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February 12, 2019 by: admin

How to Make Paint Dabbed Valentines

Learn how to make cute Paint Dabbed Valentines with this step-by-step tutorial.  This easy craft is fun to make for Valentine’s Day!

DIY Valentines Paint Dabbed Hearts DecoArt

I am super excited to share the technique for paint dabbed Valentines.  Whether you want to make painted dabbed Valentines for cards, decorations or gift wrap; this will work beautifully.  I love that you can mix up colors and get amazing masterpieces.  We give little gifts in our family to each other and also to some of our friends.  We decorate too so this project supports us all around.  I used DecoArt’s Multi-Surface Paints for all of these that I am sharing in this post.  This is sponsored by DecoArt but the ideas and opinions are my own.

You will need the following supplies to make paint dabbed Valentines:

  • DecoArt Multi-Surface Paints in Colors of Your Choice
  • Heavy Water Color Paper
  • Paint Brushes (Could Also Use Sponges or Cotton Balls)
  • Glue (I used Beacon’s 3-in-1 because it dries clear and fast!)
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon
  • Hole Punch
  • If you are making wrapping paper, you will also need recycled brown shopping bags.

How to make paint dabbed valentines:

Start by doodling a large heart onto a piece of watercolor paper with glue.  Let it dry completely.  Pour between two and four colors of paint onto a paper plate close to each other.

Dip a fluffy brush into the different colors of paint and dab the brush onto the watercolor paper inside the glue outline.  Do NOT make brush strokes.  If you don’t have a fluffy brush, you could also use a piece of sponge.  If you are doing this with kiddos, cotton balls work great for paint dabbed Valentines.

Fill the entire inside of the heart with dabs of mixed paint.  Let it dry.  Cut out around the outside of the heart, close to the glue outline.  Use a hole punch to punch one hole in a heart if you are tying it to a gift or two holes if you are stringing them together into a garland.

If you are adding the heart to a card, you might not want to punch any holes into it and rather glue it right to the card.

While you have your DecoArt Multi-Surface paints out, you might as well paint some more things.  Painted rocks are always a good idea.  I painted these using all of the colors of the rainbow.  When the paint dried, I added a coat of Decou-Page to seal it. I even painted one with Metallic Silver.  It is so sparkly.

Cute right?!

Painted Valentine Rocks

If you want to paint rocks for your Valentines, you can download the free printable to go with them!

Valentine Printable You Rock Free Download Painted Rocks

Multi-Surface paint works on glass too.  I added a red heart to this jar of sprinkles that I am giving away on Valentine’s Day.

If you want to make wrapping paper, cut up a grocery sack and wrap your gift in the brown paper.  Paint hearts on the paper.  Add a bow and a paint dabbed Valentine for a giant tag!

Last year I shared this darling mixed media Valentine’s Day garland decoration with awesome DecoArt products.  It has a burlap surface so is super fun and creativel!

Mixed Media Burlap Heart Garland

This morning I was doing my fun monthly appearance as the Craft Expert and I shared some of this.  You can check it out!

If you love this paint dabbed valentine craft, please help me share it on Facebook and Pinterest! Cheers to Paint Dabbed Valentines and All Things Love,

Laura

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Comments

  1. 1

    Charity Cram says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:21 pm

    I would love Lindt white chocolate truffles, but anything chocolate would be great!

  2. 2

    Sandy says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    All I want is for my husband to bring food home after work so I don’t have to cook!

  3. 3

    Amy C. says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:24 pm

    I would love a quiet evening at home with my family on Valentine’s Day! Maybe we will order in for dinner and watch a movie.

  4. 4

    Angelica Dimeo says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    I would love chocolate for Valentines day

  5. 5

    Katy says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    I would love a nice dinner I don’t have to cook or clean up after for Valentine’s Day!

  6. 6

    Sandi Allen says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    Love how your painted valentines turned out! Such a creative idea!

  7. 7

    Alison Hand Freisz-Steward says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:28 pm

    A day off…or chocolate, loads of chocolate…lol

  8. 8

    sandra strait says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:29 pm

    For Valentine’s Day, I want to spend time with my husband – pretty much the same thing I want every day!

  9. 9

    Jennifer Essad says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:30 pm

    I’d love to visit a local bakery and choose one of each of my favorites-enjoy the day outdoors in the warm sun

  10. 10

    Teresa Scarborough says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:31 pm

    Dinner and a movie

  11. 11

    Donna Height says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:33 pm

    I plan on just having a hot bath with my favorite bath bomb a glass of rose wine and candles and taking in the peace and quiet.

  12. 12

    Jennifer says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:39 pm

    Aww Laura, you’re so cute!! For Valentine’s Day I would like coffee, because I love it lol

  13. 13

    Susan Smith says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:40 pm

    I would love chocolates and a nice dinner out.

