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Over an hour
Intermediate
Intermediate
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valentine's day card pocket door décor

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Step 1

Pre-cut colourful heart-shaped pocket backs for each student using a full 8½" x 11" [21.59 cm x 27.94 cm] sheet of cardstock. Fold one sheet in half and cut half a heart using as much of the paper as possible.
Project Note: This project is to be done by a teacher. The students can help with the decorating of the hearts, but the assembly of the door is intended for adults only.

Step 2

Repeat Step 1 with white cardstock but cut these hearts slightly smaller to create the front pocket while leaving a highlight of colour to pop from the back.

Step 3

Have each student decorate their heart and be sure they write their name on the front.

Step 4

Run a glue stick along the perimeter of the bottom half of the white heart; then attach it to the colourful heart of their choice to create the pocket.

Step 5

Cover your classroom door with the black fadeless paper.

Step 6

Glue the ends of ribbon across the door to create holders for the hearts. Space each row about 12" [30.48 cm] apart with three hearts per row.
TIP: For larger classroom groups, adjust size of heart pockets as needed to accommodate all participating students.

Step 7

Use two clothespins per pocket to hang each heart pocket on the line.

Step 8

Use chalk to add a sentiment and drawings on the door for a finished, whimsical look.
TIP: Let the students fill the heart pockets with Valentine’s Day cards, treats or messages!

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Crayola® White Chalk, 12ct.

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    $1.99
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    Elmer's® Washable School Glue Stick

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    $5.99
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    880405355
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    Pacon® Fadeless® Solids Paper Rolls

    Item # 10471615 
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    $13.99
    ea.
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 48" x 12ft
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 48" x 12ft
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    • Color: Black
    • Size: 48" x 12ft
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    8.5" x 11" Cardstock Paper by Recollections™, 50 Sheets

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    $11.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 8.5" x 11"
    • Color: White
    • Size: 8.5" x 11"
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 8.5" x 11"
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    You’ll Need: 2

    Creatology™ Mini Wood Clothespins

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    $5.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Crayola® Multicolour Chalk, 12ct.

    Item # 10620799 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Essentials 8.5" x 11" Cardstock Paper by Recollections®, 200 Sheets

    Item # 10356421 
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    $21.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    Craft Smart™ Straight Scissors

    Item # 10454187 
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    $5.49
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    Low Temp Mini Glue Gun by Craft Smart®

    Item # 10301564 
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    $4.99
 
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Instructions
Step 1

Pre-cut colourful heart-shaped pocket backs for each student using a full 8½" x 11" [21.59 cm x 27.94 cm] sheet of cardstock. Fold one sheet in half and cut half a heart using as much of the paper as possible.
Project Note: This project is to be done by a teacher. The students can help with the decorating of the hearts, but the assembly of the door is intended for adults only.

Step 2

Repeat Step 1 with white cardstock but cut these hearts slightly smaller to create the front pocket while leaving a highlight of colour to pop from the back.

Step 3

Have each student decorate their heart and be sure they write their name on the front.

Step 4

Run a glue stick along the perimeter of the bottom half of the white heart; then attach it to the colourful heart of their choice to create the pocket.

Step 5

Cover your classroom door with the black fadeless paper.

Step 6

Glue the ends of ribbon across the door to create holders for the hearts. Space each row about 12" [30.48 cm] apart with three hearts per row.
TIP: For larger classroom groups, adjust size of heart pockets as needed to accommodate all participating students.

Step 7

Use two clothespins per pocket to hang each heart pocket on the line.

Step 8

Use chalk to add a sentiment and drawings on the door for a finished, whimsical look.
TIP: Let the students fill the heart pockets with Valentine’s Day cards, treats or messages!

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels