As grandparents raising grandchildren, you wear many hats—caregiver, teacher, and source of unconditional love. This week’s Freebie Friday project is simple, meaningful, and perfect for creating memories with your little ones. It’s about turning ordinary items into something extraordinary: a Heart Tree of Love.
This activity includes two free printable heart templates: one with red hearts ready to cut out and another with outlined hearts your grandchildren can color and personalize. You can use this craft as a hands-on opportunity to discuss love, family, and faith by adding Bible verses or personal messages to the hearts.
How to Make a Heart Tree of Love
Here’s how to create this easy craft step-by-step:
What You’ll Need:
Printable heart templates (choose red or outlined)
Printer and paper
Scissors
Glue or tape
Tree branches from your yard (or you can use artificial branches)
A sturdy vase, jar, or container to hold the branches
Decorative filler for the vase (optional, e.g., pebbles, pom-poms, or rice)
Markers, crayons, or pens (if using the outlined hearts)
String or ribbon (optional for hanging hearts)
Instructions:
Prepare Your Hearts
Download and print either the red heart template or the outlined heart template (or both!).
If using the outlined hearts, have your grandchildren color and decorate them. Encourage them to write Bible verses, words of affirmation, or things they love about your family on each heart.
Cut Out the Hearts
Help your grandchildren carefully cut out each heart.
Create Your Tree Base
Collect branches from your yard or use artificial ones. Arrange them in a vase or jar.
Add a decorative filler (like pebbles or pom-poms) to help secure the branches in place.
Attach the Hearts
Using string or ribbon, glue, or tie the hearts to the branches. Let your grandchildren decide how to arrange them—it’s their masterpiece!
Display Your Heart Tree
Place the Heart Tree in a prominent spot in your home where it can be a reminder of love and gratitude.
Why This Craft Is Special
This Heart Tree can be a wonderful centerpiece for family meals, a conversation starter, or even part of a bedtime prayer routine. It’s a tangible way to share your family’s love and faith while teaching your grandchildren about creativity and gratitude.
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