Tissue paper and glue makes for a very pretty stained glass effect. Here we have a fun project for Valentine’s Day using these common supplies and a few simple steps. You can make multiple hearts and hang them as a banner or pretty window decor, or make just one heart. This would even make a lovely card to give to someone special.
- Glue for painting
- Paintbrush
- Tissue paper in various colors
- Cardstock or Construction paper
- Scissors
- Wax paper
How to make stained glass tissue hearts:
- Use a piece of wax paper, or an old cereal bag as a work space.
- Cut tissue paper into 1.5″ – 2″ squares.
- Cut a heart out of the middle of the Cardstock
- Paint glue around the edges of the heart opening. Continue to paint glue and add tissue until the entire heart opening is covered. Repeat to add a second layer of tissue for extra durability. Let dry.
- Carefully peel off waxed paper. Cut heart edge. Hang as desired or repeat the process to make multiple hearts.
Written by Jen Goode
Jen Goode is a work-at-home mom of 3 and the owner and “doodler in charge” of JGoode Designs, a Denver based art and design studio. She has been a creative professional since 1996. Jen, shares her creative inspirations here at Projects for Preschoolers as well as 100 Directions and as a featured contributor on various sites throughout the web.
| Read more articles by Jen Goode