  14. 14

    Beth Bendl says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:43 pm

    Make me a cup of creamy Hot Chocolate & float some of those mini marshmallows in it YUMMY

  15. 15

    Lauren Becker says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:48 pm

    If someone would like to get me a book and some chocolates, I’d be happy. 🙂

    -Lauren

  16. 16

    Candace Galan says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:53 pm

    I just want to be with my husband, it’s not often that we see each other.

  17. 17

    Vicki h says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:54 pm

    I would like dinner out and a chocolate bar.

  18. 18

    mami2jcn says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    I’d love to watch a movie with my husband on Valentine’s Day.

  19. 19

    Kelly Sas says

    February 12, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    My hubby home safe from his travels is what I want for Valentines Day this year.

  20. 20

    Alice says

    February 12, 2019 at 10:04 pm

    Lots of wonderful ideas. I will share them with my granddaughter. Thanks

  21. 21

    Staci Zeller says

    February 12, 2019 at 10:07 pm

    I would love my kids to NOT fight the entire evening, lol. Maybe some flowers and sweet treats.

  22. 22

    Carla Hundley says

    February 12, 2019 at 10:18 pm

    We are buying a home
    and hoping to know
    soon when we can close!
    Great Valentine’s Day
    gift don’t you think!
    Carla from Utah

  23. 23

    Jennifer McLean says

    February 12, 2019 at 10:24 pm

    I’d love more oil pastels. Or even just money for more art supplies. Usually I want chocolate but this year. MORE art SUPPLIES!

  24. 24

    Jen says

    February 12, 2019 at 11:00 pm

    Strawberries!

  25. 25

    Jean Marmo says

    February 12, 2019 at 11:11 pm

    Chocolate would be nice. We don’t tend to do much for Valentine’s day

  26. 26

    Nancy M says

    February 12, 2019 at 11:12 pm

    Chocolates, all the way! Lol

  27. 27

    Natalie says

    February 12, 2019 at 11:43 pm

    I would love to simply spend time with my mom on Valentine’s day.

  28. 28

    Gwendolyn Jordan says

    February 12, 2019 at 11:45 pm

    Chocolate

  29. 29

    Jackie says

    February 12, 2019 at 11:48 pm

    Lemon Cake

  30. 30

    Lynda says

    February 12, 2019 at 11:50 pm

    I’d like dinner out…to have the night off from cooking would be awesome! And dark chocolate caramel something…

  31. 31

    James Robert says

    February 13, 2019 at 2:34 am

    I want to get my kids each a small box of chocolates and some cookies to enjoy at home since I will be working the entire day and won’t be able to be with them.

  32. 32

    Susan McGhie says

    February 13, 2019 at 6:58 am

    Nice ideas, Laura

  33. 33

    Becca Yahrling says

    February 13, 2019 at 7:47 am

    I am so blessed to already have what I want: an awesome family! We are getting together Friday night for dinner & games to also celebrate my birthday!!

  34. 34

    Julie Waldron says

    February 13, 2019 at 8:58 am

    I’d like to go on a date with my husband for Valentine’s Day.

  35. 35

    Abigail says

    February 13, 2019 at 9:00 am

    I am hoping for chocolates from my husband and some handmade cards from my kids!

  36. 36

    HS says

    February 13, 2019 at 9:50 am

    I would love a box of chocolate truffles.

  37. 37

    Sandy K says

    February 13, 2019 at 9:55 am

    Dinner out and chocolate.

  38. 38

    Allison says

    February 13, 2019 at 10:34 am

    World Peace, clean house, hold on thought I was in Miss America contest….nope just need lots of hugs!!! LOL Love the rocks!!!

  39. 39

    Sarah Hayes says

    February 13, 2019 at 11:31 am

    I want to have a special day with my daughter

  40. 40

    Marlene says

    February 13, 2019 at 12:43 pm

    I want dinner in, rose petals, cheesecake and my man.

  41. 41

    Jan Phillips says

    February 13, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    I will be enjoying a movie and dinner out, but what I would most love, is to hear from my grandchildren!

  42. 42

    Dawn Monroe says

    February 13, 2019 at 4:11 pm

    Id like to have a new camera or telescope.

  43. 43

    Sharon Gullikson says

    February 13, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    I want to be able to see my grandkids.

  44. 44

    stephanie jones says

    February 13, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    i would love flowers

  45. 45

    Lisa says

    February 13, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    This seems so simple, and yet makes a great looking piece of art. Thanks for sharing.

  46. 46

    Derrick Johnson says

    February 13, 2019 at 6:54 pm

    A nice T-bone steak dinner,with all the fixins, would be perfect!

  47. 47

    shelly peterson says

    February 13, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    A box of Turtles, they are one of my favorite chocolate candies.

  48. 48

    Nancy says

    February 13, 2019 at 9:04 pm

    All I want for Valentine’s Day is spending time with the family, a home cooked lobster dinner with my husband, and half priced chocolates after Feb. 14th!

