Learn how to make an adorable secret message Valentine with the kids using watercolor paint to reveal the secret message!

Why we love this project

Shhhh. It’s a secret! A secret message that is! One that your kids will “decode” using a little watercolor paint. Totally fun and a great way to surprise your Valentine.

These would be great for a Valentine’s Day party. Have them all set out on the table. Put out watercolor paints and small cups of water and let the kids decode!

Related – try our super fun Valentine slime too!

Helpful Project Information:

• Age Level: 6 and up
• Mess Factor: Medium
• Level of Difficulty: Easy
• Time to Complete: Less than 30 minutes
• Cost Estimate: Less than $5.00

Craft supplies you will need

How to Make a Secret Message Valentine

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1. Fold one sheet of white paper in half like a card. Cut along the crease so that you have two pieces. Fold those two pieces in half.
2. Cut hearts from the two small pieces of white paper.
3. On the second piece of paper, use a black marker to write your message. Be sure that it will fit on the heart!
4. Place your white heart over the black letters. You should be able to see the black letters through the white paper. Trace the letters onto the white heart using a white crayon.
5. Cover the back of the heart with the glue stick.
6. Attach the heart to a piece of construction paper or scrapbook paper and trim.
7. Paint the white heart with watercolor paints. The wax in the crayon will resist the watercolor, revealing your secret message!

Feel free to use construction paper, cardstock, scrapbook paper or any type of patterned paper you’d like!

These secret message valentines are fun to make and to receive! Write whatever secret message you’d like to give to your sweetheart using this easy tutorial.

More Valentine’s Day Ideas

• Conversation Marble Magnets
• Valentine Hugs
• Free Valentine Printables
• Scratch Off Valentine Certificates
• Valentine Hugs

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Secret Message Valentine

These secret message valentines are fun to make and to receive! Write whatever secret message you'd like to give to your sweetheart using this easy tutorial.

Prep Time0 minutes mins

Crafting Time30 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Age Group: Kids Crafts

Project Type: Valentine’s Day

Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

• 2 sheets white paper
• 1 sheet construction paper or scrapbook paper
• Black marker
• White crayon
• Watercolor paints
• Glue stick

Craft tools

• Scissors

Instructions

• Fold one sheet of white paper in half like a card. Cut along the crease so that you have two pieces. Fold those two pieces in half.
• Cut hearts from the two small pieces of white paper.
• On the second piece of paper, use a black marker to write your message. Be sure that it will fit on the heart!
• Place your white heart over the black letters. You should be able to see the black letters through the white paper. Trace the letters onto the white heart using a white crayon.
• Cover the back of the heart with glue stick.
• Attach the heart to a piece of construction paper/scrapbook paper and trim.
• Paint the white heart with watercolor paints. The wax in the crayon will resist the watercolor, revealing your secret message!

I originally made this project for Spoonful. Spoonful has since closed and the instructions were taken down. I am putting the instructions here until such time that Spoonful projects are redirected to a new home. At that time I will remove the instructions and link directly to the project on their site. 

This post was originally published on this blog on Jan 10, 2014.