Quick Valentine's Day craft idea from Sophie's World: How to create a candy heart necklace

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Looking for a cute and easy Valentine's Day projects to do with your kids? Sophie Maletsky of Sophie's World has a great idea for us.

Sophie is a long-time Bay Area entertainer, party planner and arts and crafts expert who's turned her passion for DYI into a popular blog and Youtube Channel.

You've seen her leading art projects and games at local libraries, charity events and parties. Here Sophie shares with ABC7 News how to make a Valentine's Candy Necklace. It's fun and easy and great gifts for your classmates, mom, dad, grandparents or valentine!

Here's what you need:

Flat-backed candies (preferably heart shaped)

Thin silk cord, yarn, or elastic beading string

Scissors

Glue dots

Beads (optional)

Watch how to do it all in the video above!

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