This is an easy project for one at home or for a whole class of kids to create a Valentine garland for decorating the classroom.

Paper towel roll or 2 to 3 toilet paper rolls
Straws
Hole punch
Scissors
Paint
String or ribbon

Cut your cardboard tubes into 1/2 inch pieces and form into heart shapes. See picture below for reference.

Paint your cardboard tubes and allow to dry.

Cut your straw pieces into 1 inch pieces.

String your hearts together and find a nice place to hang them.

This craft reprinted courtesy of TPcraft.com.