Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it! It is the all loving, card giving, candy eating day of the year, and maybe one of the craftiest times of the year. So grab a glue stick and buckle down for some fun!
First on the list of fun Valentine’s Day printables is this ADORABLE Pink Elephant named Lucy. She is a great Paper craft for the kids or the young at heart (I made a few just to give them out on Valentine’s Day). Lucy also makes a great card! Fill out a message on her Trunk, such as Happy Valentine’s Day, and give them to all your friends. These will especially be amazing at school, because they will be the most unique card there (and maybe the largest)
When put together Lucy measure 6.5 inches long (with the trunk) and 7-10 inches wide (depending on your placement of the ears). Follow the picture above for the best results.
Assembly Instructions:
Don’t worry, screwdrivers, nails, and blue prints are not needed to make this adorable elephant.
All that is required is:
~The “Lucy Template”
~Construction paper (Optional)
~Google eyes (Optional)
Crayons or Markers (Optional)
~Scissors
~Glue stick
~Marker
To make:
Start by selecting which template you want to make. The PDF includes a color copy and a blank copy.
Color Copy:
1. Cut out each shape along the solid black lines.
2. Take the “Face & Trunk” and glue the heart nose to the end of the trunk at a slight angle to follow the curve. Let that dry.
2. Glue the “Inner ears” into the center of “Ear 1” and “Ear 2”. Let dry
3. Glue the ears, color facing forward to the back of the head of the elephant. Position the ears so half of the “Inner Ear” is covered by the head (See image for help). Let Dry
4. Glue the eyes onto the head. (You can replace the paper eyes with google eyes if you wish) Let dry
5. Write your Valentine’s Day message on the Trunk. Set aside and make another 😀
Blank Copy Option 1:
1. Color the shapes your desired colors
2. Cut out each shape along the solid black lines.
3. Take the “Face & Trunk” and glue the heart nose to the end of the trunk at a slight angle to follow the curve. Let that dry.
4. Glue the “Inner ears” into the center of “Ear 1” and “Ear 2”. Let dry
5. Glue the ears, color facing forward to the back of the head of the elephant. Position the ears so half of the “Inner Ear” is covered by the head (See image for help). Let Dry
6. Glue the eyes onto the head. (You can replace the paper eyes with google eyes if you wish) Let dry
7. Write your Valentine’s Day message on the Trunk. Set aside and make another 😀
Blank Copy Option 2:
1. Cut out each shape along the solid black lines. Be as smooth as possible, these will be your stencils.
2. Trace each shape on the desired color construction paper
3. Cut out the Construction paper shapes
4. Take the “Face & Trunk” and glue the heart nose to the end of the trunk at a slight angle to follow the curve. Let that dry.
4. Glue the “Inner ears” into the center of “Ear 1” and “Ear 2”. Let dry
5. Glue the ears, color facing forward to the back of the head of the elephant. Position the ears so half of the “Inner Ear” is covered by the head (See image for help). Let Dry
6. Glue the eyes onto the head. (You can replace the paper eyes with google eyes if you wish) Let dry
7. Write your Valentine’s Day message on the Trunk. Set aside and make another 😀
Lucy is now complete and ready to go. You can give her as a Valentine’s day card, or decorate your home. Who wouldn’t love a few Lucys hanging around? I sure wouldn’t!
To download the template, click the image below or the link in the Assembly instructions.
Share pictures of your creations and you may just see them on my facebook page, SKGaleana!