  49. 49

    Barbara Montag says

    February 13, 2019 at 9:28 pm

    I already have everything I want and am grateful for it.
    thank you

  50. 50

    Tanyab79 says

    February 13, 2019 at 10:03 pm

    Chocolate and quality time with my hubby.

  51. 51

    Katiria says

    February 13, 2019 at 10:58 pm

    I want a day of shopping at the mall

  52. 52

    Vanessa says

    February 13, 2019 at 11:04 pm

    God’s love and family love. To love God and one another.

  53. 53

    Calshondra Williams says

    February 14, 2019 at 12:21 am

    I’d love Dinner, Chocolates and a Movie.

  54. 54

    Joy Woodin says

    February 14, 2019 at 11:49 am

    I would love a pedicure and manicure for Valentine’s day.

  55. 55

    Sarah Phillips says

    February 14, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    I would love a nice meal that I don’t have to cook for Valentine’s Day! ^_^

  56. 56

    heather says

    February 14, 2019 at 5:47 pm

    I would like a nice dinner but to be honest I enjoy giving more on Valentine’s Day.

  57. 57

    Jessica Lodge says

    February 14, 2019 at 11:11 pm

    I would like a massage for Valentines day.

  58. 58

    Charlotte says

    February 15, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    I’d love to just have a movie night at home with a yummy dinner!

  59. 59

    Laurajj says

    February 15, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    I am looking forward to a nice night playing games with my grandson and making cupcakes! I am letting the kids go out. 🙂

  60. 60

    ellen beck says

    February 16, 2019 at 1:22 am

    All I really want is a nice hug and my husband to say he loves me. It is always enough for me.

  61. 61

    Linda says

    February 17, 2019 at 5:06 am

    I would like some alone time with my husband.

  62. 62

    Heather says

    February 17, 2019 at 12:31 pm

    HI:)
    My hubs and I went to an amazing concert!!!! So fun:) Typically, I just want a quiet night at home with some yummy wine and chocolate cake:)

  63. 63

    D.Ann C says

    February 17, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    I’ll take chocolates… any day of the year!! : )
    I love the looks of the soft, fluffly brush swirls! This would make a great background on a card, too!

  64. 64

    Susan Christy says

    February 17, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    Flowers are my favorite gift.

  65. 65

    Lisa says

    February 17, 2019 at 7:52 pm

    I love getting chocolate.

  66. 66

    Zoey says

    February 17, 2019 at 10:02 pm

    I always love chocolates for Valentine’s Day.

  67. 67

    Nancy says

    February 17, 2019 at 10:58 pm

    I was hoping to have some time with my boyfriend.

  68. 68

    Colleen Boudreau says

    February 18, 2019 at 3:24 pm

    I wanted candy, and that’s what I got!

  69. 69

    Jennifer Stapp says

    February 18, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    Chocolate is always a good choice, but I would LOVE a weighted blanket!

  70. 70

    Kathy Davis says

    February 18, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    I wanted flowers, and with a lot of hinting, I received a beautiful bouquet.

  71. 71

    Dana Rodriguez says

    February 18, 2019 at 6:46 pm

    I didn’t want anything but I got two bouquets of wild flowers, a huge box of chocolates, a sweet card with hand written note and two dozen tamales shipped from Texas. I think he loves me!

  72. 72

    Carey says

    February 19, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    All I needed was love and happiness for my family.

  73. 73

    Tracie Cooper says

    February 19, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    I would love a new tote style Disney purse!

  74. 74

    ellen casper says

    February 20, 2019 at 9:25 am

    Doing something simple with my husband ie. bike ride or picnic.

  75. 75

    Lyndsey Rullman says

    February 20, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    I didn’t want anything too big. Just to be with my loved ones and enjoy a nice dinner, which we did.

  76. 76

    Elle says

    February 20, 2019 at 11:21 pm

    I just like a nice night out..or in.

  77. 77

    Carolsue says

    February 21, 2019 at 3:35 am

    I wanted (and got) a lovely bouquet of flowers

  78. 78

    Heather Hayes Panjon says

    February 21, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    I wanted flowers and a nice dinner and got it .

  79. 79

    Alison King says

    February 21, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    I was lucky enough to get what I wanted for Valentine’s day. I got flowers and a new Kindle.

  80. 80

    Laurie Nykaza says

    February 21, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    I did go out for dinner with my family and had a great time too.

  81. 81

    Stacey Roberson says

    February 21, 2019 at 11:02 pm

    My husband bought me some chocolates and took me out to a nice dinner.

  82. 82

    Lindsay A. says

    February 21, 2019 at 11:15 pm

    Valentine’s Day has passed, but I made brownies with a thick raspberry layer in the middle, topped with melted Theo dark chocolate for my SO & me to enjoy! Chocolate always hits the spot! 😀

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