DIY Secret Message Valentine's Day Cards

These secret message Valentine’s Day cards are easy for kids to make to surprise someone today. This simple Valentine’s Day card uses the crayon resist art technique. Creative Valentine’s Day craft for kids.

How to make an art resist Valentine's Day card. Valentine's Day kids craft

My kids laughed in amazement when they saw their white picture appear like magic.

How does it work? The crayon repels water away from it.

Besides an art lesson, my kids also learned a new word. They didn’t know what “reveal” meant. I love it when they learn new vocabulary by doing everyday things.

This is a super simple Valentine’s kids craft that is perfect for home, art class or Sunday school. You probably already have the supplies on hand.

First, fold a piece of white paper in half. Draw a picture or write a Valentine saying in white crayon. It works best, if you push down hard with the white crayon.

Then, give your card to a friend, sibling, parent or grandparent. Have them use watercolors or washable markers to reveal the secret message.

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Secret Message Valentine’s Card Supplies:

Secret Message Valentine’s Card Instructions:

Fold white paper in half to make a card.

Next, using the white crayon, draw hearts on the front of the card.

Then, paint the front of the card with watercolors. Watch how your white hearts “magically” appear. Let dry.

DIY secret message Valentine's Day cards.

On the inside of the card, write a Valentine message using a white crayon. Using a marker on the inside of the card at the top, write a message telling your recipient to use a marker to reveal a secret Valentine’s Day message.

Give your secret message Valentine card to a family member or friend.

Have your family member or friend use a marker to reveal your secret message.

Enjoy your DIY secret message Valentine’s Day card.

Ways To Modify This Craft

Instead of making a Valentine’s card, you can make a Valentine’s picture. Simply, draw a picture with white crayon and then paint over it with watercolor paint.