Hippo Valentine Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Kids love to craft all through-out the year, but especially during Valentine’s Day when they can give someone they care about a handmade gift.

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Have the kids make a homemade Valentine to give to someone special or to use as a fun holiday decoration like our hippo Valentine craft!

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Supplies

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Download the hippo template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Start by gluing the eyes beneath both of the eyebrows.

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Take the nose and mouth piece and glue them to the bottom of the hippo’s head, so it’s slightly overlapping the bottom of the eyes.

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Next, glue the inner ears to both of the outer ears.

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Glue the belly to the middle of the hippo’s body.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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