Carrot stamp Catepillar

CRAFT MATERIALS:
Carrot
Paring knife
Pencil
Acrylic paints
Paper plates
4- by 6-inch white index card
Paper towels
Markers

Time needed: Under 1 Hour
1. Create the heart stamp (a parent's job): choose a nice big carrot and cut it in half. Use the pencil to etch a heart shape into the cut surface, then carve away the surrounding carrot with a paring knife.

2. Spread a different color of paint on each paper plate

3. Have your kids print a chain of hearts to make the caterpillar on the index cards. Blot the carrot on a paper towel before switching colors.

4. After the paint dries, use markers to add legs, a face, antennae, and a valentine message.