Marble Heart Painting for Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to break out a fun, hands-on art project, and this Marble Heart Painting craft might just become your new favorite! Kids love making colorful patterns and this heart painting is no exception.

This activity is super simple to set up and uses basic supplies you probably already have at home. Whether you’re planning a classroom party, a fun afternoon craft, or a cute keepsake for grandparents, these painted hearts are an easy win.

Now let’s jump in and create some beautiful Valentine heart art your kids will be proud of!

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Supplies You’ll Need:

To make this diy marbled heart painting, gather these materials:

Shaving cream
Liquid paint or food coloring
Glitter
Paint tray or shallow bin
Cardstock
Scissors
Popsicle stick (for swirling and scraping)

marbled heart supplies, paint, and shave foam

Simple Marbled Heart Craft

Step 1. Prepare the Tray

Spread a thick layer of shaving cream inside a paint tray or shallow bin. Sprinkle glitter over the top for a sparkly touch.

shaving cream, paint, and glitter in bin

Step 2. Add the Colors

Add several drops of red or pink paint onto the shaving cream. Use a popsicle stick or skewer to swirl the colors gently, creating a marbled pattern.

Step 3. Cut the Heart

Cut a heart shape out of cardstock. Keep the design simple, so it presses evenly into the marbled surface.

Step 4. Press the Heart

Gently press the cardstock heart onto the shaving cream. Make sure every part of the heart makes contact with the swirled colors.

Step 5. Scrape the Excess

Lift the heart straight up and place it on a protected surface like parchment paper or a table covering.

Use a popsicle stick to scrape off the shaving cream. As the extra cream comes off, the marbled design appears underneath.

Step 6. Dry and Display

Allow the heart to dry completely before displaying it, adding it to a Valentine card, or using it in an art project.

finished marble heart for valentines day

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Valentines Books

Extend the fun of your marbled heart painting activity with a sweet Valentine’s Day storytime! These adorable books are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers — and they make a great add-on to your craft session.

Here are a few favorites to check out:

Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff
A simple and heartwarming story that shows kids the joy of giving valentines to the people they love. Perfect for younger readers.
The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond
A beautifully illustrated story about a little girl who catches falling hearts and uses them to make thoughtful valentines for her friends. A great lead-in to crafting!
Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney
A short, rhyming board book that’s perfect for toddlers. It’s all about expressing love through small acts of kindness.