and cute! 🙂 Pinning! 😉
      Have a great weekend!

      Reply
    8. Jackie Higgins says

      January 29, 2013 at 1:06 pm

      I've been debating buying the boxed cards or making our own. These look really cool, though, so maybe we'll try at least a few of them. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    9. School Sparks Renee says

      January 28, 2013 at 10:17 pm

      I love that marbled effect. Thanks for reminding me to put the paper under a book to keep it from curling! Adorable! Renee

      Reply
    10. Alexis AKA MOM says

      January 28, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      As always my dear you just blow me away with these fun things for the kids to do!

      Reply
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    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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