Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to slow down and enjoy simple, colorful day activities with kids, and this heart suncatcher craft is always a favorite. Heart suncatchers look beautiful hanging in a window, catching the light, and they are one of those classic valentine crafts that work just as well for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids.
Using tissue paper and contact paper makes this a low-mess, stress-free project that feels special without being complicated. Whether you are planning toddler Valentines crafts, easy craft ideas for Valentine’s Day, or just looking for a heart craft to brighten up a winter window, this heart suncatcher is a lovely choice.
This heart suncatcher craft is inspired by stained glass heart suncatchers, but simplified so kids can really enjoy the process. The overlapping tissue paper creates a soft rainbow effect when the sun shines through, making these heart shaped suncatchers feel magical. They also make a sweet handmade Valentine gift or a cheerful decoration for your home, classroom, or daycare window.
Materials for a Heart Suncatcher Craft
Making art suncatchers with kids does not need fancy supplies. In fact, tissue paper and contact paper is a classic combination for contact paper crafts for toddlers and preschoolers because it is forgiving and easy to work with. You may already have most of these supplies at home, and anything missing can easily be found on Amazon or in a local craft store.
You will need tissue paper in Valentine colors, contact paper or clear sticky paper, scissors, and construction paper to create the heart shape. This simple supply list makes this suncatcher craft ideal for group activities, day crafts, or quick Valentine day activities at home.
Heart Suncatcher Craft Instructions
This heart suncatcher printable makes the process quick and easy, especially if you are crafting with younger kids. Before you begin, it helps to have all your tissue pieces pre-cut so children can focus on creating their heart shaped suncatcher rather than struggling with scissors.
Here is the step by step for making your heart sun catchers.
Valentines Heart Sun Catcher Craft
A bright and easy kid heart craft using contact paper suncatchers and colorful tissue paper, perfect for simple Valentine’s Day activities that look beautiful in the window and are fun for kids of all ages to make.
Materials
- Colored Tissue paper
- Tape/contact paper
- Scissors
- Construction paper
- Free printable template PDF if using
Tools
- Printer for template
Instructions
- Cut the heart template and trace it onto your contact paper to create the border for your suncatcher
You can use any color you prefer, we used red but black also works really well for a stained glass effect. - Choose the colors of tissue paper you want to use. We picked pinks and reds for Valentines day but any color works!
- Cut squares from the tissue papers.
- Attach contact paper to the heart like this
- Then start attaching the tissue paper squares to the sticky surface
and continue with the tissue papers until you covered the entire template. 
- Cut the excess contact paper from the template.
- Your heart suncatcher is ready to display in the window
Once finished, your heart suncatcher can be taped directly onto a window. The sunlight transforms the layered tissue into a stained glass heart suncatcher effect that kids love to admire throughout the day.
This activity works well as a rainbow heart suncatcher craft, but you can also keep it traditional with red, pink, and white tissue paper for classic Valentines. Laminated heart sun catchers will last longer if you want to reuse them year after year or send them home as keepsakes.
Download the Heart Suncatcher Template PDF
To make this project even easier, you can download the heart suncatcher template as a free printable. The heart suncatcher printable gives you a clean, consistent shape every time, which is especially helpful when crafting with groups of kids or planning Valentine day activities in a classroom setting. Simply print, cut, and you are ready to create.
If you don’t have access to a printer you can make your own hand drawn heart template using a simple heart shape.
Heart suncatchers are one of those paper Valentines crafts for kids that feel special without being overwhelming. They support fine motor skills, creativity, and color exploration while still being calm and enjoyable.
This heart suncatcher kit style activity is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary kids who love hands-on art. It is also a lovely reminder that simple crafts often become the most meaningful.
More Valentine Crafts for Kids
If you are looking for more easy craft ideas for Valentines Day, there are so many fun heart craft ideas for preschoolers and toddlers to explore. From heart crafts for toddlers to DIY Valentines for toddlers, simple paper and tissue projects make wonderful day heart activities that kids can actually complete independently.
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More Sun Catcher Crafts
Suncatchers are always a hit with kids, no matter the season. From heart sun designs to stained glass heart suncatchers and other art suncatchers, these window crafts add color and joy to everyday spaces. Exploring different shapes and themes keeps suncatcher crafts feeling fresh and exciting all year long.
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- Snowflake Sun Catcher Craft with Free Printable Template
- Rainbow Sun Catcher Shadow Art
- Butterfly Suncatcher Sticky Window
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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