I reached way back into my childhood memories to create a tutorial for making easy abstract heart art for kids because I was itching to break open my new package of Sharpie markers and color something. I love Sharpie markers!
I decided to use my favorite art style and contain it within heart shapes. I’m showing you two options for how you can show off your artwork
- Add colorful heart art to white treat bags.
- Color an abstract heart and frame it with a DIY mat.
Creating meandering loops for abstract art is super easy, and the best part is you don’t have to worry about making any mistakes because anything goes!
EASY ABSTRACT HEART ART FOR KIDS
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SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- Sharpie markers
- Pencil
- Scissors
- (1) 3-pack of white gift bags (Dollar Tree)
- 8 x 8 black frame (Walmart)
- 1 sheet of patterned or solid cardstock
I started by coloring hearts on small white gift bags to make some Valentine’s Day treat bags, but I had such a relaxing time using my markers that I ended up creating a second heart to place in a frame. I’ll show you how to make both!
OPTION 1 – MAKE GIFT BAGS
You can find white gift bags at the Dollar Tree for $1.25 per pack . Crayola and off-brand markers can be reasonably priced. I used my favorite Sharpie markers, but I was able to purchase mine during a Black Friday sale for really cheap.
OPTION 2 – FRAME WITH A DIY MAT
I purchased my black frame at Walmart for less than $3.00. (Update: prices may have increased) Individual scrapbook pages can be purchased on sale at craft stores, like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby.
HOW TO DRAW AND COLOR ABSTRACT HEARTS
STEP 1 – Make a template by drawing a heart on a piece of card stock.
STEP 2 – Fold the heart with back sides together. While holding the back sides together, cut out following your pencil marks. Now it is identical on each side.
STEP 3 – Position the template on top of the bag and trace around the shape.
STEP 4 – Randomly draw loops and swirls within your shape.
STEP 5 – Choose your color scheme and color away!
STEP 6 – Outline the entire heart design in black.
Now you’re ready to fill your bags with lots of candy and top with tissue paper!
TIP: Instead of markers you can use crayons or colored pencils. I’m just very partial to the color saturation of Sharpies.
HOW TO FRAME ABSTRACT HEART ART
I created this second art idea as another example so you could see how the design would look being matted and framed. The 8 x 8 square frame is perfect for a heart shape.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRAWING AND COLORING HEART ART
- Cut an 8 X 8 square from white card stock.
- Use the same heart template as used for the treat bags.
- Center your heart on your square and trace around the heart.
- Draw your swirls and loops within the heart.
- Color and outline.
HOW TO MAKE THE FRAME MAT
Take the frame apart and use the existing white mat as a template.
Place the mat on your patterned or solid card stock and trace around the outside and inside of the mat then cut out your new mat.
Put all the frame pieces back together including your art and you’re ready to hang your masterpiece.
Now your children can spend hours letting their imagination flourish creating their masterpieces! Do you think your kids will enjoy making this simple abstract heart art?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
AllysonAllyson is the founder and content creator of Southern Sunflowers. She shares tutorials for DIY crafts and decor on a budget.
I love the fact you don’t have to be perfect with the loopy lines. They’re such fun!
Yes, this is a fun art project, for sure!
Allyson,
I love these gift bags. Congratulations, you are being featured at Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2020/02/thursday-favorite-things.html
Hugs,
Bev
Thank you very much ~ that’s awesome news!!! “See” you tomorrow. 🙂
Simple and cute – just what I want in crafts!
They were so fun to make! If a craft is too complicated then it just zaps all the fun out, so simple is definitely the best kind of craft.
You’ve been PINKED! Thank you for sharing on the Classy Flamingos blog party. http://blog.poinsettiadr.com/2020/02/classy-flamingos-blog-party-88.html
Awesome!! It was a very nice surprise when I went to link up this evening and saw my picture. Thank you so much!!
These are all so pretty, Allyson, and what a great idea! This is really accessible art, and you can be so creative with the colours too. Thank you for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I’m pinning your post and featuring it at the party this week as part of my Valentine’s Day Inspiration theme. Hope to ‘see’ you there. Have a lovely week!
Thanks for the compliments. I had so much fun making them ~ I love stuff like that. That’s AWESOME on the feature! Thank you so much!!
Playing with Colored Marker LOVE! <3 <3 <3
Glad you love my hearts and thank you for visiting! I love my sharpie markers. The more colors, the better!
What a great project.
Thank you, it’s fun and easy for kids!
These look fun to make, I find colouring in so relaxing.
Even though I had kids in mind for the craft, I definitely enjoyed using my sharpies to color!
Allyson,
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by! Love these sweet gift bags!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thank you Debbie! I like them so much that I’ll be making some for future holidays.
Love this idea! Quick and easy but so hip and modern! <3
Thank you Beth! The framed heart, pictured in my blog post, is now hanging in my sewing room.
So cute! Thanks for linking up at the Happiness is Homemade Link Party. I hope you come back next week.
Thank you Cynthia! Yes, I’ll be returning with a new project to share.
These are so very fun, and love that the kids can get in on the action. Thanks for sharing.
I loved creating them when I was a child ~ still do. Thanks for dropping by!
Oh my goodness! I just love how great this turned out. How simple is this craft?!?! Perfect for a classroom activity, craft for a Valentine’s Day party, or just a family activity to embrace the upcoming holiday. Love it!
Thank you! I like it because it fits a wide age range of kids.
These are fun, and I think its a great way to have children join in on Valentines gift giving.
Yes, lots of fun! Thanks for visiting!
So cute! I remember having my mom draw swirls for me when I was a kid so I could color in the design. Thanks for the memory!
One of my best memories as a child, for sure! I loved art back then as much as I do now.
Hi Allyson
These bags are beautiful !
I’m visiting from Waste not Wednesday- So glad I did!
xo Lisa S
Thank you for the compliment and I’m so glad you dropped by!
So colorful and easy!
I like that it fits a wide age range of kids. Thank you for visiting!
My daughter loves art and I’m glad to have this idea! Pinned it so I can find it again!
Liberty from B4andAfters.com
It really is a fun art style. Thanks for pinning!
This is sooooo pretty! My kids will love this ♥
Thank you! Glad your kids will be trying out this art style. Thanks for visiting!
so very cool pretty as well. thanks for sharing I believe we will have hours of fun making these
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Thank you for your compliment and thanks for visiting!
This is such a great idea for elementary kids and even some preschoolers. My kids will love this!
Yes, I bet they will ~ it’s so easy peasy. Thanks for visiting!