Looking for a fun and easy art project to do with your kids? This Marshmallow Heart Stamp Painting activity is the perfect way to get creative while celebrating Valentine’s Day or any special occasion!
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Looking for an adorable and fun art project for kids? Try this super simple Marshmallow Heart Stamp Painting! It’s the perfect activity for Valentine’s Day, but it’s great for any time you want to create art full of hearts! The best part? It only requires a few materials that you probably already have at home!
This heart art project was perfect for my little kids who haven’t learned how to draw hearts yet. They were thrilled they were able to make painted hearts for Valentine’s Day! My kids used their marshmallow heart stamps to paint a heart. I think it looks so cute!
Another option is to leave the hearts marshmallow shaped (no cutting) and then let kids use them as stamps to paint a heart. You could even draw a heart on a piece of paper and have them stamp inside of it like we did here.
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Heart Painting with Marshmallow Stamps
What You’ll Need:
- Marshmallows (the larger, the better!)
- Paint (red, pink, and white for Valentine’s Day)
- A piece of paper
- A paintbrush (optional, if you want to paint the marshmallow beforehand)
- A small plate or dish (to pour the paint into)
- Optional:
- Washi tape or masking tape (optional, for creating fun borders or designs)
- Markers for drawing
- Glitter
- Stickers
How to Do It:
For your convenience, printable directions are available at the end of this post. Enjoy!
Prep Your Marshmallows
Cut the marshmallow into a heart by cutting a large V at the bottom of your marshmallow and a small V at the top of your marshmallow. You can dip marshmallow heart in powder sugar or flour so the sides won’t be sticky. Now it’s ready to paint with.
Dip the marshmallow into a color of paint. You can either stamp the marshmallow in the paint or use a paintbrush to cover the surface. Kids can use one color, or dip parts of the marshmallow in multiple colors.
Stamp the Heart Shape
Press the marshmallow onto your paper, and gently press down to create a heart shape. You can experiment with how hard you press to get different effects, and you can make several hearts on your paper to fill up the page with fun prints.
Add Extra Fun!
Get creative with your artwork! Use optional art supplies to add more decorations to your paper.
Let It Dry
Once you’re done stamping, let the painting dry for a little while. If you like, you can add more details with markers, glitter, or stickers to make it extra special.
Why It’s Great:
- Simple & Fun: The process of stamping with marshmallows is simple for even young kids to do.
- Perfect for All Ages: Little ones can practice hand-eye coordination, and older kids can experiment with patterns and colors.
- Great for Any Occasion: Although this project is great for Valentine’s Day, you can easily adapt it for any season, celebration, or just for fun!
Tips for Success:
- Use different sizes of marshmallows for different effects.
- If you have kids who are sensitive to mess, you can prepare some wet wipes or a towel to clean up the paint afterwards.
- Create a marshmallow heart card for friends and family as a keepsake.
This Marshmallow Heart Stamp Painting project is a fun and easy way to let kids get creative with painting and shapes. Plus, it’s a great excuse to have a little snack afterward! Enjoy!
Print the Directions Here:
Heart Painting with Marshmallow Stamps Kids Activity
Materials
- Marshmallows (the larger, the better!)
- Paint (red, pink, and white for Valentine’s Day)
- A piece of paper
- A paintbrush (optional, if you want to paint the marshmallow beforehand)
- A small plate or dish (to pour the paint into)
- Optional: Washi tape or masking tape (optional, for creating fun borders or designs) Markers for drawing, Glitter, Stickers
Instructions
- Prep Your MarshmallowsCut the marshmallow into a heart by cutting a large V at the bottom of your marshmallow and a small V at the top of your marshmallow. You can dip marshmallow heart in powder sugar or flour so the sides won't be sticky. Now it's ready to paint with. Dip the marshmallow into a color of paint. You can either stamp the marshmallow in the paint or use a paintbrush to cover the surface. Kids can use one color, or dip parts of the marshmallow in multiple colors.Stamp the Heart ShapePress the marshmallow onto your paper, and gently press down to create a heart shape. You can experiment with how hard you press to get different effects, and you can make several hearts on your paper to fill up the page with fun prints.Add Extra Fun!Get creative with your artwork! Use optional art supplies to add more decorations to your paper.Let It DryOnce you’re done stamping, let the painting dry for a little while. If you like, you can add more details with markers, glitter, or stickers to make it extra special.
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Created 2/12/14, updated 2/13/25